Bluewater61 MD
@developmentdoc.bsky.social
MD, Clinical Research. Healthcare is a human right, not a privilege. #medsky He / him
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Multiple large natural experiments have documented Shingles vaccine is linked with ~20-25% reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A new report today adds to that and extends the to slowing the progression of dementia @cellcellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Multiple large natural experiments have documented Shingles vaccine is linked with ~20-25% reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A new report today adds to that and extends the to slowing the progression of dementia @cellcellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Breaking: Spain brings masks back.
Mandatory in hospitals, primary care, and long-term care—for patients, visitors, and staff.
Strong recommendation everywhere else.
Public health moving where evidence points.
Note: Really worth upgrading to respirators.
euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/28/s...
Mandatory in hospitals, primary care, and long-term care—for patients, visitors, and staff.
Strong recommendation everywhere else.
Public health moving where evidence points.
Note: Really worth upgrading to respirators.
euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/28/s...
December 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Breaking: Spain brings masks back.
Mandatory in hospitals, primary care, and long-term care—for patients, visitors, and staff.
Strong recommendation everywhere else.
Public health moving where evidence points.
Note: Really worth upgrading to respirators.
euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/28/s...
Mandatory in hospitals, primary care, and long-term care—for patients, visitors, and staff.
Strong recommendation everywhere else.
Public health moving where evidence points.
Note: Really worth upgrading to respirators.
euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/28/s...
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I’ve added an Excess Deaths Comparison page to my analysis on that topic. Here I’m comparing the UK, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand, to June 2025.
My method projects "Expected Deaths" using a linear regression on the weekly deaths (4-week average) from a baseline of 2015-2019 deaths.
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My method projects "Expected Deaths" using a linear regression on the weekly deaths (4-week average) from a baseline of 2015-2019 deaths.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I’ve added an Excess Deaths Comparison page to my analysis on that topic. Here I’m comparing the UK, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand, to June 2025.
My method projects "Expected Deaths" using a linear regression on the weekly deaths (4-week average) from a baseline of 2015-2019 deaths.
🧵
My method projects "Expected Deaths" using a linear regression on the weekly deaths (4-week average) from a baseline of 2015-2019 deaths.
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EASA issues Emergency Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A320 family aircraft Elevator aileron computers (ELAC). ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2025-0268-E
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
EASA issues Emergency Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A320 family aircraft Elevator aileron computers (ELAC). ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2025-0268-E
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💥Kim Peek — the real Rain Man — was born without a corpus callosum and doctors urged his parents to institutionalize him. His father refused. By age 3, Kim was memorizing entire books after a single reading. Over his life 🧵 #BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky #SciSky #NurseSky #NeuroSky #EMSky #PedsSky
November 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
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#Sentinelprobenzahl in Österreich in dieser Woche deutlich angestiegen
#Rhinoviren rückläufig
Allerdings haben wir vermehrt Nachweise von #SARS-CoV2 (15%) und #Influenza (9%)
Derzeit sowohl Influenza A #H1N1 als auch #H3N2 (etwa 1:2)
Ansteigende Aktivität auch von #Parainfluenza und #saisonalenCoVs
#Rhinoviren rückläufig
Allerdings haben wir vermehrt Nachweise von #SARS-CoV2 (15%) und #Influenza (9%)
Derzeit sowohl Influenza A #H1N1 als auch #H3N2 (etwa 1:2)
Ansteigende Aktivität auch von #Parainfluenza und #saisonalenCoVs
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#Sentinelprobenzahl in Österreich in dieser Woche deutlich angestiegen
#Rhinoviren rückläufig
Allerdings haben wir vermehrt Nachweise von #SARS-CoV2 (15%) und #Influenza (9%)
Derzeit sowohl Influenza A #H1N1 als auch #H3N2 (etwa 1:2)
Ansteigende Aktivität auch von #Parainfluenza und #saisonalenCoVs
#Rhinoviren rückläufig
Allerdings haben wir vermehrt Nachweise von #SARS-CoV2 (15%) und #Influenza (9%)
Derzeit sowohl Influenza A #H1N1 als auch #H3N2 (etwa 1:2)
Ansteigende Aktivität auch von #Parainfluenza und #saisonalenCoVs
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The opposite of readiness for the next pandemic
by @dwallacewells.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o...
by @dwallacewells.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o...
November 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The opposite of readiness for the next pandemic
by @dwallacewells.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o...
by @dwallacewells.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o...
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1/ 🚀 Pathoplexus now supports Marburg virus (MARV) and Ravn virus (RAVN) (sister viruses in the same genus). MARV has two main clades and causes severe disease with reported fatality rates of 24–88%.
You can read more detail about adding Marburg here: pathoplexus.org/news/2025-11...
You can read more detail about adding Marburg here: pathoplexus.org/news/2025-11...
November 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
1/ 🚀 Pathoplexus now supports Marburg virus (MARV) and Ravn virus (RAVN) (sister viruses in the same genus). MARV has two main clades and causes severe disease with reported fatality rates of 24–88%.
You can read more detail about adding Marburg here: pathoplexus.org/news/2025-11...
You can read more detail about adding Marburg here: pathoplexus.org/news/2025-11...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Mehr über uns auf
Mehr über uns auf
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Two exciting phase two trials show incredible success of mrna vaccines for seasonal flu with infectious symptoms prevented in some healthy individuals. 🧪🧵
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine shows superior efficacy against symptomatic illness
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Two exciting phase two trials show incredible success of mrna vaccines for seasonal flu with infectious symptoms prevented in some healthy individuals. 🧪🧵
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New @pnas.org
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Tattoo ink induces inflammation in the draining lymph node and alters the immune response to vaccination | PNAS
Despite safety concerns regarding the toxicity of tattoo ink, no studies have reported
the consequences of tattooing on the immune response. In thi...
www.pnas.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
New @pnas.org
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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In Texas' public health region 6/5S, which includes Houston, the number of emergency department visits for influenza is already almost on par with the *peak* of last year.
November 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
In Texas' public health region 6/5S, which includes Houston, the number of emergency department visits for influenza is already almost on par with the *peak* of last year.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Top-line results from two large clinical trials by Novo Nordisk, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, found oral semaglutide failed to slow down Alzheimer's progression
GLP-1 Pill Fails to Slow Alzheimer’s Progression in Clinical Trial
Top-line results from two large clinical trials by Novo Nordisk, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, found oral semaglutide failed to slow down Alzheimer's progression
www.scientificamerican.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Top-line results from two large clinical trials by Novo Nordisk, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, found oral semaglutide failed to slow down Alzheimer's progression
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Semaglutide (Ozempic) failed to have clinical impact for slowing progression in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease in 2 large, placebo-controlled trials
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November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Semaglutide (Ozempic) failed to have clinical impact for slowing progression in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease in 2 large, placebo-controlled trials
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novonordisk.com/content/nnco...
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It is unprecedented that 47 medical and public health organizations should come together to condemn the actions of the CDC.
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1. American Academy of Pediatrics
2. Academic Pediatric Association
3. American Academy of Family Physicians ....
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1. American Academy of Pediatrics
2. Academic Pediatric Association
3. American Academy of Family Physicians ....
Statement on CDC autism website changes
Our organizations, representing autistic individuals, their families, medical professionals and public health workers, are alarmed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is promoting the ...
www.apha.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It is unprecedented that 47 medical and public health organizations should come together to condemn the actions of the CDC.
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
1. American Academy of Pediatrics
2. Academic Pediatric Association
3. American Academy of Family Physicians ....
www.apha.org/news-and-med...
1. American Academy of Pediatrics
2. Academic Pediatric Association
3. American Academy of Family Physicians ....
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I am grateful for @adamjkucharski.bsky.social. He takes such care to deconstruct a claim made by the director of National Institutes of Health on excess mortality during the pandemic. We need sober analyses more than ever right now, even amidst the madness.
kucharski.substack.com/p/excess-mor...
kucharski.substack.com/p/excess-mor...
Excess mortality or excessive assumptions?
How to make a popular metric tell any story you like
kucharski.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I am grateful for @adamjkucharski.bsky.social. He takes such care to deconstruct a claim made by the director of National Institutes of Health on excess mortality during the pandemic. We need sober analyses more than ever right now, even amidst the madness.
kucharski.substack.com/p/excess-mor...
kucharski.substack.com/p/excess-mor...
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Powerful piece by @drrachelclarke.com on the COVID inquiry. Those who say it’s easy to be wise in hindsight are being utterly disingenuous. Many of us spoke out at the time, and it’s in the public record.
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Powerful piece by @drrachelclarke.com on the COVID inquiry. Those who say it’s easy to be wise in hindsight are being utterly disingenuous. Many of us spoke out at the time, and it’s in the public record.
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
@independentsage.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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New study: COVID can cross the placenta and infect multiple fetal organs. Researchers analyzed 538 samples from 18 fetuses & found SARS-CoV-2 in the brain, heart, liver & more, plus signs of DNA damage + immune imbalance. Closer to maternal infection = more fetal organs infected. #BlueSky #MedSky
Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in fetal organs via intraamniotic infection - Nature Communications
Infection with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy may result in maternal and fetal complications. Here, the authors analyze 18 fetuses following maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection and identify distribution in fet...
www.nature.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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“I had hemophilia for nearly five decades. I went to Philadelphia and had a 45-minute infusion, and my hemophilia was gone.”
Genes-> Medicine www.nature.com/articles/s41... —r/t Eric Topol #BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky #SciSky #NurseSky #EMSky #PedsSky
Genes-> Medicine www.nature.com/articles/s41... —r/t Eric Topol #BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky #SciSky #NurseSky #EMSky #PedsSky
Turning genes into medicines - Nature Medicine
The first clinical trial of a gene therapy infusion for hemophilia B revealed unexpected findings.
www.nature.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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This is so special - check out this amazing program easing the transition to the next life for patients, their families, and the providers. I really love this program.
We've updated our gallery of wishes on our UCLA @3wishesprogram.bsky.social webpage! Check it out! www.uclahealth.org/programs/3wi...
Gallery of Wishes
Photo Gallery of Wishes: 3 Wishes Program, UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA
www.uclahealth.org
November 22, 2025 at 2:51 AM
This is so special - check out this amazing program easing the transition to the next life for patients, their families, and the providers. I really love this program.
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NEW: Washington state has confirmed the first human case ever of H5N5 bird flu — a strain never before seen in humans.
The patient, an older adult with underlying conditions, has now died.
Officials say the public risk remains low, but the virus’#BlueSky #NewsSky #IDSky #SciSky #MedSky #EMSky
The patient, an older adult with underlying conditions, has now died.
Officials say the public risk remains low, but the virus’#BlueSky #NewsSky #IDSky #SciSky #MedSky #EMSky
1st human known to be infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu dies, Washington state officials say
The first human to have ever been infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu has died, Washington state health officials confirmed late Friday.
abcnews.go.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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BREAKING: Man from Washington state dies after being infected with H5N5 bird flu
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
BREAKING: Man from Washington state dies after being infected with H5N5 bird flu
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#Ethiopia declares its 1st #Marburg outbreak
Jimmy Whitworth tells @telegraph.co.uk encroachment into wild areas increases human contact & exposure to infected wildlife. He notes detection of outbreaks has improved & praises response.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Jimmy Whitworth tells @telegraph.co.uk encroachment into wild areas increases human contact & exposure to infected wildlife. He notes detection of outbreaks has improved & praises response.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
#Ethiopia declares its 1st #Marburg outbreak
Jimmy Whitworth tells @telegraph.co.uk encroachment into wild areas increases human contact & exposure to infected wildlife. He notes detection of outbreaks has improved & praises response.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
Jimmy Whitworth tells @telegraph.co.uk encroachment into wild areas increases human contact & exposure to infected wildlife. He notes detection of outbreaks has improved & praises response.
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...