Monica Nation

It’s my birthday. I’m 37 and I have some things I’d like to share, in no particular order. 1. No one thinks about you more than you do. That thing from two years ago that keeps you up at night? No one else remembers. Honor the memory and let it go.

@DrSarahMcNab @RCHMelbourne How are the numbers comparing to pre-Covid?

A reminder to vaccinate - lots of flu around this year @RCHMelbourne

@acweyand Is 200 mg in one sitting ok, but 2 sittings of 100 mg not ok? I’ve been given mixed advice. I was told to do 200 mg split per day by someone, and 100 mg alternate days by someone else…

High levels of flu in Melbourne at the moment: “now is the best time to get your children vaccinated as cases will continue to climb over the winter” Looking forward to a time in the not-too-distant future when we can also vaccinate for RSV amp.smh.com.au/national/early… @RCHMelbourne

Hi tweeps, we are doing some work to inform the rollout of the free pads and tampon scheme in Victoria. We are looking to speak to trans and nb people about their needs for this program. Get in touch via redcap.link/sujz1crh (or details below) for more info

@HannahMooreWA @telethonkids @WCVID @Eliza__Nikolaou @CSatzke

Out now ⬇️ pop based data show: Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Are Protective Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus Hospitalizations in Infants: A Population-Based Observational Study academic.oup.com/ofid/advance-a… @telethonkids @WCVID

The results of the #BRACEtrial of #BCG vaccination to protect against #COVID19 are published today. nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NE… In a double blinded, placebo-controlled RCT, nearly 4000 health care workers in 🇦🇺🇳🇱🇬🇧🇪🇸🇧🇷 were randomised to BCG-Denmark or saline placebo.

Thrilled to share that my second first-author paper is available online. The systematic review shows no consensus on the effect of PCV on pneumococcal density among children under 5. authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S02…

@jagne_isatou Congratulations! :)

Any lawyers in Melbourne free today to witness an enduring power of attorney for someone who is at end of life in St Vincent’s? Really appreciate the help.

@ZJAyres Mind set. I think this is easier in research than other industries.We are ALWAYS meant to be learning and growing, and have an understanding of our/the works limitations.Ok, something didn’t work out.What would have made it better? What did you learn?Then apply to your next goal

@hollyseale That makes more sense - you can’t see some in the tweet pic!

@MonicaL_Nation Under Spanish flu

Just updating my history of pandemics lecture and this remains one of my favourite go to websites... compares the impact over time plus burden of death! Graphics are free to use- attribute back to Visual Capitalist! visualcapitalist.com/history-of-pan… #COVID19

Where can I find information on disease notification in childcare settings @VicGovDH? e.g. what diseases should a centre notify parents about? We are on our third bout of gastro in 9 weeks, yet no notifications..

@_alexbrogan Interesting thread. Some of these are covered in the ‘How to choose’ podcast - it’s a good listen! goodbetterright.com.au/podcast/

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@sudkrish I added an audiorecording of my name to my email signature. It has changed my life! cloud.name-coach.com/namebadge/

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@emd3737 @lpachter An arrow straight to your heart @emd3737 😂

@lpachter Prism makes great graphs and is adequate for simple analyses commonly used for wet lab experiments.

A modest proposal: Journals should not review papers that perform statistical analysis with Prism.

@DoverMarian @Mark_Butler_MP @Dom_Perrottet @bronnietaylor Yes, he’ll be fine- I’d already read through the RCH head injury fact sheet, but when you are non-medical with a toddler it is useful to have someone with clinical experience confirm what you think. The doctor we spoke with was a GP!

@MonicaL_Nation @Mark_Butler_MP @Dom_Perrottet @bronnietaylor I am really glad you had a positive experience 🙂 I hope your son is ok.

Unnecessary hospital visits cost around $540 per presentation. That’s it. That’s the Tweet. #justaGP #MedTwitter @Mark_Butler_MP @Dom_Perrottet @bronnietaylor