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A new blog exploring how technology can help rebuild a stronger, more resilient healthcare system surfersandchessplayers.com/?p=81

AI augmented CT scans could help doctors diagnose and treat previously undetected lung diseases in veterans surfersandchessplayers.com/?p=486 #veterans #burnpits #lungdisease #AI

Consumer health tech will change healthcare, much like Uber permanently changed the transportation industry by using technology to introduce transparency surfersandchessplayers.com/?p=479

3 Predictions for Healthcare in 2023: Outside Innovators, Disruption from Consumer Health Tech, and AI Consolidation surfersandchessplayers.com/?p=479 #healthcare #2023Predictions

Wildfire Smoke Exposure in Early Pregnancy Affects Infant Monkey Behavior @CNPRCresearch @UCDavisPsych @ucdavisvetmed ucdavis.edu/health/news/wi…

Strong evidence that particulate matter air pollution (ambient PM2.5) increases the risk of Covid infection, a systematic analysis medrxiv.org/cgi/content/sh… @MonashUni

Dr. Emily Brigham on the Burden of Climate Change and Urban Lung Health surfersandchessplayers.com/?p=475 @EmilyBrigham #lunghealth #healthequity

Claims of burn pit exposure pour in as vets seek PACT Act benefits via @FederalTimes Vets need better diagnosis of and treatment for respiratory issues caused by exposure to hazardous environments #BurnPits #PACTAct #LungHealth surfersandchessplayers.com/?p=475

A Win for Veterans’ Lung Health, but Much More Work Ahead surfersandchessplayers.com/?p=468

Very important study demonstrating we don't do a good job recognizing pARDS, but also results in non-evidence-based care such as airway clearance, which results in poor resource allocation for RTs.#pedsICU

Respiratory research in the UK: investing for the next 10 years @BTSrespiratory @NIHR @asthmalunguk thorax.bmj.com/content/77/9/8…

Brilliant visual breakdown of types of lung inflammation #MedEd #MedTwitter #FOAMed More enlightening medical art from @DocScribbles

Many formerly fit military personnel exposed to burn pits and airborne hazards find the breathing tests and CT scans used to assess respiratory symptoms come back normal, but this doesn't tell the whole story @MHealthLab labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/a-de… #PACTAct #burnpits

We'll never be able to repay the debt we owe to those who have worn the uniform, but today, Congress delivered on a promise to our veterans and their families. The PACT Act will be the biggest expansion of VA health care in decades. We should all take pride in this moment.

Today is #WorldLungCancerDay. While lung cancer is not the most prevalent cancer (second to breast cancer), it is the most common cause of cancer death. #WLCD2022

Comedian Jon Stewart called Republicans “cowards” after senators blocked legislation that would provide health-care coverage for military veterans who were exposed to toxins and burn pits during their service. wapo.st/3ozDrnJ

While the health effects of repeated, intense fire exposure remain largely unknown, evidence increasingly shows that the consequences of exposure to particulate matter are quite severe. Vets deserve state-of-the-art medical surveillance. news.yahoo.com/burn-pits-legi… #Burnpits

While serving in Iraq, we slept next to burn pits. Today, I know so many Marines who now deal with cancers and diseases from their exposure. I am proud to stand for the millions of veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service and get them the care they deserve.

The House passed long-awaited legislation that would help millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service. cnn.it/3nXQsal

The Burn Pits Bill, by the numbers: ➡️ 3.5 million Veterans will receive healthcare benefits for diseases caused by toxic burn pits. ➡️ 23 toxic exposure illnesses will be added to the VA’s list of covered conditions. ➡️ 88 Republicans voted AGAINST it. #PACTAct

U.S. Army Veteran @davidmweissman's career was cut short because of the asthma he acquired from toxic exposure to burn pits. He's urging Congress to get the #PACTAct over the finish line. We owe our veterans the care and benefits they not only need, but deserve.