April Sharp, MD
@ansharp.bsky.social
Neonatal and pediatric neurocritical care neurologist. Neurohumanities. Soccer mom. #neurosky #medsky Views are my own.
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April Sharp, MD
@ansharp.bsky.social
· Jul 1
Inhale.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Scream.
Exhale.
Inhale.
Scream.
Measles parties = measles funerals
Measles deaths are more common than chickenpox deaths, but both are very real and very preventable.
Measles deaths are more common than chickenpox deaths, but both are very real and very preventable.
February 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Measles parties = measles funerals
Measles deaths are more common than chickenpox deaths, but both are very real and very preventable.
Measles deaths are more common than chickenpox deaths, but both are very real and very preventable.
Live your life in a way that makes people have no interest in dissecting your emails.
February 2, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Live your life in a way that makes people have no interest in dissecting your emails.
Goddamnit. They need to vaccinate all these children NOW.
ICE now confirming that there is a measles outbreak at the Texas concentration camp where young Liam was held.
February 2, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Goddamnit. They need to vaccinate all these children NOW.
Yesterday we rounded on 2 patients. Today it was 3. A 50% increase!
And this is why you can't trust random stats.
And this is why you can't trust random stats.
February 1, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Yesterday we rounded on 2 patients. Today it was 3. A 50% increase!
And this is why you can't trust random stats.
And this is why you can't trust random stats.
I just finished a task that's (inappropriately) been on my to-do list for 2 years.
a boy in a blue jacket is dancing in a classroom while other children sit at tables .
Alt: a happy boy is dancing in his chair in a classroom full of happy, dancing children
media.tenor.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:13 AM
I just finished a task that's (inappropriately) been on my to-do list for 2 years.
Oh man, I really want to give him a hug and a new toy. And bunny hat. And Spider-Man everything.
January 31, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Oh man, I really want to give him a hug and a new toy. And bunny hat. And Spider-Man everything.
tell me five classes you took in college
shakespeare in the 20th century
international relations theory
the making of the american national myth
biochemistry + molecular modeling lab
wines
shakespeare in the 20th century
international relations theory
the making of the american national myth
biochemistry + molecular modeling lab
wines
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college
Urban politics
Urban sociology
Mid 20th century U.S. History
Gender and Politics
World History (I'm sorry for sleeping through this at 8am, but the prof was so nice in office hours, I will always pay that forward)
Urban politics
Urban sociology
Mid 20th century U.S. History
Gender and Politics
World History (I'm sorry for sleeping through this at 8am, but the prof was so nice in office hours, I will always pay that forward)
January 31, 2026 at 12:14 PM
It's been a terrible week, and I'm not taking this well.
a woman in a black sweater is sitting on a couch with #schittscreek written on the bottom right
Alt: Catherine O'Hara as Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek saying Ohh no! No God no! Oh god no! No dear God!
media.tenor.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:13 AM
It's been a terrible week, and I'm not taking this well.
The hell we can't. Time to start making some signs and buy an inflatable costume.
A sprawling new immigration detention facility is planned for Western Maryland, and Washington County officials say there is nothing they can do to block it. buff.ly/OBV85Qp
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 PM
The hell we can't. Time to start making some signs and buy an inflatable costume.
There is no "reformed" immigration detention for a sick child. They should be in a safe environment, at home or in a hospital, with their parent(s) by their side.
We NEED accountability for the lives lost in immigration detention.
Every. Single. One.
We NEED accountability for the lives lost in immigration detention.
Every. Single. One.
Anadith Danay Reyes Álvarez died in government custody.
She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care.
We need to reform immigration detention.
She had sickle cell and congenital heart disease but couldn’t access timely and adequate medical care.
We need to reform immigration detention.
January 28, 2026 at 11:28 AM
There is no "reformed" immigration detention for a sick child. They should be in a safe environment, at home or in a hospital, with their parent(s) by their side.
We NEED accountability for the lives lost in immigration detention.
Every. Single. One.
We NEED accountability for the lives lost in immigration detention.
Every. Single. One.
I've been saying "this is one of the worst ______ I've ever seen" way too often lately.
January 27, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I've been saying "this is one of the worst ______ I've ever seen" way too often lately.
Reposted by April Sharp, MD
If Democrats haven't announced their proposal for the Donald Trump No Guns in Public bill by the end of the day, they're missing an easy shot
Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."
January 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
If Democrats haven't announced their proposal for the Donald Trump No Guns in Public bill by the end of the day, they're missing an easy shot
Why do 3 things when you can do 1 better thing? Abolish. Abolish. Abolish.
Word is from NBC that instructions from Mr. Schumer to his caucus are: “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.” 1/ www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week
Two sources who were on a Democratic caucus strategy call Sunday said Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the group the message must be to “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.”
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Why do 3 things when you can do 1 better thing? Abolish. Abolish. Abolish.
Reposted by April Sharp, MD
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January 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM
An AES member from OHSU has created an anon survey aimed at investigating whether the DEA scheduling of ASMs impacts #epilepsy care. Please take a moment to weigh in: ohsu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #neurotwitter
This headline should have stopped after the first 2 words.
BREAKING: ICE agents will have a security role during the upcoming Winter Olympics, U.S. embassy sources confirm.
ICE agents will have a security role at Milan-Cortina Olympics, US sources say
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will have a security role during the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games, according to sources at the U.S. embassy in Rome.
bit.ly
January 27, 2026 at 10:59 AM
This headline should have stopped after the first 2 words.
Reposted by April Sharp, MD
Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
January 27, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
I love my job, but that doesn't mean it isn't frequently heart-breaking and gut-wrenching. 💔😞
January 27, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I love my job, but that doesn't mean it isn't frequently heart-breaking and gut-wrenching. 💔😞
The mental gymnastics required to think you're saving anything with the murder of an ICU nurse.
This is an actual post from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: Praising ICE after Alex Pretti was killed, blaming the Democratic leadership of Minnesota, and writing that ICE is greater/better than Minnesota.
He is actively demeaning the people of Minnesota just hours after Pretti was murdered.
He is actively demeaning the people of Minnesota just hours after Pretti was murdered.
January 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM
The mental gymnastics required to think you're saving anything with the murder of an ICU nurse.
13 left our snow shovel outside, and it was stolen. He was flabbergasted that someone would steal a snow shovel during a snow storm.
I'm sad his view of humanity has been slightly bent towards reality and also disappointed this wasn't obvious.
I'm sad his view of humanity has been slightly bent towards reality and also disappointed this wasn't obvious.
January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
13 left our snow shovel outside, and it was stolen. He was flabbergasted that someone would steal a snow shovel during a snow storm.
I'm sad his view of humanity has been slightly bent towards reality and also disappointed this wasn't obvious.
I'm sad his view of humanity has been slightly bent towards reality and also disappointed this wasn't obvious.
Physicians should 100% support these efforts by volunteering to (inadequately) deliver bedside care during the strike.
I am seeing quite a few nurses calling for a nationwide strike over the killing of Alex Pretti. I think we are seeing one of the largest workforces being radicalized before our very eyes.
January 25, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Physicians should 100% support these efforts by volunteering to (inadequately) deliver bedside care during the strike.
And our colleagues. 😞
Hugs, not thugs.
ABOLISH ICE.
Hugs, not thugs.
ABOLISH ICE.
I just want to give all the kids the hugs they deserve. 💔 #abolishICE
January 25, 2026 at 1:36 AM
And our colleagues. 😞
Hugs, not thugs.
ABOLISH ICE.
Hugs, not thugs.
ABOLISH ICE.
Spending the afternoon nearly passing out blowing up a snow tube so I can send my children out of the house as soon as possible tomorrow.
January 24, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Spending the afternoon nearly passing out blowing up a snow tube so I can send my children out of the house as soon as possible tomorrow.
Subtle stress signs in a newborn baby:
- Furrowed brow
- Gaze aversion
- Hands up making a "stop" sign
- Fingers splayed
- Furrowed brow
- Gaze aversion
- Hands up making a "stop" sign
- Fingers splayed
I challenge you to find a picture of a man that so eloquently illustrates a man trying to defend something that is without defense.
This is what a body looks like when its soul has been sold.
This is what a body looks like when its soul has been sold.
January 24, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Subtle stress signs in a newborn baby:
- Furrowed brow
- Gaze aversion
- Hands up making a "stop" sign
- Fingers splayed
- Furrowed brow
- Gaze aversion
- Hands up making a "stop" sign
- Fingers splayed
Bastards
In October, ICE grabbed Maher Tarabishi.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
He was a 24/7 caregiver for his disabled son Wael.
At the time of Maher’s detention, disability advocates warned that taking away Wael’s caregiver put his life at risk.
Wael died on Friday at age 30.
ICE caused his death.
They didn’t get to say goodbye.
Disabled son of ICE detainee dies after 30 days of hospitalization
It had been months since Wael Tarabishi seen his father. The family is calling on ICE to release Maher Tarabishi so he may attend his son's funeral.
www.wfaa.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Bastards