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Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
Scientists have finally mapped the full nerve network of the human clitoris for the first time, three decades after mapping male anatomy.
For nearly thirty years, detailed anatomical maps of male reproductive nerves have guided surgical practice, while the nerve pathways of the clitoris remained largely unmapped. Utilizing advanced high-resolution X-ray imaging and 3D modeling on post-mortem human tissue, researchers successfully delineated the entire trajectory of the main sensory nerves and their branching sub-networks. The study revealed that these dorsal nerves branch out in a complex, tree-like pattern extending into surrounding tissues, overturning decades of incomplete anatomical textbook assumptions.
This discovery carries clinical implications for pelvic, reconstructive, and gender-affirming surgeries. Prior to this research, surgeons lacked precise anatomical guides to reliably avoid nerve damage during complex procedures near the vulva, which frequently put patients at risk for loss of sensation or function. By establishing an accurate, high-definition roadmap of clitoral innervation, medical professionals can now adopt nerve-sparing surgical techniques, improving post-operative outcomes, patient quality of life, and equitable healthcare standards.
[Lee, J. Y. (2026). Neuroanatomy of the clitoris. bioRxiv. DOI: 10.64898/2026.03.18.712572]
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month.
Every year, sudden cardiac arrest changes lives in an instant. Raising awareness about prevention, CPR, AED access, and early intervention can help save lives.
Throughout October, weāll share educational resources, patient stories, advocacy updates, and ways you can help make a difference in your community.
Join us as we work to improve outcomes for patients and families affected by sudden cardiac arrest. bit.ly/4hsByW0
#SCAAwarenessMonth #SuddenCardiacArrest #CPRSavesLives #HeartRhythm #EPeeps @UpBeatbyHRS
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
Iām a scientist. I need to say this because the AI hype is getting ridiculous.
AI can design a molecule in seconds.
That doesnāt mean it discovered a drug.
It discovered something we scientists have never been short of:
Something to test.
Someone still has to make it.
Run the experiment.
Measure whether it works.
Check whether itās toxic.
And ultimately prove it works in the real world.
AI hype tells us:
āPrediction is discovery.ā
āSimulation is experimentation.ā
āGenerating a molecule is developing a drug.ā
It isnāt. AI is making ideas incredibly cheap.
But every new idea creates something AI cannot generate: Evidence.
And the more hypotheses AI produces, the more experiments weāre going to need.
Thatās the irony nobody seems to be talking about.
AI may not make laboratories obsolete.
It may make them more valuable than ever.
You can speedrun the thinking.
You canāt speedrun reality.
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
Peer review scores and percentiles help applicants understand funding decisions.
The NIH's new proposed changes could take that transparency away.
Stand with fellow #NeuroAdvocates and submit a public comment by October 13.
š vist.ly/5jfgu
#NeuroTwitter
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
Mammograms are key to early detection of breast cancer, and they can also provide clues to heart health. A 2022 study showed women who have calcium build-up within the arteries of the breast are at a 51% higher risk for heart disease and stroke than women who do not. Ask your doctor if youāre due for a mammogram.
ALT Graphic with red background and American Heart Association's Go Red for Women logo. Text reads: "Mammograms may provide clues about women's risk for cardiovascular disease.
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
The proteomics of menopause are indicative of risk of accelerated organ and cell aging along with dementia
@NatureMedicine
nature.com/articles/s41591-0ā¦
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
This is about one thing and one thing alone. Steering our research dollars for cancer, heart disease, and new infectious diseases to Trumpās political allies and friends.
Not only is it corrupt, but itās going to interfere with life-saving scientific researchādelaying possible cures for diseases that affect millions of Americans every single year.
Breaking News: Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would help cement President Trumpās ability to control billions of dollars in scientific grants funded by the National Institutes of Health. nyti.ms/4yhi6RS
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
What we really, really want for the Spice Girlsā 30th anniversary: You to learn Hands-Only CPR.
If you wanna be a lifesaver, just know two simple steps. Call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest if you see a teen or adult collapse.
#NationOfLifesavers #CPRwithHeart @spicegirls
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
Did you know that you can make small lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of Atrial Fibrillation and stroke?
Here are 5 key health tips that can make a difference in your health:
1ļøā£ Keep your weight healthy and keep moving.
2ļøā£ Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
3ļøā£ Manage your diabetes if you live with diabetes.
4ļøā£ Control your blood pressure and cholesterol.
5ļøā£ Ask about sleep apnea.
Learn more at bit.ly/4cOcPc0
#EPeeps #AFibAwarenessMonth
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
There are countless reasons to love Grand Canyon National Park. The breathtaking views. The people who welcome you. The trails, wildlife and unforgettable experiences. And for many, Grand Canyon isn't just a place to visit. It's home.
This is a community with a local school serving nearly 300 students from pre-K through 12th grade. Grand Canyon visitor spending supports nearly 9,000 jobs and generates more than $1 billion in economic activity across the region.
So come discover what you love about Grand Canyon. Enjoy the views. Explore the South and North Rim. And while you're here, know that your visit also supports the people, families and businesses that call this remarkable place home.
Come for the Grand Canyon. Support the community behind it.
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
š In canceling the maternal and infant mortality grants, HHS said those issues were no longer a priority for the office and grants would instead focus on "low sperm count, low testosterone levels and erectile dysfunction." š
Scoop: HHS's Office of Minority Health has cancelled 16 grants, several focused on maternal/infant health, telling grantees it's pivoting to a focus on the root causes of infertility and promoting exercise. with @EricM_Katz notus.org/health-science/hhsā¦
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
Tell your federal and state lawmakers to ditch Daylight Saving Time with permanent Standard Time, for natural health! savestandardtime.com/action/
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
šØBREAKING š¦
On Friday, the US CDC arbitrarily shifted higher COVlD levels into lower categories depicted with cooler colors.
Much of what was Very High is now "High." What was High is now "Moderate" or "Low." Low is "Very Low."
š¹2 states/territories artificially shifted from High to Moderate (MS, GU)
š¹5 shifted from Moderate to Low (CA, TX, AK, WA, NV)
š¹4 shifted from Low to Very Low (AZ, AR, LA, NC)
During intense surges, states will rarely get classified as Very High anymore. Presently, transmission is rising across the US, with a 75% chance of a wave, but states will be depicted in blue (Very Low) much longer, making communities less prepared. #Bluewashing
Normally, when the CDC makes a methodology change, they flag it prominently on each of their COVlD monitoring pages. This time, there was no alert and no explanation. Major changes were confined to COVlD, not Influenza A, and not RSV. The questionable change was made in the middle of rising transmission across most of the country; 15 states already have COVlD outbreaks, and others may soon join the ranks. These are serious ethics concerns that warrant investigative journalism.
These issues are aggravated by delayed reporting at High/Very High monitoring sites. Sites with 1-week reporting delays get excluded when the CDC calculates current levels. For example, only 16% of the sites online in Texas (3 of 19) report High/Very High levels, but 90% of those with a 1-week reporting delay (18 of 20) have High/Very High levels, leading the state to get classified as "Low" when really High. These issues snowball and can easily push a state down 1-2 categories when experiencing significant COVlD outbreaks.
The good news is that the individual wastewater monitoring site data are still valid. The bad news is that the CDC maps and level descriptions will now mislead the casual user. Think: "Good data, bad use of data." At PMC, we told you that if there was any funny business at the CDC, we would warn you right away. We diagnosed the issue immediately and will still report accurate COVlD information.
Expect further national news coverage this week. Journalists are welcome to reach out.
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
Data for vaccine benefit in children
"Since 1974, vaccination has averted 154 million deaths, including 146 million among children younger than 5 years of whom 101 million were infants younger than 1 year."
thelancet.com/journals/lanceā¦
The most striking benefit was for vaccination vs measles (Figure)
The childhood vaccine distortions today by executive order will further add to the marked increase in US measles cases, currently the highest in 35 years.
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
Iām a doctor. This executive order is wrong. The President does not have the expertise to make these changes.
Vaccines are overwhelmingly safe. Vaccines are effective. Vaccines DO NOT cause autism.
Breaking up vaccines will mean children have to get more shots to get the same protection, not fewer shots. It will increase hesitancy and make children less safe.
Parents should listen to their childās pediatrician about vaccines rather than listening to an inaccurate executive order. This is so wrong.
xitter.cf/axios/status/208688294ā¦
Trump executive order would split up MMR vaccine axios.com/2026/08/10/trump-oā¦
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists noticed that a SARS-CoV-2 infection can āwake upā other, dormant viruses already present in the body.
A new study extends those and subsequent observations, documenting viral reactivation for a cohort of more than 1000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 before mid-2021.
The findings provide a detailed picture of the hidden viruses that become active at different points of a SARS-CoV-2 infection, and link reactivation of some of them to more severe COVID-19 and to lingering symptoms, such as fatigue, that are the hallmark of Long Covid.
Learn more: scim.ag/4fOlifR
ALT COVID-19 can wake up dormant viruses in the body, large study confirms
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
Circadian disruption is known to have metabolic consequences!
A new study has found that disrupting the light-dark cycle increased weight and fat gain in mice, but aligning food intake to a 12-hour window during the active phase mitigated these effects.
nature.com/articles/s44323-0ā¦
Stephanie Kidder Bowers, PhD retweeted
āPediatricians should view #CPR and #AED education in schools as a pediatric health issue. Even when screening is done well, some children at risk of cardiac arrest will still be missed. Thatās why rapid recognition, CPR, and AED use are essential."
ā Peter Aziz, MD @peteraziz
HRS position statement: Changing the tide in CPR and AED education for students in the United States (April 2026): heartrhythmjournal.com/articā¦
New Heart Rhythm Society guidance calls for school-based CPR and AED training to improve recognition and response to pediatric cardiac arrest: cle.clinic/4gUGZgB
