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Our Book of the Month is @ParmyOlsen's "Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World.' It's a cautionary tale about the unchecked power of AI’s creators and the technology’s far-reaching consequences for society. Read our review here: bit.ly/4jgA8Me

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. Our Book of the Month is @ParmyOlsen's "Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race That Will Change the World.'

It's a cautionary tale about the unchecked power of AI’s creators and the technology’s far-reaching consequences for society.

Read our review here: bit.ly/4jgA8Me

According to a study published in JAMA, the risk of mortality from cardiac arrest during marathons has significantly decreased over the past decade. As South Africa gears up for the Two Oceans Marathon, we review the findings. bit.ly/3R2ZOjG #emergencymedicine #MedED

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. According to a study published in JAMA, the risk of mortality from cardiac arrest during marathons has significantly decreased over the past decade. As South Africa gears up for the Two Oceans Marathon, we review the findings.

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#emergencymedicine #MedED

The incidence of congenital syphilis in South Africa has surged. We review the findings of the latest #NCID Congenital Syphilis Annual Surveillance Report. bit.ly/4hBN66x #infectiousdiseases #maternalwellbeing #SDG3 #neonates

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. The incidence of congenital syphilis in South Africa has surged. We review the findings of the latest #NCID Congenital Syphilis Annual Surveillance Report.

bit.ly/4hBN66x

#infectiousdiseases #maternalwellbeing #SDG3 #neonates

A new Phase 2 study showed that the iron-chelator treatment deferiprone reduced brain iron but accelerated cognitive decline in #Alzheimer's patients with amyloid-confirmed mild cognitive impairment & early AD. For a full summary: bit.ly/4h1DLFm #neurology

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. A new Phase 2 study showed that the iron-chelator treatment deferiprone reduced brain iron but accelerated cognitive decline in #Alzheimer's patients with amyloid-confirmed mild cognitive impairment & early AD.

For a full summary: bit.ly/4h1DLFm
#neurology

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Trump's EO withdrawing from WHO is riddled with legal & factual errors. Trump isn't waiting a year as Congress required. He's unraveling US engagement & funding now. That's unlawful & a grave strategic error whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…


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Introduction to the African STARS Fellowship Program - One of the largest fellowship programs in Africa to generate employment and capacity to respond to new epidemics! Full video at: youtube.com/watch?v=i0CkDk… Press release: ceri.org.za/news/


Groundbreaking HIV injectable lenacapavir named Science’s Breakthrough of the Year for its unprecedented ability to prevent HIV infection. buff.ly/3BJyD

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. Groundbreaking HIV injectable lenacapavir named Science’s Breakthrough of the Year for its unprecedented ability to prevent HIV infection.

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A great review piece from two of my best collaborators! A must read on why people get infected for months with SARS-CoV-2... @rjlessells @sigallab nature.com/articles/s4157…


The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals: How evolving bacteria are creating a global crisis. bit.ly/3Z9Qxtu #infectiousdisease #AMR

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in hospitals: How evolving bacteria are creating a global crisis.

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#infectiousdisease #AMR

A new report released last week by the @WHO and the CDC has found that global measles cases surged by 20% in 2023, driven principally by inadequate vaccine coverage. bit.ly/4fwtEHM #publichealth #vaccination #infectiousdiseases #measles

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. A new report released last week by the @WHO and the CDC has found that global measles cases surged by 20% in 2023, driven principally by inadequate vaccine coverage.

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#publichealth #vaccination #infectiousdiseases #measles

The @WHO is set to meet on 22 November to assess whether mpox continues to pose a global health crisis. While cases in Africa are still rising, new infections appear to be declining, and vaccination efforts are underway in the hardest-hit countries. bit.ly/4fJRP56

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. The @WHO is set to meet on 22 November to assess whether mpox continues to pose a global health crisis.  

While cases in Africa are still rising, new infections appear to be declining, and vaccination efforts are underway in the hardest-hit countries.

bit.ly/4fJRP56

WHO reports confirm TB is now the world's leading infectious disease killer. bit.ly/4ft5SMv #TB @WHOAFRO #infectiousdiseases

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. WHO reports confirm TB is now the world's leading infectious disease killer. 
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#TB @WHOAFRO #infectiousdiseases

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One week until our October webinar. Don't forget to register! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us for our last webinar of the year! Wednesday, the 30th of October at 17:00. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

paed_sa's tweet image. Join us for our last webinar of the year! Wednesday, the 30th of October at 17:00.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…


Nigeria launches free malaria vaccine as Egypt achieves malaria-free status bit.ly/3UlcO6e #Tropicaldiseases #vaccines @WHOAFRO

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. Nigeria launches free malaria vaccine as Egypt achieves malaria-free status 
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#Tropicaldiseases #vaccines @WHOAFRO

A new study shows a worrying shift in causative pathogens of neonatal sepsis. bit.ly/3XTC9VI #sepsis #paediatrics #AMR

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. A new study shows a worrying shift in causative pathogens of neonatal sepsis.

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#sepsis #paediatrics #AMR

The 2024 Nobel Prize for Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros & Gary Ruvkun for their pioneering discovery of microRNA, a class of tiny RNA molecules crucial for #generegulation in multicellular organisms. bit.ly/3NdjKhE #NobelPrize2024 #MicroRNA #Genetics

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. The 2024 Nobel Prize for Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros &  Gary Ruvkun for their pioneering discovery of microRNA, a class of tiny RNA molecules crucial for #generegulation in multicellular organisms.  bit.ly/3NdjKhE

#NobelPrize2024 #MicroRNA #Genetics

🚨 New #CPD Accredited Case Study: Challenge 2 is LIVE!🩺 Test your diagnostic skills, & earn 2 Level 1 Health Professions Council of South Africa CPD points! 📝💡 Don't miss out on this chance to stay sharp & up-to-date! 🔗bit.ly/3Bie7Mh #MedicalEducation

MedEdNetwork's tweet image. 🚨 New #CPD Accredited Case Study: Challenge 2 is LIVE!🩺

Test your diagnostic skills, & earn 2 Level 1 Health Professions Council of South Africa CPD points! 📝💡

Don't miss out on this chance to stay sharp & up-to-date! 🔗bit.ly/3Bie7Mh

#MedicalEducation

Monday MedED News Desk 🌍 Global leaders commit to tackling antimicrobial resistance by 2030. 🏥 Gauteng DoH outlines measures to reduce serious incidents in state hospitals 💡 Mandatory health insurance gains support Access these and more at bit.ly/3ZF2MQA


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