Adam P.
@apchk.bsky.social
Father, husband, Pitt fan. Professor. PhD Rehab Science #PittBS
@alexkirshner.com “Iowa did it again”
November 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
@alexkirshner.com “Iowa did it again”
3-2 SNF. Are we sure that’s not Iowa? I mean the uniforms are close enough
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
3-2 SNF. Are we sure that’s not Iowa? I mean the uniforms are close enough
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Scoop: The University of Pittsburgh will maintain its current federal funding for indirect research costs after cuts announced earlier this year threatened to push one of the region’s major research institutions off a financial cliff.
www.wesa.fm/health-scien...
www.wesa.fm/health-scien...
NIH under Trump wanted to cut indirect research costs to 15%. Pitt just signed an agreement at 59%
Pitt and the Department of Health and Human Services have agreed to maintain the school’s current 59% reimbursement rate for ancillary research costs through 2029.
www.wesa.fm
November 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Scoop: The University of Pittsburgh will maintain its current federal funding for indirect research costs after cuts announced earlier this year threatened to push one of the region’s major research institutions off a financial cliff.
www.wesa.fm/health-scien...
www.wesa.fm/health-scien...
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We’re doing studies to prove it (* not how studies work)
RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."
October 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
We’re doing studies to prove it (* not how studies work)
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University presidents it’s time for a united front. I mean, it’s past time. What are you going to do.
October 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
University presidents it’s time for a united front. I mean, it’s past time. What are you going to do.
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Just to note. January 23, 2019 there was a vote to reopen government (HJ RES 28, roll call vote 46) when the govt had been shut down for 30 days.
Mike Johnson voted “no” on that.
They didn’t seem to mind shutdowns then
Mike Johnson voted “no” on that.
They didn’t seem to mind shutdowns then
October 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Just to note. January 23, 2019 there was a vote to reopen government (HJ RES 28, roll call vote 46) when the govt had been shut down for 30 days.
Mike Johnson voted “no” on that.
They didn’t seem to mind shutdowns then
Mike Johnson voted “no” on that.
They didn’t seem to mind shutdowns then
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This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
⚠️ Chinese researchers have invented bone glue that mimics how oysters stick to surfaces underwater.
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
China's oyster-inspired 'bone glue' bonds fractures in minutes
A new oyster-inspired Bone-02 adhesive can revolutionize bone repair without metal fasteners.
interestingengineering.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
@childersradio.bsky.social we better hear bad to the bone at least 10 times tomorrow
September 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
@childersradio.bsky.social we better hear bad to the bone at least 10 times tomorrow
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He betrayed his oath as a physician and sold out the country when he voted to confirm RFK Jr, knows damn well he’s a dangerous quack, but keeping Trump neutral in his primary is his highest priority.
September 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
He betrayed his oath as a physician and sold out the country when he voted to confirm RFK Jr, knows damn well he’s a dangerous quack, but keeping Trump neutral in his primary is his highest priority.
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There is no "if"...
September 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
There is no "if"...
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With Alabama and Texas getting their asses kicked in non-conference games, we’re going to have to limit the SEC to a maximum 7 bids in the College Football Playoff
August 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
With Alabama and Texas getting their asses kicked in non-conference games, we’re going to have to limit the SEC to a maximum 7 bids in the College Football Playoff
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GOP: We are the pro-life party!
So—free pre-natal care?
GOP: No
Extend child tax credit?
GOP: No
Paid family leave?
GOP: No
Universal pre-K?
GOP: No
Gun reform to stop school shootings?
GOP: No
So...HOW Exactly are you pro-life?🤔
GOP: We force 11-yr-old rape victims to give birth
So—free pre-natal care?
GOP: No
Extend child tax credit?
GOP: No
Paid family leave?
GOP: No
Universal pre-K?
GOP: No
Gun reform to stop school shootings?
GOP: No
So...HOW Exactly are you pro-life?🤔
GOP: We force 11-yr-old rape victims to give birth
August 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
GOP: We are the pro-life party!
So—free pre-natal care?
GOP: No
Extend child tax credit?
GOP: No
Paid family leave?
GOP: No
Universal pre-K?
GOP: No
Gun reform to stop school shootings?
GOP: No
So...HOW Exactly are you pro-life?🤔
GOP: We force 11-yr-old rape victims to give birth
So—free pre-natal care?
GOP: No
Extend child tax credit?
GOP: No
Paid family leave?
GOP: No
Universal pre-K?
GOP: No
Gun reform to stop school shootings?
GOP: No
So...HOW Exactly are you pro-life?🤔
GOP: We force 11-yr-old rape victims to give birth
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College football Bluesky posters who are not already part of the Fullcast/SZD/Phantom Island/Banner Society/etc extended universe and have no idea what this podcast is: I think you would like it and you should listen to it
🎺🎺 THE WEEK 1 TASTING MENU 🎺🎺
New episode out now. Get it wherever you get podcasts. A rundown of what we're watching for in dozens of games this weekend.
Congrats; you made it
New episode out now. Get it wherever you get podcasts. A rundown of what we're watching for in dozens of games this weekend.
Congrats; you made it
August 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
College football Bluesky posters who are not already part of the Fullcast/SZD/Phantom Island/Banner Society/etc extended universe and have no idea what this podcast is: I think you would like it and you should listen to it
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We’re at the tail-end of a very funny time for recordkeeping.
August 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We’re at the tail-end of a very funny time for recordkeeping.
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French and Canadian researchers have shown that faulty mitochondria directly drive memory loss in dementia. Using a new tool to boost mitochondrial activity in mice, they restored memory performance, proving cause and effect for the first time. buff.ly/2REM0fd
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Scientists reversed memory loss by powering the brain’s tiny engines
Scientists have discovered a direct cause-and-effect link between faulty mitochondria and the memory loss seen in neurodegenerative diseases. By creating a novel tool to boost mitochondrial activity…
buff.ly
August 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
French and Canadian researchers have shown that faulty mitochondria directly drive memory loss in dementia. Using a new tool to boost mitochondrial activity in mice, they restored memory performance, proving cause and effect for the first time. buff.ly/2REM0fd
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
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Still remember one study where they had "AI" look at photos to diagnose cancer and it had like a 98% or 99% accuracy...
...except all the photos of actual tumors had a ruler next to them for scale. And the algorithm just got really good at spotting rulers in a photograph.
...except all the photos of actual tumors had a ruler next to them for scale. And the algorithm just got really good at spotting rulers in a photograph.
Stop offloading cognitive tasks to "generative AI." Stop using systems w/ "AI" features either inextricably woven through them or prominently displayed at the top to nudge you into their use. Stop *Designing* "AI" tools & integrations that way. Stop building or using "AI" like this. Fucking Stop it.
AI Eroded Doctors’ Ability to Spot Cancer Within Months in Study
Artificial intelligence, touted for its potential to transform medicine, led to some doctors losing skills after just a few months in a new study.
www.bloomberg.com
August 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Still remember one study where they had "AI" look at photos to diagnose cancer and it had like a 98% or 99% accuracy...
...except all the photos of actual tumors had a ruler next to them for scale. And the algorithm just got really good at spotting rulers in a photograph.
...except all the photos of actual tumors had a ruler next to them for scale. And the algorithm just got really good at spotting rulers in a photograph.
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“The AI in the study probably prompted doctors to become over-reliant on its recommendations, ‘leading to clinicians becoming less motivated, less focused, and less responsible when making cognitive decisions without AI assistance,’ the scientists said in the paper.”
AI Eroded Doctors’ Ability to Spot Cancer Within Months in Study
Artificial intelligence, touted for its potential to transform medicine, led to some doctors losing skills after just a few months in a new study.
www.bloomberg.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
“The AI in the study probably prompted doctors to become over-reliant on its recommendations, ‘leading to clinicians becoming less motivated, less focused, and less responsible when making cognitive decisions without AI assistance,’ the scientists said in the paper.”
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Trump on January 6: Nancy Pelosi stopped me from sending the DC National Guard to protect the Capitol.
Trump tomorrow: the President of the United States has complete control over the DC National Guard.
Make it make sense.
Trump tomorrow: the President of the United States has complete control over the DC National Guard.
Make it make sense.
August 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Trump on January 6: Nancy Pelosi stopped me from sending the DC National Guard to protect the Capitol.
Trump tomorrow: the President of the United States has complete control over the DC National Guard.
Make it make sense.
Trump tomorrow: the President of the United States has complete control over the DC National Guard.
Make it make sense.
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the people responsible for spreading lies about covid vaccines have blood on their hands tonight.
August 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
the people responsible for spreading lies about covid vaccines have blood on their hands tonight.
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On his decision to end $500M worth of research on mRNA vaccines, RFK Jr. said:
“The the data show these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu”.
These vaccines saved 3.2M lives in the U.S.
He is running a disinformation op against Americans.
“The the data show these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu”.
These vaccines saved 3.2M lives in the U.S.
He is running a disinformation op against Americans.
August 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
On his decision to end $500M worth of research on mRNA vaccines, RFK Jr. said:
“The the data show these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu”.
These vaccines saved 3.2M lives in the U.S.
He is running a disinformation op against Americans.
“The the data show these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu”.
These vaccines saved 3.2M lives in the U.S.
He is running a disinformation op against Americans.
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No one saw this coming, right? (Looking at you, Bill Cassidy.)
Kennedy lied his way thru his confirmation hearings so he could attain the power he needs to implement his reckless plan to undercut, if not destroy, the nation’s vaccine system.
This will cause deaths. Thank you, Trump voters.
Kennedy lied his way thru his confirmation hearings so he could attain the power he needs to implement his reckless plan to undercut, if not destroy, the nation’s vaccine system.
This will cause deaths. Thank you, Trump voters.
August 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
No one saw this coming, right? (Looking at you, Bill Cassidy.)
Kennedy lied his way thru his confirmation hearings so he could attain the power he needs to implement his reckless plan to undercut, if not destroy, the nation’s vaccine system.
This will cause deaths. Thank you, Trump voters.
Kennedy lied his way thru his confirmation hearings so he could attain the power he needs to implement his reckless plan to undercut, if not destroy, the nation’s vaccine system.
This will cause deaths. Thank you, Trump voters.