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## Healthcare Buzz: Social Media Highlights from MedPage Today – February 12, 2024
Here’s a roundup of what’s trending in healthcare on social media, curated by medpage Today:
Physician Lucy McBride, MD, addressed a common misconception in a threads post, countering the idea that doctors financially benefit from recommending cancer treatments. She clarified that physicians are generally *not* compensated based on treatments ordered.
Pediatrician Luke Yu,MD,MPH,succinctly captured a typical winter day: “Gastroenteritis, COVID, RSV, and influenza” – the four words he used to describe the challenges faced by pediatricians during peak respiratory virus season.
“This is why I do what I do.” LGBTQ primary care physician @piesco shared a deeply moving story on Threads about a patient living wiht HIV whom he’s been treating for 30 years and who is now thriving, highlighting the progress in HIV care.
Ultrasound tech Natalie Avni shouted out the often-overlooked contributions of radiology staff on TikTok, acknowledging the constant stream of questions they expertly navigate while being restricted from providing direct answers to patients.
Ophthalmologist @drglaucomflecken humorously imagined the chaos that would ensue if an orthopedic surgeon took over morning rounds, playfully suggesting a generous prescription of Zosyn (a broad-spectrum antibiotic).
Experienced nurses have witnessed countless situations. @nurse.alexrn shared a TikTok highlighting the realities of the nursing profession.
Family physician Sasha Haddad, DO, offered a surprising home remedy for foot odor on TikTok: soaking feet in diluted apple cider vinegar.
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