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Julie Parsonnet

@julieparsonnet.bsky.social

Infectious diseases doctor, epidemiologist, gun injury prevention advocate, Stanford professor, and penguin enthusiast.

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JK Rowling
Jackie Winspear
Jane Austen
Elizabeth George
Louise Penny
Ann Patchett
Agatha Christie
And quite a number with 4.

25.02.2026 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Such an important read. #CBP #ICE #concentrationcamps

21.02.2026 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What are Republicans focused on today? Creating loopholes that allow weapons be sold without background checks, serial numbers, and basic accountability safeguards.

12.02.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1344    πŸ” 473    πŸ’¬ 59    πŸ“Œ 15

What are you complaining about? She didn’t shoot the pilot in a gravel pit, after all.

13.02.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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COVID infection may impair male fertility, but vaccination shows no effect, review suggests

At last, a study that might encourage COVID vaccination. #vaccines #publichealth @idsky.bsky.social www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...

12.02.2026 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You are partly correct. This is the best photo anyone took, ever

12.02.2026 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FDA declines to review Moderna application for new flu vaccine Moderna requests meeting to discuss refusal as decision could have implications for all new and updated vaccines

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

11.02.2026 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

While we're at it, lets develop an Institute of Flat Earth Studies. I hear a lot of people believe it.

10.02.2026 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry about the shambles part. Call me.

10.02.2026 04:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a form of survival training. Like waterboarding.

08.02.2026 04:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My husband, who often flies his little circa 1972 Piper to Livermore for practice, says they are charging $3500 to park a plane there this week. It’s usually free. Billionaire jets.

08.02.2026 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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No apologies! Love β€œtalking” to you!

07.02.2026 02:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, I can tell you care about statistics! I’m an epidemiologist and teach about study design. Your skepticism is justified but if there is a problem, it likely isn’t sample size. There could be bias in subject selection (as you point out). Increasing sample size won’t fix it.

06.02.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Giant Phantom Jelly Won’t Eat You. Maybe.

Wow! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/s...

06.02.2026 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Are atheists different in Australia? I would also submit that if they found a significant difference, then the sample size is not the issue. But I also admit I didn’t read the whole paper. There are other papers, however, indicating that atheists commit fewer crimes.

06.02.2026 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Religious Affiliations Among Adult Sexual Offenders | Office of Justice Programs

Atheists, in general, commit fewer crimes than people who believe in god. According to the DOH, they also commit fewer sex crimes. www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtua...

06.02.2026 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He’s still saying vaccines cause autism. By saying no SINGLE one does it, he’s implying that the collection of vaccines causes autism. So as usual, he’s being slippery.

03.02.2026 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions A public resource tracking the legal challenges to Trump administration executive orders and actions.

Here’s a list. www.justsecurity.org/107087/track...

02.02.2026 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies

The scale of the loss is unimaginable.
www.science.org/content/arti...

28.01.2026 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 156    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Who Owns TikTok in the U.S. Now?

The corruption at the top in this country is beyond measure.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/b...

23.01.2026 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dear Director Bhattacharya:  Someone shared your post on β€œX” regarding the letter published in STAT entitled β€œThe NIH has lost its scientific integrity. So we left.” You say:



If you read this story carefully, you’ll see that the authors left @NIH because we have ended our support for DEI. They falsely believe that depoliticizing science is political interference in science!

Dear Director Bhattacharya: Someone shared your post on β€œX” regarding the letter published in STAT entitled β€œThe NIH has lost its scientific integrity. So we left.” You say: If you read this story carefully, you’ll see that the authors left @NIH because we have ended our support for DEI. They falsely believe that depoliticizing science is political interference in science!

My first letter to Director Bhattacharya of 2026...

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12.01.2026 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell

More of this...
youtu.be/KckGHaBLSn4?...

12.01.2026 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | I’m the Mayor of Minneapolis. Trump Is Lying to You.

A must read. Thank you @mayorjacobfrey. #worstpresident #fascism #fuckice www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...

10.01.2026 07:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I honestly think that the madman might actually try to do something incredibly wrong and incredibly stupid about Greenland. The consequences could be worse than anyone anticipated.

10.01.2026 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1

Am I the only person who wishes she were younger solely so she could see how condemned this administration will be in the history books? OTOH, part of me also wishes I were older so I wouldn’t have to watch this kakistocracy. #worstpresident #corruption #fascism

09.01.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pat Bagley cartoon

Pat Bagley cartoon

Cartoon by Pat Bagley, The Salt Lake Tribune

08.01.2026 03:55 β€” πŸ‘ 19811    πŸ” 6928    πŸ’¬ 278    πŸ“Œ 178

What is just crazy about this, aside from the need for this statement at all, is that Greenland already IS in the US sphere of influence. It's far cheaper for the US, in material, security, and reputational terms, to have Denmark continue administering Greenland and work within NATO on security.

06.01.2026 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1964    πŸ” 470    πŸ’¬ 113    πŸ“Œ 60
Meningococcal meningitis

Meningococcal meningitis

06.01.2026 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 375    πŸ” 158    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 4
Since 1974, vaccination has averted 154 million deaths globally, according to a study published in the Lancet.  Measles vaccination alone accounts for 94 million of them, more than any other vaccine.

Since 1974, vaccination has averted 154 million deaths globally, according to a study published in the Lancet. Measles vaccination alone accounts for 94 million of them, more than any other vaccine.

@jakescottmd.bsky.social
#medsky

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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