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Eileen Clancy 🧿 @clancyny.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

cw: rape District attorney reopens case of alleged Cornell University 'gang rape' A student alleged that seven fraternity members sexually assaulted her in 2024.

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District attorney reopens case of alleged Cornell University 'gang rape'

Prosecutors in central New York say they are reopening the case of alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity.

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Fraternities are rapist factories & should be abolished. Hazing & initiation rituals normalize assault & non-consensual sexualized behaviour. This effect is intergenerational: universities call this “legacy.”

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Michelle Cohen @docmcohen.medsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Belleville synagogue shooter was an antisemitic COVID conspiracist discharged from the army for refusing vaccines. It's wild that commentary on this shooting IMMEDIATELY went to anti-immigrant, Islamophobic bigotry. But THIS is the extremism that sent me an antisemitic death threat in 2022.

globalnews.ca

Belleville gunman spouted COVID-19 conspiracies while in army, say sources | Globalnews.ca

The Canadian Armed Forces confirmed Sean Ward served in the military until 2022.

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I was just inadvertently subjected to Pierre Poiliviere’s atrocious AI slop “hip hop” video and all I can say is that Anaida’s hips definitely lie.

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Colin Furness MISt PhD MPH @furnesscolin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Is COVID surging in Ontario? I think it is. Wastewater surveillance lags about 2 weeks (which yes, mostly defeats its purpose). It reads as low/moderate. But in other jurisdictions around us it's surging. Anecdotally, I see a big bump in infections among people I know, just in the last week. 1/4

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Selfish tourist behaviour caused this incident “One person commented on social media that tourists pulled into the staff parking lot at the hospital & health unit and surrounded the bull elk. “They impeded staff arriving for their shift from parking. They blocked the ambulance bay doors”

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Started my day with a bang: yelling “ABORTION IS HEALTHCARE” at anti-choice protestors blocking the sidewalk outside my hospital. Since it’s currently the “40 Days for Life” campaign, it will be “40 days of me yelling at anti-choice protestors” until they get a life and go home.

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Diana Chard @dianachard.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sure would be nice if we could start getting updated Covid and flu vaccines before the start of school in Canada. Covid cases are rising and flu-a has already entered the chat (outbreak just declared in a local LTCH).

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David #ArmsEmbargoNow! Heap @davidheap.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There’s no evidence tying the Palestine movement to shootings at Jewish schools and synagogues in Canada. "As such, the speculation from pro-Israel groups and politicians has been highly irresponsible." www.readthemaple.com/theres-no-ev... by @davide.readthemaple.com in @readthemaple.com

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There’s No Evidence Tying Palestine Movement To Shootings

Pro-Israel groups have blamed shootings at schools and synagogues on anti-Zionists

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 23/09/2026

New reporting from @globalnews.ca: “The gunman accused of opening fire at police outside an Ontario synagogue left the army after expressing conspiracy theories about COVID-19”

globalnews.ca

Belleville gunman spouted COVID-19 conspiracies while in army, say sources | Globalnews.ca

The Canadian Armed Forces confirmed Sean Ward served in the military until 2022.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Statistics show men are far more likely to leave their wives when they become disabled than the other way around. This man didn’t leave his wife, he just belittled and berated her “obsession” with being sick She felt trapped in a broken body & then her partner disrespected her. Now she’s gone:

thesun.co.uk

Mum, 37, with long Covid left tragic note about 'broken body' before ending life

A MUM left with long Covid took her own life after leaving a heartbreaking note about her “broken body”, an inquest heard. Emily Parkes was a “happy mother to a beautiful son” but her h…

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I am disgusted that @ontariosdoctors.bsky.social is using AI slop for engagement on social media. It’s particularly upsetting to use AI to “de-age” adults to make them look like children. There’s also a significant environmental impact. OMA membership is mandatory but they do not represent me.

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Michelle Cohen @docmcohen.medsky.social · 20/09/2026

Nili Kaplan-Myrth is anti-vax X's main character rn. I see many posts calling for violence. One tweet is from an account with 17K followers. Then Brian Goldman amplifies it to his 103K followers to defend Nili. Then: virality. This is why ppl need to leave that fucking place. No good can be done.

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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I am delighted to be on several “unhinged about AI” lists because of my firm believe that human beings should not participate in our own deskilling and replacement for the further enrichment of tech billionaires. Yes, please block me. Cleanse my timeline of your creepy pick-me energy.

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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The measles/mumps/rubella vaccine is incredibly safe. There is zero evidence linking it to autism or other medical conditions. But one in five kids with measles ends up hospitalized.

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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This didn't have to happen.

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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This should really piss us off. Mark Carney told the money class at his summit in Toronto he was going to asset flip our airports before telling Canadians. He short-circuited discussion and input from Canadians in his race to enrich the investor class. #CdnPoli #SnakesInSuits #BarbariansAtTheGate

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Privatization wasn’t on the ballot when Canadians voted for Mark Carney. Really foul the way he’s using the blind trust so many continue to have in him to make massive, fundamental changes to Canada (hurting normal Canadians) so big companies can profit. Please pay attention.

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Between Ray Gun and that Hyrox competitor who spread her diarrhea all over the course, I have to ask: what the hell is wrong* with white Australian women? *my maternal grandmother was a white Australian woman who was genuinely 🦇 💩 crazy so I may actually have some idea

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The rule they are overturning was predicted to give $120 billion in public health benefits by 2047, with projections that by 2035, it would would prevent up to 1,200 premature deaths, 870 hospital and emergency room visits, 360K asthma attacks, 48K school absence days and 57K lost workdays each year

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Cash transfers to low income mums may slow biological aging in children “1000 low-income mothers were randomly assigned to receive $333 or $20 per month; by age 4, children in the higher-transfer group showed epigenetic markers linked to a slower pace of biological aging” #DOHaD

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Cash transfers to mothers with low income may slow biological aging in children

A study published in Nature Human Behaviour reports that providing cash transfers to mothers with low income during the first four years of their children's lives changed the children's biological agi...

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Tara C. Smith @aetiology.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Another Pennsylvania #measles death, this time in an unvaccinated 40 year old woman. 3 deaths with less than 700 confirmed cases suggests this outbreak is much larger than reported (no surprise).

washingtonpost.com

Pennsylvania woman dies of measles-related complications, local coroner says

The 40-year-old woman, who was from Jefferson County was unvaccinated, according to the coroner.

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Emily PhD 🎓 @ejwillingham.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Super obvious sea lioning that I’ll address then mute. Surgeries at these ages are not for reasons of being transgender but other often also gender-affirming reasons. Top surgery for transgender teens typically limited to 16+, bottom beyond rare before 18y. These are bullshit Qs& he knows that.

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Just one month away! I’m looking forward to meeting some fellow long COVID researchers & people of lived experience @longcovidweb.bsky.social

Check us out at 4th Canadian
Symposium on Long COVID!
Poster title: Impact of Long
COVID on Fertility Intentions Among Canadian Women: A Cross-Sectional
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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Make a band edible: Moist (chocolate cake) The Cure(d) meat Depeche (pie à la) Mode Our Lady(finger) Peace

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Meg Adams (ArtbyMoga) @artbymoga.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

“Quality Time” (2023)

I love spending time with you
Me too, darling

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longcovidweb.bsky.social @longcovidweb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

At the 2026 #LCWSymposium, the 'Lightning Round Trainee Abstracts: Panel Discussion' will highlight emerging research from trainees around #LongCOVID, followed by a panel feat. researchers, healthcare professionals, & people w/ lived experience. Register: bit.ly/4bXijzY

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longcovidweb.bsky.social @longcovidweb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

As part of our Pillar 1 Biomedical session, join leading experts at the 2026 #LCWSymposium as they explore similarities & differences between #LongCOVID & ME/CFS, & the importance of translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice. Register: bit.ly/4bXijzY

Promotional graphic for the Pillar 1 (Biomedical) Session: Better Biological Understanding of Long COVID and Improving Clinical Translation at the 4th Canadian Symposium on Long COVID. The session takes place on October 15 from 1:50 to 3:00 PM PDT. The graphic features five speakers: moderator Scott J. Tebbutt, Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Senior Research Director at Providence Research; Nancy Klimas, Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical Immunology at Nova Southeastern University; Don D. Sin, Director of the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation and Professor of Medicine at UBC; Manali Mukherjee, Associate Professor in the Division of Respirology at McMaster University; and Shokrollah Elahi, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. The graphic notes that the Symposium takes place October 15–16, 2026, virtually and in person.

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longcovidweb.bsky.social @longcovidweb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Join us for the Pillar 2 (Clinical) session at the 2026 #LCWSymposium. This expert panel will explore the clinical impacts of #LongCOVID and examine key gaps in evidence and emerging approaches to care. Register now: bit.ly/4bXijzY

Promotional graphic for the Pillar 2 (Clinical) Session: Closing the Gaps: Current Evidence and Emerging Treatments in Long COVID at the 4th Canadian Symposium on Long COVID. The session takes place on October 15 from 3:45 to 4:55 PM PDT. The graphic features moderator Theone Paterson and panelists Kristina Gicas, Luis Nacul, Zachary Schwartz, and Jane McKay. The Symposium takes place October 15–16, 2026, and is available virtually and in person.

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longcovidweb.bsky.social @longcovidweb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join us on Day 2 of the 2026 #LCWSymposium for a panel discussion exploring how vaccination effectiveness is evaluated, what we know about reducing Long COVID risk in children and adults, and priorities for future research. Register: bit.ly/4bXijzY

Graphic for the 4th Canadian Symposium on Long COVID. The session is titled “Vaccination and Long COVID Prevention: What We Do and Do Not Know” and takes place on Day 2, October 16, from 2:05–3:05 PM PDT. The panel features Adeera Levin, Sara Carazo, and Zaeema Naveed. The graphic includes their headshots and professional affiliations. The symposium will be held October 15–16, 2026, virtually and in person.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The UK is voting on the Assisted Dying bill today. Most disability organizations oppose it. Safeguards have already been removed or rejected. Please listen to disabled Canadians. What was meant to be dignified quickly became coercive eugenics aimed at the most vulnerable.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A medieval warrior's skull and the surprising origins of the term "forensics." I got you covered in a NEW video! Please consider subscribing & throwing me a like! I'm trying to revive the old channel and it's...hard to reach people through the AI slop & algorithms. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8yh...

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The Warrior's Skull

YouTube video by Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris

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Helen Czerski @helenczerski.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

As both an academic and a writer, I am repelled by the "this looks like a long document. Would you like me to summarize it for you?" that seems to appear at the top of every pdf viewer now. NO. The *entire point* of good writing (either books or journal papers) is that every sentence has a purpose.

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WHO @who.int · 07/09/2026

Here's some public health good news 🎊 Congratulations to Thailand for eliminating rubella as a public health problem! Learn more: bit.ly/4ynibTR #StandWithScience

A public health win for Thailand. The 7th country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to eliminate rubella as a public health problem.

Bold text against a background image showing children playing with their family.

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Maggie Archibald @maggiearchibald.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The World Endometriosis Organization is conducting a global survey on experiences with endometriosis and access to care. The survey takes about 10–15 minutes. SURVEY: www.surveymonkey.com/r/P53BM8M?fb...

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist ‘Emma’ the Rotherham chatbot has 17 languages says AI firm – but health watchdog says system struggling with local ‘twangs’ Another example of AI being pushing into healthcare settings with negative consequences!

theguardian.com

Frustrated GP patients hang up as Yorkshire accent baffles AI receptionist

‘Emma’ the Rotherham chatbot has 17 languages says AI firm – but health watchdog says system struggling with local ‘twangs’

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

HHS Cancels Infant Mortality, Postpartum Grants to Focus on Sperm Counts, ED “The Health Department’s office to improve the health of minorities has abruptly terminated more than half its existing grants, saying they didn’t focus on the Trump administration’s new priorities”

notus.org

HHS Cancels Infant Mortality, Postpartum Grants to Focus on Sperm Counts, ED

Officials at the Office of Minority Health told grantees that they’re prioritizing “root causes” of infertility and promoting exercise.

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Ordinarily, the Ig Nobels is a lighthearted way to celebrate obscure & niche research. Unfortunately, the fascists running the US have ruined even this.

arstechnica.com

Meet the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners

The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and "24/7" lectures.

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Fertility program offers future choices for 12-year-old N.W.T. cancer patient “Through ovarian tissue cryopreservation, doctors remove one ovary, which is then processed, frozen and stored. If the patient decides to become pregnant later in life, the tissue can be implanted again”

cbc.ca

Fertility program offers future choices for 12-year-old N.W.T. cancer patient | CBC News

Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., resident Chloe Dixon was diagnosed with a soft-tissue sarcoma in the summer of last year. While treatment for cancers like hers can impact a person's fertility, a relatively ne...

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UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

‘PMOS has been treated as a reproductive condition for too long, when the insulin resistance, inflammation and cardiovascular risk it carries make it a whole-body disease,’ said Dr Helen O'Neill (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social). #PMOS #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth

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The women's health symptoms that shouldn't be dismissed, according to a scientist

Dr Helen O’Neill on the reproductive-health signs worth discussing with your GP

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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

This study found the effectiveness was "77.8%...among infants from birth through 6 months of age." More good news about the prevention of RSV - #MedSky + #ObGynSky + #PedSky.

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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

"Findings from this study indicate that the targeted birth-dose vaccine recommendation will likely increase neonatal infections" This modeling study finds hundreds more newborn #hepatitis B infections - very bad news. via @jamapediatrics.com #MedSky + #IDSky. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

jamanetwork.com

Impact of Removing the Universal Hepatitis B Birth-Dose Vaccination in the US

This modeling study estimates the impact of replacing universal hepatitis B virus birth-dose vaccination with a targeted recommendation on neonatal and subsequent chronic hepatitis B virus infections ...

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Ruth Ann Crystal @drruth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

2 unvaccinated Penn. residents have died of measles amid a 400+ case outbreak- the state's 1st measles deaths in 35 years. Gov. Shapiro blamed RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine rhetoric for fueling the outbreak. RFK Jr. shot back, saying the deaths may have been "fabricated." buff.ly/XX5BlxK #medsky #pedsky

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RFK Jr. says Shapiro’s office may have fabricated measles deaths

After reporting two deaths, Pennsylvania's governor said the health secretary wasn't helping to control the disease's spread.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This is shameful discriminatory and misogynistic reporting. People aren’t choosing disability to be “cool”. Young women don’t have to “prove” to you that they’re sick. Disability rates are skyrocketing because we’ve left a disabling virus rip through the population for over 6 years.

Photo from the telegraph. Red background with a roll of wheelchair stickers on white paper. Text reads “how having a disability became cool”

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I’ve recently taken up pole dance, which has resulted in a number of unexpected (almost entirely positive) conversations. The first was me saying “I definitely need to buy some shorter shorts.” This is something that, as a 47 year-old I never fathomed saying, let alone following through with.

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Hi, I’m Gen, high risk OBGYN & mum to 2 humans, 2 dogs & 1 cat. Toward the end of Witch Dance, there’s an unsettling deep, almost imperceptible vibration just as Florence sings, “And the Earth made a moaning sound…I could feel something shudder Deeper and deeper down” Frisson every time.

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