"Bluesky shows higher level of content originality in scholarly discourse, perhaps due to a higher proportion of academic users. X tends to favor simple retweets. This positions Bluesky as a richer environment for substantive science communication."🧪 True for our study www.nature.com/articles/s41...

The American Academy of Pediatrics: Infants ages 6 months to 2 years should get a COVID vaccination. A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus. npr.org/2025/08/20/n...

🎙️ “And now, a story that’s truly out of this world. It begins in the small town of Sarnia, Ontario, where a boy named Chris Hadfield looked up at the night sky and saw more than stars—he saw possibility.

Canadian dictionary, eh! “Calling a kilometre a “klick” is also noted for its outsized use in Canada as is referring to someone as being “in hospital.” Describing a puddle-soaked foot as a “booter” (in the Prairie provinces) or a “soaker” (in Ontario) are also new entries in this category” #Canada

When safe, effective vaccines exist, testing updated versions (e.g., annual flu/COVID shot) by giving some participants a placebo is withholding treatment and thus is unethical. Immunobridging is used instead to evaluate the updated version. 🛟😷 medsky

It’s a misty morning at our marina

Beautiful tulips in High Park, Toronto

Canada named most positive leader on world stage #Canada #cdnpoli cultmtl.com/2025/03/cana...

Peak Sakura in High Park, Toronto

This is Canada — and we decide what happens here. #CanadaStrong

We took grandson #2 out for burgers down the street last evening, sat in a window seat. Astonished by the countless young people striding by with hands full of take out food packages. Plus literally dozens of e-bike meal delivery guys with their big backpacks. And now this 👇🏻🤷🏼 🇨🇦Canada is not broken.

Today we honor the flippered citizens of our icy nation. Whether you celebrate whilst eating a democracy sausage in Oz, doomscrolling in America, pulling maple taps in Canada, or elsewhere, we appreciate the support! #worldpenguinday

Sharing pics of gorgeous blue skies — I took these on my walk along Lake Ontario this morning

Read about the latest Temerty Faculty of Medicine news in our MedEmail. Professor Dan Drucker is one of 5 recipients if the Breakthrough Prize in recognition of their discovery of GLP-1. mailchi.mp/utoronto/dan... @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'

Polievre’s new favourite phrase: “Lost Liberal Decade" What did the Liberals do over the last 10 years?🤔🧐

“Canadians tell us they need a family doctor. They need that ongoing care. And that is really important—not only to deal with health issues we already have, but to prevent future ones.” @jossreimer.bsky.social on why primary care must be a top priority in the upcoming federal election.

How does exercise and fitness promote healthy brain aging? An outstanding, comprehensive review @thelancet.bsky.social reduced neuroinflammmation, preserves blood-brain-barrier, neurogenesis, role of exerkines, and much more www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Congratulations to Dr. Woodin!

On 9/11, the people of Gander stepped up. They showed the very best of Canada.

Ran into a great Canadian at the rink the other day.

The bluebird carries the sky on his back. - Henry David Thoreau 📷: Eastern Bluebird

Canada is strong. Together with our allies, we are even stronger. Good to meet with you in France, President Macron. The friendship between our two countries is the envy of the world.

Thanks, Keir, for the warm welcome at 10 Downing Street.    At a time of great consequence for our country — one in which our sovereignty has been called into question — alliances and friendships like ours matter.

Science saves lives. This is such an amazing development.

For those not familiar with CDN politics. Mark Carney has just been elected as Liberal Party leader. Once Trudeau officially steps down as PM, Carney will temporarily be the Prime Minister Then Carney will run in a future election against the other party leaders(UCP, Green and NDP) for PM. Date TBA

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

#TemertyMed and @ucalgary.bsky.social researchers develop innovative approach using AI to streamline the screening process for systematic reviews. bit.ly/3QKUTn2

Vaccines work by training the immune system to recognize and fight diseases before encountering them naturally. They go through a rigorous pre-approval process and a post-release monitoring program to ensure a high level of safety.

The CMA is pleased to see the government's first signed pharmacare agreement with Manitoba. This is a positive start, but there's still work to be done. Every Canadian deserves access to the medications they need – regardless of their ability to pay. Let's maintain this momentum 👏

Our happy granddaughter Charlotte is 8 months old

Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada 👏

We’re proud of our awesome niece Emily Clark who has signed with Hong Kong Football. Emily is playing her first game with them tomorrow.

Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Canada needs tens of thousands of additional health workers, including 23,000 family doctors and 28,000 registered nurses, study finds, by @kkirkup.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #nursing #PrimaryCare #cdnhealth

The Geranium, 1906 https://botfrens.com/collections/48/contents/15501

The JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 resulted in a major Covid wave a year ago. A new report uncovers T cell immune evasion as a mechanistic basis. We've been preoccupied on neutralizing antibodies, not enough on cell-based immunity to the virus. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

“recommended childhood vaccines have prevented an estimated 1.1 million deaths and 32 million hospitalizations in the United States” #medsky

Our granddaughter Charlotte is 7 months old and very smiley!

Toronto Ashbridge's Bay 1936, looking northwest from coal harbour Artist: Nicholas Hornyansky, 1896-1965 Medium: Aquatints (prints) Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library #printmaking #skyline #city #shipping #torontoart #art #artist #toronto #canada

Studies note higher risk of long COVID in women, differences among minority kids | CIDRAP (Jan 22, 2025) www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/stu...

Dr. Danielle Martin, @uoftmedicine.bsky.social’s Chair of Family & Community Medicine, et al have published an article on the role of primary care during the Covid-19 pandemic in Ontario. They describe how lessons learned can strengthen the primary care sector. www.cfp.ca/content/71/1...

Queen St. West Study #6, 1980 Artist: Arto Yuzbasiyan (1948- ) Medium: Oil painting Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library #1980s #oilpainting #queenwest #winter #city #streetcar #torontoart #art #artist #toronto #canada

Behind Sherbourne St. (Toronto) 1970 Artist: Albert Jacques Franck, 1899-1973 Medium: Oil painting Baldwin Collection of Canadiana, Toronto Public Library #oilpainting #architecture #winter #city #torontoart #art #artist #toronto #canada

Our four-year-old granddaughter Stella is learning jiu jitsu!

“The idea that some lives matter less
is the root of all that's wrong with the world.” Paul Farmer

Today, @cmadocs.bsky.social welcomes the clarity the government has brought to the Canada Health Act. We agree that all medically necessary primary care should be publicly funded within a team-based approach. Read our statement below. www.cma.ca/about-us/wha...