Chris Carroll, MD

I mean Hiram Bingham III (on whom Indiana Jones was based) was a Republican. But he was also my wife’s great-grandfather, and I’m certain he wouldn’t have been a Trump supporter

one cool thing about Scandinavian countries with comprehensive public health insurance is places like Denmark can do a study on… everybody and conclude that yes COVID vaccines are safe

Tom Lehrer, influential musical satirist, dies at 97 The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.

Tom Lehrer’s humor was very influential to me as a nerdy young teen!

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Trump Wants to Deport a Children's Hospital Chaplain to Egypt, Where He 'Faces Death' Chaplain Ayman Soliman has comforted the parents of dying children. Trump wants to deport him back to Egypt, where his lawyers say he “faces death.”

Hospital chaplains are a vital part of the care we provide to critically ill children in the #pedsICU. Ayman Soliman sounds like a very good man and an excellent chaplain.

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This is literally what #pedsICU docs do all day every day!

Spending three days supporting our son and seeing five different musicals at Ohio Light Opera, including the rarely performed Bitter Sweet (1929, Noel Coward) and Tip Toes (1926, Gershwin). Plus the 1881 Patience by Gilbert & Sullivan!

Everything I hoped it would be.

See it this weekend before the haters tell you why its awful.

a man in a superman costume is flying over a city ALT: a man in a superman costume is flying over a city

On call tomorrow so that means #Superman tonight!

a man in a hat is walking through a grassy field with the words welcome written on the ground . ALT: a man in a hat is walking through a grassy field with the words welcome written on the ground .

Happy #JulySixthPark to all who celebrate.

This kitten definitely has a quest for you.

For your timeline tonight: here’s 60 seconds of my head-injured (soon-to-be) three-legged rescue kitten playing. She’s made great strides in 10 days.

Humanities: Medicine at Its Finest (Episode 2) | CHEST® Journal Podcast - American College of Chest Physicians Abhishek Bhardwaj, MD, to discuss his Exhalations article, “Medicine at Its Finest,” and explore ways to connect to the unique individuals receiving care, navigating personal biases, refilling your “e...

Have you listened to the latest @accpchest.bsky.social #journalCHEST Humanities postcast with Wed Ely and Abhi Bhardwaj? It’ll refresh your spirit! “Medicine at Its Finest” www.chestnet.org/guidelines-a...

The Weekly Peace: June 27, 2025 The Zoey Appreciation Club

When we’re feeling helpless, helping others can be a path forward. My wife’s piece on “The Zoey Appreciation Club” substack.com/@katemoorehe...

Caturday photo of baby Zoey playing! Doing well after 1 week off the streets!

How To Fight The Brain’s Desire For Revenge The new book “The Science of Revenge” explores the neuroscience of revenge, and how its addictive potential could make it dangerous.

I heard this thing on Science Friday last week that I felt was particularly relevant to the present moment, looking at how grievance and revenge works at a neurological level, how social media uses that to drive us all crazy, and how the antidote is forgiveness.
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Straw poll of pediatricians and #pedsICU clinicians this Saturday.

How many of you have treated kids with vaccine preventable diseases in the last couple of months?

Today’s doomscrolling has been replaced by me just repeatedly refreshing @elienyc.bsky.social’s feed

I’m sorry to say that we might be raising an ipad baby…. Kids these days & their screen times! 🙄

Galápagos Hawk

Galápagos Hawk!

Looking even better tonight! Socializing with the other pets while watching Independence Day

Truly fantastic pulmonary and critical care educational experience! #CHEST2025

Giant Tortoise and bird

More Giant Tortoises! This one had a bird friend! Wish I had framed the shot better but you get what you get!

“Oh, I’m sure there are worse crimes–”
“But they starts with thinking about people as things.”

– Granny Weatherwax | Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum

“It’s a lot more complicated than that–”
“No. It ain’t. When people say things are a lot more complicated than that, they means they’re getting worried that they won’t like the truth. People as things, that’s where it starts.”

“It’s not as simple as that. It’s not a black and white issue. There are so many shades of grey.”
“Nope.”
“Pardon?”
“There’s no greys, only white that’s got grubby. I’m surprised you don’t know that. And sin, young man, is when you treat people as things. Including yourself. That’s what sin is.

Exactly!!!

Pupils mostly equal size again! Our pediatric neurosurgeon suggested adding salt to her feeds. (Very on brand!) Didn’t do that but Zoey seems to be a bit better tonight. Pretty sure she’s going to lose her front leg through. (There’s no tone in it)

The office was very surprised and happy that we weren’t just putting her down. Most veterinary practices are owned by private equity nowadays, so they don’t have the choice not to put animals down if no one is paying!