Jaemi Chu (추재미), DO

🧪APPROVED—The FDA has now authorized #Novavax’s new XBB-variant booster shot for use in all ages 12+. Anyone previously vaccinated with a #COVID19 vaccine (any brand) are eligible to receive one dose, and unvaccinated may receive 2 doses. #CovidIsNotOver fda.gov/news-events/pr…

People are asking me whether I’m ready for our hearing for #HB161, The Pediatric Health Safe Storage Act tomorrow. Fact is, we’ve been ready for a long, long time. House Public Safety 2A Subcommittee Hearing, Thurs 3/16 @ 8AM, 506 CLOB Livestream here: legis.ga.gov/schedule/house…

Yesterday in the House Public Health Committee we heard SB 1, a rerun bill which has two main effects. 1.) Ties our hands for future public health response 2.) More broadly undermines public trust in ALL vaccines, not just the COVID vaccine This flawed bill barely passed, 8-9.

My statement on SB140: "Simply put, SB140 amounts to state-mandated malpractice. Why should politicians be able to pass laws that supersede established medical care standards? And what patient would prefer their medical care be directed by a politician rather than a doctor?"

Went from DO day on the hill as MS2 with @NationalSOMA ➡️ House of Delegate for @AOAforDOs ➡️ HoD at @MAG1849 ➡️ GAMPAC. <5% of GA Representatives have medical backgrounds, yet they decide the future of GA healthcare. Talk to your local Representatives!

Inside this year’s Notable Articles collection, @NEJM editors selected 12 of the most clinically important studies that had the greatest impact on improving medical practice and patient care in 2022. Download your free copy of this exclusive PDF collection today:

We work hard, we play hard, but no one fought harder than our former @iu_ctsurgery resident Dr. Caleb R. Matthews (08/22/1991-11/11/2022)💔. Your strength remains with us & we miss you dearly 💪🏼🔨✨ tinyurl.com/3rh6f84n

We are very excited to welcome @SamerKirmizMD @WayneUrology & @RobertoANav @UMichUrology as our @CityofHopeSurg Reconstructive #Urology & GU Cancer Survivorship Fellows, 2023-2024 #TeamRecon @HVillarrealMD @KaiBDallas @COHurol @ClaytonLauMD @SoCalYuman @cityofhopeoc @cityofhope

CDC nationwide health alert: A cluster of children identified w/ #hepatitis and #adenovirus infection. Physicians should be alert for symptoms & report any suspected hepatitis cases of unknown origin to their local and state health departments. bit.ly/3v25GiI

RECOVERY result: Baricitinib For patients hospitalised for severe COVID-19: Baricitinib (an anti-inflammatory drug) reduces mortality Benefits seen: - in addition to steroids (eg dexamethasone) - with or without tocilizumab - in wide range of patients recoverytrial.net/news/baricitin…

“This is closed circuit video of the nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine. It is the largest in the country with six nuclear reactors.” @andersoncooper reports on the ominous news of a nuclear power plant in Ukraine now on fire, according to the town’s mayor.

@Delta I waited 5 hours for my flight with minimal updates, then when I scan my ticket to board, it says I got bumped to the next flight putting me 7 hours behind. There were confirmed empty seats on that flight yet they said i couldn’t get on due to “error.” Why?

Thanks so much to those of you wearing your masks, getting your vaccines, being thoughtful & courteous about limiting spread. Hospitals are in a rough spot these days and every bit helps.

Colon cancer screening has been lowered from age 50 to 45 in the past few years by ACS and USPSTF but did you know that for Black patients, ACG recommended screening at age 45 all the way back in 2005? #BLM #medtwitter pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15743345/

This all medicines required to keep ONE covid patient safe for ONE day one critical care…. Or just ONE vaccine? #getthejab

Should Covid vaccine be mandated for all schoolchildren? - CNN Video - goo.gl/alerts/oXiFc #GoogleAlerts

Rates of COVID cases and deaths by vaccination status #rates-by-vaccine-status" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tra…

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YouTube is blocking all anti-vaccine content and banning prominent anti-vaccine activists washingtonpost.com/technology/202…

In the six weeks since the Taliban took over Kabul, life has changed in the Afghan capital. New restrictions have been felt most by women: High school girls haven’t been allowed back to class. Female city government employees have been told to stay home. apne.ws/0jOkp5f