I've sent some replies to those I can still see posting here on #MedMastodon but as a reminder.

Med-Mastodon will be closing down at the end of this month. Those that are active here, please see our e-mail from March 1st or the announcement in the web interface for more information and some suggestions on alternative servers to move to.

From April 1st 2026 the site will not be available and any content not migrated before then will be permanently lost.

#Migration #MastoAdmin #ServerClosure

Chapter 12: The Heart’s Rhythm Keeper

I act like the natural pacemaker of the heart. Who am I?

#MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor

AV Node
Bundle of His
SA Node
Purkinje Fibres
Poll ends at .
1. Uses: Headache, fever, muscle aches, toothache.
2. Common forms: Tablets, syrups & injections.
3. Safety: Generally safe when taken in recommended doses.
4. Caution: Overdose can seriously damage the liver. #MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor
A) Paracetamol ✔️
Paracetamol (also called acetaminophen) is a widely used medicine for relieving pain & reducing fever. It’s one of the most commonly used over-the-counter medicines worldwide. Contd.... #MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor

Reasons Behind Continuity of In-Hospital #Deprescribing Post Discharge

1. Acceptance of deprescribing by patients and usual #care providers
2. Comprehension of the deprescribing plan
3. Supportive post-discharge environment

#Geriatrics #Health #Hospital #MedMastodon

https://www.jamda.com/article/S1525-8610(26)00069-1/fulltext

Chapter 11: The Fever Fighter

Doctors often prescribe me for pain and fever. Who am I?

#MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor

Paracetamol
25%
Amoxicillin
0%
Pantoprazole
0%
Ibuprofen
75%
Poll ended at .
C) Neurotransmitter ✔️
Neurotransmitter (eg Dopamine) is a chemical messenger used by the nervous system to transmit signals between nerve cells (neurons) or from neurons to muscles & glands. #MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor

The Prevalence of Central Nervous System-Active #Polypharmacy in #NursingHomes

- Highly prevalent, esp among residents with psychiatric comorbidity and in #pain
- Need for #deprescribing strategies and nonpharmacologic interventions

#Geriatrics #LTC #Care #MedMastodon

https://www.jamda.com/article/S1525-8610(26)00068-X/abstract?dgcid=raven_jbs_aip_email

Can body fat promote chronic gut inflammation? A study by #CharitéBerlin suggests it can: fat tissue not only stores energy, but may also worsen inflammation in the gut. This could help explain why severe overweight raises Crohn’s disease risk.

👉 https://www.charite.de/en/research/paper_spotlight/new_findings_on_how_adipose_tissue_influences_intestinal_inflammation

#Research #Science #Medicine #MedMastodon #CharitéPaper #CED #Adipositas

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