I heard a theory that it all diverged in 2016 when all the cubs fans were praying for a win and said they’d give anything for it

Even if not a single person in all of these states voted for him, it would still be immoral and illegal to do this, but in reality, these states have approximately 32 million citizens who voted for Trump. He is perfectly happy to screw over his own voters.

Flying today is pure garbage. This is the fourth or fourth delayed flight I’ve had in a row

Mike Johnson continues to refuse to swear in a Democrat who won in a landslide.

Phang: So, as we can see you have a DHS official—you clearly hear him say on that body cam footage, “I am arresting the mayor. Even though he stepped out, I’m going to put him in cuffs.” Who told him to do it? He says: the Deputy Attorney General… And who’s that? Todd Blanche.

"He said, 'Well, it's always been considered that man is the only toolmaking animal. So we now have to redefine tool, redefine man, or include chimpanzees with humans,' " she recalled www.npr.org/2025/10/01/4...

I don’t want to fill out a survey and attend a meeting about why we’re unwell. We’re unwell BECAUSE of surveys and meetings

Study in JAMA Pediatrics estimates that vaccinating pregnant women against COVID-19 prevented 7,000 hospitalizations in infants and 3,000 in pregnant women from January 2024 to May 2025.  #Medsky www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...

With asthma season in high gear in the US, here’s a reminder about the new Pediatric Critical Asthma Guidlines for treatment in the #pedsICU www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...

Thrilled to be attending and presenting at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition in Denver. Looking forward to spending the day with my #PedsICU colleagues. Learning and advocating for kids and families. Always.

Just a reminder to the #PedsICU gang, @sccm-pediatrics.bsky.social program committee is meeting now and tomorrow to plan the 2027 Congress (in San Diego) so this is a good time to submit proposals and update the bit.ly/picuwomenspeakers list

Love that we get puppies! #AAP2025

Massive turnout for the opening plenary to see @glaucomflecken.bsky.social #AAP2025

Yesterday at #AAP2025 was filled with so much learning and camaraderie. I finally got a picture with my girl Linh and met @darthdrpete.bsky.social. Plus an amazing dinner with my San Diego colleagues.

This is so important! And glad I got to meet up with @drjaimefriedman.bsky.social at #AAP2025!

Need facts, hope, and clarity about child health? Follow pediatricians 💕 As a pediatric PA, physicians like @drjaimefriedman.bsky.social @drelizabethmurray.bsky.social @drscottk.medsky.social @deannamarie208.bsky.social @tphammd.bsky.social are my go-to mentors in advocacy and medicine. Follow all!

There’s only one shirt perfect for travel to #AAP2025 in Denver. Thousands of #Pediatricians @AAP from all over 🇺🇸 coming together to advocate for children’s health at a critical inflection point for their future. Proud to represent Hopkins Childrens. Let’s do this. #PedsICU #PutKids1st

"He does a brilliant job of being, let’s call it the anti-Elon. He’s not kind of feared directly, but people in the know in Washington know he has some tremendous pull.” - a Trumpworld source in the AI industry www.wired.com/story/larry-...

What it’s like raising trans kids in Trump’s backyard 19thnews.org/2025/09/tran... via @19thnews.org

Two babies have died of Whooping cough in Louisiana, a vaccine preventable disease. All pregnant patients and their families should be vaccinated to protect the newborn. This is Louisiana's worst Whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in 30 years. buff.ly/pez25q3 #medsky #pedsky🛟😷

New swag @aclu.org @acluofcentralil.bsky.social #ReadingIsPatriotic #OneBookOneChicago #ChicagoPublicLibrary

I used to say: treat yourself Now, I say: treat yourself to a boycott of all of these terrible companies. I don't need anything at all

Assuming CDC formally adopts ACIP's recommendations, CVS tells me it will provide Covid vaccines without a prescription in all 50 states and won't require even self-attestation of a qualifying condition — "it’s up to the individual patient." No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.

Fearful Americans Stockpiling Facts Before Federal Government Comes To Take Them Away https://theonion.com/fearful-americans-stockpiling-facts-before-federal-gove-1819579589/

Sitting in the garage doom scrollling seems like a healthy use of my time

JAMA Perspective: How the vocabulary used to describe the way US health care is increasingly governed by the rules, values, and practices of other sectors of the market economy. ja.ma/3K775P0

Receiving a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia is necessary for patients and care partners to access appropriate care and support. This Insights explores strategies for effectively communicating a diagnosis to patients and care partners. ja.ma/47SaGdP

#GLP1 medicines now address weight loss and other health conditions through innovative formulations and expanded indications, highlighting key questions about their efficacy and safety. ja.ma/4n81Ptf

💬 Viewpoint: Despite women facing higher rates of chronic illness and unique gynecological disorders, federal health leaders have insufficiently prioritized women's health in chronic disease research. ja.ma/4pofLkp

📊 JAMA Data Brief: A recent health survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows only 13% of US adults can identify the blood pressure reading that signifies #hypertension, one of many knowledge gaps related to the condition. ja.ma/4nGtj9b

Viewpoint: Transgender and gender-diverse individuals face barriers to equitable #cancer care due to their underrepresentation in #oncology research and inadequate inclusion in cancer registries. ja.ma/3KbFmN4

An estimated 440 excess deaths were attributed to the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles County, underscoring indirect health effects and the need for improved mortality tracking. ja.ma/4gtC9Vc

The 2023 Maui wildfires were linked to an increase in suicide and overdose deaths, with a 97% increase in Maui and a broader 46% rise across all Hawaiian Islands. ja.ma/46uvZ2L

Editorial: Extreme weather events are common in the US and are becoming more frequent, severe, and expensive. Three articles on wildfires emphasize the importance of planning, surveillance, and response. ja.ma/4mlZ9a0

Menopausal hormone therapy was seen as a cure-all before new trial results branded it dangerous in the early 2000s. A new analysis of Women’s Health Initiative trial data offers clarity on hormone therapy for vasomotor symptoms in different ages. #MedSky

“My life in science has been a gift that has allowed me to explore the chemical logic of a living cell while also remaining keenly aware of the state of global health.”—#LaskerAward winner Lucy Shapiro reflects on her career 🧪 #devbio #systemsbiology @JAMA.com

Rohan Khazanchi, MD, MPH, who coauthored a recent Medicine and Society article on race-based PFTs, discusses their financial implications and their adverse consequences. Read the article and watch the full video podcast with host Harleen Marwah, MD: nej.md/4kYkaH6

“For physician–scientists conducting early clinical trials, the results could best be described as miraculous.” 🧪 2025 #LaskerAward winners M. Welsh, J. González, & P. Negulescu developed life-saving #cysticfibrosis treatments. @nejm.org #Lasker2025

A retrospective cohort study involving children born between 1996 and 2016 suggests a significant but small associated increased risk of hematologic cancer among those exposed to radiation from medical imaging. Full study results: nej.md/41YXEHD #MedSky #Oncology

Clesrovimab is a long-acting monoclonal antibody against respiratory syncytial virus fusion protein. In the CLEVER phase 3 trial involving 3614 healthy infants, clesrovimab reduced RSV disease and associated hospitalization. Full trial results: nej.md/48jpBO4 #MedSky #IDSky #PedSky

RSV remains a severe infection in infants and children. In this report, data on the activity of clesrovimab, a long-lasting RSV monoclonal antibody, are described as compared with palivizumab. Full interim results for the SMART phase 3 trial: nej.md/4poVkDE #MedSky #IDSky #PedSky

This is really well done - entertaining AND I learned. Great job to @nejm.org #medSky #WinRatio

Tumor lysis syndrome has evolved and become less predictable with the introduction of new cancer therapies. A new review explores risk factors and causes of the syndrome, as well as strategies for treatment and prevention. Learn more: nej.md/4plR9sh #MedSky #Oncology

The birth dose with HBIG prevents 85-95% of perinatal HBV transmission. We've essentially eliminated childhood hepatitis B in America. Questioning this success with a 20-year-old irrelevant study is how you unravel decades of progress through manufactured doubt.

Yep. They look for results to confirm their bias, regardless of the quality of the study methods, or even if it's published. open.substack.com/pub/jakescot...

How the Medicaid cuts in the new budget law are rippling out to the states. www.axios.com/newsletters/...

As RFKJ‘s ACIP meets again today, know that Covid vaccines protect children from severe disease and death. Without vaccines, kids face devastating risks. For example, “between August 2021 and July 2022, Covid-19 killed 821 children ages 0–19, making it the leading cause of death in this age group.”