Yolanda Crous, MD

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Man stabbing another man through the top of his head

I appreciate your constructive criticism

Well, well, well if it isn’t later, the time at which I promised to do all of the Thanksgiving things. We meet again, old friend, you look terrible.

Orcas have begun wearing salmon hats again – and we may soon know why About 40 years ago, researchers noticed a population of orcas had begun swimming around with dead fish on their heads, and now the craze is back

Retro is in, even in the ocean. The orcas are once again wearing salmon hats

www.newscientist.com/article/2457...

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Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020 This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.

Our study found that nearly 40% (!) of 12-21 yo females are iron deficient.

tinyurl.com/FeJAMA

But did you know that in addition to many physical symptoms, iron deficiency is associated with multiple mental health issues?

A #medsky #bluetorial 🧵1/

My favourite fact about Iceland is that we have many, many crime writers but only one forensic pathologist, and he was so busy answering all of their questions that he decided to have a small seminar for writers to get some peace.

It immediately sold out so he had another one that also sold out.

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a man says you look pretty stressed in a showtime ad Alt: a man says you look pretty stressed in a showtime ad

We’ve all been under a lot of stress lately.

But did you know that stress affects blood coagulation?

If you didn’t before prepare to now with another #hemesky #skeetorial

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Word of this morning is ‘procaffeinate’: to put everything on hold until you’ve had sufficient amounts of coffee.

This shouldn’t have to be said.

Be kinder to all of the trainees.

A medieval manuscript illustration from the British Library royal ms 20 a ii f3r. Image shows a medieval king in a green gown and wearing a crown. He is stood within a burning castle with arms in the air and a look of 'oh dear' on his face

"this is fine"

British Library Manuscript - royal ms 20 a ii f3r

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We must be organized and clear in our communication of the science of vaccines, tailored to those who have inherent concerns or are swayed by mis/dis information.

All of us, but especially our kids are counting on us.

#VaccinesWork

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I thought I was the only one who knew about “pre-coffee.”

PSA: If your toddler is iron deficient and drinking more than 24 ounces of milk a day, the milk is the problem.

And if your toddler is drinking significantly more than 24 ounces and hasn’t had labs done, you can assume they’re likely deficient.

My positive thing(s) today: my cat continues to be adorable, my friends continue to be the best, and I had just enough Indian takeout left over for a killer meal after my doctor’s appointment tonight.

Do yourself a favor and get a public library card‼️
Then sign up for an app called Libby where you can borrow thousands of audiobooks!

Your library card supports your local community, while it gives you access to resources and tools to get educated 📖💡

Table of negative binomial regression

A sobering empirical piece in JAMA.

Homicide has long been THE LEADING CAUSE of maternal/peripartum death.

Here they show:
* restrictions on divorce
* restrictions on abortion…
both correlate with pregnancy homicide (albeit differently, depending on age/race) 🛟🩺

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Happy #caturday.

Could all of the #MedTwitter nomads put #MedSky in their bios or something so we can easily rebuild the house?

PSA for those on iron supplements

🩸don’t take more frequently than daily (every other day likely best)
🩸don’t take w/ milk, dairy, tea, coffee (these inhibit absorption)
🩸vitamin C *may* increase absorption
🩸best to take on empty stomach if you can tolerate

Seriously. Most bizarre thing I’ve watched all year. I’m obsessed.