Rachael Carlson
@kidneynp.bsky.social
Nephrology NP in Central Florida. 13+ years working with kidney patients. Lover of all things travel, books, and tea.
I would like to officially thank Bluey for my daughter’s current obsession with edamame and pumpkin seeds. 🙏
September 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I would like to officially thank Bluey for my daughter’s current obsession with edamame and pumpkin seeds. 🙏
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The CDC will no longer advise that healthy children receive routine Covid shots, a significant departure from its previous approach of suggesting annual shots for everyone age 6 months and older. Here’s what the data tells us about Covid’s risks to children — and the benefits of vaccination.
The C.D.C. Now Says Healthy Kids Don’t Need Covid Shots. Is That True?
www.nytimes.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The CDC will no longer advise that healthy children receive routine Covid shots, a significant departure from its previous approach of suggesting annual shots for everyone age 6 months and older. Here’s what the data tells us about Covid’s risks to children — and the benefits of vaccination.
Real Hunger Games vibes going on here
A Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for U.S. Citizenship? D.H.S. Is Considering It.
www.nytimes.com
May 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Real Hunger Games vibes going on here
One of my happy places
April 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
One of my happy places
Playground Bully behavior.
Breaking News: A federal prosecutor interrogated the The New England Journal of Medicine — which is considered the world’s most prestigious medical journal — in what its editor described as a “vaguely threatening” letter.
‘Vaguely Threatening’: Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal
The New England Journal of Medicine received a letter suggesting that it was biased and compromised by external pressure. Other journals have also received the letter.
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Playground Bully behavior.
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At least six people were hospitalized after the police responded to reports of a shooting on Florida State University's campus in Tallahassee on Thursday, officials said. One person was taken into custody, according to the police. Follow live updates.
At Least 6 People Injured in FSU Shooting: Live Updates
Gunshots were reported at the student union building on the university’s campus in Tallahassee shortly after noon on Thursday.
www.nytimes.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
At least six people were hospitalized after the police responded to reports of a shooting on Florida State University's campus in Tallahassee on Thursday, officials said. One person was taken into custody, according to the police. Follow live updates.
A bonus I did not expect at #NKFClinicals was SNOW!! 😍
April 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A bonus I did not expect at #NKFClinicals was SNOW!! 😍
I’m so sick of the current administration. This is stupid and disgusting behavior. It’s all outrageous. It’s all wrong.
Brown University Professor and Doctor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I’m so sick of the current administration. This is stupid and disgusting behavior. It’s all outrageous. It’s all wrong.
Vaccines are arguably the greatest success story of modern medicine.
What was childhood like before vaccines?
The anti-vax movement has gone mainstream, but before these shots, grief and loss marked the lives of children.
www.vox.com
March 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Vaccines are arguably the greatest success story of modern medicine.
I appreciate the phrase “The horrors persist but so do I”. However, I don’t want to reminded of it every 14 seconds by the current administration. Their playbook seems to be a shocking tempo offense of horrors.
February 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I appreciate the phrase “The horrors persist but so do I”. However, I don’t want to reminded of it every 14 seconds by the current administration. Their playbook seems to be a shocking tempo offense of horrors.
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Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds
Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds
Scientists say consumption of the beverage may have health benefit by reducing intake of metals such as lead
The medicinal effect of a cup of tea is no surprise to anybody who has headed straight to the kettle after a laborious work meeting.
But…
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds
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Here’s why doctors recommend getting specific shots at specific times — as well as what happens when parents stray from that advice.
The Evidence For the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Explained
Here’s why doctors recommend getting specific shots at specific times — as well as what happens when parents stray from that advice.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Here’s why doctors recommend getting specific shots at specific times — as well as what happens when parents stray from that advice.
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Confession: I LOVE hyponatremia 🤓
(I know, I know. What can I say, I'm a true internist!)
HypoNa is often feared, maligned, and misunderstood - but I promise it doesn't have to be scary!
Here are my top 10 hyponatremia tips and tricks - a 🧵
#emimcc
(I know, I know. What can I say, I'm a true internist!)
HypoNa is often feared, maligned, and misunderstood - but I promise it doesn't have to be scary!
Here are my top 10 hyponatremia tips and tricks - a 🧵
#emimcc
January 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Confession: I LOVE hyponatremia 🤓
(I know, I know. What can I say, I'm a true internist!)
HypoNa is often feared, maligned, and misunderstood - but I promise it doesn't have to be scary!
Here are my top 10 hyponatremia tips and tricks - a 🧵
#emimcc
(I know, I know. What can I say, I'm a true internist!)
HypoNa is often feared, maligned, and misunderstood - but I promise it doesn't have to be scary!
Here are my top 10 hyponatremia tips and tricks - a 🧵
#emimcc
Why do hospital gift shops sell $385 purses? Who is buying that? Why?
January 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Why do hospital gift shops sell $385 purses? Who is buying that? Why?
I’m finally going to see what this hullabaloo is about.
January 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I’m finally going to see what this hullabaloo is about.
@babsthegreat.bsky.social HELLOOOOOO!!!! 😊
January 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
@babsthegreat.bsky.social HELLOOOOOO!!!! 😊