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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 15h

In 1974, Cornell lecturer Lin Farley began recognizing a pattern in the experiences women shared in her Women and Work course: women were being pushed out of jobs by men’s sexual behavior. Farley coined the term, “sexual harassment.”

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A parents weekend pre-game brunch/tailgate tableau aka “the calm before the storm” at YoungestAmazingDaughter™️’s house. I’m getting too old for this 😅

A keg of coors light is being iced down. In the background is a kitchen counter lined with boxes of prosecco bottles, a frozen slushy machine still in its box and a six pack of a local beer. A large bottle of Advil can also be seen

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The many fired staff at the Stars and Stripes would probably like a word if they could….

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Drafting posts…. Deleting drafts Drafting posts…. Deleting drafts Drafting posts…. Deleting drafts Drafting posts…. Deleting drafts Drafting posts…. Deleting drafts

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

To quote General McAuliffe, “Nuts!”

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A short sighted decision that undermines the quality of the education that our military cadets and leaders at every level need.

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

So when does it get announced that the first AI agent (that we know of) started hacking and emptying people’s bank accounts because it needed money to do whatever stupid thing it was told to do. (Or has this already happened🤔)

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Late post- perfect day for sheet pan veggies and roast chicken with BadAssWife™️ and a thriller of Ravens game

The meal described in the post there are small, half new potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, onions, garlic, zuchini, and carrots tossed together and brown nicely on a sheet pan. Half a roast chicken and a extra thigh are seen nicely, crisp, and sitting above the vegetables, skin side up

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Headed to Ft Bragg tomorrow with some fellow pediatric colleagues to meet with folks at the hospital, community programs, and some of the commands about how to expand community focused research that improves the lives of military kids. Really looking forward to it.

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Mike Boylan-Kolchin @mbkplus.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Once again, I gotta say: you cannot treat anything you’re feeding into an AI as anonymous. There are enormous ethics implications for, e.g. referees who are clearly uploading others’ unpublished papers without consent, let alone health care professionals or law enforcement

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Maryn McKenna @marynmck.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fake. USDA. Seals. Used by an NC meat processing plant on 83.5 TONS of meat. Produced entirely outside the federal inspection system, according to news reports. We are pretty close to The Jungle (second ed.) now, no? www.scrippsnews.com/life/recalls...

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Interactive: Meat recall linked to fake USDA labels

Pork, beef and goat products are being recalled after a company allegedly used fake USDA inspection labels. Explore our interactive guide to see which products are affected and what to look for.

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I bet @omnintensivist.bsky.social knows this one…. This toy was first line “sedation”, when I was a second year resident, for the infant with massive Wilm’s Tumor & abdominal compartment syndrome who spent a couple months “semi” sedated and intubated in our ICU with his abdomen open & a wound vac.

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Binging the new songs as repeat cuz I’ll get early am calls from the girls for sure. My hot take is that “Cleveland” starts out sounding like the intro to “the office” but I still like it

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Congratulations to Florida “Surgeon General” Lapado, RFK Jr and…. Dr Schwartz, where has the CDC been?!?! Oh yeah… right…. for mismanaging the Dengue outbreak response that we are now engaging performative acts of “public health”

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What’s everyone reading these days? Here’s mine- chapter 4 hits close to home.

A cover shot of the book “don’t say sorry: “ by Tim Bakken.

CHAPTER 4
THE SILENCE OF FEAR (FINDING YOUR CONSCIENCE)
In this chapter, we see how people use feat to induce others to remain silent. This leads to more fear because people who believe they are alone in their thoughts are less likely to take any kind of action that would increase their courage and security. Throughout history, speaking and other forms of expression, followed by contrary opinions, have been the best ways to improve individually and advance civilization, as well as to prevent others from hurting us. That's because speaking and sharing experiences and knowledge allow us to form alliances.
In contrast, censors or controllers, who are often partners and supervisors, as well as government officials, try to exercise control over other people to alleviate their own insecurity, protect their own interests, and signal that they have more power than others in their group. Thus, the consideration of fear in this chapter will allow you to see how just one of the fundamentals of failure alone can be disabling and lead to a second failure, silence. When people experience tear and silence simultaneously, then almost all of them will be disabled emotionally and unable to fully access their abilities and…

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Garnet Henderson @garnethenderson.com · 24/09/2026

Heidi Overton just started her opening statement at her confirmation hearing by thanking her lord and savior Jesus Christ

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Dr Heidi Overton testifies at her senate confirmation hearing to become FDA commissioner. Here being asked about MMR vaccine safety and efficacy. Part 1 of 2

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Me… just a girl dad once again immersing myself in a Taylor Swift play list so I’m ready for the discourse with BothAmazingDaughters™️ when the new single drops on the 25th

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Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Oh look, Trump plans to kill $3.2B in aid approved by Congress 🤬 This includes: —> $1.3B for global health —> $115M to counter the international drug trade & prevent human trafficking —> $300M for economic growth programs www.politico.com/live-updates...

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Democrats warn Trump plans to kill $3.2B in Hill-approved foreign aid

Top appropriators say the White House wants to use billions of dollars to shutter USAID. The rest would go unspent.

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Did you know that that the US Military has (by American standards) an incredible parental leave program, that has gotten even more expansive in recent years? A team of amazing military neonatologists asked whether that had an impact on breastfeeding rates over time pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42240399/

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Breast Milk Feeding Outcomes after Expansion of Military Parental Leave: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Active-Duty Mothers - PubMed

Following extension of military parental leave, breast milk feeding outcomes were maintained, while persistent rank-based disparities remained, underscoring the need for continued evaluation and targeted support for enlisted AD mothers.

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Live look of the crowd at the RAR brewery “turn around” at the Cambridge, MD IronMan race- great energy and fun day of cheering on all the athletes.

Ultra triathletes are running down the road of an eastern shore town lined with people cheering in front of shops and the RAR brewery.

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Why does this matter? The military has a moral & professional duty to prevent in mitigate harm to civilians. And as a practical matter, it ensures the ability of troops to continue their mission over the long term & the will to build & sustain alliances. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians

A multinational group meets this week at NATO headquarters in Belgium to discuss protections for civilians during combat. Even though the U.S. co-founded this effort, no American delegation will be in...

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Patrick Andelic @pkandelic.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Muppets have to put on a show to save the Kennedy Center. There you go, Disney, that's your premise.

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This isn’t a subsidy, this is a warning of what’s about to come; foisted upon all of us

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“Asked whether she is prepared to push back when evidence contradicts Kennedy, [she] said, “In the uniformed services, we have something called ‘But sir, but ma’am,’ which means you can disagree… I can tell you there have been a few ‘But sirs’ behind closed doors.” www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I don’t have photos of the joyful chaos yet, but here is the aftermath. So much fun- a great showing for the first and second year med students (The upper levels are all away on rotation) getting to socialize with residence and faculty from across our national Military Pediatrics community.

A kitchen drainer rack stacked 12 high in aluminum serving trays that have been cleaned and are now drying

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

50 med students & faculty coming to dinner tomorrow: 28 lbs of chicken thighs resting in curry / turmeric / yogurt for the grill; steamer tray of chic pea curry made ahead tonight; 3 trays of zucchini, cauliflower, peppers & onions that I’ll oven roast tomorrow. Pita to warm. Rice & salad on order.😅

A large pot of chick peas in a brown curry sauce

3 large trays of vegetables, chopped zucchini, then a tray of red bell peppers and then an equally size tray that contains 50% cauliflower, a little less than 1/4 mild chili pepper and a little more than 1/4 diced onion. Ready to be mixed and tossed before going in the oven tomorrow.

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

RFK Jr may have directed this, but it’s happening on Dr Erica Schwartz’s watch as CDC director

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Once again thinking of my Dad, who always understood and chose the ‘harder right’. Wishing he was here to give some counsel but grateful for the lessons he taught.

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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Reminder: you have until Monday to submit your opposition to Florida's rule removing hib, pneumococcal, varicella, and hepatitis B vaccines from the schedule. You can submit comments here: flrules.org/gateway/View...

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31292411, 64D-3.046 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I remain undefeated at the “Cry at all weddings”challenge

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This shouldn’t be a hard decision… And yet.

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

To quote BadAssWife™️ just now… “F’ing beaver”

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today was my absolute favorite day of the academic year. The new med students are 3 weeks into classes & in our “medical interviewing class” they meet with actual patients admitted at the hospital to practice their skills taking a history. They are so earnest and thoughtful.

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Kaitlin Is Just Getting Started @gothamgirlblue.com · 07/09/2026

You can tell this is true because when Michelle Obama made healthy eating and exercise her issue as First Lady, this same movement failed to coalesce around her and in fact she met a ton of resistance from the same people who made RFK Jr possible

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I believe this young’un may be a progeny of the chonky possum

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 07/09/2026

After ProPublica contacted Dr. Joseph Mercola for an article on babies dying after parents turned down vitamin K shots, he publicly reversed his long-held stance that the shots weren't needed. “The data is clear: vitamin K saves lives,” he wrote. (Published June)

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

BadAssWife™️ just encountered a very smol “supposed to be cellar snake” in the bathroom. Things are not going to go well for me. Send thoughts and prayers.

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Patrick Hickey, MD @pwhickey.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Happy Saturday y’all. I hope you are staying hydrated and find a nice shady spot to enjoy

A 1st person POV showing the sandal wearing feet of someone sitting in a yellow Adirondack chair. A can of non-alcoholic “wellbeing” beer is being held on the chair arm. A chocolate Labrador rests in the grass nearby

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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

"As a publicly funded institution, NIH strives to exemplify principles of transparency and works to bolster its efforts to usher in an era of radical transparency." from Leading in Gold Standard Science, An NIH Implementation Plan, August 22, 2025 www.nih.gov/sites/defaul...

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