Religious determinants of health- this is brilliant reframing to call the issues by their name!
Posts by Pranavi Sreeramoju
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...
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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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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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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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
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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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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We urge Congress to investigate why the schedule was changed and why credible scientific evidence was ignored.
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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...
Wish you and yours a happy, lovely, and a healthy new year 2026! Sharing my meditations on new year’s!
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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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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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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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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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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!
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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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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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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#AdoptiveParents #childdevelopment
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.
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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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!!
Diwali is in the air. What this Festival of Lights is all about, on my substack this week.
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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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#adoptionparenting