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🇨🇦 anesthesiology☕️echocardiography
🫀epidemiology🏹medEd📚cardioobstetrics 🧪innovation
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Health is a human right. Anesthesia is a manifestation of ❤️
misinformation blocked on sight
#AnSky #MedSky
🫀epidemiology🏹medEd📚cardioobstetrics 🧪innovation
she/her
Health is a human right. Anesthesia is a manifestation of ❤️
misinformation blocked on sight
#AnSky #MedSky
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Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
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November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
The paradox of obesity strikes again.
"We found that both very low and very high body weight increase the chance of losing independence after surgery. People with mild obesity seemed to recover better and were more likely to keep living on their own."
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
#AnSky #MedSky
doi.org/10.1111/anae...
doi.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The paradox of obesity strikes again.
“But … but … how could I have known that the thing I used to cheat on my exams during studies that saddled me with mortgage-sized debt will also be doing the job I need to pay off those student loans?”
I joke, but this is awful.
I joke, but this is awful.
Chilling piece on employment effects of AI on early careers. Includes this line, which will probably become the norm for many firms: "Managers at Shopify must now justify hiring a human by first explaining why AI can’t do the job."
nymag.com/intelligence...
nymag.com/intelligence...
‘There’s Just No Reason to Deal With Young Employees’
AI is taking entry-level jobs. What happens when Gen-Z-ers can’t start their careers?
nymag.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“But … but … how could I have known that the thing I used to cheat on my exams during studies that saddled me with mortgage-sized debt will also be doing the job I need to pay off those student loans?”
I joke, but this is awful.
I joke, but this is awful.
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The lesson is that you didn't pay attention in medical school when they tried to teach you about confirmation and sampling bias.
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The lesson is that you didn't pay attention in medical school when they tried to teach you about confirmation and sampling bias.
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To all those people who have been dumping on me for my relentless criticism of Mark Carney:
I'll take those apologies whenever you're ready.
rabble.ca/columnists/o...
I'll take those apologies whenever you're ready.
rabble.ca/columnists/o...
Ottawa’s austerity plan pushes women out — just before pay equity kicks in
Cuts to the federal service Will allow the government to short change those workers on pay equity.
rabble.ca
November 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
To all those people who have been dumping on me for my relentless criticism of Mark Carney:
I'll take those apologies whenever you're ready.
rabble.ca/columnists/o...
I'll take those apologies whenever you're ready.
rabble.ca/columnists/o...
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Those who agree - "I am willing to accept slower economic growth in Canada if it means greater economic independence from the United States"
🟢 All: 70%
🟢 Liberals: 86%
🟢 NDP: 77%
🟢 Conservatives: 55%
Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
🟢 All: 70%
🟢 Liberals: 86%
🟢 NDP: 77%
🟢 Conservatives: 55%
Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Budget Week Opens with Rising Public Skepticism
Canadians remain split on Carney's ability to deliver results, while dissatisfaction with Ottawa ticks upward
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Those who agree - "I am willing to accept slower economic growth in Canada if it means greater economic independence from the United States"
🟢 All: 70%
🟢 Liberals: 86%
🟢 NDP: 77%
🟢 Conservatives: 55%
Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
🟢 All: 70%
🟢 Liberals: 86%
🟢 NDP: 77%
🟢 Conservatives: 55%
Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
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This was a good week for global resistance. Shout outs to the Netherlands, Ireland and Albertan resistance - ground zero in the Canadian fight against MAGA MAPLE.
@meidascanada.ca @meidastouch.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVHL...
@meidascanada.ca @meidastouch.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVHL...
A GREAT WEEK FOR RESISTANCE - LET'S CELEBRATE!!!
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This was a good week for global resistance. Shout outs to the Netherlands, Ireland and Albertan resistance - ground zero in the Canadian fight against MAGA MAPLE.
@meidascanada.ca @meidastouch.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVHL...
@meidascanada.ca @meidastouch.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVHL...
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New from me: a man who sold an assault rifle to an undercover police officer investigating his ties to an Edmonton-area right wing extremist group has been sentenced to 4-1/2 years in prison edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/a...
Alberta man linked to right-wing extremist group gets 4-1/2 years for selling automatic rifle
A man who was part of an Edmonton-area extremist group has been sentenced to 4-1/2 years behind bars after pleading guilty to 10 charges.
edmontonjournal.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
New from me: a man who sold an assault rifle to an undercover police officer investigating his ties to an Edmonton-area right wing extremist group has been sentenced to 4-1/2 years in prison edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/a...
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Trump turned his troops on the American people. Only the most naive would think he won't be willing to turn them on Canada. His officials claim Canada is running fentanyl, terrorists and El Salvador gangs across the border.
Carney must make it clear that Mexico's territorial integrity is sacrosanct
Carney must make it clear that Mexico's territorial integrity is sacrosanct
November 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Trump turned his troops on the American people. Only the most naive would think he won't be willing to turn them on Canada. His officials claim Canada is running fentanyl, terrorists and El Salvador gangs across the border.
Carney must make it clear that Mexico's territorial integrity is sacrosanct
Carney must make it clear that Mexico's territorial integrity is sacrosanct
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How a warmer world is making #pregnancy riskier
In @financialtimes.com Ana Bonell & @1verofilippi.bsky.social
discuss the impact of #ExtremeHeat on maternal and newborn health, how the risk is increasing globally and the dangers of heat exposure early in pregnancy.
www.ft.com/content/a6a0...
In @financialtimes.com Ana Bonell & @1verofilippi.bsky.social
discuss the impact of #ExtremeHeat on maternal and newborn health, how the risk is increasing globally and the dangers of heat exposure early in pregnancy.
www.ft.com/content/a6a0...
How a warmer world is making pregnancy riskier
Some scientists argue that the link between increasing heat and adverse maternal outcomes is quietly becoming a public health emergency
www.ft.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
How a warmer world is making #pregnancy riskier
In @financialtimes.com Ana Bonell & @1verofilippi.bsky.social
discuss the impact of #ExtremeHeat on maternal and newborn health, how the risk is increasing globally and the dangers of heat exposure early in pregnancy.
www.ft.com/content/a6a0...
In @financialtimes.com Ana Bonell & @1verofilippi.bsky.social
discuss the impact of #ExtremeHeat on maternal and newborn health, how the risk is increasing globally and the dangers of heat exposure early in pregnancy.
www.ft.com/content/a6a0...
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The far right radicalization of young men is a serious issue. Fanning male rage was a big part of the MAGA movement and is part of the game plan on the Polievre Conservatives.
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Young Men in the Hate-o-Sphere
Recently, CBC ran a story about how the Poilievre Conservatives are touring Canadian universities to build support among young men.
substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The far right radicalization of young men is a serious issue. Fanning male rage was a big part of the MAGA movement and is part of the game plan on the Polievre Conservatives.
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
In my latest piece I discuss the toxic impacts on schools and democracy.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Not sure of the origin; ironically it looks like it might be AI-generated to me!
October 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Not sure of the origin; ironically it looks like it might be AI-generated to me!
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Brilliant is an overused descriptor but it applies to this CBC The Fifth Estate investigative documentary into an ignored data breach at Interior Health in B.C. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh_X...
How fraudsters are stealing from Canadian health-care workers | Full episode | the fifth estate
YouTube video by the fifth estate
www.youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Brilliant is an overused descriptor but it applies to this CBC The Fifth Estate investigative documentary into an ignored data breach at Interior Health in B.C. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh_X...
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My radical views are that I’d prefer to pay for healthcare for all and food for everyone than have my tax dollars support genocide, ICE, and the bank accounts of the super wealthy.
October 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My radical views are that I’d prefer to pay for healthcare for all and food for everyone than have my tax dollars support genocide, ICE, and the bank accounts of the super wealthy.
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Postpartum haemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality globally.
Even when not fatal, it can lead to lifelong physical and mental health impacts, from major organ damage to hysterectomies, anxiety and trauma.
It is highly treatable if caught early
Even when not fatal, it can lead to lifelong physical and mental health impacts, from major organ damage to hysterectomies, anxiety and trauma.
It is highly treatable if caught early
October 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Postpartum haemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality globally.
Even when not fatal, it can lead to lifelong physical and mental health impacts, from major organ damage to hysterectomies, anxiety and trauma.
It is highly treatable if caught early
Even when not fatal, it can lead to lifelong physical and mental health impacts, from major organ damage to hysterectomies, anxiety and trauma.
It is highly treatable if caught early
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Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...
"...vaccinated mothers tend to have healthier pregnancies and infants. What is reassuring here is that we now have robust pooled evidence..."
#VaccinesWork
"...vaccinated mothers tend to have healthier pregnancies and infants. What is reassuring here is that we now have robust pooled evidence..."
#VaccinesWork
Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed
Vaccination during pregnancy was safe for both mom and baby
www.medpagetoday.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...
"...vaccinated mothers tend to have healthier pregnancies and infants. What is reassuring here is that we now have robust pooled evidence..."
#VaccinesWork
"...vaccinated mothers tend to have healthier pregnancies and infants. What is reassuring here is that we now have robust pooled evidence..."
#VaccinesWork
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If I was a god I would use all my vast power to stop researchers from listing exclusion-criteria that are just the inverse of a previously-stated inclusion-criteria
Screening of research participants, or papers in a review, is an actual process. You don't have to exclude what hasn't been included!
Screening of research participants, or papers in a review, is an actual process. You don't have to exclude what hasn't been included!
October 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
If I was a god I would use all my vast power to stop researchers from listing exclusion-criteria that are just the inverse of a previously-stated inclusion-criteria
Screening of research participants, or papers in a review, is an actual process. You don't have to exclude what hasn't been included!
Screening of research participants, or papers in a review, is an actual process. You don't have to exclude what hasn't been included!
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"Johnson said he was left tied up outside the building for nearly three hours.
'I asked [agents] why they were holding me if I was an American citizen, and they said I had to wait until they looked me up. I asked if they had a warrant and I asked for a lawyer. They never brought one.'"
'I asked [agents] why they were holding me if I was an American citizen, and they said I had to wait until they looked me up. I asked if they had a warrant and I asked for a lawyer. They never brought one.'"
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"Johnson said he was left tied up outside the building for nearly three hours.
'I asked [agents] why they were holding me if I was an American citizen, and they said I had to wait until they looked me up. I asked if they had a warrant and I asked for a lawyer. They never brought one.'"
'I asked [agents] why they were holding me if I was an American citizen, and they said I had to wait until they looked me up. I asked if they had a warrant and I asked for a lawyer. They never brought one.'"
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In a sane & just world, #Canada would have pulled its ambassador in protest, expelled the American ambassador, offered amnesty to irregular migrants, and wouldn’t stop petitioning the UN to leave NYC
October 3, 2025 at 6:07 AM
In a sane & just world, #Canada would have pulled its ambassador in protest, expelled the American ambassador, offered amnesty to irregular migrants, and wouldn’t stop petitioning the UN to leave NYC
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The Sora AI thing is proof of something very important: The technology itself is useless without the ability to use the likenesses of real, living, unpredictable people, and the art they create. And the only way to get those likenesses or that art is to summarily steal it.
October 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The Sora AI thing is proof of something very important: The technology itself is useless without the ability to use the likenesses of real, living, unpredictable people, and the art they create. And the only way to get those likenesses or that art is to summarily steal it.
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I spent 12 years working with the survivors of St. Anne's residential school in their attempt to get justice. The government spent millions fighting people who could barely afford the bus ride to the hearings.
There is no reconciliation without justice for St. Anne's.
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There is no reconciliation without justice for St. Anne's.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
The Dark Shadow of the Residential Schools Remain
Last Wednesday, I stood at the gates of the abandoned Fort Qu’Appelle Residential School in Saskatchewan.
substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I spent 12 years working with the survivors of St. Anne's residential school in their attempt to get justice. The government spent millions fighting people who could barely afford the bus ride to the hearings.
There is no reconciliation without justice for St. Anne's.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
There is no reconciliation without justice for St. Anne's.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
September 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
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Alt text: a PerSOn oN a HoRSe.
I think if alt text is important, then it can't be left to AI (like just about everything else in this world.)
I think if alt text is important, then it can't be left to AI (like just about everything else in this world.)
September 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Alt text: a PerSOn oN a HoRSe.
I think if alt text is important, then it can't be left to AI (like just about everything else in this world.)
I think if alt text is important, then it can't be left to AI (like just about everything else in this world.)