okan
@okanthetokan.bsky.social
Health Statistician at US Army Veterinary Services
JHSPH '16 Global Disease Epidemiology and Control
Epidemiology, public health, data analytics and visualization
JHSPH '16 Global Disease Epidemiology and Control
Epidemiology, public health, data analytics and visualization
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1/ Autism rates are rising. But it’s not because of #vaccines. This has been studied extensively—25+ epidemiological studies & a massive 2019 study of 600,000 kids found no link. Autism’s roots begin in utero, well before vaccines. So why is the CDC doing another study?👇
March 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
1/ Autism rates are rising. But it’s not because of #vaccines. This has been studied extensively—25+ epidemiological studies & a massive 2019 study of 600,000 kids found no link. Autism’s roots begin in utero, well before vaccines. So why is the CDC doing another study?👇
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#medsky #IDsky #Episky 🧪
In light of the news today concerning the US's newly appointed HHS secretary, here is the CDC's current recommended vaccination schedule:
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp...
I encourage you save these docs. Some thoughts 🧵:
In light of the news today concerning the US's newly appointed HHS secretary, here is the CDC's current recommended vaccination schedule:
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp...
I encourage you save these docs. Some thoughts 🧵:
www.cdc.gov
February 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
#medsky #IDsky #Episky 🧪
In light of the news today concerning the US's newly appointed HHS secretary, here is the CDC's current recommended vaccination schedule:
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp...
I encourage you save these docs. Some thoughts 🧵:
In light of the news today concerning the US's newly appointed HHS secretary, here is the CDC's current recommended vaccination schedule:
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp...
I encourage you save these docs. Some thoughts 🧵:
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Learning more about the direction on probationary employees.
OPM’s communication to agencies described as “soft guidance,” and that “agencies independently can decide how to move forward.”
Tomorrow will be interesting as we learn more.
#Resist
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
OPM’s communication to agencies described as “soft guidance,” and that “agencies independently can decide how to move forward.”
Tomorrow will be interesting as we learn more.
#Resist
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
OPM advises agencies to fire probationary employees after ‘deferred resignation’ deadline
OPM stopped accepting new offers for its deferred resignation offer, as of 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday night.
federalnewsnetwork.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Learning more about the direction on probationary employees.
OPM’s communication to agencies described as “soft guidance,” and that “agencies independently can decide how to move forward.”
Tomorrow will be interesting as we learn more.
#Resist
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
OPM’s communication to agencies described as “soft guidance,” and that “agencies independently can decide how to move forward.”
Tomorrow will be interesting as we learn more.
#Resist
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
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Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
February 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
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A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says
A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
www.npr.org
February 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
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Buckle up everyone this is going to be a LONG thread but if you are a current Fed you are going to want to bookmark it because it’s the roadmap for what’s coming. #SaveUSAID #SaveAmerica 1/
February 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Buckle up everyone this is going to be a LONG thread but if you are a current Fed you are going to want to bookmark it because it’s the roadmap for what’s coming. #SaveUSAID #SaveAmerica 1/
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Dear Trump fans,
Executive orders are not the same things as laws. If they were, the President could just be a dictator. Yes, many of Trump's executive orders have been unconstitutional. And yes, he probably wants to be a dictator.
Executive orders are not the same things as laws. If they were, the President could just be a dictator. Yes, many of Trump's executive orders have been unconstitutional. And yes, he probably wants to be a dictator.
February 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Dear Trump fans,
Executive orders are not the same things as laws. If they were, the President could just be a dictator. Yes, many of Trump's executive orders have been unconstitutional. And yes, he probably wants to be a dictator.
Executive orders are not the same things as laws. If they were, the President could just be a dictator. Yes, many of Trump's executive orders have been unconstitutional. And yes, he probably wants to be a dictator.
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I kinda can't conceptualize how much of a pussy this man is to throw his Indian wife and children under the bus to defend a racist 25-year old that his sugardaddy hired.
That's like one of those things where if I ever met a person like that IRL, I'd just throw trash at them.
That's like one of those things where if I ever met a person like that IRL, I'd just throw trash at them.
February 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I kinda can't conceptualize how much of a pussy this man is to throw his Indian wife and children under the bus to defend a racist 25-year old that his sugardaddy hired.
That's like one of those things where if I ever met a person like that IRL, I'd just throw trash at them.
That's like one of those things where if I ever met a person like that IRL, I'd just throw trash at them.
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DOGE Staffer Previously Fired From Cybersecurity Company for Leaking Secrets https://gizmodo.com/doge-staffer-previously-fired-from-cybersecurity-company-for-leaking-secrets-2000561131
DOGE Staffer Previously Fired From Cybersecurity Company for Leaking Secrets
The teen went by Big Balls online.
gizmodo.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
DOGE Staffer Previously Fired From Cybersecurity Company for Leaking Secrets https://gizmodo.com/doge-staffer-previously-fired-from-cybersecurity-company-for-leaking-secrets-2000561131
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This is insane. Musk, the world's richest man, owner of the most influential political messaging platform, and a de facto government member and top ally to the president, is accusing a journalist of being a criminal, because she reported on one of his racist DOGE staffers. This is fascist behavior.
February 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is insane. Musk, the world's richest man, owner of the most influential political messaging platform, and a de facto government member and top ally to the president, is accusing a journalist of being a criminal, because she reported on one of his racist DOGE staffers. This is fascist behavior.
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Do not visit the website to see if you are in it, it’s full of trackers and looks like it’s doge derived.
There is enough burnout and long effects of trauma following years of dealing with a global pandemic, now the current administration is inflicting more pain and suffering on those who have dedicated their lives to helping others.
Federal health workers terrified after 'DEI' website publishes list of 'targets'
The site calls out workers who have been involved with DEI initiatives. A majority are Black.
www.nbcnews.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Do not visit the website to see if you are in it, it’s full of trackers and looks like it’s doge derived.
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Elon Musk's Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink Over Its Contracts in Ukraine https://gizmodo.com/elon-musks-enemy-usaid-was-investigating-starlink-over-its-contracts-in-ukraine-2000559365
Elon Musk's Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink Over Its Contracts in Ukraine
The agency was in the midst of a probe into the billionaire's company at the time of Musk's assault.
gizmodo.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Elon Musk's Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink Over Its Contracts in Ukraine https://gizmodo.com/elon-musks-enemy-usaid-was-investigating-starlink-over-its-contracts-in-ukraine-2000559365
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A new era of government censorship has begun.
It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | A new era of government censorship has dawned
Donald Trump fancies himself a champion of free speech. Oh, really?
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A new era of government censorship has begun.
It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
It started with the silencing of scientific speech, when the admin blocked release of research on bird flu. But MAGA has also cracked down on other wrongthink—on race, geography (!), and of course Trump himself
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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So the government saying to health insurance companies "here are some ground rules" is socialism, but then Trump creating a sovereign wealth fund to buy TikTok is...fine?
February 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
So the government saying to health insurance companies "here are some ground rules" is socialism, but then Trump creating a sovereign wealth fund to buy TikTok is...fine?
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🧪 Broadly Epi has launched Data Rebellion, a project for saving critical datasets like the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), ensuring easy access for everyone.
We didn’t create the data. But we’ll make sure it’s never lost.
Join us: www.broadlyepi.com/social-vulne...
#MedSky #EpiSky #PublicHealth
We didn’t create the data. But we’ll make sure it’s never lost.
Join us: www.broadlyepi.com/social-vulne...
#MedSky #EpiSky #PublicHealth
Social Vulnerability Index Archive and Data Mart - Broadly Epi
Welcome to the SVI Archive and Data Mart, part of the broader Data Rebellion Project. In response to increasing threats to public access to essential public he…
www.broadlyepi.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🧪 Broadly Epi has launched Data Rebellion, a project for saving critical datasets like the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), ensuring easy access for everyone.
We didn’t create the data. But we’ll make sure it’s never lost.
Join us: www.broadlyepi.com/social-vulne...
#MedSky #EpiSky #PublicHealth
We didn’t create the data. But we’ll make sure it’s never lost.
Join us: www.broadlyepi.com/social-vulne...
#MedSky #EpiSky #PublicHealth
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Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism
The facts are available, if you look for them
🛟 medsky 🧪 😷 idsky sociology
The facts are available, if you look for them
🛟 medsky 🧪 😷 idsky sociology
Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism
Vaccines do not cause autism. You’ve almost certainly read that before — but often without a full explanation of how we know it to be true. Here's how we know.
www.statnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism
The facts are available, if you look for them
🛟 medsky 🧪 😷 idsky sociology
The facts are available, if you look for them
🛟 medsky 🧪 😷 idsky sociology
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🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
February 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
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An EEOC admin. judge sent a fiery all-department email this AM alleging:
1. Trump's exec orders & instructions to target private citizens with them are illegal.
2. the judge had sent an earlier email with a similar tone yesterday that later vanished from their sent folder & colleagues' inboxes.
1. Trump's exec orders & instructions to target private citizens with them are illegal.
2. the judge had sent an earlier email with a similar tone yesterday that later vanished from their sent folder & colleagues' inboxes.
February 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
An EEOC admin. judge sent a fiery all-department email this AM alleging:
1. Trump's exec orders & instructions to target private citizens with them are illegal.
2. the judge had sent an earlier email with a similar tone yesterday that later vanished from their sent folder & colleagues' inboxes.
1. Trump's exec orders & instructions to target private citizens with them are illegal.
2. the judge had sent an earlier email with a similar tone yesterday that later vanished from their sent folder & colleagues' inboxes.
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The final report from the COVID Sub Committee is released and it is as expected given that the origin "has been contorted by politics, while scientific discourse has been abandoned in pursuit of a preferred, coordinated narrative", as I stated in my written testimony.
BUT, there's a bombshell.. 🧵👇
BUT, there's a bombshell.. 🧵👇
December 3, 2024 at 2:18 AM
The final report from the COVID Sub Committee is released and it is as expected given that the origin "has been contorted by politics, while scientific discourse has been abandoned in pursuit of a preferred, coordinated narrative", as I stated in my written testimony.
BUT, there's a bombshell.. 🧵👇
BUT, there's a bombshell.. 🧵👇
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Elon Musk is Wrong about the F-35
youtu.be/jwN2Xatubxg
youtu.be/jwN2Xatubxg
Elon Musk is Wrong about the F-35
YouTube video by Ryan McBeth
youtu.be
November 27, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Elon Musk is Wrong about the F-35
youtu.be/jwN2Xatubxg
youtu.be/jwN2Xatubxg
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Do people register their #randomizedtrials before starting it ?
We studied more than 1000 RCT in #rheumatology to answer this question, to see how it evolved in time and how it varied between RCTs⬇️
Just published in @jclinepi.bsky.social :
jclinepi.com/article/S089...
#Metaresearch #EpiSky
We studied more than 1000 RCT in #rheumatology to answer this question, to see how it evolved in time and how it varied between RCTs⬇️
Just published in @jclinepi.bsky.social :
jclinepi.com/article/S089...
#Metaresearch #EpiSky
Prospective registration of trials: where we are, why, and how we could get better
Transparent trial conduct requires prospective registration of a randomized controlled
clinical trial (RCT) before the enrollment of the first participant. We aimed to (1)
estimate the proportion of R...
jclinepi.com
November 26, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Do people register their #randomizedtrials before starting it ?
We studied more than 1000 RCT in #rheumatology to answer this question, to see how it evolved in time and how it varied between RCTs⬇️
Just published in @jclinepi.bsky.social :
jclinepi.com/article/S089...
#Metaresearch #EpiSky
We studied more than 1000 RCT in #rheumatology to answer this question, to see how it evolved in time and how it varied between RCTs⬇️
Just published in @jclinepi.bsky.social :
jclinepi.com/article/S089...
#Metaresearch #EpiSky