Hantavirus Goes Viral; Hairy Toes and Heart Health; Top 5 Medical Horror Stories

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As new details emerge about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, emergency medicine physician Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, took to Threads to educate her audience and said the outbreak was “NOT on [her] bingo card.”

Allergies? In spring? Groundbreaking. Inspired by the movie “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” health organizations like the American Medical Association and the U.K. Health Security Agency shared medical memes based on the original film.

Hairy toes but healthy arteries? Vascular surgeon Rema Malik, MD, went viral on Instagram for a surprising claim: “Hair growth requires rich oxygenated blood. If your toes are hairy, your arterial flow is excellent.”

This year’s Met Gala theme, “Fashion Is Art,” led doctors on social media to point out how some outfits resembled medical items, with Lena Dunham’s dress compared to post-surgery gauze and Katy Perry’s mask likened to a bedpan.

Meanwhile, hematologist/oncologist @blooddocdad highlighted the stark contrast between the extreme wealth on display at the gala and the financial hardships many of his cancer patients face.

Is artificial intelligence coming for physician jobs? @hospitaldoctort remained skeptical.

What are your top five horror stories as a medical professional? For radiologist Yasha Gupta, MD, they include reviewing a CT pan-scan from a motorcycle accident and hearing the question, “Who read this prior?”

Happy National Nurses Week! @nurseblake spotlighted a “show of appreciation” that left a lot to be desired.

Pediatric emergency physician @beachgem10 demonstrated, through the eyes of a child, how she and her team interact with their young patients.

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