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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 17d

We’ve seen where this ends.

The Nazis targeted disabled people.

Those in power rely on society’s fear and misunderstanding of disability.

The truth is there’s nothing to be afraid of.

We aren’t less than. We aren’t “better off dead”.

We’re worth fighting for.

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Journal of Open Source Software @joss-openjournals.bsky.social · 23d

Just published in JOSS: 'PyPaperRetriever: A Python Tool for Finding and Downloading Scientific Literature' https://doi.org/10.21105/joss.08135

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Kate Saylor @ksaylor.bsky.social · 27d

#datalibs #medlibs NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy question - is data that was produced from grants that are now terminated still subject to the original grant terms and conditions?

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Angela White @crankyapricot.bsky.social · 28d

I don't know the answer to that dilemma, but I enjoy the middle slice where the oranges are both blue and orange.

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Angela White @crankyapricot.bsky.social · Sep 8

Help me build the St. Jude Archives and Special Collections as our new Digital Collections Archivist! This new position will be responsible for managing our oral history collection, our future Electronic Theses and Dissertations, and some digitization. It's a great early career archivist job.

Digital Collections Archivist

The Digital Collections Archivist will collaborate with the St. Jude Archivist to digitize and describe archival content for access, including photographs, publications, oral histories, and other prim...

stjude.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

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LindsAI ➡️ Penti-con @neomeruru.bsky.social · Sep 6

Today the internet lost Maru, cat of legend, so I'm putting out an empty cardboard box for him.

A quickly-drawn picture of an empty cardboard box

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Mer Francis, PhD, MSW @mwfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 3

Mask up, y'all!
The mechanism seems to be that 1) you still have dormant cancer cells (DCCs) when you're in remission, 2) specific T cells keep DCCs dormant, 3) COVID makes those cells not do their job right, & 4) lets the DCCs become active cancer cells and metastasize.
www.nih.gov/news-events/...

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American Journal of Kidney Diseases @ajkd.bsky.social · Sep 2

In A Few Words essay by Alan Finkelstein, PhD:

Giving Grace

bit.ly/45JzaUX (FREE)

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Clarivate is planning to force us all to use their AI powered "smart search" by removing the opt-out option by November.

#medlibs 📚

webofscience.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/art...

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Angela White @crankyapricot.bsky.social · Aug 17

You've probably already seen, but they do have a clinical trial that's recruiting: www.stjude.org/care-treatme...

SJiMB21: Risk-Based Medulloblastoma Treatment for Infants and Young Children

A clinical trial to study the use of risk-based therapy to reduce long-term effects in infants and young children with medulloblastoma. Learn more.

www.stjude.org

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Angela White @crankyapricot.bsky.social · Aug 16

St. Jude? www.stjude.org/media-resour...

Study reveals targetable mechanism behind high-risk predisposition gene in pediatric medulloblastoma

Uncover how ELP1 gene defects drive pediatric brain cancer—and learn how that revealed MDM2 inhibition as a targeted therapy to restore tumor suppressor p53.

www.stjude.org

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Salty Sea Hag @kasiazoe.bsky.social · Aug 14

#chronicillness #covidconscious Bloody vaccinate your bloody kids, a valuable public health notice from Joel Gustaffson thanks heaps to
@qrky.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2wo...

Vaccinate your bloody kids

YouTube video by Joel Gustafsson

www.youtube.com

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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · Aug 6

We have agency.
We can speak up. We can show up.

Advocating for cancer care means speaking to legislators, bringing patient stories to the front lines of policymakers, supporting & amplifying each other to continue to do the work that changes outcomes.

➡️ @oncoalert.bsky.social @statnews.com

Cancer care is in crisis — but I’ve seen what hope can do

“I became a doctor because I lost someone I loved. I stayed because I believe in what we do together,” writes art director turned oncologist Fumiko Chino.

www.statnews.com

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · Jul 31

Potentially catastrophic behind-the-scenes news about the Network of the National Library of Medicine (www.nnlm.gov) shared with me today.

While some NNLM host institutions were able to float the offices while funding was paused or delayed in 2025... it is unlikely that happens again.

#medlibs 📚

We are currently in Year 5 of the existing funding cycle. Under typical circumstances, the new RFA would have been released in June; however, it is now anticipated to be issued after the current cycle concludes on April 30, 2026. A "gap year" or a “Year 6” is expected with no additional funding, with the next funding cycle set to begin on May 1, 2027.
During that interim year (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027), many, if not all, Regional Medical Libraries and Offices will be closed. As a result, NNLM is not expected to offer funding opportunities, professional development, or related services during this time.

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Lauren Hersch Nicholas @lhnicholas.bsky.social · Jul 30

NIH comment request for public access fees on NIH grants:

Rajini Rao @madamescientist.bsky.social · Jul 30

🧪BREAKING: NIH has laid out 5 options for funding publications costs on grants (yes, FIVE!). This is hugely impactful.

Make your opinions known by September 15, fellow scientists.
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grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

NOT-OD-25-138: Request for Information on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Request for Information on Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs NOT-OD-25-138. NIH

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Angela White @crankyapricot.bsky.social · Jul 29

Nooooooooo!

Angela White @crankyapricot.bsky.social · Jul 20

Hank Green and T. Kingfisher got me through recovery from surgery and figuring out how my body had changed afterwards. The world definitely needs that video!

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Angela White @crankyapricot.bsky.social · Jul 20

This is incredible. Not only is it beautiful work, it's a reminder that there is no shame in being increasingly disabled as multiple cancers slowly take my health and my life. This, too, is a process. Thank you @philsinabind.bsky.social and @sfdirewolf.bsky.social.

Phil's In A Bind @philsinabind.bsky.social · Jul 19

In this video I reflect on the importance of the book on helping me accept my disabled identity whilst showing the process of rebinding the paperback book.

Thank you Alice ( @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ) for creating such an impactful book!

youtu.be/-H7hmglYhqA?...

Disability Visibility

YouTube video by Phil's in a bind

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · Jul 18

Drift into the weekend in full colour! This dreamy pink & green kaftan from the Dame #zandra_rhodes_ collection is made for balmy #FashionFriday vibes #fashionhistory #dmufashion #a_stitch_in_time_13 #historicfashion #dmufashionmarketing #fashion

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John Prensner @johnprensner.bsky.social · Jul 10

As a #childhoodcancer doctor, I'm proud to be able to advocate for children with cancer in any way that I can.

Here is a piece that I recently wrote for #TheDetroitNews, who kindly published it.

#PEDCan
#CANSky

www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...

Prensner: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ betrays children with cancer

In the United States, we’ve fought to achieve the world’s best care for children with cancer.

www.detroitnews.com

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Razvan Borza @rborza.bsky.social · Nov 23

🚨 If you haven’t seen it yet…

📢 The NIH BioArt Source provides a library of FREE professionally designed illustrations and icons, available for anyone to use. They can be Downloaded in High Definition.

Check it out at bioart.niaid.nih.gov

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Esther @elhopkins.bsky.social · Jul 5

Children have died who have recovered from Cancer, only to be lost to COVID. Same for so many patients. It’s not acceptable that five years on there is no correct PPE in healthcare. No clean air and restricted vaccines. One life isn’t worth less than another and this is dividing families too.

jasfriedman.bsky.social @jasfriedman.bsky.social · Jul 5

It is child abuse
It is neglect
It is endangerment to life
It is WRONG
It goes against the Hippocratic Oath
YOU DONT INFECT OTHER PEOPLE!
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07...

Adults who survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, says new study

People who have survived cancer as children are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19, even decades after their diagnosis. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in t...

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botanical barbie @hemingwaymuse.bsky.social · Jul 3

I bought my home hoping it could eventually be a point of refuge for other community members who may need a place to land

This loan stands between me and making that a reality

If you mean what you say about helping disabled folks + other marginalized groups, please consider helping me pay this off

Donate to Help Alexandra Get Emergency Housing Repairs Covered, organized by Alex Tomlinson

Hello! My name is Alexandra Tomlinson and this year I reache… Alex Tomlinson needs your support for Help Alexandra Get Emergency Housing Repairs Covered

www.gofundme.com

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Mark Hahnel @hahnel.org · Jul 3

Introducing the 2025-2030 NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science: What Researchers Need to Know

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"Remember the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy that went into effect last year? NIH is doubling down on supporting and effectively implementing the policy"

Introducing the 2025-2030 NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science: What Researchers Need to Know | Data Science at NIH

datascience.nih.gov

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Rebecca Spang @rlspang.bsky.social · Jun 30

IU has the oldest Folklore Department in the country--no longer a major. Cognitive Science? gone! PhD programs also sacrificed. Full list here: www.in.gov/che/files/In...

www.in.gov

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