Hobbit 911
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Hobbit 911
@hothobbit.bsky.social
EMT. Mom. Wife of 14 years. Baffled by the state of rural EMS and healthcare here. Bewildered by leaders who know and care nothing about the people. Trying to figure out what to do.
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Keep our friends close...

#resist
February 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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🦩🦪 PFAS Pollution in Migratory Birds

New study finds high levels of harmful PFAS in shellfish and shorebirds along the East Asian-Australian Flyway – posing risks to wildlife and ecosystems.

🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#SciComm #EnvironmentalHealth 🧪
Shellfish and shorebirds from the East-Asian Australian flyway as bioindicators for unknown per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances using the total oxidizable precursor assay
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have gained significant global attention due to their extensive industrial use and harmful effects on vario…
www.sciencedirect.com
February 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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The US will depart the World Health Organization in 2026. Nature spoke to senior figures in global health to gauge what might be next for the WHO and the field. 🧪
What’s next for the World Health Organization? US exit could reshape agency
US and Argentine departures loom — but strategic reform could strengthen the WHO, say experts.
go.nature.com
February 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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“The European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities expresses grave concern over the escalating threats to academic freedom, both in the United States and beyond” 🧪
European academies have isssued a joint statement on what is going on in US here: allea.org/wp-content/u...
allea.org
February 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Freezing out the NIH's funding means freezing out American innovation.

Research into curing cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's all delayed.

And ultimately it won't just cost us advancements in life-saving research, it will cost us lives.
NIH funding cuts could have ‘devastating impact’ on medical advancements, Chicago researchers say
The National Institutes of Health under President Donald Trump announced this month that it was cutting payments covering overhead costs for research institutions that receive its grants.
www.wbez.org
February 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Trump officials are trying to sneak around federal judges’ orders.

They could be held in civil contempt of court, which can include jail time and can’t be undone with a presidential pardon, according to @sbagen.bsky.social .

My latest for @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump halts medical research funding in apparent violation of judge’s order
Health department orders NIH to hold Federal Register submissions – critical step in process for funding studies
www.theguardian.com
February 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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pls take a 10s emotional break and look at my cat
January 21, 2025 at 4:09 AM
-4 degrees and my 2 year old is asking to play outside. Hey Siri, send me positive vibes.
January 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Elderly and disabled Americans can’t get to a doctor without calling 911 for a ride. Rural healthcare is being shut down by big corporations. Why are we going to Mars?? We can’t even get to work without passing homeless and drug addicted folks.
January 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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January 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM