Devika Rao, MD, MPH candidate
@devikaraomd.bsky.social
Peds Pulmonologist, writer, from TX trying to enact change and advocate for little lungs. Also sickle cell warrior and anti-tobacco queen.
Published a piece in Doximity about the incorporation of AI into medical practice— and how it’s crucial that we kindle our creativity as AI infiltrates our work lives. Let me kmow what your think! www.doximity.com/newsfeed/468...
AI, Meet Physician Creativity
I'll always remember the year 2025 as the one where I began to wonder if I had been replaced by a robot. I was struggling to edit a scientific manu...
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October 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Published a piece in Doximity about the incorporation of AI into medical practice— and how it’s crucial that we kindle our creativity as AI infiltrates our work lives. Let me kmow what your think! www.doximity.com/newsfeed/468...
Love this so much! I recommend you give @lonestarleft.com a follow!!!
Don’t confuse us with the DC elite. We’re building a working-class movement from the ground up.
The Most Progressive Democratic Party in America Is in Texas
Don’t confuse us with the DC elite. We’re building a working-class movement from the ground up.
www.lonestarleft.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Love this so much! I recommend you give @lonestarleft.com a follow!!!
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Don’t confuse us with the DC elite. We’re building a working-class movement from the ground up.
The Most Progressive Democratic Party in America Is in Texas
Don’t confuse us with the DC elite. We’re building a working-class movement from the ground up.
www.lonestarleft.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Don’t confuse us with the DC elite. We’re building a working-class movement from the ground up.
Let’s listen to pediatricians!!
SCHRIER: Have you ever treated measles?
RFK JR: No
SCHRIER: Well I have. Let me tell you how miserable these kids is. The great thing is there's a vaccine to prevent it ... they only work if you actually give them
RFK JR: No
SCHRIER: Well I have. Let me tell you how miserable these kids is. The great thing is there's a vaccine to prevent it ... they only work if you actually give them
June 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Let’s listen to pediatricians!!
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Nearly half of Americans live in areas that recieve a failing grade in air quality in the newest American Lung Association report.
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ALA report: buff.ly/YL4xdut
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ALA report: buff.ly/YL4xdut
These Cities Have the Worst Air Pollution in the U.S.
California cities retained six of the top 10 spots despite a sharp increase in air pollution in some parts of the eastern United States.
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June 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Nearly half of Americans live in areas that recieve a failing grade in air quality in the newest American Lung Association report.
Read more: buff.ly/YvrjKza
ALA report: buff.ly/YL4xdut
Read more: buff.ly/YvrjKza
ALA report: buff.ly/YL4xdut
Dallas made national news for a protest. www.keranews.org/news/2025-06...
Hundreds in Dallas protest ICE, the Trump administration in response to L.A. unrest
Hundreds of protesters gathered around Margaret Hill Bridge in Dallas Monday against recent immigrations arrests and raids. It comes in support of protests that occurred in Los Angeles over the weekend.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Dallas made national news for a protest. www.keranews.org/news/2025-06...
Running from one session (advocacy in tobacco) to another (implications of race neutral PFTs in children) today. But very grateful and excited for all the opportunities to use my voice to help kids! Also wearing a fabulous dress my hubs convinced me to buy in India.
May 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Running from one session (advocacy in tobacco) to another (implications of race neutral PFTs in children) today. But very grateful and excited for all the opportunities to use my voice to help kids! Also wearing a fabulous dress my hubs convinced me to buy in India.
Cory Booker took the ultimate overnight call
April 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Cory Booker took the ultimate overnight call
I caught the ending with my youngest child. It was so moving @booker.senate.gov, you’re very inspiring. My 8 YO said “Man he must be thirsty and have to go to the bathroom.”
April 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I caught the ending with my youngest child. It was so moving @booker.senate.gov, you’re very inspiring. My 8 YO said “Man he must be thirsty and have to go to the bathroom.”
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Longest speaking filibuster ever was 24 hours, 18 minutes by Strom Thurmond in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
April 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Longest speaking filibuster ever was 24 hours, 18 minutes by Strom Thurmond in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
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Senator Cory Booker has now broken the record for the longest Senate Floor speech, previously held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours 18 minutes).
April 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Senator Cory Booker has now broken the record for the longest Senate Floor speech, previously held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours 18 minutes).
UCONN!!!!
February 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
UCONN!!!!
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#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #PCCM 🛟
French parliament votes to ban disposable e-cigarettes
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
French parliament votes to ban disposable e-cigarettes
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
French parliament votes to ban disposable e-cigarettes
The measure banning single-use electronic cigarettes, popular among young people in France, is part of a wider government anti-smoking campaign.
www.lemonde.fr
February 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#TobRegSky #PedSky #MedSky #EpiSky #addictionsci #policysky #polisky #PCCM 🛟
French parliament votes to ban disposable e-cigarettes
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
French parliament votes to ban disposable e-cigarettes
www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
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According to the Houston Chronicle, public health officials in Texas think that there are likely 200-300 people now infected with measles. If confirmed, this outbreak is already out of control. H/t to @mickiemo.bsky.social for the heads up. www.chron.com/news/houston...
Hundreds of people feared infected with measles in Texas
The outbreak of measles in a small West Texas community may be worse than officials originally thought. They are scrambling to promote vaccinations.
www.chron.com
February 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
According to the Houston Chronicle, public health officials in Texas think that there are likely 200-300 people now infected with measles. If confirmed, this outbreak is already out of control. H/t to @mickiemo.bsky.social for the heads up. www.chron.com/news/houston...
Unbelievable! Project 2025’s creator’s daughter has cystic fibrosis and is on Trikafta!!! My jaw dropped reading this. @terrilaguna.bsky.social @gregsawickimd.bsky.social @drmeghanmcgarry.bsky.social
Russell Vought's daughter was helped by the same kind of advanced biomedical research and drug development he's now helping Trump and Musk to slash: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Project 2025 is gutting medical funding that helped Russell Vought's own kid
Its architect's daughter has cystic fibrosis—and benefits from a "miracle drug" backed by an agency he's attacking.
www.motherjones.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Unbelievable! Project 2025’s creator’s daughter has cystic fibrosis and is on Trikafta!!! My jaw dropped reading this. @terrilaguna.bsky.social @gregsawickimd.bsky.social @drmeghanmcgarry.bsky.social
That was an amazing half time show. Loving these commercials as well!!
February 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
That was an amazing half time show. Loving these commercials as well!!
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Here’s what we did today
February 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Here’s what we did today
Texas NIH stats
February 8, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Texas NIH stats
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#NIH just slashed indirect costs caps on grants to 15%--this is a HUGE blow to the research community. While there is certainly inefficiency to the grants system, indirects help institutions support scientists & academic infrastructure. No one will want to do research anymore. #medsky #academicsky
February 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
#NIH just slashed indirect costs caps on grants to 15%--this is a HUGE blow to the research community. While there is certainly inefficiency to the grants system, indirects help institutions support scientists & academic infrastructure. No one will want to do research anymore. #medsky #academicsky
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We are up against Brandolini’s Law: The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.
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Analysis | The White House’s wildly inaccurate claims about USAID spending
Eleven out of 12 claims about the agency’s work are misleading, wrong or lack context.
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February 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We are up against Brandolini’s Law: The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.
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Here are the options on the table (which are not mutually exclusive):
1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment*
2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything
3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can
4. Citizens march en mass
1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment*
2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything
3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can
4. Citizens march en mass
February 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Here are the options on the table (which are not mutually exclusive):
1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment*
2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything
3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can
4. Citizens march en mass
1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment*
2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything
3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can
4. Citizens march en mass
This is amazing
January 30, 2025 at 2:52 AM
This is amazing
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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉