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Arun Karlamangla

@arunkarlamangla.bsky.social
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Husband, father, geriatrician, one-time electrical engineer, pretend statistician, teacher, researcher, late to administration

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Dating to the early fourteenth century during the late Kamakura period (1185–1333), Japan, this sacred image represents Esoteric Buddhism’s (Mikkyō) vision of the Bodhisattva of the Wish-Fulfilling Jewel and the Wheel of the Law.
Seated in a pose of contemplative ease (mahārājalīlāsana), this early fourteenth-century wooden sculpture of Nyoirin Kannon—the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara in the form of Chintamanichakra—inclines its head gently to rest a right hand against its cheek, absorbed in profound meditation over the salvation of all sentient beings. The six-armed deity sits with the right knee raised and the sole of the foot pressed inward, its fluid, asymmetrical posture balancing supreme celestial authority with intimate, earthly accessibility. Luminous patches of gold leaf (haku) cling to the rounded contours of the torso, face, and tall, braided topknot, softening into the dark, burnished patina of the underlying lacquered cypress (hinoki). One right hand holds the wish-fulfilling jewel (nyoi-hōju) at its chest, while upper arms reach out to hold the wheel of the Law (hōrin) and stabilize the body against the earth. Intricate, microscopic geometric lace rendered in cut gold leaf (kirikane) glimmers along the hems of the flowing garments. The sculpture projects an intensely serene sensory atmosphere: the cool, porcelain-like touch of century-aged wood and smoothed lacquer, the faint, lingering scent of incense embedded in cypress grain, the soft glow of gilded surfaces in low light, and the profound, unbroken silence radiating from downcast, crystal-inlaid eyes.

The creation of such an icon exemplifies the supreme summit of Japanese Buddhist sculpture (busshi) and the spirit of monozukuri (artisanal mastery and sacred craft). Influenced by the realistic innovations of the Kamakura-period Kei school, the statue employs the joined-block wood technique (yosegi-zukuri), which allowed sculptors to hollow out the interior to prevent warping and insert realistic crystal eyes (gyokugan) from within the head.
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Arun Karlamangla @arunkarlamangla.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Put the evidence out there for all to see.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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WilliamHaugh @williamhaugh.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Starving Alien Creature Close-Up
ALT: Starving Alien Creature Close-Up
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) @agsjournal.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Experiences With a Combined Meal Delivery and Home-Based Exercise Intervention Among Homebound Older Adults. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com…
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) @agsjournal.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Mobilization Alarms for In-Hospital Falls: Time to Reconsider a Longstanding Practice. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com…
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Arun Karlamangla @arunkarlamangla.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Raising the cap to $500K should be enough to keep it afloat
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Arun Karlamangla @arunkarlamangla.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
@domucla.bsky.social Research Day @dgsomucla.bsky.social
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Arun Karlamangla @arunkarlamangla.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Multiple awards to staff and faculty in @uclageriatrics.bsky.social @dgsomucla.bsky.social
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Kaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Democratic Women’s Caucus @demwomencaucus.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Estrogen patches are a vital part of daily healthcare for millions of women navigating menopause. However, right now, it’s nearly impossible to find, and the FDA is doing nothing. We sent a letter to HHS and the FDA demanding answers. Read more here: www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
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US House Democratic Women's Caucus press health secretary on estrogen patch shortages
The Democratic Women's Caucus ‌in the US House of Representatives has asked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address a shortage of estrogen patches to ensure a stable supply of the widely use...
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Eric R Fairhurst 📚 🦋 🎷🎨 @efairhurst.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Sunday reminder.. the Majority of SCOTUS judges lied to get their lifetime jobs… can you do that?
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 04/10/2026
“The ultimate goal was to create chaos and doubt in the vote-by-mail process,” said the American Postal Workers Union president. “You’re creating a rule to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.”
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The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting
ProPublica’s reporting reveals for the first time the extent of the White House’s role in trying to dictate how mail-in ballots are processed, spurring behind-the-scenes drama that played out for near...
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Absofreakinlutely They Should......
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 02/10/2026
“Did you or did you not sell hamburgers from a giant smiling head?” “Sir, that was Jack in the Box.”
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Kevin McElroy @thatkevinmcelroy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This never gets old!
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bustedcup.bsky.social @bustedcup.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Adorable Laughing Baby
Alt: Adorable Laughing Baby laughing so hard he falls over.
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) @agsjournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Extreme Temperatures, Elevated PM2.5, and Acute Care Events Among Dual-Eligible Nursing Facility Residents. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com…
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I'd rather have an economy that makes 1,000 millionaires than 1 billionaire.
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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Midwest
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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UCLA Department of Medicine @domucla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Great news! Drs. John Mafi, Joann Elmore and Alex Bui have been awarded a five-year $25 million NIH grant to establish a new UCLA-led national center focused on evaluating AI technologies for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Read the full story: uclahs.fyi/4cIfuEb
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: “it’s inconceivable to me how you can pardon people who beat police officers… and then vilify the officers”
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) @agsjournal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Medical Director's Role in Quality of Care in Nursing Homes. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com…
A nurse assists an elderly woman with a walker in a bright hospital corridor.
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Nicky Schwenzer @nickyschwenzer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🦆 Felon & Tariffs 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
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The Fighting Liberal Texan🌈🌊💙🦋Congress Switchboard 202-224-3121 @fightingliberal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Samuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdings ...
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Samuel Alito steps aside in a major climate case amid scrutiny over oil stock holdings
Decision from conservative justice comes before court hears case on whether fossil-fuel firms deceived US public
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Arun Karlamangla @arunkarlamangla.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Agree
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) @agsjournal.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Association Between Large Language Model-Derived Mobility Functional Status Assessment and Clinical Outcomes. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com…
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) @agsjournal.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Hiring a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in a nursing home was associated with 2%–5% declines in hospital use. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com…
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philsmithcross.bsky.social @philsmithcross.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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JymByrnes🏳️‍🌈☮️ @jymbyrnes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Samuel Benjamin @samuelxl5.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#Ukraine #russia
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Ukraine Hits on Rostov’s Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant With Neptune, Ruta, Palanytsia, Bars Missiles
The plant manufactures precision components used in Russian weapons, and it was also reportedly hit in a July attack.
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🌊🏄BlueWaveSurfer🏄🌊 @bluewavesurfer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/09/2026
"Why should Canadians trust Americans who have twice elected someone they consider a venal, dangerous buffoon? They could excuse them for being 'tricked' the first time. But electing him again, by a bigger margin the second time, tells them all they need to know." — @brynntannehill.bsky.social
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The view from Canada: Make America Think Again
Rebuilding trust will take generations.
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Jacques-Yves Cousteau @runflysmile.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Each day comes bearing its gifts. Untie the ribbons 😊 Sarojini Naidu #Day #Gift #SarojiniNaidu #Flower
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) @agsjournal.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Over one-third of social media posts about Alzheimer's blood tests discussed their utility for asymptomatic screening, which is inconsistent with contemporary guidelines. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com…
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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A Voice Crying in the Wilderness @cryingwilderness.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Robert Daughters (b.1929), Fall Path
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Bob @psychobob4q2.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A oxymoron and a moron.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We have never looked weaker or more pathetic.
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Democratic Women’s Caucus @demwomencaucus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Women are dying because of abortion bans. Doctors shouldn’t be forced to delay life-saving care out of fear of criminal prosecution. Healthcare decisions belong to women and their doctors, not politicians. www.propublica.org/article/ecto...
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Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.
With prompt and appropriate medical care, experts say, people shouldn’t die from an ectopic pregnancy. Women in Texas and Oklahoma have sued over delays in care, which, coupled with our new analysis, ...
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
They aren’t “pro-life.” They are immoral.
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Dovewoman 💙 🇺🇦 💙 @dovewoman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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Agingdoc⭐David Barzilai🔔MD PhD, MS, MBA, DipABLM @agingdoc.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Geroscience’s Guiding Star: Extending Healthy Lifespan 🌟"Barzilai makes a clarion call for a “moonshot”-level investment in aging biology... This ambitious commitment aims to accelerate the field’s capacity [to] extend both lifespan and healthspan" worldwide. 🌍 🚀 bioengineer.org/gerosciences...
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Geroscience’s Guiding Star: Extending Healthy Lifespan
In a landmark editorial published on March 10, 2026, in Volume 18 of Aging-US, David A. Barzilai, a prominent figure affiliated with Geneva College of Longevity Science, Healthspan Coaching LLC, and
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