Miriam E. Tucker (@miriametucker) 's Twitter Profile
Miriam E. Tucker

@miriametucker

Writer/journalist specializing in medicine/health. Living with type 1 diabetes since 1973.

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linkhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/miriametucker calendar_today30-03-2009 21:26:36

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I was there for #ACIP 's long debate about the preservative #thimerosol in the late 90's. It was removed from nearly all vaccines, not because of proof of any harm, but in order to quell the concerns of anti-vaxxers. More costly single-use vials became the norm.

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It's been going on for quite a while now: Easily-made accusations that that the "mainstream media" ignores or doesn't report aspects of issues when in fact they do. The people making the claims don't actually check and they know their listeners won't either. #media #fakenews

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Myalgic encephalomyelitis, aka "chronic fatigue syndrome," is a serious, debilitating disease. "PEM" = "postexertional malaise," a "crash" after exertion. There is no cure, but increased recent attention due to similarities with #longcovid. May all sufferers hold out hope. #mecfs

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"The number of pts in Cedar Hill’s opening wks reflect [lack of] transportation, job flexibility & child care to see a primary care provider for preventative care & chronic conditions. When needs & resources are mismatched...the ED is often the answer." washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/…

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Story from #ADA2025: I used to think that a lean person couldn't have #type2diabetes and in fact, many are misdiagnosed and actually have #type1diabetes or #MODY. But, "lean type 2" does exist, proving how much is still to be learned about #diabetes : medscape.com/viewarticle/le…

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Do you really believe your doctor just wants to make money out of you but the guy selling you unproven supplements for $64.99 really, truly just cares about your health?

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Pediatricians do not profit off vaccines. In fact, most pediatricians either break even or even lose money when they offer vaccines. Misleading parents about doctors' motivations puts children's health at risk and sows distrust in lifesaving vaccinations. nyti.ms/4lwVbM4

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New guidelines from Endocrine Society regarding pre-existing #diabetes in #pregnancy were based on low-level evidence because there are so few studies, especially in #type2diabetes #ENDO2025 medscape.com/viewarticle/ne…

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Everyone with high blood pressure should be screened for a common condition called primary aldosteronism, Endocrine Society and other organizations say. #ENDO2025 medscape.com/viewarticle/sc…

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The editors-in-chief of NEJM and JAMA explain the importance of editorial independence for medical journals: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…