Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @WesElyMD
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
1,836
Earliest tweet was on
2023-02-13
Latest tweet was on
2023-02-23
Tweets covering
10 days
Average age of authors' accounts
7 years
Summarization
Various tweets reference the work of Dr. Wes Ely, who discusses the neurological effects of COVID-19, particularly related to blood flow issues and cognitive impairment in "Long Covid" patients. Brain donations from COVID-19 patients have revealed widespread issues in blood vessels and clotting that support the theory of COVID-19 as a blood flow disorder. Survivors of COVID-19 may experience cognitive impairment that can be debilitating but is often dismissed as "brain fog." The neurological nature of Long Covid has implications for treatment and requires better education for patients. Some tweets criticize aspects of COVID-19 response and mention personal connections to Long Covid.
Topic Modeling
- Brain damage and recovery after COVID-19
- COVID-19 as a blood flow disorder
- Impact of long COVID on cognitive abilities
- Research and studies on long COVID and its effects
- Education and awareness for patients and healthcare professionals
Emotional Analysis
The tweets express a range of emotions including concern, urgency, frustration, and empathy towards those suffering from Long Covid and its impact on the brain. Many of the tweets share research and insights from medical professionals such as Dr. Wes Ely, and highlight the need for greater attention and understanding of the neurological effects of Covid-19. The tweets also express frustration with the slow pace of research and the lack of sufficient support and resources for those affected by Long Covid. There are also personal anecdotes shared, illustrating the devastating impact that Long Covid can have on individuals and their loved ones.
Trend Analysis
- Long Covid and its impact on cognitive function
- Brain donations and findings related to Covid-19
- Blood flow disorders and their connection to brain disease in Covid-19 patients
- The need for education and awareness around cognitive problems in Covid-19 survivors
- Discussion and opinions on Covid-19 vaccines and treatments
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
415
Percentage of total tweets
22%
Number of Original tweets
59
Percentage of total tweets
3%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
1,836
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
1,326
Percentage of total tweets
72%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
112
Percentage of total tweets
6%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
269
Percentage of total tweets
14%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Twitter for iPhone | 727 |
| Twitter Web App | 515 |
| Twitter for Android | 436 |
| Twitter for iPad | 146 |
| TweetDeck | 4 |
What devices were used to tweet
Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| PeterHotez | Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD | Vaccine Scientist-Author-Combat Antiscience @bcmhouston Professor Pediatrics Molecular Virology, @bcm_tropmed Dean, @TexasChildrens Chair in Tropical Pediatrics | 332,683 |
| michaelmina_lab | Michael Mina | Epidemiologist, Immunologist, Pathologist, MD,PhD. Vaccines, immunity, Infectious disease, tests, public health. Previously Harvard Faculty. CSO @eMedCertified | 226,116 |
| trishgreenhalgh | Trisha Greenhalgh | Professor of Primary Health Care, Oxford. Independent SAGE. Views my own. Blue tick in old money. Staying - for now. Also on other platforms - find me. | 179,238 |
| morgfair | Morgan Fairchild | Actress. Foreign policy, politics, science. And rock 'n roll! https://t.co/E3gXgYV8p9 Insta: @morganfairchild1 Post: @morgfair Mast: @morgfair@newsie.social | 172,046 |
| statnews | STAT | Reporting from the frontiers of health & medicine. Sign up for any of our 10 free newsletters here: https://t.co/CBx3GZBv31 | 166,551 |
| ClaudetteGGibs1 | Nurses Against Dick Pics. 🇺🇦 | RN Resister. 🇺🇸 🇿🇦 🗳 Truth never damages a cause that is just #StayBlueIn2022 #HoldTheLine Cashapp $ClaudetteGibson coffee. Ms Claudette to you.⭐️ | 58,717 |
| 1goodtern | tern | Fully paid up member of the clean air brigade | 51,430 |
| Kevin_McKernan | Kevin McKernan | Cannabis Genome Project,2011. Developed the SOLiD sequencer. R&D lead Human Genome Project at MIT/WIBR. Founder- Medicinal Genomics | 41,487 |
| RanaAwdish | RanaAwdishMD | Physician|Patient|Author|Speaker|Painter|Mom #InShockBook married @RandyAwdish Faculty @MSUMD @henryfordhealth https://t.co/Mbrq5EEuCU | 41,171 |
| drjessigold | Jessi Gold MD MS | Psychiatrist. Freelance writer. College & Physician Mental Health. To quote the show Wednesday, “Smart, Sarcastic, & A little dead inside.” Opinions=My Own | 39,953 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Msdesignerlady | Holly 💙 | 🌊Feminist - No DM's #climate🌎 #Resist #LGBTQAlly🌈https://t.co/xk0ogvcDdA | 29,121 |
| ClaudetteGGibs1 | Nurses Against Dick Pics. 🇺🇦 | RN Resister. 🇺🇸 🇿🇦 🗳 Truth never damages a cause that is just #StayBlueIn2022 #HoldTheLine Cashapp $ClaudetteGibson coffee. Ms Claudette to you.⭐️ | 23,818 |
| MrTAchilles | Trevor "Trev" McKee Achilles 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 | #ForUkraine, #Resist, #BLM, #Vaxxed, liberal, autistic, kidney transplant survivor, political nerd, mental health advocate, fighter for equality, truth, justice | 23,044 |
| Joseph_Santoro | Dr. Joseph Santoro 🇺🇲🇺🇦 | Neuro PhD, #Innovator, #Technologist, #Startup Angel, Fmr White House/OFA Honcho | #Politics #Data #Adventure | StartingBloc & Fulbright | @DMVstartup @Forbes | 19,762 |
| jimohar | Jim #Resists | Husband, Father, Blocks rudeness. #Resistance #VoteBlue Never vote GOP, it just encourages them. We’re the Good Guys, you know the Americans, the Democrats. | 19,058 |
| Chewythewookie1 | FLY EAGLES FLY - 4EVERw/HRC_InsurrectionIsIllegal | 💚n #PHILLY 🏡NJ #STARWARS 💜🐕 #LFCYNWA #AlwaysHRC #SBCHAMPS🦅 #USAWNT🇺🇸⚽️ #ITEACHIVOTE🏈⚾️🏒🥍🏳️🌈✊🏿#PresBidenVpHarris🕶👟 #Vaccinate #LockUpGQPTraitors | 16,506 |
| power2she | ⚔️perSister⚔️ | WARRIORS ARE THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO STAND BETWEEN THE ENEMY AND ALL THAT THEY LOVE & HOLD SACRED. #Resist | 15,408 |
| StoneColdPillar | Stone Cold Pillar | Vote like your life depends on it. At the very least, the future of the planet does.🌎 Democracy. Climate Change. COVID https://t.co/qDR93bXjuQ | 15,350 |
| morgfair | Morgan Fairchild | Actress. Foreign policy, politics, science. And rock 'n roll! https://t.co/E3gXgYV8p9 Insta: @morganfairchild1 Post: @morgfair Mast: @morgfair@newsie.social | 15,328 |
| BasuAshis | Ashis Basu | Knowledge is Power. Share It. | 13,625 |
Most active users
| Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
|---|---|---|
| fucklongcovid | exposed late january 2020, fucked up since march 2020. here to learn and make sense of what's happening inside us. longtime lurker. alt @cancellongcovid | 35 |
| bprophetable | Misogynist comments get you BLOCKED immediately. I try to retweet facts and everyone’s opinions including those I disagree with #FactsMatter | 27 |
| CindyCinnis | 🇺🇦🌻💙💙💙💙💙💙🖤🤍🤎#MeToo Pissed off American Woman, Mother, Nurse, Educator, Texan, Artist. CFS/ME/Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Disability, #Resist,💜☮️ | 25 |
| CastorT26371809 | Anonymous apolitical dude politely engaging in Twitter debates around the COVID-19 pandemic. | 21 |
| jcjackson68 | Vanderbilt Psychologist. Director of Behavioral Health. Studies PTSD, cognitive impairment, Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) and Long Covid. Christ Follower. | 15 |
| justsomeguy2u | Skeptic/atheist/agnostic/secularist/transhumanist-friendly/antinatalist; fan of reason, science, justice, liberty, peace, civilization in general. SVM QVOD SVM | 12 |
| wordfinga | I came... I saw... The rest is on-going... | 12 |
| SharonBurnabyBC | Face(da)book: BC COVID Aware and Cautious group (posting COVID news, research, encouragement to be COVID safe on FB) i.e. on competitor site | 10 |
| morgfair | Actress. Foreign policy, politics, science. And rock 'n roll! https://t.co/E3gXgYV8p9 Insta: @morganfairchild1 Post: @morgfair Mast: @morgfair@newsie.social | 10 |
| jmsbadkittybeer | Radical democrat, egalitarian, Marxian feminist. Professor & cook. 2 dogs & 2 cats. Worried about US democracy, inequality, racism, exploitation, climate. | 10 |
Tweets per day
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1628399317177233410 | Please please share and reshare this video from the brilliant @WesElyMD There's a snippet at the end about brain recovery that is so important ❤️🧠 https://t.co/ZvsEIT3RA8 | 923 |
| 1626294472266125312 | "Brains donated by people who died of Covid-19 also show widespread problems in the cells lining the blood vessels and exaggerated clotting, supporting the idea of Covid-19 as a blood flow disorder that brings on brain disease." --@WesElyMD https://t.co/SQDoH4dlzs via @statnews | 780 |
| 1626396520969916418 | «Brains donated by people who died of Covid-19 also show widespread problems in the cells lining the blood vessels and exaggerated clotting, supporting the idea of Covid-19 as a blood flow disorder that brings on brain disease» Thank you @WesElyMD https://t.co/JDMs40ww9r | 309 |
| 1628256644055564289 | Part 1 of 2 ** Brain Donations After COVID & What’s Been Learned ** @WesElyMD Dr. Wes Ely, Co-Director Pulmonary & Critical Care, Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction & Survivorship (CIBS) Centre, Vanderbilt University Medical Center https://t.co/NmSNxgjQvb https://t.co/aFgNgtuJhA | 77 |
| 1624926946298630145 | The attention deficits we regularly see in many people with #LongCovid are devastating and incredibly disruptive, leading to an inability to focus, concentrate, and achieve goals, big and small. Think "brain injury" not "brain fog." @CIBScenter @WesElyMD | 66 |
| 1628405221398306823 | @1goodtern @WesElyMD And here's an article where he elaborates on the points he makes in this video. As a registered (not practising and not overly "scientifically" minded) health professional I found I wanted further information and this was well written, for a lay audience: https://t.co/bXkUu2a9Fh | 59 |
| 1628383311692177419 | Another clear, fascinating and informative video from @WesElyMD This one on brain donations after COVID and their findings. Please watch and share ! https://t.co/lZCijHu2lL | 43 |
| 1627750167054254080 | I've seen many #Covid survivors who look completely normal only to score 18/30 on a MOCA and to be utterly unable to draw a clock. As survivors of Covid-19 continue to flood your clinics, don't assume they are fine - they might not be. Ask and explore. @CIBScenter @WesElyMD | 39 |
| 1626573273008939009 | this terrific @WesElyMD article got me thinking about something.. are we massively undercounting #LongCovid in our older population? i have several relatives whose lives changed quickly post-#COVID (assisted living, dementia). nary a mention from their MDs https://t.co/wbmIGLSXVr | 36 |
| 1626647709091303432 | Vanderbilt doctor @WesElyMD shares the experiences of two of his #LongCovid patients and takes a look at the science behind Long Covid in "The Haunting Brain Science of Long Covid" for @statnews . *Check out his tweet thread below. https://t.co/SuniMczrg8 #pwME #MECFS | 33 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1628399317177233410 | Please please share and reshare this video from the brilliant @WesElyMD There's a snippet at the end about brain recovery that is so important ❤️🧠 https://t.co/ZvsEIT3RA8 | 1940 |
| 1626294472266125312 | "Brains donated by people who died of Covid-19 also show widespread problems in the cells lining the blood vessels and exaggerated clotting, supporting the idea of Covid-19 as a blood flow disorder that brings on brain disease." --@WesElyMD https://t.co/SQDoH4dlzs via @statnews | 1588 |
| 1626396520969916418 | «Brains donated by people who died of Covid-19 also show widespread problems in the cells lining the blood vessels and exaggerated clotting, supporting the idea of Covid-19 as a blood flow disorder that brings on brain disease» Thank you @WesElyMD https://t.co/JDMs40ww9r | 708 |
| 1624926946298630145 | The attention deficits we regularly see in many people with #LongCovid are devastating and incredibly disruptive, leading to an inability to focus, concentrate, and achieve goals, big and small. Think "brain injury" not "brain fog." @CIBScenter @WesElyMD | 272 |
| 1626573273008939009 | this terrific @WesElyMD article got me thinking about something.. are we massively undercounting #LongCovid in our older population? i have several relatives whose lives changed quickly post-#COVID (assisted living, dementia). nary a mention from their MDs https://t.co/wbmIGLSXVr | 216 |
| 1628256644055564289 | Part 1 of 2 ** Brain Donations After COVID & What’s Been Learned ** @WesElyMD Dr. Wes Ely, Co-Director Pulmonary & Critical Care, Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction & Survivorship (CIBS) Centre, Vanderbilt University Medical Center https://t.co/NmSNxgjQvb https://t.co/aFgNgtuJhA | 161 |
| 1628264854753533953 | @WesElyMD Yawn. No zinc. No Z pack. Have you considered the vaccination might have something to do with their poor recovery? Of course not. | 141 |
| 1627750167054254080 | I've seen many #Covid survivors who look completely normal only to score 18/30 on a MOCA and to be utterly unable to draw a clock. As survivors of Covid-19 continue to flood your clinics, don't assume they are fine - they might not be. Ask and explore. @CIBScenter @WesElyMD | 139 |
| 1628405221398306823 | @1goodtern @WesElyMD And here's an article where he elaborates on the points he makes in this video. As a registered (not practising and not overly "scientifically" minded) health professional I found I wanted further information and this was well written, for a lay audience: https://t.co/bXkUu2a9Fh | 126 |
| 1628383311692177419 | Another clear, fascinating and informative video from @WesElyMD This one on brain donations after COVID and their findings. Please watch and share ! https://t.co/lZCijHu2lL | 115 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #longcovid | 152 |
| #covid | 25 |
| #covid19 | 14 |
| #mecfs | 9 |
| #medtwitter | 7 |
| #slp | 5 |
| #icurehab | 5 |
| #icu | 5 |
| #pics | 5 |
| #sarscov2 | 5 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Mention | Count |
|---|---|
| @weselymd | 1858 |
| @statnews | 126 |
| @cibscenter | 97 |
| @rebecca_ruiz | 86 |
| @jcjackson68 | 78 |
| @1goodtern | 60 |
| @fucklongcovid | 60 |
| @jama_current | 53 |
| @loscharlos | 47 |
| @mvgutierrezmd | 46 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
38
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| ❤️ | 64 | red_heart |
| 🧵 | 38 | thread |
| 📍 | 38 | round_pushpin |
| 👇 | 28 | backhand_index_pointing_down |
| 📌 | 24 | pushpin |
| 🧠 | 22 | brain |
| 🔹 | 19 | small_blue_diamond |
| ⬇️ | 18 | down_arrow |
| ✔️ | 16 | check_mark |
| 🙏 | 15 | folded_hands |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Smileys & Emotion | 289 |
| People & Body | 136 |
| Symbols | 110 |
| Objects | 84 |
| Activities | 55 |
| Animals & Nature | 18 |
| Travel & Places | 10 |
| Flags | 1 |
| Food & Drink | 1 |