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Dennis Ren MD
@dennisrenmd.bsky.social
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#PedsEM Doc. #FOAMed enthusiast. Host of #SGEMPeds and #ReadyPrepGo. #EBM #MedEd #DisasterMedicine #AI Don't believe in niches. Perpetually curious. SF Bay Area➡️NOLA➡️Washington, DC. Views=own
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A poignant article from @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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SGEM#493: You Can’t Hold Me Down with Spinal Motion Restrictions
thesgem.com/2025/11/sgem... #MedSky
November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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"The study provides evidence that unexpected events, such as the presence of a person dressed as Batman, can significantly increase prosocial behavior in real-world settings." #BatmanEffect @thesgem.bsky.social @andrewjtagg.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect - npj Mental Health Research
npj Mental Health Research - Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect
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November 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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9-Year-Olds, Florida, Vaccination & Autism open.substack.com/pub/skeptica...
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9-Year-Olds, Florida, Vaccination & Autism
Mawson & Jacob.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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How I see myself when I talk to my kids about being polite. #DadLife
a man in a suit and tie stands in front of a sign that says " manners maketh man "
ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands in front of a sign that says " manners maketh man "
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November 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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‘God is an anti-vaxxer’: Inside the conference celebrating RFK Jr.’s rise

Eliminating the childhood vaccine schedule is among the goals for fringe activists who now claim power in Washington.

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‘God is an anti-vaxxer’: Inside the conference celebrating RFK Jr.’s rise
An anti-vaccine conference in Austin celebrated Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s rise to political power, highlighting his influence in Trump’s Washington.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Excellent SGEM Xtra on science communication with @kmpanthagani.bsky.social

I really enjoyed the last 7min that touched on the use of the term “anti-vax”.

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SGEM Xtra: Talkin’ Bout a Revolution…Training Health Communicators
Podcast Episode · The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine · 2025-11-08 · 32m
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November 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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#MemeMonday for #SGEMPeds Xtra with @kmpanthagani.bsky.social on Health Communication. @thesgem.bsky.social @meganranney.bsky.social @kkjetelina.bsky.social @nejm.org @yalesph.bsky.social thesgem.com/2025/11/sgem... #FOAMed #SciComm #MedSky #PedSky
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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“Fewer than 10% of Australian ED clinicians self-report practice consistent with international consensus recommendations for paediatric fever management.” #PedSky
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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On the latest #SGEMPeds Xtra, we chat with Dr. @kmpanthagani.bsky.social about how health communication strategies and approaches must evolve in today's world.
@yalesph.bsky.social @kkjetelina.bsky.social @meganranney.bsky.social @thesgem.bsky.social @yalesph.bsky.social #FOAMed #SciComm #MedSky
SGEM Xtra: Talkin’ Bout a Revolution…Training Health Communicators - The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine
Date: October 17, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Kristen Panthagani is an emergency medicine resident and Yale Emergency Scholar at Yale New Haven Hospital. She’s a physician-scientist, having completed her ...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Coming up this week is an #SGEMPeds Xtra. Dr. @kmpanthagani.bsky.social joins us to talk about the evolution of health communication! #FOAMed #SciComm #MedSky @nejm.org @yalesph.bsky.social @kkjetelina.bsky.social @meganranney.bsky.social @thesgem.bsky.social
Training Health Communicators - The Need for a New Approach - PubMed
Training Health Communicators - The Need for a New Approach
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November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Violence against healthcare workers.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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October #SGEMHOP is on violence against healthcare workers in the emergency department. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40272385/ @dennisrenmd.bsky.social @casinoshiftmd.bsky.social
Prevalence of violence against health care workers among agitated patients in an urban emergency department - PubMed
Verbal abuse, threats of assault, and violent acts occurred frequently in ED patients with agitation and were underreported.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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#PaperinaPic from @kirstychallen.bsky.social for #SGEMPeds. See how casting vs removable boot compared in managing Toddler's fractures. buff.ly/CI2yhKl @andrewjtagg.bsky.social @thesgem.bsky.social @jama.com #PedSky #MedSky #OrthoSky #FOAMed
October 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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A true sign of intelligence is understanding that other people may have opinions that differ from yours, but you don't have to attack or berate them over it. #MedSky
October 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Here's what life before vaccines was really like
The morning of August 2nd 1852 promised a lovely summer’s day in London. But not for 8 year old George Williams.
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October 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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#MemeMonday for #SGEMPeds. Cast vs Removable Boot for Toddler's Fracture. buff.ly/CI2yhKl #FOAMed #PedSky #MedSky #OrthoSky
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October 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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It is a true pleasure to celebrate these outstanding #scicomm innovators, who engage on everything from whale farts to vaccine safety.

Highly recommend clicking through & following their feeds 🎉

A huge thank you to @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org @nationalacademies.org too!
scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org SciComm Excellence @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org · Oct 23
Congratulations to the 2025 winners of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications given by @nationalacademies.org in partnership with @schmidtsciences.bsky.social !

Learn more about the winners: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/10... #scicomm
October 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Are you still casting Toddler’s fractures? Or is it time to give ‘em the boot? #SGEMPeds returns with @andrewjtagg.bsky.social. @thesgem.bsky.social @jama.com thesgem.com/2025/10/sgem... #PedSky #MedSky #OrthoSky #FOAMed
SGEM#490: These (Removable) Boots are Made for Walking - The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine
Reference: Boutin A, et al. Removable Boot vs Casting of Toddler’s Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. Published April 2025. Date: July 23, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Andrew (Andy) Tagg...
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October 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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#SGEMPeds is back this week with guest skeptic, @andrewjtagg.bsky.social. Cast or removable boot for Toddler's fractures? buff.ly/WqV0gzY @thesgem.bsky.social #FOAMed #PedSky #MedSkly
October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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We're wrapping up Season 2 of #ReadyPrepGo with another after action report. Tune in for some highlights from this season and hear what is coming for Season 3. @pedspandemic.bsky.social #PedSky #FOAMed pedspandemicnetwork.org/ready-prep-g...
S2:E12 After Action Report | Pediatric Pandemic Network
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October 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Check out the latest infographic from @kirstychallen.bsky.social for #SGEMPeds on the KidsTHRIVE study @lancetrespirmed.bsky.social. @thesgem.bsky.social @spiroskara.bsky.social thesgem.com/2025/10/sgem...
October 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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In mass casualty incidents, quick decisions can save lives. Test your triage skills in this 5-min simulation from the @pedspandemic.bsky.social.
October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Hey #PedsEM and #PedsICU colleagues. Do you have a moment to help with identifying priorities in pediatric #sepsis? Please fill out the quick survey (<1 min) at www.passport-platform.org #PedSky #MedSky #ICUSky
PASSPORT: Paediatric Adaptive Sepsis Platform Trial | Join the Sepsis Research Priority
Participate in the Paediatric Sepsis Research Priority Survey to help shape research and improve outcomes for children worldwide affected by sepsis.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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#MemeMonday for #SGEMPeds on KidsTHRIVE study. High flow for apneic oxygenation? buff.ly/RCBph82 @thesgem.bsky.social @spiroskara.bsky.social @shane-george.bsky.social #PedSky #FOAMed
October 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM