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Posts by Pranavi Sreeramoju

Religious determinants of health- this is brilliant reframing to call the issues by their name!

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The Connection Between Science, Story, Social Proof and Behaviors in Relation to Vaccines Clinical Medicine | Life and Living | March 22, 2026

What’s the connection between science, stories, social proof, and social behaviors? If we examine vaccinations as social behaviors, we can have more productive conversations about preventing vaccine-preventable infections. Read more on my substack- open.substack.com/pub/pranavim...

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Ugadi Festival: A Reminder of the Six Tastes of Life Life and Living | March 15, 2026

There’s the calendar New Year’s Day that everyone celebrates, and there’s another New Year’s Day based on your cultural heritage.
Ugadi is widely celebrated by Telugu and Kannada people from South India, marking the beginning of a new year, on Thursday, March 19th.
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Revenge Addiction Reading | March 8, 2026

Have you ever heard of revenge addiction? There is emerging research suggesting that such a condition exists, and uses the same brain circuits as opioid and other addictions.
Check out my blog this week, and better yet, read the work of James Kimmel Jr.

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Seven Inner Journeys and Colors of Holi A Reflection for Adoptive Parents | March 7, 2026

This is the best and the most beautiful description of the seven core issues of adoption that I have ever read, with use of the amazing and timely analogy of the colors of Holi festival. It is written by Shashi Sahai. Please share widely.
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Choosing and Cultivating Compassion Live and Living | February 8, 2026

It is sometimes difficult to feel compassion for those whose choices place an extra burden in our lives. For example, a person who is vaccinated might feel it is difficult to feel compassion for a person choosing not to get vaccinated …

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“Othering is the problem of our time. Belonging is the solution”

- The Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley

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Is Our Pop Culture Failing Young Boys? Life and Living | January 25, 2026

Do small boys have sufficient representation in the popular movies out there? Do we do enough as a society to help young boys deal with their emotions big and small? Feelings and emotions are gender neutral.
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Creating a Positive Leadership Epidemic Reading | Leadership | January 18, 2025

On my substack this weekend. One of the key messages in Larry McEvoy MD’s book is that leaders must balance homophily (preference for those like themselves) with diversity and inclusion in order to be successful in their leadership work.

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Who Cares About Your Life and Your Children In This Day and Age Life and Living | January 11, 2026

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We urge Congress to investigate why the schedule was changed and why credible scientific evidence was ignored.

Read the full sign-on letter: www.idsociety.org/news--public...

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Infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology professionals in low- and middle-income countries: a needs assessment survey and call for action Introduction More than 75% of the global population resides in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where healthcare-associated infection rates are notably higher than in high-income countries. L...

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Infection Prevention Workforce Needs in LMICs and A Call for Action Publications | Advocacy | January 4, 2026

Our collaborative team of academic researchers from academic medical centers in the US, SHEA staff, the CDC, and the WHO surveyed infection prevention and healthcare epidemiology professionals in LMIC to learn their needs and perceptions. Please check it out. open.substack.com/pub/pranavim...

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New Year's Meditations Life and Living | December 28, 2025

Wish you and yours a happy, lovely, and a healthy new year 2026! Sharing my meditations on new year’s!

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Our Favorite Winter Holiday Activities December 27, 2025

Sharing our family’s favorite winter season activities and inactivity- yes, hibernating like a bear is an excellent idea! We wish you a peaceful, warm and cozy winter holiday and a blessed new year!
Our last newsletter this year on the grafted family tree:

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You Are The Truth Life and Living | Reading | December 14, 2025

On my substack this weekend, a discussion on the teaching Tat Tvam Asi, You are the Truth, from Chandogya Upanishad sixth chapter. #spirituality #lifeandliving

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Letting Your Heart Break at the Bedside Reading | Clinical Medicine | December 7, 2025

This weekend blog is on one of my favorite books, In Shock, by Rana Lee Adawi Awdish.
Can’t wait for her next book After Shock this summer!

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From doing science to saving science Science and scientists are under assault. From denial of vaccines to climate change, political leaders are increasingly sacrificing democracy as well as science on the altar of populism and authoritar...

Scientists must learn to join larger pro-democracy and people's movements, coalitions. Our science training may not have prepared us for such work, but we can no longer sit in the safety of our labs and expect the world to get better

My book review @thelancet.com

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My Favorite Desi Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes Life and Living | November 23, 2025

Thanksgiving is next week! My favorite desi vegetarian TG dishes on my substack this week: pranavimd.substack.com/p/my-favorit...
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I am grateful for your connection and support!

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Followership in Healthcare Leadership | Healthcare | November 16, 2025

Sharing this week’s blog:
Don’t be too obsessed with leadership. Pay attention to followership and the many types of followers.

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The Many Kinds of Leaders and Leadership Healthcare | Leadership | November 9, 2025

Sharing this week’s essay at:
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What I Learned About Grief in Last 9 Years Life and Living | Clinical Medicine | November 2, 2025

Sharing my substack this week:

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Crete, A Magical Island Life and Living | October 26, 2025

Nothing like reminiscing a past holiday to feel good about life! Here’s a travel teaser for those interesting in vacationing in Crete:

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The Invisible String and The Kissing Hand Children's Book | October 25, 2025

In this week’s newsletter for adoptive families:
Object constancy is a critical milestone for children. If this piques your interest , read on…

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Congratulations to Dr. Florence Momplaisir on being awarded the ID Society Citation Award. Her dedication to her patients, the community, and improving to care for all is an inspiration. We are so lucky to learn through her leadership and example.

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Principles of Making an Effective Business Case for Clinical Programs Clinical Medicine | Leadership

Physicians and other clinical leaders with innovative approaches to clinical care might find my substack this week helpful. An overview of making an effective business case for clinical programs. #healthcare #BusinessCase #returnoninvestment

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The Deep Feeling Kid Book Review - Good Inside | October 18, 2025

Is your child a deep feeling kid like mine, who has exaggerated feelings about a lot of things? Meltdowns galore and high drama about seemingly small things? You might enjoy learning these insights.
#childwellbeing #traumaparenting #

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Can’t wait!!

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The Festival of Lights Life and Living | October 12, 2025

Diwali is in the air. What this Festival of Lights is all about, on my substack this week.

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What if that Difficult Feeling is Love? The Adopted Child's Restlessness | October 11, 2025

In our adoption parenting newsletter this week: Learning to seek help and accept love and care is a critical life skill. Children deprived of love early in life find feelings of love and attachment difficult. Here’s what you can do.

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