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No syphilis & HIV infection births in 2022/23, and no cases of HepB in 2023 in young children. "These attainments were supported by the provision of universal health services for all residents . . . including migrants. Importantly, the country invested 10% of gross domestic product in health."

Maldives—first country to achieve triple elimination goal The Maldives has become the first country in the world to attain triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis. Sanjeet Bagcchi reports.

US healthcare and other struggling health systems can learn a lot from the Maldives
#infectiousdiseaseprevention
#MaternalandInfantHealth
#thisispublichealth
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The 1st step is the hardest. After almost dying in May & not having done science for almost 6m, I finally returned to the bench & did my first scientific task - I made media & agar plates - a small yet significant step in my recovery & return to science. #PhDlife
#CardiacSurvivor
#Unstopable

Congratulations Joe!

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Don’t let one bad “apple” spoil the bunch. Let the good outweigh the bad. Toss that bad apple and keep it moving 😉

When you are confident in who you are and whose you you are, you don’t ever have to worry about what other people think or say.

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There needs to be a book called “What to Expect When Getting a PhD”. There’s nothing that can prepare you for PhD life. Nothing!!!

Sounds like me surviving off of ice cream, coffee, air, and sleep.

Even though my people find ourselves under the reign of an oppressive tyrant, I am and will always be proud to be Jamaican 🇯🇲✊🏽. My US citizenship is a right that many across the African Diaspora fought, bled, and died for. #JamaicanCultureHistory
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When your advisor tells you that this week will be equally as rough as the last

Even the best advocates can become speechless when you attack their character, integrity, and purpose.

So many friends and family have and are at risk of loosing there jobs. . . And for what?!!

This has been a particularly difficult week. To work so hard at overcoming challenges just to be told you can’t, your work is not valued, you are not good enough, your more doesn’t matter is inconceivable. 😔🥺😢💔

I literally can’t right now. . I’m so frustrated with all that’s happening in these (un)United States😕

Find your nearest @americanredcross.bsky.social and donate blood during #NationalBloodDonorMonth. Your donation can save up to 3 lives!

Why Is Anxiety Worse at Night? Here's what to know—and what to do about it.

Many people who experience anxiety have difficulty sleeping. Fewer distractions at night keep the thoughts coming. This @time-magazine.bsky.social article explains why that is, highlighting some interesting research studies. time.com/7203404/why-...

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Happy New Year! 🥳🎆🎊 May 2025 be a year of growth, positive change, good science, and civil discourse for all.

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What a week! Update coming 🔜. In the meantime. Enjoy the holidays

Alzheimer's disease‐associated CD83(+) microglia are linked with increased immunoglobulin G4 and human cytomegalovirus in the gut, vagal nerve, and brain INTRODUCTION While there may be microbial contributions to Alzheimer's disease (AD), findings have been inconclusive. We recently reported an AD-associated CD83(+) microglia subtype associated with ...

Interesting study on the association between CD83+ microglia in the superior frontal gyrus with IgG4 and human cytomegalovirus in the transverse colon of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Looking for lab hacks on how to fight fatigue that does not involve caffeine.

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I am having one hell of a semester. Life as they say is lifing 😕🥺😫😔

This really is sad. Why does it feel like we are going backwards? SMDH

Congratulations on converting another over to Blue Sky 👏🏽

Super proud of my mentor for submitting his research paper and getting it to the review stage. Check out the preprint on biorxiv www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

It absolutely does! Submitting counted as a win! Congratulations @joelbabdor.bsky.social 🎉

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My whole week

How neat is this. A starter pack connecting Immunology PhD students and Postdocs 🩵

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Interesting read. So many unanswered questions to explore.