Sophia Doerr, MSE

We are turning Earth into a unlivable Hot House Earth
Earth was about 2.65 degrees Fahrenheit (or about 1.47 degrees Celsius) warmer in 2024 than in the late 19th-century (1850-1900) preindustrial average.

The 10 most recent years are the warmest on record.
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Hillary Clinton in a crowd marching across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, flanked by Cory Booker and Jesse Jackson

It's the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and two things are true at once: The law has never been more under threat, and it's more important than ever to fight for its promise of an equal voice for every citizen.

COVID significantly increases risk of death from metastatic cancer, new study shows Viruses like COVID-19 and the flu could awaken dormant cancer cells that have previously spread to the lungs, triggering growth of metastatic disease.

COVID significantly increases risk of death from metastatic cancer. Viruses like COVID-19 and the flu could awaken dormant cancer cells that have previously spread to the lungs, triggering the growth of metastatic disease.
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It's time for us to take care of ourselves. We can have an impact in this world, we are capable of achieving what we want in life. We can't constantly wait for people to come save us.

@lillycue.me

#standup #riseup #resist #revolt #change #together #transgender #strong #capable #future

couple statements so my beliefs are clear:

- if you decide you’re trans, then you’re trans.

- neopronouns & xenogenders are hella cool.

- everyone should be able to get HRT if they want.

- you don’t need to medically transition or have dysphoria to be trans.

- liberation not assimilation.

Don’t let your fur baby suffer unnecessarily - vaccinate! FeLV has so many systemic consequences and some studies suggest median survival of 2.5 years after diagnosis. I can only hope Aya doesn’t have FeLV or has latent disease 🙁
Just look at that face! 💜😻

FeLV is a retrovirus, which means it incorporates itself into the genome.

Vaccination is now a core vaccination recommended for kittens. It is not 100% effective, but why not be better protected? Aya was a rescue and was never offered!

More info here:
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FeLV affects around 2-3% of cats in the US. It is the most common cause of cancers in cats, may lead to immune deficiency, and various other disorders. Aya has hyperesthesia and weekly vomiting - two symptoms which could be signs of FeLV, but were always regarded as normal by her vets.

My cat, Aya, was recently found to have labs suggestive of Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) - a severe neutropenia and several other markers of bone marrow dysfunction. No vet ever explained the necessity of vaccinating for FeLV, but make sure your cats get vaccinated!

a howl's moving castle mock poster. Howl is mid-transformation with sophie hanging on behind him. The stars are dancing around them. Fangs border the poster

one of my favorite studio ghibli pieces that i made with my two hands

‘We are not going anywhere’: Transgender Day of Visibility Rally to be held on National Mall WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Christopher Street Project is inviting everybody to its Transgender Day of Visibility Rally on Monday. The rally will be held at the National Mall between 3rd a…

Massive TDOV rally expected today from 4:00-6:00 at the National Mall between 3rd and 4th streets.

Go there, I know many who will be there. Be with community and show your support for transgender people.

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⚠️ Effective Monday 2/10/25, NIH indirect rate capped at 15%. Applies to existing & future grants.

—> Deep budget cuts & program closures coming to a university near you.

Is this the break the glass moment for university administrators who have been silent so far about the attack on science?

In honor of black inventors.

#BlackHistoryMonth

Indirect death toll from the L.A. fires may end up in the thousands » Yale Climate Connections The toxic smoke from the fires, combined with disruption to the economy, health care system, and mental health may lead to thousands of deaths over the coming years.

Wildfire smoke is highly toxic.
But we CAN protect ourselves.

yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/indi...

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin

Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public to get those vaccines.

I’m running out of words to describe the anti-science outbreak in the US…

Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots

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The Epidemic of Violence Against the Transgender & Gender-Expansive… The 2024 Report

Transgender hate crimes have increased in 2023 with 30 people being killed in 2024, nationally

In LA, hate crimes against the transgender community increased 123% from the previous year.

Do not remain silent

nbclosangeles.app.link/N1pfa0RRfPb

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Pink poster with the picture of a young Pakistani woman in hospital and a QR code at the bottom. The text reads "Mett Nevra Liz from Pakistan. Nevra is a 29 year old woman with ME/CFS and several comorbid diagnoses. Sh ehas not been able to receive the proper care where she lives in Pakistan and her condition has been rapidly detriorating. In the future Nevra hopes to travel abroad to get much needed surgeries she can't get in Pakistan. Currently Nevra is mostly non-verbal due to the severity of her conditions. She is seeking an advocate well versed in ME/CFS to travel to Pakistan for at least 2 weeks. They would advocate for her in medical setting and help her manage her care. Nevra has raised and set aside donations to cover flight expenses, a daily stipend, groceries for shared meals, transport, WIFI and other basic amenities. If you or anyone who know is educated in ME/CFS AND ABLE TO MAKE THIS TRIP TO HELP NEVRA PLEASE contact her account. You can also donate to her Gofundme

Meet Nevra Liz from Pakistan and help us spread word about her case to reach the financial support she urgently needs and and the right in-person advocate so she can access pending care as safely as possible. #pwME #SevereME #Endometriosis #PMDD #MyastheniaGravis

www.gofundme.com/f/save-nevra

Recently had an eye opening encounter with a patient with Ehlers-Danlos who almost died from wound complications of an aortic dissection.

Yes, Ehlers-Danlos does impact wound healing also.

Love this - if only we could put more stories to conditions like this so they stick, but hard when presentations are rare or under-diagnosis is rampant.

Algorithmic Justice League - Unmasking AI harms and biases Artificial intelligence can amplify racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination. We deserve more accountable and equitable AI.

Clinical informaticians and AI developers everywhere - we need to realize the vast power that AI has to amplify existing biases and the unprecedented impact this may have on our patients in healthcare.

Consider educating yourself by joining the Algorithmic Justice League: www.ajl.org

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people confuse these, and they have drastic implications for treatment and management:

First ever image of another multi-planet solar system captured by ESO Telescope

The billionaire power grab is real. And it’s working.

LIVE UPDATES: Madison Christian school shooting; multiple injuries Officers were dispatched to the scene around 11 a.m. Monday.

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The disappointing drum beat of American life in the 21st century

An image of Dr. Joy Buolamwini with a red shirt, gold earrings, and red rimmed glasses is in the middle of the image. The text logo "Therapy for Black girls" is in the top lefthand corner, and the righthand corner has white text reading "Session 386." Tex towards the bottom middle of the screen reads "Unmasking AI with Dr. Joy Buolamwini therapyforblackgirls.com/session386"

AJL's founder Dr. Joy Buolamwini joined the @therapy4blackgirls.bsky.social podcast for a powerful conversation about the human cost of AI. 💡🤖 Together, they explored some critical questions:

🧠 Visit therapyforblackgirls.com/session386 to listen. ✨

"Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it."

A really sucky thing about being a nurse is getting updates on a sick family member and knowing things are so much worse than anyone realizes

My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies | Melody Schreiber I asked my doctor for a shot to protect my premature daughter against RSV. Then we realized we didn’t qualify for insurance

Since Thursday morning, United Healthcare hasn’t left my thoughts – but not for the reason you might think.
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