Dr. Susan Winters ☕️
@docwinter.bsky.social
Cheese lover, guitarist, physician-scientist investigating the role of inflammatory bio-markers in MS, amateur barista
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Multiple sclerosis patient-derived spontaneous B cells have distinct EBV and host gene expression profiles in active disease - Nature Microbiology
Characterizing EBV and host gene expression profiles of spontaneous lymphoblastoid cell lines isolated from multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with acute or stable disease, as well as healthy donors, su...
www.nature.com
🌐 VIRAL VILLAIN REVEALED: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) rises in the ranks of concern! New findings expose its link to cancer & neurological disorders. Are we underestimating the power of viruses? 🤔
#MedSky #IDSky
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#MedSky #IDSky
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
New UK study of 13.9M children: COVID-19 infection raises rare vascular/inflammatory risks (clots, myocarditis, thrombocytopenia) 2-10x higher—and longer (up to 15 months)—than vaccination. Infection far riskier for kids’ hearts/vessels than shots. #COVID19 #Pediatrics #MedSky #bsky
Risk of rare heart complications in children higher after COVID-19 infection than after vaccination
Children and young people faced long-lasting and higher risks of rare heart and inflammatory complications after COVID-19 infection, compared to before or
www.cam.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New UK study of 13.9M children: COVID-19 infection raises rare vascular/inflammatory risks (clots, myocarditis, thrombocytopenia) 2-10x higher—and longer (up to 15 months)—than vaccination. Infection far riskier for kids’ hearts/vessels than shots. #COVID19 #Pediatrics #MedSky #bsky
Scripps launches remote RCT: tirzepatide (GLP-1) vs placebo for #LongCOVID relief in 1K pts—fatigue, cognition, PEM via wearables/app. Clinician signals promising (60-90% better); first formal test. Enroll now!
#COVID19 #MedSky #bsky
#COVID19 #MedSky #bsky
GLP-1 Drugs Enter Formal Testing for Long COVID Treatment
A new fully remote trial is testing GLP-1 drugs for long COVID. Enrollment is open now, and early participants can help accelerate long-overdue research!
www.autoimmuneinstitute.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Scripps launches remote RCT: tirzepatide (GLP-1) vs placebo for #LongCOVID relief in 1K pts—fatigue, cognition, PEM via wearables/app. Clinician signals promising (60-90% better); first formal test. Enroll now!
#COVID19 #MedSky #bsky
#COVID19 #MedSky #bsky
Phase 2 RCT: ensitrelvir matches Paxlovid for viral clearance (2.9x faster by day 3) & symptom resolution in early #COVID19 outpatients. Low rebound, no severe dz. Oral alternative in play? #MedSly #COVID19 #EpiSky #bsky
Antiviral efficacy of oral ensitrelvir versus oral ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir in COVID-19 (PLATCOV): an open-label, phase 2, randomised, controlled, adaptive trial - PubMed
Wellcome Trust through the COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
New RCT in adults with established #LongCOVID: 26 weeks of colchicine showed no benefit vs placebo on functional status, respiratory measures, or inflammation at 1 year.
Another reminder that prevention and early treatment still matter 😷💉💪
#COVID19 #MedSky #WearAMask #bsky
Another reminder that prevention and early treatment still matter 😷💉💪
#COVID19 #MedSky #WearAMask #bsky
Anti-Inflammatory Drug Not Effective as Treatment for “Long COVID” Symptoms
Treatment with colchicine for 26 days was not shown to improve functional capacity, respiratory measures, inflammatory markers, or patient-reported outcom…
practicalneurology.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
New RCT in adults with established #LongCOVID: 26 weeks of colchicine showed no benefit vs placebo on functional status, respiratory measures, or inflammation at 1 year.
Another reminder that prevention and early treatment still matter 😷💉💪
#COVID19 #MedSky #WearAMask #bsky
Another reminder that prevention and early treatment still matter 😷💉💪
#COVID19 #MedSky #WearAMask #bsky
Metformin started soon after #COVID19 infection linked to ~50% lower risk of long COVID or death at 6 months, echoing prior RCT signals.
Cheap, generic, worth a hard look.
#LongCOVID #EpiSky #MedSky #bsky
Cheap, generic, worth a hard look.
#LongCOVID #EpiSky #MedSky #bsky
Metformin at the time of Covid-19 infection and risk of Long Covid: A Target Trial Emulation Study
Background: Our objective was to evaluate metformin prescribed at the time of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the risk of developing Long Covid (LC) in electronic health record data. Methods: We conducted a n...
www.authorea.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Metformin started soon after #COVID19 infection linked to ~50% lower risk of long COVID or death at 6 months, echoing prior RCT signals.
Cheap, generic, worth a hard look.
#LongCOVID #EpiSky #MedSky #bsky
Cheap, generic, worth a hard look.
#LongCOVID #EpiSky #MedSky #bsky
Reposted by Dr. Susan Winters ☕️
🚨 Big news: 1st-in-human trial of retinal stem cell–derived RPE cells for dry #AMD found no serious safety signals and worst-seeing eyes gained +22 ETDRS letters at 12 months. Early days, but this is huge. #Ophthalmology #MedSky #Art #StemCells #CellTherapy
Safety and tolerability of RPESC-RPE transplantation in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration: Low-dose clinical outcomes
Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cell loss in dry age-related macular degeneration
leads to progressive vision decline. Stern and others implanted adult RPE stem cell-derived
RPE progeny at a 4-week p...
www.cell.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🚨 Big news: 1st-in-human trial of retinal stem cell–derived RPE cells for dry #AMD found no serious safety signals and worst-seeing eyes gained +22 ETDRS letters at 12 months. Early days, but this is huge. #Ophthalmology #MedSky #Art #StemCells #CellTherapy
🚨 Big news: 1st-in-human trial of retinal stem cell–derived RPE cells for dry #AMD found no serious safety signals and worst-seeing eyes gained +22 ETDRS letters at 12 months. Early days, but this is huge. #Ophthalmology #MedSky #Art #StemCells #CellTherapy
Safety and tolerability of RPESC-RPE transplantation in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration: Low-dose clinical outcomes
Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cell loss in dry age-related macular degeneration
leads to progressive vision decline. Stern and others implanted adult RPE stem cell-derived
RPE progeny at a 4-week p...
www.cell.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🚨 Big news: 1st-in-human trial of retinal stem cell–derived RPE cells for dry #AMD found no serious safety signals and worst-seeing eyes gained +22 ETDRS letters at 12 months. Early days, but this is huge. #Ophthalmology #MedSky #Art #StemCells #CellTherapy
Reposted by Dr. Susan Winters ☕️
Finally watched The Goonies for the first time and wow — those kids YELL through the whole movie 😂 Now I totally see where Stranger Things got its vibe. Chaotic, loud, and actually really good. #TheGoonies #StrangerThings #RetroMovies
The Goonies (1985) ⭐ 7.7 | Adventure, Comedy, Family
1h 54m | PG
www.imdb.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Finally watched The Goonies for the first time and wow — those kids YELL through the whole movie 😂 Now I totally see where Stranger Things got its vibe. Chaotic, loud, and actually really good. #TheGoonies #StrangerThings #RetroMovies
Finally watched The Goonies for the first time and wow — those kids YELL through the whole movie 😂 Now I totally see where Stranger Things got its vibe. Chaotic, loud, and actually really good. #TheGoonies #StrangerThings #RetroMovies
The Goonies (1985) ⭐ 7.7 | Adventure, Comedy, Family
1h 54m | PG
www.imdb.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Finally watched The Goonies for the first time and wow — those kids YELL through the whole movie 😂 Now I totally see where Stranger Things got its vibe. Chaotic, loud, and actually really good. #TheGoonies #StrangerThings #RetroMovies
I asked this of an AI
Me: Covid and flu are climbing again—what should I do to stay healthy this winter?
LLM: Mask up in crowded spots, ventilate indoors, get updated shots, wash hands, and stay home if sick. Smart beats lucky.
#health #Wellness #FluSeason #Covid19 #PublicHealth
Me: Covid and flu are climbing again—what should I do to stay healthy this winter?
LLM: Mask up in crowded spots, ventilate indoors, get updated shots, wash hands, and stay home if sick. Smart beats lucky.
#health #Wellness #FluSeason #Covid19 #PublicHealth
Seriously, can anyone in medicine answer this question for us?
What do we have to do to get change? LLMs are already better at IPC than IPC docs are (I'm serious - ask one about N95s and COVID). Should we just write off the profession entirely and replace it with AI?
#medsky
What do we have to do to get change? LLMs are already better at IPC than IPC docs are (I'm serious - ask one about N95s and COVID). Should we just write off the profession entirely and replace it with AI?
#medsky
Omfg why can infection control not get their 🤬 clown car in order and do their 🤬 jobs and tell people that for an aerosol hazard you need aerosol PPE?
Seriously, wtf is wrong with medicine that it tolerates this constant amateur-hour incompetence? We know this is killing people!
"Do no harm"?
🤬🤡
Seriously, wtf is wrong with medicine that it tolerates this constant amateur-hour incompetence? We know this is killing people!
"Do no harm"?
🤬🤡
November 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I asked this of an AI
Me: Covid and flu are climbing again—what should I do to stay healthy this winter?
LLM: Mask up in crowded spots, ventilate indoors, get updated shots, wash hands, and stay home if sick. Smart beats lucky.
#health #Wellness #FluSeason #Covid19 #PublicHealth
Me: Covid and flu are climbing again—what should I do to stay healthy this winter?
LLM: Mask up in crowded spots, ventilate indoors, get updated shots, wash hands, and stay home if sick. Smart beats lucky.
#health #Wellness #FluSeason #Covid19 #PublicHealth
First MS, now lupus. New study shows Epstein-Barr virus can hijack autoreactive B cells, turning them into antigen-presenting cells that activate T cells + drive systemic SLE. Targeting EBV could be a game-changer. #Lupus #MS #EBV #Autoimmunity #MedTwitter #LongCovid
Epstein-Barr virus reprograms autoreactive B cells as antigen-presenting cells in systemic lupus erythematosus
Epstein-Barr virus reprograms autoreactive B cells as antigen-presenting cells to promote pathogenic antinuclear T and B cell responses in lupus.
www.science.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
First MS, now lupus. New study shows Epstein-Barr virus can hijack autoreactive B cells, turning them into antigen-presenting cells that activate T cells + drive systemic SLE. Targeting EBV could be a game-changer. #Lupus #MS #EBV #Autoimmunity #MedTwitter #LongCovid
💥 BREAKING: Study of 11,000+ kids with eczema shows COVID vaccine not only protects from COVID but slashes risk of other infections & allergies! 🦠✨ Science is saving lives in ways we never imagined. #MedTwitter #COVID19 #AtopicDermatitis #VaccinesWork #Pediatrics #HealthScience
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema - ACAAI Patient
Children with eczema may experience fewer allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research.
acaai.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
💥 BREAKING: Study of 11,000+ kids with eczema shows COVID vaccine not only protects from COVID but slashes risk of other infections & allergies! 🦠✨ Science is saving lives in ways we never imagined. #MedTwitter #COVID19 #AtopicDermatitis #VaccinesWork #Pediatrics #HealthScience
H3N2 has drifted. Current vax looks like a partial mismatch for infection, but still likely cuts severe disease. We’re watching UK + China as preview. If you’re high-risk or around high-risk people, this is NOT the year to skip your flu shot.
#MedSky #Flu #Vaccines
#MedSky #Flu #Vaccines
🔸️Early data suggests we could be in for a worse than normal flu season, brought on by a cluster of escape mutations in H3N2 this year that may lift the Re from 1.2 to 1.4. We are starting to see an uptick in the US. Data from BIOFIRE.
November 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Woke up the morning after Election Day and finally felt a tiny bit of peace instead of that full-blown existential panic ☀️🧠✨. Who knew hope (and coffee) could be so powerful? ☕️✌️
#ElectionVibes #NewDayNewHope #MorningWin #StayPositive #FreshStart
#ElectionVibes #NewDayNewHope #MorningWin #StayPositive #FreshStart
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Woke up the morning after Election Day and finally felt a tiny bit of peace instead of that full-blown existential panic ☀️🧠✨. Who knew hope (and coffee) could be so powerful? ☕️✌️
#ElectionVibes #NewDayNewHope #MorningWin #StayPositive #FreshStart
#ElectionVibes #NewDayNewHope #MorningWin #StayPositive #FreshStart
When the gov’t abdicates its duty on public health, Walgreens steps up—launching a Respiratory Index to track flu & COVID hotspots and expand access to care. Private action filling public gaps. #Covid19 #MedSky #Flu #PublicHealth
www.businesswire.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
When the gov’t abdicates its duty on public health, Walgreens steps up—launching a Respiratory Index to track flu & COVID hotspots and expand access to care. Private action filling public gaps. #Covid19 #MedSky #Flu #PublicHealth
Trying to track COVID without testing or wastewater data is like using a foggy windshield as your GPS: we’re all just squinting at the sludge and guessing if we’re headed toward a surge or a speed bump this winter. #ShowUsTheData #PandemicGuesswork
#Art #Covid19 #MedSky
#Art #Covid19 #MedSky
November 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Trying to track COVID without testing or wastewater data is like using a foggy windshield as your GPS: we’re all just squinting at the sludge and guessing if we’re headed toward a surge or a speed bump this winter. #ShowUsTheData #PandemicGuesswork
#Art #Covid19 #MedSky
#Art #Covid19 #MedSky
Reposted by Dr. Susan Winters ☕️
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of 3-Year-Old Children Exposed to Maternal Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection in Utero
I hate to say “I told you so…” but nevertheless: I told you so.
I hate to say “I told you so…” but nevertheless: I told you so.
journals.lww.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of 3-Year-Old Children Exposed to Maternal Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection in Utero
I hate to say “I told you so…” but nevertheless: I told you so.
I hate to say “I told you so…” but nevertheless: I told you so.
Bryant Gumbel rushed to the hospital — and Yahoo News brings us the *real* breaking story: “5 things to know about his wife.”
Journalism, folks
#BryantGumbel #MediaPriorities #Sarcasm #HeadlineHumor #PopCulture
Journalism, folks
#BryantGumbel #MediaPriorities #Sarcasm #HeadlineHumor #PopCulture
Who Is Bryant Gumbel’s Wife? 5 Things to Know About Hilary Gumbel
Former Today host Bryant Gumbel has been in the limelight for years, but his wife, Hilary Gumbel, has an equally impressive career — both before and after their union Hilary tied the knot with Bryant,...
www.yahoo.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Bryant Gumbel rushed to the hospital — and Yahoo News brings us the *real* breaking story: “5 things to know about his wife.”
Journalism, folks
#BryantGumbel #MediaPriorities #Sarcasm #HeadlineHumor #PopCulture
Journalism, folks
#BryantGumbel #MediaPriorities #Sarcasm #HeadlineHumor #PopCulture
Mind-blowing: ALS & MS deaths follow the same map. 🤯
If Epstein–Barr virus helps cause MS, maybe it’s part of a bigger story—one that could link two devastating diseases.
#MS #ALS #EBV #Neurodegeneration #ScienceNews
#MedSky
If Epstein–Barr virus helps cause MS, maybe it’s part of a bigger story—one that could link two devastating diseases.
#MS #ALS #EBV #Neurodegeneration #ScienceNews
#MedSky
The geographic association of multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - The geographic association of multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
www.nature.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Mind-blowing: ALS & MS deaths follow the same map. 🤯
If Epstein–Barr virus helps cause MS, maybe it’s part of a bigger story—one that could link two devastating diseases.
#MS #ALS #EBV #Neurodegeneration #ScienceNews
#MedSky
If Epstein–Barr virus helps cause MS, maybe it’s part of a bigger story—one that could link two devastating diseases.
#MS #ALS #EBV #Neurodegeneration #ScienceNews
#MedSky
With flu activity spiking in parts of Asia, global travel could spread the strain westward. Strengthening immunity—via updated flu and COVID shots—remains the safest defense.
#VaccinesWork #Influenza #MedSky #Covid19
#VaccinesWork #Influenza #MedSky #Covid19
Japan declares a flu epidemic — what this means for other nations
Researchers say that the number of infections for this time of year is unusual.
www.nature.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
With flu activity spiking in parts of Asia, global travel could spread the strain westward. Strengthening immunity—via updated flu and COVID shots—remains the safest defense.
#VaccinesWork #Influenza #MedSky #Covid19
#VaccinesWork #Influenza #MedSky #Covid19
Shah Capital slams Novavax for another year of dismal COVID vaccine sales, urging a sale to “unlock value” after grabbing just 2% market share vs rivals. Will big pharma swoop in? $NVAX #biotech #vaccines #stockmarket #Covid19 #MedSky
Shah Capital pushes for Novavax's sale on persistent underperformance, marketing missteps
Shah Capital has urged Novavax's board to pursue a sale of the biotech, citing a third consecutive year of poor roll-out of its COVID-19 shot, the hedge fund said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Shah Capital slams Novavax for another year of dismal COVID vaccine sales, urging a sale to “unlock value” after grabbing just 2% market share vs rivals. Will big pharma swoop in? $NVAX #biotech #vaccines #stockmarket #Covid19 #MedSky
Reposted by Dr. Susan Winters ☕️
💉 New study: 2024–25 COVID vaccines cut ER visits by 29%, hospitalizations by 39%, and death by 64%.
➡️ Protection was seen across ALL age groups — not just the elderly.
➡️ Benefits held even if you’d had COVID or prior shots.
#COVID19 #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #MedSky #COVIDVaccine #TrustScience
➡️ Protection was seen across ALL age groups — not just the elderly.
➡️ Benefits held even if you’d had COVID or prior shots.
#COVID19 #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #MedSky #COVIDVaccine #TrustScience
Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows
A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination
www.scientificamerican.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
💉 New study: 2024–25 COVID vaccines cut ER visits by 29%, hospitalizations by 39%, and death by 64%.
➡️ Protection was seen across ALL age groups — not just the elderly.
➡️ Benefits held even if you’d had COVID or prior shots.
#COVID19 #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #MedSky #COVIDVaccine #TrustScience
➡️ Protection was seen across ALL age groups — not just the elderly.
➡️ Benefits held even if you’d had COVID or prior shots.
#COVID19 #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #MedSky #COVIDVaccine #TrustScience
Reposted by Dr. Susan Winters ☕️
🚨 New study: in adults 50+, prior COVID-19 infection was linked to +41% risk of new dementia, especially vascular dementia — even after matching for confounders. This may be just the tip of a neurological iceberg. #LongCovid #BrainHealth #DementiaRisk #ScienceAlert
COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in adults ≥50 years - npj Dementia
npj Dementia - COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in adults ≥50 years
www.nature.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚨 New study: in adults 50+, prior COVID-19 infection was linked to +41% risk of new dementia, especially vascular dementia — even after matching for confounders. This may be just the tip of a neurological iceberg. #LongCovid #BrainHealth #DementiaRisk #ScienceAlert
🚨 New study: in adults 50+, prior COVID-19 infection was linked to +41% risk of new dementia, especially vascular dementia — even after matching for confounders. This may be just the tip of a neurological iceberg. #LongCovid #BrainHealth #DementiaRisk #ScienceAlert
COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in adults ≥50 years - npj Dementia
npj Dementia - COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in adults ≥50 years
www.nature.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚨 New study: in adults 50+, prior COVID-19 infection was linked to +41% risk of new dementia, especially vascular dementia — even after matching for confounders. This may be just the tip of a neurological iceberg. #LongCovid #BrainHealth #DementiaRisk #ScienceAlert