Peter DeLeeuw
@drpeterdeleeuw.bsky.social
GI doctor in Huntsville, Alabama. #Gastrosky. Proud husband, dad and dog dad. Nature lover, photography nerd, and foodie.
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🚨 Republicans just passed a plan to gut food assistance and shift the cost to Alabama.
If this becomes law, our state could be on the hook for $115M to $431M a year.
💰 That’s money we don’t have.
🍽️ It means more kids, seniors, and working families will go hungry.
www.alreporter.com/2025/05/19/r...
If this becomes law, our state could be on the hook for $115M to $431M a year.
💰 That’s money we don’t have.
🍽️ It means more kids, seniors, and working families will go hungry.
www.alreporter.com/2025/05/19/r...
Republican SNAP cuts threaten Alabama's economy and food security
Experts warn that Republicans' plan to slash food assistance could devastate Alabama's economy, increase hunger, and strain state resources.
www.alreporter.com
May 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🚨 Republicans just passed a plan to gut food assistance and shift the cost to Alabama.
If this becomes law, our state could be on the hook for $115M to $431M a year.
💰 That’s money we don’t have.
🍽️ It means more kids, seniors, and working families will go hungry.
www.alreporter.com/2025/05/19/r...
If this becomes law, our state could be on the hook for $115M to $431M a year.
💰 That’s money we don’t have.
🍽️ It means more kids, seniors, and working families will go hungry.
www.alreporter.com/2025/05/19/r...
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If you are an NC resident and voted in November, please check if your name or the names of any family areone of the 60K votes being challenged. If so, confirm ASAP with your Board of Elections. You only have two weeks.
The website to check linked in the reply.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
The website to check linked in the reply.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
NC Court of Appeals gives over 60,000 challenged voters 15 days to prove eligibility
The majority wrote that, even though they have the authority to completely throw out the contested ballots, they decided to instead mandate a cure period for most of the challenged voters.
www.newsobserver.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If you are an NC resident and voted in November, please check if your name or the names of any family areone of the 60K votes being challenged. If so, confirm ASAP with your Board of Elections. You only have two weeks.
The website to check linked in the reply.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
The website to check linked in the reply.
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
For though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire - Thomas Paine
April 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
For though the flame of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire - Thomas Paine
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Gastric cancer is a leading cause of preventable deaths in certain U.S. populations. Our clinical practice update 📑 covers primary and secondary prevention. Learn more: buff.ly/yUkIP2h
#Gastriccancer
#Gastriccancer
March 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Gastric cancer is a leading cause of preventable deaths in certain U.S. populations. Our clinical practice update 📑 covers primary and secondary prevention. Learn more: buff.ly/yUkIP2h
#Gastriccancer
#Gastriccancer
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This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca
In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.
globalnews.ca
February 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
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#FYI: ProPublica obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing.
(Published 2021)
(Published 2021)
The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax
ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes,…
www.propublica.org
February 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#FYI: ProPublica obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing.
(Published 2021)
(Published 2021)
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Marco Rubio halted all humanitarian spending on Friday — including PEPFAR. That means 20 million people who had their HIV under control with medication will now see their disease progress toward AIDS, and they are also at much greater risk of spreading HIV. Disastrous.
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Trump pauses funding for anti-HIV program that prevented 26 million AIDS deaths
On Friday, a memorandum signed by Marco Rubio called for a 90-day cessation of foreign aid. That would likely put on hold the work of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
www.npr.org
January 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Marco Rubio halted all humanitarian spending on Friday — including PEPFAR. That means 20 million people who had their HIV under control with medication will now see their disease progress toward AIDS, and they are also at much greater risk of spreading HIV. Disastrous.
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
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We ought to change "sweet tooth" to "sweet gut"! erictopol.substack.com/p/how-our-gu...
How Our Gut Microbiome Can Drive Sugar Cravings
More Evidence for Our Gut Taking Center Stage for What We Eat
erictopol.substack.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We ought to change "sweet tooth" to "sweet gut"! erictopol.substack.com/p/how-our-gu...
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An Alabama woman passed a major milestone Saturday by becoming the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant – healthy and full of energy with her new kidney for 61 days and counting.
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/01/25/t...
#NephSky #KidneySky #MedSky
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#NephSky #KidneySky #MedSky
The only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 months
An Alabama woman passed a major milestone Saturday to become the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant – healthy and full of energy with her new kidney for 61 days and counting. “I’m supe...
ottawa.citynews.ca
January 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
An Alabama woman passed a major milestone Saturday by becoming the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant – healthy and full of energy with her new kidney for 61 days and counting.
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/01/25/t...
#NephSky #KidneySky #MedSky
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/01/25/t...
#NephSky #KidneySky #MedSky
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In 48 hours, we've seen:
1️⃣ Withdrawal from WHO 🏥
2️⃣ Halted communications from CDC, NIH & FDA 🛑
3️⃣ Cancellation of scientific gatherings/panels ❌
4️⃣ Suspension of U.S. foreign aid for 90 days 🌍
5️⃣ Exit from the Paris Climate Agreement 🌡️
Public health & global collaboration at stake. #LeadershipMatters
1️⃣ Withdrawal from WHO 🏥
2️⃣ Halted communications from CDC, NIH & FDA 🛑
3️⃣ Cancellation of scientific gatherings/panels ❌
4️⃣ Suspension of U.S. foreign aid for 90 days 🌍
5️⃣ Exit from the Paris Climate Agreement 🌡️
Public health & global collaboration at stake. #LeadershipMatters
January 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM
In 48 hours, we've seen:
1️⃣ Withdrawal from WHO 🏥
2️⃣ Halted communications from CDC, NIH & FDA 🛑
3️⃣ Cancellation of scientific gatherings/panels ❌
4️⃣ Suspension of U.S. foreign aid for 90 days 🌍
5️⃣ Exit from the Paris Climate Agreement 🌡️
Public health & global collaboration at stake. #LeadershipMatters
1️⃣ Withdrawal from WHO 🏥
2️⃣ Halted communications from CDC, NIH & FDA 🛑
3️⃣ Cancellation of scientific gatherings/panels ❌
4️⃣ Suspension of U.S. foreign aid for 90 days 🌍
5️⃣ Exit from the Paris Climate Agreement 🌡️
Public health & global collaboration at stake. #LeadershipMatters
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This paper described the groundbreaking, first gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease to be approved by the FDA. We now have 2 approved stem cell therapies that can cure sickle cell disease. Revisit the paper: nej.md/33JG0cJ
#MedSky #Hematology
#MedSky #Hematology
January 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This paper described the groundbreaking, first gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease to be approved by the FDA. We now have 2 approved stem cell therapies that can cure sickle cell disease. Revisit the paper: nej.md/33JG0cJ
#MedSky #Hematology
#MedSky #Hematology
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Certain ultraprocessed foods high in omega-6 fatty acids may be preventing the body from fighting off colorectal cancer cells, a recent study published in the British Society of Gastroenterology has found. www.salon.com/2024/12/12/s...
Some ultraprocessed foods may be stopping the body from fighting cancer cells, new study finds
High amounts of omega-6 fatty acids have been linked to chronic inflammation and colorectal cancer development
www.salon.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Certain ultraprocessed foods high in omega-6 fatty acids may be preventing the body from fighting off colorectal cancer cells, a recent study published in the British Society of Gastroenterology has found. www.salon.com/2024/12/12/s...
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If you want to understand why healthcare pricing is horrific, the first thing to know is that our system puts 100% of the credit risk for deductibles, copays and co-insurance on hospitals and doctors. That's insane.
We have turned them into Sub Prime Lenders 🧵
We have turned them into Sub Prime Lenders 🧵
December 10, 2024 at 6:46 PM
If you want to understand why healthcare pricing is horrific, the first thing to know is that our system puts 100% of the credit risk for deductibles, copays and co-insurance on hospitals and doctors. That's insane.
We have turned them into Sub Prime Lenders 🧵
We have turned them into Sub Prime Lenders 🧵
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JAK Inhibitor Comes Up Short in Phase III Crohn's Disease Trial
www.medpagetoday.com/gastroentero... via @medpagetoday.bsky.social #GastroSky #MedSky #IBDSky
www.medpagetoday.com/gastroentero... via @medpagetoday.bsky.social #GastroSky #MedSky #IBDSky
JAK Inhibitor Comes Up Short in Phase III Crohn's Disease Trial
Investigational drug filgotinib demonstrated limited efficacy in DIVERSITY study
www.medpagetoday.com
December 8, 2024 at 2:06 PM
JAK Inhibitor Comes Up Short in Phase III Crohn's Disease Trial
www.medpagetoday.com/gastroentero... via @medpagetoday.bsky.social #GastroSky #MedSky #IBDSky
www.medpagetoday.com/gastroentero... via @medpagetoday.bsky.social #GastroSky #MedSky #IBDSky
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Controlling MPOX, Narcan access, Vaccines, Record enrollment in the ACA, Medicaid expansion. Medicare negotiations.
When folks look back at the Biden admin- they will see how much success we had at HHS.
We really did so much good.
But does anyone care?
I am not sure.
When folks look back at the Biden admin- they will see how much success we had at HHS.
We really did so much good.
But does anyone care?
I am not sure.
For the first time in a while overdose deaths are declining - seven straight months of declines. The cause is complicated but appears to be the culmination of a number of different Biden admin policy initiatives coming to fruition. And yet it meant absolutely nothing politically.
What’s the TLDR?
November 29, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Controlling MPOX, Narcan access, Vaccines, Record enrollment in the ACA, Medicaid expansion. Medicare negotiations.
When folks look back at the Biden admin- they will see how much success we had at HHS.
We really did so much good.
But does anyone care?
I am not sure.
When folks look back at the Biden admin- they will see how much success we had at HHS.
We really did so much good.
But does anyone care?
I am not sure.
I wish the upcoming administration could take their concern for fluoride and put it towards lead contamination. Hoping some of the work done by the Biden administration continues.
November 25, 2024 at 5:58 PM
I wish the upcoming administration could take their concern for fluoride and put it towards lead contamination. Hoping some of the work done by the Biden administration continues.
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My latest feature for @cenmag.bsky.social examines biodegradable and compostable polymers as a solution to microplastic pollution.
Spoiler: While there are plenty of ways to use these materials smartly, microplastics are mostly a problem that new plastic can't solve!
cen.acs.org/materials/po...
Spoiler: While there are plenty of ways to use these materials smartly, microplastics are mostly a problem that new plastic can't solve!
cen.acs.org/materials/po...
Yes, biodegradable microplastics are a real thing
How long they last depends on where they end up
cen.acs.org
November 25, 2024 at 2:51 PM
My latest feature for @cenmag.bsky.social examines biodegradable and compostable polymers as a solution to microplastic pollution.
Spoiler: While there are plenty of ways to use these materials smartly, microplastics are mostly a problem that new plastic can't solve!
cen.acs.org/materials/po...
Spoiler: While there are plenty of ways to use these materials smartly, microplastics are mostly a problem that new plastic can't solve!
cen.acs.org/materials/po...
I had a patient today with a recent upper GI bleed who’s Hgb dropped from 9 to 6 with no change in vitals. Thought I was going to have to rescope but repeat Hgb came back at 10 and that made my week. If labs don’t make sense repeat them. #gastrosky #GIsky
November 25, 2024 at 2:46 AM
I had a patient today with a recent upper GI bleed who’s Hgb dropped from 9 to 6 with no change in vitals. Thought I was going to have to rescope but repeat Hgb came back at 10 and that made my week. If labs don’t make sense repeat them. #gastrosky #GIsky
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Discovery of a biodegradable, fully recyclable plastic
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Mechanically strong yet metabolizable supramolecular plastics by desalting upon phase separation
Plastics that can metabolize in oceans are highly sought for a sustainable future. In this work, we report the noncovalent synthesis of unprecedented plastics that are mechanically strong yet metaboli...
www.science.org
November 22, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Discovery of a biodegradable, fully recyclable plastic
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Via @alander.bsky.social: A physician told Alabama’s Medicaid Agency Thursday that the state needed to spend newly-available federal money to address child gun violence cases.
Physicians press Alabama Medicaid on child gun violence prevention • Alabama Reflector
A physician told Alabama’s Medicaid the state is missing federal funds to reimburse pediatricians for providing firearm safety counseling in primary care.
alabamareflector.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Via @alander.bsky.social: A physician told Alabama’s Medicaid Agency Thursday that the state needed to spend newly-available federal money to address child gun violence cases.
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🚨 NEW PRICE DROP! 🚨
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costplusdrugs.com/medications/...
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November 21, 2024 at 11:06 AM
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I know I'm a bit late, but here's the updated table of #IBD treatments with their doses & routes of administration with the addition of guselkumalb
Full quality table ➡️ www.ibd-eii.com/ibdcheatsheet/
Full quality table ➡️ www.ibd-eii.com/ibdcheatsheet/
November 17, 2024 at 8:22 PM
For your patients without insurance or poor prescription coverage @costplusdrugs.com is a great option. Has PPIs and other GI medications that will really lower cost.
November 17, 2024 at 5:13 PM
For your patients without insurance or poor prescription coverage @costplusdrugs.com is a great option. Has PPIs and other GI medications that will really lower cost.
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Colorectal neoplasia surveillance intervals in IBD.
- high-definition white light colonoscopy ✅
- good bowel preparation✅
#IBDSky
www.cghjournal.org/article/S154...
- high-definition white light colonoscopy ✅
- good bowel preparation✅
#IBDSky
www.cghjournal.org/article/S154...
November 17, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Colorectal neoplasia surveillance intervals in IBD.
- high-definition white light colonoscopy ✅
- good bowel preparation✅
#IBDSky
www.cghjournal.org/article/S154...
- high-definition white light colonoscopy ✅
- good bowel preparation✅
#IBDSky
www.cghjournal.org/article/S154...