Annie Hinson
anniethescientist.bsky.social
Annie Hinson
@anniethescientist.bsky.social
Microbiologist with interest in science policy and communication!
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I finally stopped using Amazon a few months ago, and it's been so much easier than I imagined
Hey while megaretailers profiting one of the richest men in world are out here doing this shit www.advocate.com/news/amazon-...

maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies
Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.
www.advocate.com
January 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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#SABCS24 #bscm #OncSky #MedSky

Dr. Jenni Sheng: In 🇺🇸, 41 states & DC have had Medicaid expansion. Expansion was associated with greater odds of patients w/ #breastcancer receiving endocrine therapy, fewer treatment delays, & ⬆️ 2y overall survival.

Other 10 states 👀⌛️

cc @oncoalert.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 11:56 PM
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Today's lesson discusses the American health care system for those in countries where their system provides care for free or reasonable fees. 👇
December 7, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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'No health without oral health' - Tedros welcomed us to the @who.int first ever Global Oral Health Meeting.

Proud to chair Thursday's side meeting on AMR, on behalf of FDI World Dental Federation. Helping dental teams keep their patients and themselves safe by helping keep antibiotics working.
November 26, 2024 at 4:59 AM
@ucsusa.bsky.social started their new campaign today! It’s called “Save Science, Save Lives” and there’s a petition you can sign!

secure.ucsusa.org/a/2024-save-...
Save Science, Save Lives
Please join science supporters, scientists, and experts in signing an open letter asking Congress to stand up against attempts to politicize or eliminate scientific roles, agencies, and federal resear...
secure.ucsusa.org
November 22, 2024 at 1:41 AM
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Science misinterpreted again - this time by Australian govt to justify teen social media bans. Our work shows responses to social media vary individually. We never advocated for blanket bans. Happy to engage with MPs on evidence-based policy. Let's get this right!

www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/20/t...
The communications minister cited a study in support of a teen social media ban. Its co-author disagrees
University of Oxford professor Andrew Przybylski says the government has 'misunderstood the purpose and findings of our research'.
www.crikey.com.au
November 20, 2024 at 8:31 AM
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📢We are running a call for papers on *understanding and countering disinformation and propaganda* for a special issue in Behavioral Science & Policy

Check out details below👇, all disciplines and approaches welcome, please share and submit your work!

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November 19, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Oral health has a primary role in overall systemic health. If that’s not enough concern, there’s already a shortage of the oral health workforce. What we need are initiatives focusing on improving oral health education and training in an effort to improve oral health, i.e. improving overall health.
November 21, 2024 at 2:08 AM