Matt Rife vs Plastic Surgeon; Why Is Everyone Coughing? Running-Induced Crying

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In a viral TikTok video, plastic surgeon Benjamin Caughlin, MD, joked about creating the “greatest” jawline for a patient, only to have them get “cancelled” shortly after, including hashtags #comedian and #standup in the caption. Many commenters pointed to controversial comedian Matt Rife, who in a now deleted comment wrote, “lying about medical history is illegal, just FYI.”

“This is going to be a HUGE problem in the future,” says podiatrist @footdocdana, after a medical device company allegedly used artificial intelligence to generate an endorsement using her voice.

Why is everyone coughing? Allergist @rubin_allergy lists the likely causes.

“We have the power to create change,” wrote surgeon Blair Peters, MD, after sharing a story about what professionalism in medicine can look like.

After plastic surgery resident Malke Asaad, MD, claimed on X to have published over 150 papers in 4 years, some on #MedTwitter responded with suspicion and criticism.

Sam Ghali, MD, reveals the benefits of teaching about medical emergencies on social media.

“Where can you buy one of these desks? Asking for a friend,” said pediatric hematologist @acweyand, sharing a video of school desks that turn into beds.

Pediatric nurse @ciaramelle_ sheds light on the contrast in attitudes toward nurses in 2020 versus 2023.

Why does running sometimes induce crying? In response to a tearful runner’s viral video, emergency medicine physician @lifeofadoctor shares the prevailing medical theories.

Emergency medicine doctor and toxicologist @jtrebach shares a “crappy” hospital encounter with a patient.

“Many students confide in me, and I wish they felt less alone,” expresses medical scientist Michael Hoerger, PhD, regarding the misconception that COVID-19 is no longer spreading and causing disability.

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