“On Call” #art #medicine #motherhood #parent

Is dirty air accelerating ALS and motor neuron disease? Particulate matter refers to tiny air pollution particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs and can enter the bloodstream, potentially triggering inflammation and injury in the brain and nervous system.

Response of early status epilepticus to benzodiazepines in chronic benzodiazepine users: A case–control study - Damien - Epilepsia - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

COVID vaccine ✅ Flu vaccine ✅ As ready as I can be particularly now that it’s school bug du jour season.

Canadian COVID Forecast Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025 CANADA HIGH [no change] About 1 of every 95 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 6.1 x higher -Long COVID: 5.9 x higher -Hospitalizations: 11.3 x higher -Deaths: 9.2 x higher

Did you know there’s an opposite to paranoia? The word is pronoia – it means the belief that the world around you is conspiring to help you.

Three weeks straight on service starts now.

Found my spirit animal, apropos for working as an epileptologist.

Look at all these amazing neurologist women! -researcher Erika Augustine -writer & disability advocate @dianacejasmd.bsky.social -digital educator Jacki Martindale -epileptologist & advocate Sucheta Joshi -vascular neurologist & DEI advocate Alexis Simpkins -& me! www.amwa-doc.org/news/announc...

Coming off of two weeks in a row on service back to the outpatient routine.

"...taking the MCAT was more nerve-wracking than competing in the Olympics..." yup, makes sense to me! Good luck Nathan! #medsky #medicine sports.yahoo.com/olympics/bre...

All right, time for the “was that an earthquake” post? North of NYC

Sharing a page I put together with some of my art: saroj-kunnakkat.pixels.com #art #drawing #photography #painting

Another iteration of the same question and the answer is still no; save for a few added parts in our medical school curriculum, we are indistinguishable from MDs when it comes to practice. So Your Doctor Is a D.O. Does That Matter? www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/w...

Fiddling around with a #workinprogress

This week off has been both exhilarating and yet I have no idea what to do with this time off. Is this healthcare life? 😂

Not me being officially on vacation and still having dreams about counseling patients about SUDEP. 🫠

“Rainy Day on the West Side Highway”

“Just One More” #art #coloredpencil

“Birth of a Grandfather”

“Henna Brain” I’ve always loved henna/mehndi, so why not combine it with something else I love! #medsky #neurosky #neurology #anatomy #art

“Rising Above the Fray”

“Tell Me What You See” #art #painting

"Spring on My Mind" #art #neurology #neuroscience

Bringing back this piece for Mother’s Day. To be a working professional and a mother is a delicate balancing act. Hats off to the mothers trying to do their best.

I’m almost ashamed I only was able to find this later in life. Better late than never I suppose. Literally, I use it all the time.

Check out my recently published piece in the fleeting nature of things, particularly as a mother watching her child grow up. #writing #motherhood #parenting

Me: I'm ok. Also me:

The #AANAM FOMO is strong, must ❤️ every single post. 🫠 Maybe I’ll be there next year…

“Sunset Sword Fight”

Leaning heavily into work, art, and writing these days. Another #workinprogress

Yes, I, an epilepsy board-certified neurologist, still have dreams where I fail the epilepsy in-service exam we take during fellowship. 🫠

“Malayalee Woman in Settu Sari” #art

Five years ago, everything screeched to a halt, seized by the threat of a new pathogen. I was a PGY2 neurology resident on night float. Two months later, I lost my father. I wrote this piece to highlight the person and the story behind the statistic: lithub.com/diary-of-a-c... #writing #medsky

“Marathi Woman in Nauvari Sari” #art #painting

Writing a paper, alternating working with that and working with this.

The highlight of this late clinic day was almost tripping over a rabbit in the dark while walking up the path to grab the mail from the mailbox after getting home.😅

“Primal Scream” #art

Measles requires 95% vaccination rates for herd immunity. It has a 16.2% case fatality rate for unvaccinated children under 5 years and 24% for children under 9 months (who are unable to be vaccinated). 30% of the survivors experience severe complications like blindness, deafness, or encephalitis.

“Anything For You” #art #painting

In clinic, and I realize I still have the Kristoff and Sven sticker on my chest because my daughter insisted I keep it on. 😂

Today is World #EpilepsyDay #Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders. Anyone can develop it at any age. It’s not contagious & it's treatable. Know the facts so you can help tackle the myths & misconceptions that lead to stigma & discrimination bit.ly/WHO-Epilepsy

My toddler, seeing Saquon slip. “That’s okay, just pick yourself up and dust yourself off.” 🥹 #superbowl

“Not Today” #art #acrylic #painting