Mark Geyer, M.D.

Take out your phone, go to the clock app, and find the stopwatch. Click start. Now watch the seconds as they climb. Three seconds come and go in a blink. At the thirtysecond mark, your mind starts to wander. One minute passes, and you begin to think that this is taking a long time. Two . . . three . . . . The clock ticks on. Then, finally, you make it to four minutes. Hit stop. Now imagine for that entire time, you are suffocating. You want to breathe; you have to breathe. But you are strapped to a gurney with a mask on your face pumping your lungs with nitrogen gas. Your mind knows that the gas will kill you. But your body keeps telling you to breathe. That is what awaits Anthony Boyd tonight. For two to four minutes, Boyd will remain conscious while the State of Alabama kills him in this way. When the gas starts flowing, he will immediately convulse. He will gasp for air. And

he will thrash violently against the restraints holding him in place as he experiences this intense psychological torment until he finally loses consciousness. Just short of twenty minutes later, Boyd will be declared dead. Boyd asks for the barest form of mercy: to die by firing squad, which would kill him in seconds, rather than by a torturous suffocation lasting up to four minutes. The Constitution would grant him that grace. My colleagues do not. This Court thus turns its back on Boyd and on the Eighth Amendment’s guarantee against cruel and unusual punishment. Because the Court should have instead granted a stay of execution and Boyd’s petition for certiorari, I respectfully dissent.

#SCOTUS denies a stay of execution to Alabama death-row prisoner Anthony Boyd, over *quite* a dissent from the three Democratic appointees, written by Justice Sotomayor, about the problems with nitrogen hypoxia as a method of execution:

www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...

David Baltimore, Nobel-Winning Molecular Biologist, Dies at 87

Co-discoverer of reverse transcriptase at 32, Nobel Prize at 37, played a key role at the 1975 Asilomar comference.

Separately, I'll note that Bl. Carlo died of hemorrhagic complications of acute promyelocytic leukemia, a disease I treat often. Early access to ATRA/blood products in resource limited settings can be lifesaving. haematologica.org/article/view...

The Politics, Theology, And Hype Behind The First Gamer Saint - Aftermath Teenager Carlo Acutis, set to be canonized at the end of this month, will be the Catholic Church's first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis will likely be the first saint with Pokémon mentioned in his bio; I'd like to think he'd share my enthusiasm for Quaxly. Beyond the hype of being a patron saint of gamers, however, I find it more compelling that he lived in our context and reminds us of God's presence in all things. 1/2

Results of a pilot study led by investigators at @mskcancercenter.bsky.social showed that interleukin-18 “armored” CAR T cells targeting CD371 were effective at treating relapsed/refractory acute myeloid #leukemia at low doses. @markgeyermd.bsky.social
Learn more: bit.ly/4mFwo9q

Omg it's literally us!!

Please wear a helmet, even on short rides!

The bells of St. Patrick’s ring out in joy!!
As the Church welcomes our new Holy Father, the Cathedral—America’s parish—joins Catholics around the world in celebration and prayer.

Let us give thanks for the gift of our new pope.
Habemus Papam.

#NewPope #StPatricksCathedral #CatholicChurch #NY

Robert Francis Prevost will be the next pope and has taken the name Leo XIV.

An American Pope. I hope he promotes unconditional love and service, especially towards the poor and marginalized. Let's pray.

Congratulations to @mark-carney.bsky.social for leading his party to victory tonight, and for his message of hope and unity for his country His recall of the selfless acts of Gander (Newfoundland) following 9/11 reflects the very best of the Canadian spirit.

#BREAKING: Mark Carney and the Liberal party will form government www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Pope Francis lifted the world as he led the Church with his profound moral voice. As he returns to God, may his call to humility and concern for the least among us continue to resound.

Pope Francis waving and smiling. Text reads: "1936-2025. Pope Francis." Photo credit: Zach Gibson/The New York Times

Pope Francis died at 88, the Vatican announced Monday, ending a pontificate that sought to reshape the Roman Catholic Church into a more inclusive institution. Cardinals will now decide whether to continue his approach or restore more doctrinaire leadership.

Follow live updates: nyti.ms/42RZB9n

Luke 23:41-43 RSV
And we indeed justly; for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Thank heavens he is alive

Photo of Senator Chris Van Hollen with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.

An ostensibly conservative administration drawing this much condemnation from Judge Wilkinson is truly a sign of the dangerous times in which we find ourselves.

Many products sold in the U.S. are made in El Salvador. In response to the El Salvador president’s statements today, we’re calling for an immediate boycott of all Salvadoran-made goods. Please help by listing any products or brands made in El Salvador in the comments below.

I have been critical of some of the actions of @harvard.edu in recent years, but am proud to be an alumnus of the College tonight. Time to make a donation. Illegitimum non carborundum; Domine salvum fac.

If it rains we can enter the reception to "Ironic" though! (also hoping that it does not, in fact, rain on our wedding day)

As Chococat campaign managers it's our mission to introduce this cute, curious, creative, compassionate,cognitively capable cat to the world. Vote Chococat!

a black cat wearing a brown hat is holding a notebook Alt: a black cat wearing a brown hat holding a notebook

@mhchao.bsky.social and I are all in for Chococat and Pompompurin!