“I like infectious disease” ⬇️ “Oh shit student loans” ⬇️ “I like cardiology” ⬇️ Super bacteria destroys human race. Everybody dies with clean coronary arteries.

The wound care nurses are the absolute best! I’m so lucky to learn from them #IDTwitter

More brilliant work by ⁦Laura Marks⁩ ⁦Nathan Nolan, MD MPH⁩ ⁦Raagini Jawa MD, MPH, FASAM⁩ — bacteria causing SIRI might actually be transmittable infections along for the ride in syringes. Another thing to counsel patients about? academic.oup.com/ofid/advance-a…

Court rules against Safehouse religious claim in DOJ lawsuit. But we still believe federal law permits us to exercise our beliefs by saving lives. In the five years since we were sued, 6,500 people died of overdose in Philly. Now more than ever, we must push forward. Stay tuned.

Officials said the clearing would be led by city outreach teams, but they weren't on scene when police arrived and told people to leave Wednesday. People scattered, leaving outreach workers to search for those displaced inquirer.com/politics/phila… w/ Aubrey Whelan and Max M. Marin

These individuals deserve compassion and not this inhumane closure with zero of the promised resources. Shameful

The CDC has a warning in the wake of Mayor Parker’s proposal to stop paying for syringe services in Philadelphia: Ending or slowing such programs could result in new outbreaks of HIV. inquirer.com/health/opioid-…

Excited about this special call for papers on ID in PWID, an increasingly important topic. Send us your best stuff! Emily C. Hoff Jess Meisner, MD, MS, MSHP Laura Marks Andrej Spec, MD, MSCI Kinna Thakarar (she/her) Daniel Solomon Ellen Eaton Carlos del Rio

Dr. Jessica Meisner is the Medical Director of PPP’s Sana Clinic, offering a full spectrum of care for people living w/HIV. “Patients come to PPP and they’re treated w/respect & love and they can get the care that they need no matter what.” Learn more 👇 ppponline.org/blog/accessibl…

Extreme heat combined with an increasingly toxic drug supply are creating dangerous conditions for people we serve. Our staff are preparing to do outreach throughout the summer, and we need your help! Here are the items we need most + delivery info 🧵

Learning about #harmreduction in Munich at #AIDS2024. #aids2024educationtours

Also fascinating info from amFAR on the effects of anti-LGBT legislation on HIV outcomes in the US. Anti-trans legislation affects lives, pro-trans rights saves lives. It’s simple as that! #AIDS2024

After the dPEP study in Kenya showed no effectiveness of DoxyPEP in cisgender women, many of us asked why? A qualitative analysis was performed afterwards that showed 5 main themes: 1- Side effects (issues takin on an empty stomach) 2- Challenges interpreting dosing instructions

Watching Alexis Roth share her work with #TIARAS at Prevention Point Philadelphia during #IAS2024. Showing the benefit of letting women choose their form of #prep, with most choosing CAB-LA

A new drug described as “the closest we have ever been to an HIV vaccine” could be sold for $40 a year and still make 30% profit, but is currently being sold by pharma companies for $42,250. Absolutely criminal. theguardian.com/global-develop…

Listening to #PURPOSE1 presentation at #aids2024 with ZERO hiv infections in ciswomen who received #lenacapvir. Truly amazing!

Great piece from Sammy Caiola at Kensington Voice about our partnership with TIARAS! Thanks Alexis Roth of Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel Univ. & Jess Meisner, MD, MS, MSHP of Penn Medicine for your amazing work helping women make empowered decisions about their health. #PrEP kensingtonvoice.com/en/drexel-and-…

We are excited to introduce you to the ID Fellowship Program at UPenn. We want to start by introducing you to some of our current Fellows! Follow along for updates on the work and accomplishments of our amazing colleagues.

Crucial HIV prevention advancement for women: Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in a study of 5,000 women in South Africa + Uganda. Jess Meisner, MD, MS, MSHP Desmond Tutu Health Foundation Winnie Byanyima UNAIDS Global pbs.org/newshour/healt…

September is Women in Medicine Month, honoring the significant contributions that women make to health care, research, & population health. We are proud of the work that the women in our division do every day to improve the health of our patients & communities.