BiologyTutor
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Facts not fiction in healthcare
Believes in healthy living, infection control and common sense.
Prefers cats to billionaires
Each day is a gift.
Enjoy your life, be kind and fight injustice
Facts not fiction in healthcare
Believes in healthy living, infection control and common sense.
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Antivaxxers own this. Infectious disease minimizers own this. Public health officials and media who keep promoting "immunity debt" own this.
A new article estimates that even a 10% DECLINE in MMR vax coverage in the US could lead to 11 MILLION US measles cases over 25 years.
IF instead MMR coverage INCREASES by 5%, cases would falled to <10K.
Given infectiousness of Measlies, it's VITAL to ⬆️ MMR vax rates.
Measles info below 1/2
IF instead MMR coverage INCREASES by 5%, cases would falled to <10K.
Given infectiousness of Measlies, it's VITAL to ⬆️ MMR vax rates.
Measles info below 1/2
April 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Antivaxxers own this. Infectious disease minimizers own this. Public health officials and media who keep promoting "immunity debt" own this.
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Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was previously eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccines.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
April 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was previously eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccines.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
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1/We analysed GP Patient Survey data from>750K people in England:
Around 1 in 20 people had #LongCovid & nearly 1 in 10 were not sure if they have it.
We did adjusted analysis by social & demographic attributes to find out who's more likely to have LC or is uncertain about it.
Here's what we found🧵
Around 1 in 20 people had #LongCovid & nearly 1 in 10 were not sure if they have it.
We did adjusted analysis by social & demographic attributes to find out who's more likely to have LC or is uncertain about it.
Here's what we found🧵
March 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
1/We analysed GP Patient Survey data from>750K people in England:
Around 1 in 20 people had #LongCovid & nearly 1 in 10 were not sure if they have it.
We did adjusted analysis by social & demographic attributes to find out who's more likely to have LC or is uncertain about it.
Here's what we found🧵
Around 1 in 20 people had #LongCovid & nearly 1 in 10 were not sure if they have it.
We did adjusted analysis by social & demographic attributes to find out who's more likely to have LC or is uncertain about it.
Here's what we found🧵
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Not surprised by this. Authoritarian regimes attack intellectuals. A warning to all #academics to reconsider travel to the #USA.
They’re searching the phone messages of academics arriving to go to conferences in the US…
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Not surprised by this. Authoritarian regimes attack intellectuals. A warning to all #academics to reconsider travel to the #USA.
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Excellent letter in The Times from the CEO of Mind.
So concerning that Labour would rather stick doggedly to its ruinous red lines on Brexit than protect those on (already strictly assessed) disability benefits. Preferring punishment of its citizens to any serious attempt at improving prosperity.
So concerning that Labour would rather stick doggedly to its ruinous red lines on Brexit than protect those on (already strictly assessed) disability benefits. Preferring punishment of its citizens to any serious attempt at improving prosperity.
March 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Excellent letter in The Times from the CEO of Mind.
So concerning that Labour would rather stick doggedly to its ruinous red lines on Brexit than protect those on (already strictly assessed) disability benefits. Preferring punishment of its citizens to any serious attempt at improving prosperity.
So concerning that Labour would rather stick doggedly to its ruinous red lines on Brexit than protect those on (already strictly assessed) disability benefits. Preferring punishment of its citizens to any serious attempt at improving prosperity.
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THIS IS INCREDIBLE! Cohen Children’s Medical Center has confirmed that it has successfully ELIMINATED sickle cell disease from Sebastien Beauzile, using the groundbreaking genetic treatment Lyfgenia. He has made HISTORY by becoming the FIRST in New York to be CURED of sickle cell anemia! 🧪🧵⬇️
March 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
THIS IS INCREDIBLE! Cohen Children’s Medical Center has confirmed that it has successfully ELIMINATED sickle cell disease from Sebastien Beauzile, using the groundbreaking genetic treatment Lyfgenia. He has made HISTORY by becoming the FIRST in New York to be CURED of sickle cell anemia! 🧪🧵⬇️
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It’s hard to see how we are going to survive as a species.
March 14, 2025 at 7:44 AM
It’s hard to see how we are going to survive as a species.
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Each time I have sat down to write something since the election, I am bothered by this recurring phrase that I simply cannot get out of my head.
So,I am going to just say it out loud: we are on our own. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-a...
So,I am going to just say it out loud: we are on our own. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-a...
We Are on Our Own
From Marc | Our institutions are not going to save us. Only we can do that.
www.democracydocket.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Each time I have sat down to write something since the election, I am bothered by this recurring phrase that I simply cannot get out of my head.
So,I am going to just say it out loud: we are on our own. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-a...
So,I am going to just say it out loud: we are on our own. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-a...
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ONCE THAT IS SORTED, SCIENTISTS WILL TEST THEORY THAT EARTH IS FLAT
U.S. CDC PLANS LARGE STUDY INTO POTENTIAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VACCINES AND AUTISM, SOURCES SAY
March 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
ONCE THAT IS SORTED, SCIENTISTS WILL TEST THEORY THAT EARTH IS FLAT
There is NO LINK between MMR vaccine and autism.
Please read this thread and show it to any pals who are worried about measles vaccines
Unfucking believable as CDC is suddenly launching a study into exploring possible links with MMR and autism. I wonder who might have initiated this? 🤔 to be clear There is NO link and this has already been debunked in massive studies 🧪🧵
March 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
There is NO LINK between MMR vaccine and autism.
Sheer ignorance
As a measles outbreak expands in West Texas, RFK Jr cheered several unconventional treatments, including cod liver oil, but again did not urge Americans to get vaccinated www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/h...
As Measles Spreads, Kennedy Embraces Remedies Like Cod Liver Oil
In an interview, the H.H.S. secretary claimed that unconventional treatments were helping patients but did not mention vaccination.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Sheer ignorance
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a new dictatorship - the old playbook
March 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
a new dictatorship - the old playbook
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'Scientific dissent' isn't science.
Jay Bhattacharya, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US National Institutes of Health, will tell senators this week that he plans to establish a culture of “scientific dissent” at the agency.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
March 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
'Scientific dissent' isn't science.
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Net Zero is making us more prosperous according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
📈 Growing 3X faster than the overall economy
💰 Generating £83bn in value annually
👥 Creating nearly 1 million high-wage jobs (15% above average salary)
🇬🇧 UK-wide—not just focused on a few cities
📈 Growing 3X faster than the overall economy
💰 Generating £83bn in value annually
👥 Creating nearly 1 million high-wage jobs (15% above average salary)
🇬🇧 UK-wide—not just focused on a few cities
Britain’s net zero economy is booming, CBI says
Green sector growing at triple the rate of the UK economy, providing high-wage jobs and increasing energy security
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Net Zero is making us more prosperous according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
📈 Growing 3X faster than the overall economy
💰 Generating £83bn in value annually
👥 Creating nearly 1 million high-wage jobs (15% above average salary)
🇬🇧 UK-wide—not just focused on a few cities
📈 Growing 3X faster than the overall economy
💰 Generating £83bn in value annually
👥 Creating nearly 1 million high-wage jobs (15% above average salary)
🇬🇧 UK-wide—not just focused on a few cities
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Starmer: “I do think the United Kingdom has a responsibility to step up and to lead. We’ve done that historically. We’re doing that again.”
March 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Starmer: “I do think the United Kingdom has a responsibility to step up and to lead. We’ve done that historically. We’re doing that again.”
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THIS IS HUGE! For the FIRST time ever, researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have successfully discovered a molecular switch that can actually REVERT cancer cells BACK TO NORMAL by capturing the critical transition state before full cancer development. 🧪🧵⬇️
March 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
THIS IS HUGE! For the FIRST time ever, researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have successfully discovered a molecular switch that can actually REVERT cancer cells BACK TO NORMAL by capturing the critical transition state before full cancer development. 🧪🧵⬇️
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BREAKING: “They have been invaded by Russia. This is Russian aggression and the quickest way to end this conflict is Russia to stop the aggression and we need to be really clear about that”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer 👏
Prime Minister Keir Starmer 👏
March 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM
BREAKING: “They have been invaded by Russia. This is Russian aggression and the quickest way to end this conflict is Russia to stop the aggression and we need to be really clear about that”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer 👏
Prime Minister Keir Starmer 👏
The King will see Zelensky before he sees Trump. That sends a message.
BREAKING: King Charles will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tomorrow, the BBC understands
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
Trump-Zelensky meeting: Ukraine's president due at No 10 for talks with Starmer in wake of White House showdown - latest
The meeting comes as the BBC understands Ukraine's president will meet the King tomorrow.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The King will see Zelensky before he sees Trump. That sends a message.
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Another dumb decision by this Trump administration.
'FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots'
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
@chrischirp.bsky.social @kityates.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social
'FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots'
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
@chrischirp.bsky.social @kityates.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social
FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots
The canceled meeting comes just days after a CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting was abruptly postponed.
www.nbcnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Another dumb decision by this Trump administration.
'FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots'
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
@chrischirp.bsky.social @kityates.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social
'FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots'
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
@chrischirp.bsky.social @kityates.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social
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Aye, and you can keep them America.
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania for the US - reports
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are reportedly on a flight from Romania to the United States after previously having travel restrictions imposed on them.
news.sky.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Aye, and you can keep them America.
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Radical students from the Glasgow School of Art who dubbed themselves 'The Immortals' (c.1894) including artists (back :) Frances MacDonald, (middle L-R :) Margaret Macdonald, Katharine Cameron, Janet Aitken, Agnes Raeburn and Jessie Keppie #womensart
February 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Radical students from the Glasgow School of Art who dubbed themselves 'The Immortals' (c.1894) including artists (back :) Frances MacDonald, (middle L-R :) Margaret Macdonald, Katharine Cameron, Janet Aitken, Agnes Raeburn and Jessie Keppie #womensart
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Reality check.
Thank you, Financial Times.
Thank you, Financial Times.
February 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Reality check.
Thank you, Financial Times.
Thank you, Financial Times.
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NHS England’s next CEO faces immense challenges trying to improve care after the last 15 years.
But caring for the carers is vital.
The NHS *is* its staff, its people. The discretionary effort. The quiet acts of kindness.
Rebuilding morale is imperative.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
But caring for the carers is vital.
The NHS *is* its staff, its people. The discretionary effort. The quiet acts of kindness.
Rebuilding morale is imperative.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Amanda Pritchard quits as NHS England chief executive in shock move
Exclusive: Departure follows meetings with Wes Streeting and unusual criticism from two Commons committees
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
NHS England’s next CEO faces immense challenges trying to improve care after the last 15 years.
But caring for the carers is vital.
The NHS *is* its staff, its people. The discretionary effort. The quiet acts of kindness.
Rebuilding morale is imperative.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
But caring for the carers is vital.
The NHS *is* its staff, its people. The discretionary effort. The quiet acts of kindness.
Rebuilding morale is imperative.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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NEW: Macron has to interrupt Trump and correct a lie about Europe’s contribution.
TRUMP: “Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine. They get their money back."
MACRON: “No. We provided real money. To be clear.”
Trump clearly not used to get fact-checked live.
TRUMP: “Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine. They get their money back."
MACRON: “No. We provided real money. To be clear.”
Trump clearly not used to get fact-checked live.
February 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
NEW: Macron has to interrupt Trump and correct a lie about Europe’s contribution.
TRUMP: “Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine. They get their money back."
MACRON: “No. We provided real money. To be clear.”
Trump clearly not used to get fact-checked live.
TRUMP: “Europe is loaning the money to Ukraine. They get their money back."
MACRON: “No. We provided real money. To be clear.”
Trump clearly not used to get fact-checked live.