Jessica Weaver MD PhD
@jweaves32.bsky.social
Trauma and critical care surgeon at UCSD, former Penn fellow, Wahoo for life. I post about trauma surgery, tennis, travel, and cute dogs.
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Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
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February 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
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February 13, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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The high proportion of US scientists among those recruited by France shows that “enthusiasm and morale for doing science is low” in the US, says Sharon Milgram, who led early-career researcher programs at NIH for nearly 20 years, until she retired in December.
By @lizziegibney.bsky.social and me
By @lizziegibney.bsky.social and me
February 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The high proportion of US scientists among those recruited by France shows that “enthusiasm and morale for doing science is low” in the US, says Sharon Milgram, who led early-career researcher programs at NIH for nearly 20 years, until she retired in December.
By @lizziegibney.bsky.social and me
By @lizziegibney.bsky.social and me
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Recommendations for Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Adults
CCR Journal Watch
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/journal-watch
CCR Journal Watch
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/journal-watch
February 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Recommendations for Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Adults
CCR Journal Watch
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/journal-watch
CCR Journal Watch
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/journal-watch
Some of the most impressive choreography I’ve seen in a halftime show 🐇🇵🇷
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Some of the most impressive choreography I’ve seen in a halftime show 🐇🇵🇷
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February 4, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Human warehouses
In the past week we've learned ICE has secured property to build human warehouses in Merrimack, NH and Williamsport, MD. Just some facts I think bear repeating.
February 4, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Human warehouses
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Today's Paper of the Day is:
Nine Myths about Enteral Feeding in Critically Ill Adults: An Expert Perspective
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/paper-of-the-day
Join us to read 1 paper per day and stay up-to-date as we cover the spectrum of critical care across 2026
Nine Myths about Enteral Feeding in Critically Ill Adults: An Expert Perspective
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/paper-of-the-day
Join us to read 1 paper per day and stay up-to-date as we cover the spectrum of critical care across 2026
February 3, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Today's Paper of the Day is:
Nine Myths about Enteral Feeding in Critically Ill Adults: An Expert Perspective
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/paper-of-the-day
Join us to read 1 paper per day and stay up-to-date as we cover the spectrum of critical care across 2026
Nine Myths about Enteral Feeding in Critically Ill Adults: An Expert Perspective
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/paper-of-the-day
Join us to read 1 paper per day and stay up-to-date as we cover the spectrum of critical care across 2026
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Let's make a little noise for Tokito Oda.
At 19yo, he currently holds ALL FOUR GRAND SLAM TITLES in Men's Wheelchair.
He's the youngest person to do that in ANY format of professional tennis.
All hail the OdaSlam!
At 19yo, he currently holds ALL FOUR GRAND SLAM TITLES in Men's Wheelchair.
He's the youngest person to do that in ANY format of professional tennis.
All hail the OdaSlam!
January 31, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Let's make a little noise for Tokito Oda.
At 19yo, he currently holds ALL FOUR GRAND SLAM TITLES in Men's Wheelchair.
He's the youngest person to do that in ANY format of professional tennis.
All hail the OdaSlam!
At 19yo, he currently holds ALL FOUR GRAND SLAM TITLES in Men's Wheelchair.
He's the youngest person to do that in ANY format of professional tennis.
All hail the OdaSlam!
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Elena Rybakina gets a breakthrough in Melbourne.
• 2nd Grand Slam Title
• First Grand Slam since 2022 Wimbledon
• 20-1 in last 21 Matches
• 9-6 Record vs World #1's
📸 Jimmie48/WTA Tour
• 2nd Grand Slam Title
• First Grand Slam since 2022 Wimbledon
• 20-1 in last 21 Matches
• 9-6 Record vs World #1's
📸 Jimmie48/WTA Tour
January 31, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Elena Rybakina gets a breakthrough in Melbourne.
• 2nd Grand Slam Title
• First Grand Slam since 2022 Wimbledon
• 20-1 in last 21 Matches
• 9-6 Record vs World #1's
📸 Jimmie48/WTA Tour
• 2nd Grand Slam Title
• First Grand Slam since 2022 Wimbledon
• 20-1 in last 21 Matches
• 9-6 Record vs World #1's
📸 Jimmie48/WTA Tour
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Dreading doing your taxes? Billionaires aren’t.
While Trump does nothing to lower the cost of living for you, he's making it even easier for billionaires to get away with cheating on their taxes.
While Trump does nothing to lower the cost of living for you, he's making it even easier for billionaires to get away with cheating on their taxes.
January 31, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Dreading doing your taxes? Billionaires aren’t.
While Trump does nothing to lower the cost of living for you, he's making it even easier for billionaires to get away with cheating on their taxes.
While Trump does nothing to lower the cost of living for you, he's making it even easier for billionaires to get away with cheating on their taxes.
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The formal withdrawal of the WHO will have major consequences for both the United States & the WHO itself.
First, let’s think about the U.S.
The U.S. has shot itself in the foot—it has now made itself much more vulnerable to disaster and devastation when the next epidemic or pandemic hits.
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First, let’s think about the U.S.
The U.S. has shot itself in the foot—it has now made itself much more vulnerable to disaster and devastation when the next epidemic or pandemic hits.
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I spoke to CBC about the US completing its exit from WHO
A big loss for the US, WHO and the world- we are all less safe now
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
A big loss for the US, WHO and the world- we are all less safe now
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
U.S. withdraws from World Health Organization
The United States officially pulled out from the World Health Organization on Thursday, one year after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to do so. Experts warn the move will have s...
www.cbc.ca
January 30, 2026 at 11:17 AM
The formal withdrawal of the WHO will have major consequences for both the United States & the WHO itself.
First, let’s think about the U.S.
The U.S. has shot itself in the foot—it has now made itself much more vulnerable to disaster and devastation when the next epidemic or pandemic hits.
A 🧵
First, let’s think about the U.S.
The U.S. has shot itself in the foot—it has now made itself much more vulnerable to disaster and devastation when the next epidemic or pandemic hits.
A 🧵
I’ve listened to the beginning of today’s @servedpodcast.bsky.social 10 times. Andy’s anecdotes are killing me 🤣🤣💀
January 28, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I’ve listened to the beginning of today’s @servedpodcast.bsky.social 10 times. Andy’s anecdotes are killing me 🤣🤣💀
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Two officers fired at Alex Pretti. He wasn’t threatening them. He wasn’t brandishing a gun. He was defending a woman who was thrown to the ground and pepper-sprayed by DHS.
JUSTICE FOR ALEX.
JUSTICE FOR ALEX.
Exclusive: Two officers fired their guns during Pretti encounter, Homeland Security says in initial report | CNN Politics
Two officers fired their guns during the fatal encounter with Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend, according to an initial report to Congress from the Department of Homeland Security reviewed ...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Two officers fired at Alex Pretti. He wasn’t threatening them. He wasn’t brandishing a gun. He was defending a woman who was thrown to the ground and pepper-sprayed by DHS.
JUSTICE FOR ALEX.
JUSTICE FOR ALEX.
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“I want the NIH to be a central driver of the MAHA agenda,” Bhattacharya said. “Essentially, it's kind of the research arm of MAHA.”
NIH is not an ideological toy or 'arm'. We must insist on its scientific independence, especially if its Director will not.
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www.dukechronicle.com/article/duke...
NIH is not an ideological toy or 'arm'. We must insist on its scientific independence, especially if its Director will not.
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www.dukechronicle.com/article/duke...
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya talks 'replication crisis' at Duke panel, omits funding cuts
Throughout the second Trump administration, the NIH has frozen billions of dollars in research funding to universities. Those cuts were not the topic of discussion at a Duke Clinical Research Institut...
www.dukechronicle.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:23 PM
“I want the NIH to be a central driver of the MAHA agenda,” Bhattacharya said. “Essentially, it's kind of the research arm of MAHA.”
NIH is not an ideological toy or 'arm'. We must insist on its scientific independence, especially if its Director will not.
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www.dukechronicle.com/article/duke...
NIH is not an ideological toy or 'arm'. We must insist on its scientific independence, especially if its Director will not.
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www.dukechronicle.com/article/duke...
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New federal ACA open enrollment numbers are out today. Sign-ups are down roughly 1.2 million to 1.3 million compared with last year.
State officials say coverage losses are likely to grow in the coming months as more people struggle to make premium payments and plans get terminated.
State officials say coverage losses are likely to grow in the coming months as more people struggle to make premium payments and plans get terminated.
January 28, 2026 at 8:38 PM
New federal ACA open enrollment numbers are out today. Sign-ups are down roughly 1.2 million to 1.3 million compared with last year.
State officials say coverage losses are likely to grow in the coming months as more people struggle to make premium payments and plans get terminated.
State officials say coverage losses are likely to grow in the coming months as more people struggle to make premium payments and plans get terminated.
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Holy moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
January 28, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Holy moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
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Yessir, Learner Tien! 🎾
January 27, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Yessir, Learner Tien! 🎾
Over 100,000 years of experience lost from the STEM PhDs that have quit
January 27, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Over 100,000 years of experience lost from the STEM PhDs that have quit
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Logged on. Saw a father grieving over his 18 year-old son’s body in Iran, a general surgeon there who may soon be sentenced to death for caring for protesters, and Alex Pretti’s body being wheeled through the VA where he worked. Anyone who isn’t broken by all this has lost their humanity.
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Logged on. Saw a father grieving over his 18 year-old son’s body in Iran, a general surgeon there who may soon be sentenced to death for caring for protesters, and Alex Pretti’s body being wheeled through the VA where he worked. Anyone who isn’t broken by all this has lost their humanity.
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“One day w/ a million people in the streets, that's a holiday, that's not a campaign. What you need is to have people in the streets every weekend for months on end. Despite rain, despite snow. That's how they showed their resolve to stand against the government.”
www.alieward.com/ologies/revo...
www.alieward.com/ologies/revo...
Revolutionology (REBELLIONS & SOCIAL CHANGE) with Dr. Jack Goldstone — alie ward
Storming the Bastille. Facing off with tanks. Canceling a streaming subscription. We’re talking protests, boycotts, insurrections, and demonstrations. Scholar, professor, and actual real life R...
www.alieward.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:13 AM
“One day w/ a million people in the streets, that's a holiday, that's not a campaign. What you need is to have people in the streets every weekend for months on end. Despite rain, despite snow. That's how they showed their resolve to stand against the government.”
www.alieward.com/ologies/revo...
www.alieward.com/ologies/revo...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:01 AM
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Damn proud of Minnesota.
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Damn proud of Minnesota.