“How could I get angry at those lazy people?” said Tom, realizing they didn’t actually do anything.

Avian flu: This week on #MashupMD , Monica Gandhi MD, MPH shared insights on the virus as well as US #measles cases, long-acting #HIV medications, and more:
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PERTUSSIS: 'Whooping cough' caused by Bordetella pertussis, a gram negative bacterial pathogen (treated with macrolides like azithromycin). Can make neonates very ill (treat). Recommend boosting every 10 years (with tetanus in form of TdaP vaccine)
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The latest BAIS V survey in Botswana published in our April issue reveals milestone achievement of UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets in the country, both overall in adults and among women. #HIV
Read here:
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UNAIDS has spearheaded a coordinated, multisectoral HIV response for nearly 30 years. To sustain progress in ending AIDS, we call on global financial leaders attending World Bank IMF meetings to invest, fight inequalities, and save lives.
#InvestInHealth #InvestInUNAIDS

After a year of conflict, Sudan faces one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, particularly devastating for children.

14 million children urgently need aid, with hundreds of thousands facing severe malnutrition.

See what UNICEF is doing to help. unicef.org/emergencies/em…

Gaza: 'Humanitarian agencies, led by UNRWA which is the backbone of our operations, must be able to move food and other supplies safely and via all possible routes and crossings, into and throughout every part of Gaza' - UN chief António Guterres

PEPFAR: We spell out why PEPFAR so important in this article- please authorize for the next 5 years jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

Gaza: 95% of pregnant and breastfeeding women are not getting adequate food or nutrition.

Despite challenges, UNFPA continues delivering life-saving medicines & supplies to women & girls in need. unf.pa/opt

Honored to be included in the 2024 #TIME100 list. Grateful for the recognition and inspired to continue making a positive impact. time.com/time100

PAXLOVID: NEJM often does a great job at putting studies into context with commentary from astute clinicians. This is the commentary on the EPIC-SR study & how this clinician (Dr. Brett U Colorado) thinks about Paxlovid now
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STD RESEARCH AT NIH: Great overview- our new leader at NIAID Jeanne Marrazzo also bringing STD research to the fore!
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LENACAPAVIR/CABOTEGRAVIR: Our case series on using LEN/CAB in those with NNRTI resistance now in print at Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Next step is a trial in the ACTG
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NEW GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVE: One purpose is to better integrate and leverage global health programs including the all-important PEPFAR initiative.

Children are so precious & innocent; I appreciate UNICEF 's constant advocacy.

Wrote chapter with Carlos del Rio and Dr. Myron Cohen from UNC on #Covid in this textbook. - Goldman-Cecil Medicine 27th Edition. Classic textbook of medicine!

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Dawn K. Smith, a champion of #healthequity and HIV #prevention , the fellowship will provide comprehensive HIV prevention training for non-ID clinicians and will focus efforts in communities disproportionately affected by #HIV . conta.cc/432DdbT

Our Marin Chapter is hosting a program featuring Dr. Monica Gandhi MD, MPH April 18, 7 p.m., at Dominican University in San Rafael. She'll discuss COVID and 'The Mistakes We Made and How to Control the Next Pandemic'

Tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events/2024-04…

“Sorry, but I don’t like this pizza,” said Tom crustily.

✨Happy STI Awareness Week! This week is important as congenital syphilis rates soar across the country & how DoxyPEP can curb STIs among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and trans women. Join AVAC and American Sexual Health Association for our syphilis & DoxyPEP webinars