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Pranay Sinha

@tbtakenseriously.bsky.social

ID doc, TB researcher, writer, husband, and dog parent. Assistant Professor at Boston University.

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Pranay Sinha@tbtakenseriously.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Everyone in TB talks about “nutrition matters.” But what happens when you actually ask households with TB what kind of nutritional support works for them? We did exactly that through the TB LENS qualitative study in South India. tinyurl.com/mr42k9k8

Tuberculosis- learning about experience with nutritional supplementation (TB LENS): Perspectives on a nutritional supplementation for persons with TB and their household contacts

Undernutrition is a major driver of the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, with one in five TB cases worldwide attributable to undernutrition. Nutritional interventions may reduce TB incidence and mortali...

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Matthew Saunders@mjsaunder.bsky.social · 11mo ago

“Wow, I saw in the last GTB report undernutrition is much less important for TB than we previously thought” I hear you say… Well, no. We think this is an underestimate, & as much as 28% of TB could be attributable to undernutrition – see our latest comment here: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Tuberculosis and undernutrition: improving estimates to reinforce the policy imperative

Undernutrition is a key driver of the global tuberculosis epidemic, increasing the risk of people developing tuberculosis disease and of poor outcomes in those who do.1 Each year, WHO publishes estima...

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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD@arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · last yr.

I get why this view is attractive to people—it gives them a false sense of control. But in reality, we can’t really control whether we get MS, cancer, etc. Even non-smokers get lung cancer. People who do not have obesity get diabetes. Better to seek evidence-based treatments than live in delusion.

Hank Green@hankgreen.bsky.social · last yr.

The RFK Jr. version of health, where health creates health and healthy people don't get sick and the thing that keeps you healthy is /living the right way/ is very seductive to a lot of people. It also places the burden of illness back on the ill, which decreases the value of human life.

Angie Rasmussen@angierasmussen.bsky.social · last yr.

To be clear, if this bill passes, it will end all scientific research & medical training in the US. It will close hospitals. It will be economically devastating. Millions will lose their jobs. Call your representatives & tell them to vote fuck no on 15% IDC rates & the rest of this horror show.

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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD@arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · last yr.

There’s no amount of diet and exercise that will prevent things like cancer and autoimmune diseases. Obviously the choices we make do matter to some extent, but wellness influencers are selling is an illusion of control that’s maliciously deceptive and harmful.

Simple Science 🌿@unconventionalmed.bsky.social · last yr.

You make it sound obvious, but it's not. Some people who get healthy work very hard to get there. And some people who work hard don't get healthy. I've been an MD for 38 years and it's not straightforward. I'm not a Kennedy fan, but I also don't discard all of alternative medicine.

Madhu Pai, MD, PhD@madhupai.bsky.social · last yr.

“Measles vaccine is one of the best tools we have to protect public health. Like all medicines, there can be a risk of side effects, but the benefits far outweigh them: both for individuals and the community as a whole” ourworldindata.org/measles-vacc...

How effective and safe are measles vaccines?

Data from large meta-analyses show that measles vaccination is highly effective and safe, giving a 95% reduction in the risk of measles.

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Scott Delaney@scott-delaney.bsky.social · last yr.

Our database of terminated grants is powered first by PIs who send us information about their grants. If your grant was terminated--or if you received a stop work order of some sort--let us know! forms.gle/8qWNSjBerJ1G...

Cancelled NIH grant information submission form

Please use this form to submit information identifying specific NIH grants that have been cancelled for any reason after January 20, 2025. Data from this form will be used to update the Terminated NI...

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Gregg Gonsalves@gregggonsalves.bsky.social · last yr.

Want to know more about the gory detail of NIH cuts and how they are impacting your home towns, your states? @noamross.net and @scott-delaney.bsky.social have put it all together for you. 6/ airtable.com/appjhyo9NTvJ...

Kelly@broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · last yr.

Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) becomes latest casualty of Trump regime They were close to finalizing guidelines for airborne infection control in hospitals, including the use of N95 masks Measles is spreading, Covid isn’t over & hospitals just got more dangerous

Trump administration has shut down CDC's infection control committee

Four members said they were informed of the termination Friday, but it had already taken effect in late March, according to a CDC letter.

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Pranay Sinha@tbtakenseriously.bsky.social · last yr.

Just published: our qualitative study from South India on food insecurity in TB-affected households during COVID-19 lockdowns—and how a nutritional intervention helped. 📄 journals.plos.org/globalpublic... @theunion.org @stoptb.bsky.social @tb-lshtm.bsky.social @madhupai.bsky.social

Food insecurity in South Indian households with TB during COVID-19 lockdowns and the impact of nutritional interventions: A qualitative study

Tuberculosis (TB) mortality rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did food insecurity worldwide. Undernourished individuals are at increased risk for incident TB disease and TB mortality. This study e...

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Max Kennerly@maxkennerly.bsky.social · last yr.

Love to have a government that monitors every college student op-ed, social media post, and tattoo for potential deportation but does absolutely nothing about a blatantly illegal pollution factory.

Ariel Wittenberg@arielwittenberg.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW from me: Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company is operating 35 gas turbines without any pollution permits, belching asthma-worsening emissions into an area that leads Tennessee in ER visits for asthma. www.eenews.net/articles/elo...

Katherine Horton@kchorton.bsky.social · last yr.

#Tuberculosis prevention and care relies heavily on international donor funding in many settings. In our latest preprint, we examine the potential impact of reductions in international donor funding for #TB - by the US and by other major donor countries. 1/8 www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

The potential impact of reductions in international donor funding on tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries

Background Tuberculosis services in many settings rely heavily on international donor funding. In 2025, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was dismantled, and other countri...

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Indi Trehan@inditrehan.bsky.social · last yr.

The more we see what the fascists are trying to eliminate, the more we see how weak they are. Strength lies in building up others and protecting the weaker amongst us. If the dictator is unable to help those weaker than him, that is inherent proof that there is indeed nothing “great” about MAGA.

Alt CDC (they/them)@altcdc.altgov.info · last yr.

HHS Eliminated Programs - Updated Here is an updated list of all programs eliminated in the 2026 HHS Budget. Reach out if you have information or clarity on the cuts. These cuts will impact Every Single American. Email altcdc1@pm.me for PDF and xlsx.

A list of all agencies and programs the Trump administration is seeking to eliminate. An accessible PDF is available from altCDC. Email altcdc1@pm.me.