Mike Rubin
@slcrubes.bsky.social
Scientist, professor, mentor. Treats infections, stewards antibiotics. VPCAT evangelist. Unrepentant Bills and Sabres fan. Views: Own.
This doctor does, in fact, love SCRUBS.
an interesting subtopic! which shows/movies are beloved by the profession for Getting It Right! Lawyers famously love MY COUSIN VINNIE, doctors I believe love SCRUBS, apparently Aussie barristers are surprisingly fond of RAKE's depiction of some aspects of the law.
Oh god I remember watching HOUSE with some doctors, it was a the usual mix of “you would get fired instantly and never practice medicine again no matter how good u are” and “that case actually isn’t hard to solve at all”
August 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This doctor does, in fact, love SCRUBS.
Up at the crack of dawn today in Chicago to see the incredible sunrise off the lake. Joined unexpectedly by a large crowd of young people doing the same. Did not have to run back inside afterward to escape the crime.
August 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Up at the crack of dawn today in Chicago to see the incredible sunrise off the lake. Joined unexpectedly by a large crowd of young people doing the same. Did not have to run back inside afterward to escape the crime.
Backyard fountain has been a big hit with the bees this summer. Lined up like it's a drive-in burger and shake joint.
August 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Backyard fountain has been a big hit with the bees this summer. Lined up like it's a drive-in burger and shake joint.
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“Ask your Supreme Court Justice which medical procedure is right for you.”
June 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“Ask your Supreme Court Justice which medical procedure is right for you.”
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Good thread on thimerosal and vaccines, which really isn’t “a thing” and has been extensively evaluated. Nevertheless, sigh, on the “ACIP” agenda next meeting.
For all the hoopla around thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative), it was removed from US childhood vaccines in 2001 — before any child today was born 1/n
June 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Good thread on thimerosal and vaccines, which really isn’t “a thing” and has been extensively evaluated. Nevertheless, sigh, on the “ACIP” agenda next meeting.
This wins the internet.
June 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This wins the internet.
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Do. Not. Disturb. The. Mysterious. Ancient. Rune-inscribed. Skull-adorned. Ring. Found. In. The. Idyllic. Countryside.
Seriously, there's a whole book about this. And movies. Long ones!
Seriously, there's a whole book about this. And movies. Long ones!
May 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Do. Not. Disturb. The. Mysterious. Ancient. Rune-inscribed. Skull-adorned. Ring. Found. In. The. Idyllic. Countryside.
Seriously, there's a whole book about this. And movies. Long ones!
Seriously, there's a whole book about this. And movies. Long ones!
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It’s almost like none of this was ever remotely about protecting Jews
SCOOP: The Antisemitism Awareness Act — up for vote in Senate committee tomorrow — now has a religious liberty clause to protect ‘Jews killed Jesus’ statements by Christian conservatives.
New added language in the bill clarifies First Amendment protections.
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New added language in the bill clarifies First Amendment protections.
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Why the Antisemitism Awareness Act now has a religious liberty clause to protect ‘Jews killed Jesus’ statements
The Antisemitism Awareness Act's added language says it would not infringe on religious liberty to protect the claim that Jews killed Jesus.
forward.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:45 PM
It’s almost like none of this was ever remotely about protecting Jews
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My quote of the day
The more skill it takes to accomplish a task, the more difficult it is to comprehend the knowledge needed to deal with it, the more likely it is that someone incompetent will perform it.
Luigina Sgarro
The more skill it takes to accomplish a task, the more difficult it is to comprehend the knowledge needed to deal with it, the more likely it is that someone incompetent will perform it.
Luigina Sgarro
April 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
My quote of the day
The more skill it takes to accomplish a task, the more difficult it is to comprehend the knowledge needed to deal with it, the more likely it is that someone incompetent will perform it.
Luigina Sgarro
The more skill it takes to accomplish a task, the more difficult it is to comprehend the knowledge needed to deal with it, the more likely it is that someone incompetent will perform it.
Luigina Sgarro
Being in another city for a conference is so much more enjoyable when there is a comic convention happening at the same time. It’s so awesome seeing crowds of people—friends, families, individuals—all in happy, full self expression, and all completely nerding out. I love it.
April 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Being in another city for a conference is so much more enjoyable when there is a comic convention happening at the same time. It’s so awesome seeing crowds of people—friends, families, individuals—all in happy, full self expression, and all completely nerding out. I love it.
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Rick Steves — the guidebook author, trip host and massive personal travel brand — has put his personal commitment behind the cause of anti-fascism, with a self-funded documentary hosted on his own website.
Respect.
Respect.
History speaks. Europe’s lessons from a century ago can wake up and inspire our democracy…in 2025 America.
Stream my hour-long special “Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism in Europe” at www.ricksteves.com/fascism.
Stream my hour-long special “Rick Steves’ The Story of Fascism in Europe” at www.ricksteves.com/fascism.
April 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Rick Steves — the guidebook author, trip host and massive personal travel brand — has put his personal commitment behind the cause of anti-fascism, with a self-funded documentary hosted on his own website.
Respect.
Respect.
VA Research Under Threat...nicely written article by some great people. Unthinkable damage is being done.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Veterans Affairs Research Under Threat
This Viewpoint discusses the critical importance of continued funding for the intramural research program in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
jamanetwork.com
March 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
VA Research Under Threat...nicely written article by some great people. Unthinkable damage is being done.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
This is...not good.
Breaking: FDA's March meeting to select flu shot strains for 2025-2026 season has been canceled per email sent to committee members, a VRBPAC member told me. drug companies need about 6 months leeway to make shots in time for fall vax campaigns. #healthpolicy
February 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This is...not good.