Helen Haskell

@hhask

Patient safety advocate with Mothers Against Medical Error

Columbia, SC

Joined September 2008

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Potentially High-Risk Antipsychotic Use in People With Dementia: A National Data Linkage Study - Journal of the American Medical Directors Association jamda.com/article/S1525-…

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Rural NC county sees rapid rise in unregulated care homes northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/07/28/mua… via @NCHealthNews

hhask's tweet card. Lack of oversight has fueled a growth in unlicensed housing for people with disabilities in Wilson County, leaving them open to exploitation.

Helen Haskell@hhask · 13 h

Medicare Advantage or disadvantage? Lawmakers hear about the good, the bad, and the prior authorizations medicaleconomics.com/view/medicare-… via @@medeconomics

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Finding hope through peer support: Betsy Lehman Patient and Family Peer Support Network sponsored.bostonglobe.com/betsy-lehman-c…

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 27

'I was skinned alive': Patients say cosmetic surgery chains left them disfigured nbcnews.com/health/health-… via @nbcnews

hhask's tweet card. A joint investigation by KFF Health News and NBC News found that cosmetic surgery chains have been the target of scores of medical malpractice and negligence lawsuits, including 12 wrongful death...

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 26

DOGE builds AI tool to cut 50 percent of federal regulations wapo.st/451U8wD

hhask's tweet card. The U.S. DOGE Service is using a new AI tool to eliminate federal regulations, aiming to cut 50 percent of rules by the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 26

'Ozempic Teeth': Another Effect of GLP-1 Agonists? medpagetoday.com/popmedicine/cu…

hhask's tweet card. Obesity medicine specialist urges hydration to counter effects of dry mouth

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 24

British surgeon is accused of amputating his own legs for fraudulent purposes bmj.com/content/390/bm… @bmj_latest

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 24

Fake nurse used at least 20 aliases to illegally treat patients: Police msn.com/en-us/news/us/…

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 21

auntminnie.com/clinical-news/…

hhask's tweet card. Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) showed high concordance with invasive coronary angiography.

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 21

.@RammyaMathew: The NHS 10 year plan—patient power or quiet exclusion? | The BMJ bmj.com/content/390/bm…

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 21

25 years ago, I reported on horrifying hospital errors. Here’s what’s changed since then — and what hasn’t statnews.com/2025/07/14/med… via @statnews

hhask's tweet card. Twenty-five years ago, Larry Tye reported on hospital errors for the Boston Globe. His recent wrist surgery showed just how much things have changed since then.

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 20

El Paso OB-GYN defends herself against allegations of negligence in fetal deaths cbs4local.com/newsletter-dai…

hhask's tweet card. Dr. Yolanda Lagunas, an El Paso OB-GYN, has responded to allegations of negligence following the suspension of her medical license by the Texas Medical Board.T

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 20

Man dies after being drawn into MRI machine by neck chain, Nassau County police say - The Washington Post wapo.st/3ISSohL

hhask's tweet card. The 61-year-old was wearing a large metallic chain around his neck when he was drawn into the machine, Nassau County police said. He later died of his injuries.

Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 20

He broadcast his young cancer journey. His last message: ‘Life was awesome.’ - The Washington Post wapo.st/3ICbj0g

hhask's tweet card. Tanner Martin died at 30. The Washington Post chronicled his fight against cancer as he and his wife, Shay Martin, awaited the birth of their daughter.

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Jason Kint@jason_kint · Jul 20

This A1 story on Meta’s data centers, and others, use of water in an age of AI is incredible. /1

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Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 20

Wegovy and the future of childhood obesity | Reuters reuters.com/podcasts/wegov… @chadterhune @robinrespaut @cwalljasper

hhask's tweet card. Teenagers in the United States are using Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs at quickly rising rates.

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Reuters@Reuters · Jul 20

🔊 Young people struggling with weight often face relentless bullying and mental health challenges. New medications offer the possibility of life-changing results but come with an uncertain future. Listen with @cwalljasper, @chadterhune and @robinrespaut reut.rs/4518cqt

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Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 20

Former San Diegan battles flesh-eating disease after stingray sting at Black's Beach 10news.com/news/local-new…

hhask's tweet card. Richard Woulfe's quick swim at Blacks Beach led to emergency surgery after bacteria from a stingray sting caused a dangerous infection that doctors say came within days of requiring amputation.

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Helen Haskell@hhask · Jul 19

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Frozen Sprouted Beans | Salmonella Infection | CDC cdc.gov/salmonella/out…