Leyla Asadi, MD PhD
@leylaaa.bsky.social
Infectious diseases MD & researcher focusing on tuberculosis
#IDsky #MedSky
University of Alberta 🇨🇦
#womenlifefreedom
#IDsky #MedSky
University of Alberta 🇨🇦
#womenlifefreedom
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Gooo Blue Jays goooo!!!!!! 🇨🇦
October 21, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Gooo Blue Jays goooo!!!!!! 🇨🇦
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At the 12 second mark, that camera operator called an audible and just said "fuck it, the lane is clear, no tripping hazards, I'm winning a Sports Emmy for cinematography right now"
"I was born ready. I was born ready. And I want it all for this city."
October 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
At the 12 second mark, that camera operator called an audible and just said "fuck it, the lane is clear, no tripping hazards, I'm winning a Sports Emmy for cinematography right now"
I’ve found my forever meme.
My mentions on that play in Milwaukee are all some form of Sal Frelick
October 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I’ve found my forever meme.
Today I’m thankful for a Thanksgiving dinner with Persian accents, in the warm and loving home of my mother and father—who, though not healthy, is still very much able to enjoy the company of his family.
#Thanksgiving #CanadianThanksgiving
#Thanksgiving #CanadianThanksgiving
October 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today I’m thankful for a Thanksgiving dinner with Persian accents, in the warm and loving home of my mother and father—who, though not healthy, is still very much able to enjoy the company of his family.
#Thanksgiving #CanadianThanksgiving
#Thanksgiving #CanadianThanksgiving
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Some of these people have now been fired and rehired TWICE since January. The current state of dysfunction is mind boggling.
OOOPS! UPDATE: Two HHS officials tell me that disease detectives, measles response officers, global health officials and the MMWR staff were laid off by mistake and will be reinstated. But Washington office is still RIFed
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Some of these people have now been fired and rehired TWICE since January. The current state of dysfunction is mind boggling.
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Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...
people.com/diane-keaton...
Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)
Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'
people.com
October 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...
people.com/diane-keaton...
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The first reports of what would eventually be called AIDS and its causative agent identified as HIV were published in the MMWR in 1981 alerting health care and public health systems across the country. A tremendous loss for public health.
October 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The first reports of what would eventually be called AIDS and its causative agent identified as HIV were published in the MMWR in 1981 alerting health care and public health systems across the country. A tremendous loss for public health.
Hauntingly beautiful achingly authentic
Nordic masterpiece for the longer nights
#ofmonstersandmen
#fruitbat
youtube.com/watch?v=rXC6...
Nordic masterpiece for the longer nights
#ofmonstersandmen
#fruitbat
youtube.com/watch?v=rXC6...
Of Monsters and Men - Fruit bat (Live from Skarkali)
YouTube video by Of Monsters and Men
youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hauntingly beautiful achingly authentic
Nordic masterpiece for the longer nights
#ofmonstersandmen
#fruitbat
youtube.com/watch?v=rXC6...
Nordic masterpiece for the longer nights
#ofmonstersandmen
#fruitbat
youtube.com/watch?v=rXC6...
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“Amid the smoke bombs and screams that ricocheted throughout a South Shore building last month during a massive military-style immigration raid, one man heard a knock on his door.
On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.”
On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.”
Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’
During the Sept. 30 raid, one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before t...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“Amid the smoke bombs and screams that ricocheted throughout a South Shore building last month during a massive military-style immigration raid, one man heard a knock on his door.
On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.”
On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.”
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The editors of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) were apparently fired today.
The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.
We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.
The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.
We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.
October 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
The editors of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) were apparently fired today.
The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.
We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.
The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.
We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.
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I hate how accurate this is
I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.
October 11, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I hate how accurate this is
Terrible news for the United States and the world.
It’s heartbreaking to see such a valuable institution (and its experts!!) decimated like this.
It’s heartbreaking to see such a valuable institution (and its experts!!) decimated like this.
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 11, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Terrible news for the United States and the world.
It’s heartbreaking to see such a valuable institution (and its experts!!) decimated like this.
It’s heartbreaking to see such a valuable institution (and its experts!!) decimated like this.
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This 🧵 is long so please bear with me. It is compiles evidence in a historical timeline on how effective #COVIDVaccines are. When a pandemic ends we quickly and easily forget the tools that got us out of it. So here is my labour day gift to you prompted by this headline.
September 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This 🧵 is long so please bear with me. It is compiles evidence in a historical timeline on how effective #COVIDVaccines are. When a pandemic ends we quickly and easily forget the tools that got us out of it. So here is my labour day gift to you prompted by this headline.
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So regressive & dystopian it feels like, um, The Handmaid’s Tale…👇
“…public school board is yanking more than 200 books from its library…”
“…including literary classics such as author Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’”
MAGA Alberta: edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto....
“…public school board is yanking more than 200 books from its library…”
“…including literary classics such as author Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’”
MAGA Alberta: edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto....
Edmonton Public removing more than 200 library books to comply with provincial rules
Edmonton's public school board is yanking more than 200 books from library shelves this year to comply with Alberta government rules.
edmontonjournal.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
So regressive & dystopian it feels like, um, The Handmaid’s Tale…👇
“…public school board is yanking more than 200 books from its library…”
“…including literary classics such as author Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’”
MAGA Alberta: edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto....
“…public school board is yanking more than 200 books from its library…”
“…including literary classics such as author Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’”
MAGA Alberta: edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonto....
I went to put my shoes on this morning and there was a bouncy ball in my shoe.
One day, there won’t be any more bouncy balls in my shoes. And that made me sad.
One day, there won’t be any more bouncy balls in my shoes. And that made me sad.
July 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I went to put my shoes on this morning and there was a bouncy ball in my shoe.
One day, there won’t be any more bouncy balls in my shoes. And that made me sad.
One day, there won’t be any more bouncy balls in my shoes. And that made me sad.
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Iranian freedom fighters Hossein and Hassan Ronaghi have been kidnapped and are being held by the Islamic regime as it cracks down.
Hassan was kidnapped last week, and Hossein was kidnapped yesterday.
The health of their parents, who have already been through years of hell, is suffering greatly.
Hassan was kidnapped last week, and Hossein was kidnapped yesterday.
The health of their parents, who have already been through years of hell, is suffering greatly.
June 26, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Iranian freedom fighters Hossein and Hassan Ronaghi have been kidnapped and are being held by the Islamic regime as it cracks down.
Hassan was kidnapped last week, and Hossein was kidnapped yesterday.
The health of their parents, who have already been through years of hell, is suffering greatly.
Hassan was kidnapped last week, and Hossein was kidnapped yesterday.
The health of their parents, who have already been through years of hell, is suffering greatly.
These are the Iranian voices we should be listening to — Nobel laureates calling for peace.
#Iran #Israel #CeasefireNow
#Iran #Israel #CeasefireNow
June 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
These are the Iranian voices we should be listening to — Nobel laureates calling for peace.
#Iran #Israel #CeasefireNow
#Iran #Israel #CeasefireNow
The pandemic was overwhelming and deeply personal. As an ID doc, I thought maybe I could help.
But this moment — with rising authoritarianism in the US, war in Iran, genocide in Gaza, and public health under attack — feels dizzying, overwhelming, and helpless 😟
But this moment — with rising authoritarianism in the US, war in Iran, genocide in Gaza, and public health under attack — feels dizzying, overwhelming, and helpless 😟
June 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The pandemic was overwhelming and deeply personal. As an ID doc, I thought maybe I could help.
But this moment — with rising authoritarianism in the US, war in Iran, genocide in Gaza, and public health under attack — feels dizzying, overwhelming, and helpless 😟
But this moment — with rising authoritarianism in the US, war in Iran, genocide in Gaza, and public health under attack — feels dizzying, overwhelming, and helpless 😟
June 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My Haitian bestie and I are enjoying this….
June 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My Haitian bestie and I are enjoying this….
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