Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD
@arghavansallesmd
Having to write these bios gives me a sense of existential dread. In other news, some people on other platforms think I occasionally have interesting things to say. #medsky twitter @arghavan_salles IG @arghavansallesmd Tik Tok @arghavansallesmdphd
Do trans women have an advantage in sports? A recent systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates trans women have less upper body strength, lower body strength, and aerobic capacity than cis men while performing similarly to cis women on those measures. So basically, no.
Yesterday, the president lied a number of times while trying to change the childhood immunization schedule via executive order. Here’s a breakdown of five of his lies. The American Academy of Pediatrics maintains an evidence-based immunization schedule that remains available for use.
Answers to some of the questions folks are asking (from the caption to this video on IG, where I had another post about this yesterday)
A former NBA player who scored 0 points declared himself for the WNBA draft. There is a 50-year restraining order against him from his ex-wife. He and Enes Kanter Freedom, the other man who is planning to enter the WNBA draft, are just proving, once again, that the real threat to women is cis men.
Back in 1992 I wrote a letter to one of the P&G companies complaining about their excessive packaging. Got this wish washy response (found while cleaning out the garage), and the climate crisis is now on our front doors. I was 12 and I cared more than the people actively polluting our planet.
Also came across this in my garage! Original certificate for participating in the Book It Pizza Hut program
Not sure why Christopher Nolan didn’t hire me as a consultant for The Odyssey. Look at this project I did in elementary school! I even have a certificate and everything. Real missed opportunity.
Turns out growing a human takes a lot of energy. Anyway, this was the best take today (16 weeks pregnant). Stopped hopefully before aggravating my stinking shoulder. #pd
Dr. Fauci served the public for his entire career. Rand Paul and a bunch of Republicans jamokes think he should spend time in prison for invoking his constitutional rights. Shame on every single one of them.
The disinformation spread by Tr*mp, RFK Jr, etc, hurts their followers the most. An estimated 200k-300k people died unnecessarily from covid. People think doctors educate folks online to make money. We actually do it so everyone can have the best possible outcome no matter who they voted for.
RFK Jr says we should listen to doctors. Unfortunately he doesn't mean doctors who practice evidence-based medicine. He means those who push ineffective treatments, such as hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin. If he were competent, he would know they don’t work. But he's just the HHS secretary so…
RFK Jr said ICUs in New York were empty in the spring of 2020. I was there. He was not. Here’s what was actually happening.
Still working on that shoulder recovery—it’s very plus/minus. I’ve been slowly working on handstands again, but only after my training today did I realize I worked on the exact same thing I posted last on here. FWIW I can hold it more reliably now! You’ll have to take my word for it lol #handstands
Any guesses how much this basket of (mostly) produce cost? We have a few peaches, nectarines, cherries, 3 mangos, a few cucumbers, some apples, two small melons, one fancy cheese, and the bread you see on top.
Faced with the reality of how many people he killed, El*n’s PR tour seems to have a two-pronged strategy: 1. Deny that he caused any harm 2. Blame the harm on other billionaires for not stepping in to prevent the harm he caused He’s the most unlikable person on the planet, and that’s saying a lot
The world is a mess, but here are some flowers from my yard
Hegseth requested almost $70 B more for the war in Iran (having already spent almost $40 B) even as 1.5 million children here have lost access to food and up to 10 million people are set to lose healthcare access. We “had” to make cuts to the FDA, CDC, and NIH, but we also need to bomb more children
I can’t wait to never see these progesterone vials or the two-inch needles ever again. Had to do daily injections for about 9 weeks, which is about 9 weeks too many. 2/2
After 3 failed rounds of egg freezing, four failed lUls, two egg donors, two sperm donors, one failed embryo transfer, and endless heartache over 8 years...l'm pregnananant pegrent pregernet pregante pregegnant AND ok! It’s a GIRRRRRRLLLLLLL!! 1/2
A little post-World Cup celebration with tahdig resembling a soccer ball ⚽️
Since someone just liked this post and brought it into my notifs, here is Derek’s latest on these guys
Episode 41 is live! We covered the cyclosporiasis outbreak, ICE killings, and loss of healthcare access due to the “big, beautiful bill.” Available wherever you get your podcasts! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Dr. Adesanya was put on probation as a resident for reporting sexual harassment and patient safety concerns. She’s now homeless and needs our help. Pls consider donating to her GFM or amplifying to spread the word!
Took my dog for a (very short) walk today for the first time in almost 3 weeks because he’s been sick. So glad to have some sense of normalcy back!
JD Vance went on Joe Rogan’s podcast (already a nightmare scenario) and suggested the Epstein survivors were co-conspirators and that’s why the DoJ released their names, emails, and nude photos. Absolutely disgusting.
I guess one good thing about not eating salad for a minute is I can take a break from being annoyed that my avocados don’t ripen until the fall
A reminder, in case you need one, that women are incredible athletes. Part 9.
Everything except the cheese is from my garden. Risk of cyclosporiasis: low