Mohsen Sadatsafavi
@msafavi.bsky.social
Epidemiologist @UBC🇨🇦, PI of the RESP lab, interested in Decision Sciences at clinical & policy levels, with application in respiratory diseases. Posts are my own views. https://resp.core.ubc.ca/team/Mohsen_Sadatsafavi
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Social Determinants of Health and Racial Disparities in Lung Function
Environmental exposures explain a larger proportion of racial disparities in lung function than previously believed
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Environmental exposures explain a larger proportion of racial disparities in lung function than previously believed
aminad.bsky.social @news.ubc.ca @donsin40.bsky.social
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November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Social Determinants of Health and Racial Disparities in Lung Function
Environmental exposures explain a larger proportion of racial disparities in lung function than previously believed
aminad.bsky.social @news.ubc.ca @donsin40.bsky.social
@msafavi.bsky.social
🔗 tinyurl.com/43vb6ubz
Environmental exposures explain a larger proportion of racial disparities in lung function than previously believed
aminad.bsky.social @news.ubc.ca @donsin40.bsky.social
@msafavi.bsky.social
🔗 tinyurl.com/43vb6ubz
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🗞️Hot off the press in @atsblueeditor.bsky.social!
Our analysis shows that unfavourable social and environmental exposures
explain a much larger share of racial disparities in lung function than previously thought.
Details: doi.org/10.1164/rccm...
@msafavi.bsky.social @awgaffney.bsky.social
Our analysis shows that unfavourable social and environmental exposures
explain a much larger share of racial disparities in lung function than previously thought.
Details: doi.org/10.1164/rccm...
@msafavi.bsky.social @awgaffney.bsky.social
Social Determinants of Health and Racial Disparities in Lung Function: Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2012 | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care...
doi.org
November 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🗞️Hot off the press in @atsblueeditor.bsky.social!
Our analysis shows that unfavourable social and environmental exposures
explain a much larger share of racial disparities in lung function than previously thought.
Details: doi.org/10.1164/rccm...
@msafavi.bsky.social @awgaffney.bsky.social
Our analysis shows that unfavourable social and environmental exposures
explain a much larger share of racial disparities in lung function than previously thought.
Details: doi.org/10.1164/rccm...
@msafavi.bsky.social @awgaffney.bsky.social
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Giving a talk today which anyone can watch online: 1pm - 2pm
"The Importance of Sample Size for the Development and Evaluation of Clinical Prediction Models"
- intended for a broad audience (anyone doing or using prediction model research)
imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
"The Importance of Sample Size for the Development and Evaluation of Clinical Prediction Models"
- intended for a broad audience (anyone doing or using prediction model research)
imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Research Methods Academy: Seminar - The Importance of Sample Size for the Development and Evaluation of Clinical Prediction Models. After registering, you w...
Led by Professor Richard Riley
Join this Online Seminar on clinical prediction models estimate individual risk for outcomes from disease. Many studies lack rigorous design; this session will focus o...
imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us
September 30, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Giving a talk today which anyone can watch online: 1pm - 2pm
"The Importance of Sample Size for the Development and Evaluation of Clinical Prediction Models"
- intended for a broad audience (anyone doing or using prediction model research)
imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
"The Importance of Sample Size for the Development and Evaluation of Clinical Prediction Models"
- intended for a broad audience (anyone doing or using prediction model research)
imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Please watch and share. Ukraine is winning
Ukraine Is Beating Russia: What Putin Doesn't Want You to Know
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Ukraine Is Beating Russia: What Putin Doesn't Want You to Know
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Ukraine Is Beating Russia: What Putin Doesn't Want You to Know
YouTube video by Adam Kinzinger
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August 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Please watch and share. Ukraine is winning
Ukraine Is Beating Russia: What Putin Doesn't Want You to Know
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Ukraine Is Beating Russia: What Putin Doesn't Want You to Know
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
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In the spring of 2008, I feared America was on the verge of war with Iran — and, believing that it’s good style to get to know people before you bomb them, I made “Rick Steves’ Iran,” a one-hour special that could (and would) only debut on PBS. Sadly, this special has become pertinent again today.
Iran
Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In a one-hour, ground-breaking travel special on public television, you'll discover the splendid monuments of...
www.ricksteves.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In the spring of 2008, I feared America was on the verge of war with Iran — and, believing that it’s good style to get to know people before you bomb them, I made “Rick Steves’ Iran,” a one-hour special that could (and would) only debut on PBS. Sadly, this special has become pertinent again today.
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An assessment of Hitler’s strategy, from the Winds of War:
“…the masses are “feminine”, acting on feeling and sentiment, and whatever you tell them must be addressed to the dullest ignoramus among them, in order to reach and convince the broadest possible audience”.
“…the masses are “feminine”, acting on feeling and sentiment, and whatever you tell them must be addressed to the dullest ignoramus among them, in order to reach and convince the broadest possible audience”.
May 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
An assessment of Hitler’s strategy, from the Winds of War:
“…the masses are “feminine”, acting on feeling and sentiment, and whatever you tell them must be addressed to the dullest ignoramus among them, in order to reach and convince the broadest possible audience”.
“…the masses are “feminine”, acting on feeling and sentiment, and whatever you tell them must be addressed to the dullest ignoramus among them, in order to reach and convince the broadest possible audience”.
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Several programs at UBC have opened their grad programs for 🇺🇸 citizens www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
Contact me if you are interested in 1) methodological research in clinical prediction modeling or decision analysis or 2) respiratory outcomes research. Check our lab: resp.core.ubc.ca #Episky
Contact me if you are interested in 1) methodological research in clinical prediction modeling or decision analysis or 2) respiratory outcomes research. Check our lab: resp.core.ubc.ca #Episky
US Applicant Week
www.grad.ubc.ca
April 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Several programs at UBC have opened their grad programs for 🇺🇸 citizens www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
Contact me if you are interested in 1) methodological research in clinical prediction modeling or decision analysis or 2) respiratory outcomes research. Check our lab: resp.core.ubc.ca #Episky
Contact me if you are interested in 1) methodological research in clinical prediction modeling or decision analysis or 2) respiratory outcomes research. Check our lab: resp.core.ubc.ca #Episky
TLDR: Now that he wants to rape you, you should consider marrying him. It is more civilized, and is actually good for you!
#Canada #Annexation #51st
theconversation.com/canada-a-51s...
#Canada #Annexation #51st
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Canada a 51st state? Here’s how American annexation could actually favour Canada
The notion of a friendly U.S.–Canada merger invites reflection since both countries are economically interlocked and geographically co-located, though culturally distinct.
theconversation.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
TLDR: Now that he wants to rape you, you should consider marrying him. It is more civilized, and is actually good for you!
#Canada #Annexation #51st
theconversation.com/canada-a-51s...
#Canada #Annexation #51st
theconversation.com/canada-a-51s...
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"On October 8, 1931, a law went into effect requiring every Italian university professor to sign an oath pledging their loyalty to the government of Benito Mussolini. Out of over 1,200 professors in the country, only 12 refused. All of them were immediately fired." www.chronicle.com/article/what...
Opinion | What Autocrats Want From Academics: Servility
In 1931, Italian scholars were made to take loyalty oaths. Will that happen to us?
www.chronicle.com
March 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"On October 8, 1931, a law went into effect requiring every Italian university professor to sign an oath pledging their loyalty to the government of Benito Mussolini. Out of over 1,200 professors in the country, only 12 refused. All of them were immediately fired." www.chronicle.com/article/what...
🔥 An amazing training opportunity on the cutting edge of predictive analytics and AI👇 #episky #phd #training
Are you a statistician or health-economist who wants to develop new methods and who is interested in evaluating the role of diagnostic & prognostic prediction models and AI? We have an opening for a PhD position at Maastricht University!
www.academictransfer.com/nl/jobs/3503...
www.academictransfer.com/nl/jobs/3503...
PhD in Epidemiology on value-of-information from validating clinical prediction models and AI
Join Maastricht University as a PhD student in Epidemiology, advancing interdisciplinary methods to ensure reliable AI in healthcare through innovative statistical and health-economic approaches. Job ...
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March 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Check out the latest edition of my @financialtimes.com newsletter. (1/2)
How to turn Canada into an economic superpower:
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How to turn Canada into an economic superpower:
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March 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Check out the latest edition of my @financialtimes.com newsletter. (1/2)
How to turn Canada into an economic superpower:
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How to turn Canada into an economic superpower:
on.ft.com/4hD9tbe
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Academic interested in moving to Canada? 🇨🇦 Canada Excellence Research Chairs program is now live. @ucalgary.bsky.social is looking for (amongst others) senior research chair in Mountain Water Security. 🧪⚒️❄️ #academicsky Please repost far and wide! research.ucalgary.ca/research/our...
Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Competition 2026
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March 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Academic interested in moving to Canada? 🇨🇦 Canada Excellence Research Chairs program is now live. @ucalgary.bsky.social is looking for (amongst others) senior research chair in Mountain Water Security. 🧪⚒️❄️ #academicsky Please repost far and wide! research.ucalgary.ca/research/our...
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Happy (early) Birthday to the father of Field Epidemiology! John Snow, who turns 212 on March 15th, is legendary for using disease mapping to determine the source of the London cholera outbreak in 1854. #JohnSnow #Epidemiology
March 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy (early) Birthday to the father of Field Epidemiology! John Snow, who turns 212 on March 15th, is legendary for using disease mapping to determine the source of the London cholera outbreak in 1854. #JohnSnow #Epidemiology
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Trump: "To be honest with you, Canada only works as a state. We don't need anything they have. As a state it would be one of the great states. This would be the most incredible country visually. If you look at a map, they drew an artificial line right through it."
March 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trump: "To be honest with you, Canada only works as a state. We don't need anything they have. As a state it would be one of the great states. This would be the most incredible country visually. If you look at a map, they drew an artificial line right through it."
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If you are a US doctor and want to move to Canada 🇨🇦 with direct recognition of your credentials - apply! @medsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
If you are a US doctor and want to move to Canada 🇨🇦 with direct recognition of your credentials - apply! @medsky.social
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How good is your diagnostic test interpretation? Well, there is a fun game (the BIRD game) to play which gets you to guess interpretation given pre-test prob, sensitivity & specificity www.testingwisely.com
Testing Wisely
www.testingwisely.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:53 AM
How good is your diagnostic test interpretation? Well, there is a fun game (the BIRD game) to play which gets you to guess interpretation given pre-test prob, sensitivity & specificity www.testingwisely.com
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Suggest everyone watch this 1-min clip.
Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
March 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Suggest everyone watch this 1-min clip.
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Inexplicably, US administration has launched an unprecedented assault on science, on research institutions & on vital international organizations & initiatives.
An assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere; the global community must unite
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
An assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere; the global community must unite
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Trump 2.0: an assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere
US President Donald Trump is taking a wrecking ball to science and to international institutions. The global research community must take a stand against these attacks.
www.nature.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Inexplicably, US administration has launched an unprecedented assault on science, on research institutions & on vital international organizations & initiatives.
An assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere; the global community must unite
🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
An assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere; the global community must unite
🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Sign of the times :(
The United States just voted with Russia against peace in Ukraine.
February 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Sign of the times :(