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Christine C.

@limbic.bsky.social

Brit Col Fascinated with all things psychological. Massive nerd, deeply sensitive, with enormously diverse interests. Volunteering to help with homelessness is a heartfelt passion. 25+yrs. I genuinely believe in dropping judgement and in offering kindness.

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She’s an embarrassment.

28.09.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very concerning.

28.09.2025 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Genocide.

28.09.2025 06:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Civilian injuries in Gaza similar to those of soldiers in war zones, study finds Wounds such as burns or leg injuries more common in Gaza than among US soldiers who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan Civilians in Gaza have sustained injuries of a type and on a scale more usually seen among professional soldiers involved in intense combat operations, research has found. A study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that some types of wounds – such as burns or injuries to legs – were more common among civilians in Gaza than among US soldiers fighting in recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Continue reading...

Civilian injuries in Gaza similar to those of soldiers in war zones, study finds

25.09.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 155    πŸ” 122    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 12
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Patterns of war related trauma in Gaza during armed conflict: survey study of international healthcare workers Objective To systematically document the patterns of war related injuries in Gaza, Palestine. Design Survey study of international healthcare workers, August 2024 to February 2025. Setting Gaza, Pal...

β€œHealthcare workers deployed to Gaza reported an injury phenotype defined by extensive polytrauma, complex blast injuries from high yield explosives, firearm related injuries to upper & lower limbs, and severe disruption to primary care & treatment of chronic diseases.”

www.bmj.com/content/390/...

25.09.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Superb book.

28.09.2025 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThat just as it has always been possible to look away, it is always possible to stop looking away”

Omar El Akkad

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777485...

26.09.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

He’s a malignant narcissist. He is certainly not a climate scientist. Maybe he’s delusional.

28.09.2025 06:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😑

28.09.2025 06:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In doctors’ offices, the consequences of Trump’s comments on Tylenol and vaccines are immediately clear | CNN In an instant, the president inserted himself into doctor-patient relationships all over the country, Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez writes. She knew that Trump’s words would have consequences, but she was ...

This is really concerning

In doctors’ offices, the consequences of Trump’s comments on Tylenol and vaccines are immediately clear

www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/h...

27.09.2025 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

He’s far worse than a failed businessman. But I agree with you.

28.09.2025 06:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Science should save all, not just some Discussions around global equity and justice in science typically emphasize the lack of diversity in the editorial boards of scientific journals, inequities in authorship, β€œparachute research,” domina...

Next week, my global health class will discuss why access to medicines is such a struggle

Science must save all, but the benefits of science are only reaching some

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... via @science.org

27.09.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two books that should inspire all of us to listen to patients, believe in patients, partner with patients, and change how we do medical research and pratice

In Shock by @ranaawdish.bsky.social

Unheard by @drrageshri.bsky.social

27.09.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Autistic people could teach Donald Trump a thing or two about focus, facts and empathy | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett While not without its challenges, autism isn’t a curse to be cured of, as the likes of the President and RFK Jr want us to believe, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Autistic people could teach Donald Trump a thing or two about focus, facts and empathy | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

28.09.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 353    πŸ” 88    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 9
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As my daughter got sicker and sicker, our quest for answers dragged on. How did we all miss the bacteria taking over her body? I write about nature, but when Milly got sick with a mystery illness, it never occurred to me that a long-forgotten tick bite could be the cause

As my daughter got sicker and sicker, our quest for answers dragged on. How did we all miss the bacteria taking over her body?

28.09.2025 06:01 β€” πŸ‘ 124    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 7

Ugh.

28.09.2025 05:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just Googled to do a quick check. I hope it is accurate. I was disappointed I couldn't find a terrific source. I am keeping an eye out.

27.09.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hundreds gather to remember Darren Markland: beloved doctor, cyclist and health advocate About 200 family and friends got together to hold the largest Coffee Outside at Constable Ezio Farone Park in Downtown Edmonton Friday.

"Ultimately, Darren was a leader, and he did not want to be a leader, you know?"

Hundreds gather to remember Darren Markland: beloved doctor, cyclist and health advocate #yeg

edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

26.09.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

❀️

27.09.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dear Rest of the World - please view this devastating situation as a major opportunity and argument to step up your investments - NOT as a signal to make your own cuts to research activities.

19.09.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sturko is an opportunist.

27.09.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’―

27.09.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Such a rare gem. Many people like to claim to be inclusive and compassionate. They don't walk the talk. Darren Markland did - every day.

27.09.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Darren Markland shared so much with strangers We've heard many remembrances of Dr. Markland; to me, he was a storyteller.

An incredible person the world is missing β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸ’™β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή womenofabpoli.substack.com/p/darren-mar...

27.09.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How a Toledo tattoo artist helps turn scars into art Brian Finn is a tattoo artist in Toledo, Ohio who has been offering free and discounted tattoos for people covering trauma scars for more than 10 years.

Brian Finn is a tattoo artist in Toledo, Ohio who has been offering free and discounted tattoos for people covering trauma scars for more than 10 years.

27.09.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 352    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 5

Definitely.

27.09.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This man has left his nation in a state of total isolation. He is disaster for Israel's international standing and security.

26.09.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 668    πŸ” 157    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 3
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Be kind. Be human. Be open. Be accepting. Be considerate. Be compassionate. Be empathetic. Be respectful. Be noble. Be a kind human being. We all only have one brief moment on this small planet.

22.09.2025 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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If 680,000 Palestinians are confirmed as killed in Gaza, 380,000 of these are infants under five. #FrancescaAlbanese #GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust

22.09.2025 06:49 β€” πŸ‘ 112    πŸ” 79    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 10

Right? I was in a book store yesterday decorated for Christmas.

27.09.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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