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With social media site Bluesky growing in popularity among academics, a new study has revealed how it measures up against X when it comes to sharing and promoting scientific research.
Really thought provoking article on Canada's assisted dying law - and the fairly murky 'rules' that are supposed to guide clinician's on who is eligible for the procedure.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Let's all try not to get surgery immediately before the weekend...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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A microsimulation model to estimate the impact of care disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic on breast cancer mortality using an administrative database.
www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...
Via @jclinepi.bsky.social
This study aimed to develop a microsimulation model to estimate the impact of a care
disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic on breast cancer mortality using an administrative
database.
www.jclinepi.com
New social media site is proving better for sharing research findings
www.chemistryworld.com
The country gave its citizens the right to die. Doctors are struggling to keep up with demand.
This cohort study examines 30-day, 90-day, and 1-year postoperative outcomes of patients undergoing surgical procedures immediately before vs after the weekend.
New study links marijuana use during IVF to higher risk of abnormal embryos, potentially providing new insights into the link between cannabis use and female fertility.
www.statnews.com/2025/09/09/m...
Via @statnews.com
#fertility #cannabis #marijuana #IVF #statnews
Most Americans still don’t know that #alcohol can cause #cancer — and the alcohol industry and Trump are working hard to make sure it stays that way by discrediting and burying a new report that offers new evidence of the link between drinking alcohol and dying www.vox.com/health/46008... @vox.com
Research has found that a routine vaccine slows aging and cut dementia risk. www.vox.com/health/47776...
ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59
LinkedIn's default permission for using your data for AI kicks in on November 3. Here's where to switch it off on your account:
> Settings & Privacy → Data privacy → Data for Generative AI Improvement
tuta.com/blog/linkedi...
Researchers found marijuana's active ingredient may disrupt egg cells and embryos, adds to research that marijuana use can negatively affect male fertility.
What's wrong with the obsession to consume high protein in your diet or via bars, supplements, or powders?
A review of the data on efficacy and safety erictopol.substack.com/p/our-preocc...
Kennedy wants to “Make America Healthy Again” — but doesn’t want you to see a report that could do just that.
Research has found that a routine vaccine slows aging and cut dementia risk.
www.vox.com
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