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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · 23d

That's a great question, Maya - clearly misinformation is spreading faster today, but then so is the voice of those combatting it with truth and science. It seems we have access to more information than ever, so the need for vigilance is ever present.

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Sep 4

"Publishers cannot fall back upon the convenient theory of irresponsibility as to advertisements... They are parties in the transaction & share the profits of this deception practised upon the ignorance... of the masses they profess to educate & protect."
Boston Medical & Surgical Journal, 1866
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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Sep 4

One thing that struck me: doctors tackling #medical misinformation in popular media is nothing new!

Here's to all the healthcare professionals today who work tirelessly to combat #misinformation on #socialmedia.

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Sep 4

The @roysocmed.bsky.social library is a nice spot in Central London to get some work done in between meetings. I could spend days here - today I enjoyed browsing a few ancient medical journals, with articles from more than 150 years ago describing the latest medical science in the 1800s.

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Aug 28

Sneak preview behind the scenes as we set up for #ESC2025. Stop by and say hello, and for HCPs, try our new HCP social media impact app launching this weekend, HCPeers

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Aug 1

Can President Trump control the sourcing of US energy?

While President Trump’s actions hit approvals for new wind‑energy projects in the US, Canada is advancing plans for large offshore wind development designed to export clean electricity to US states.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Trump’s policies have US states eyeing offshore wind power from Canada

His war on clean power is a “golden opportunity” for our neighbors to the north.

www.motherjones.com

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Jul 5

Um that's not much of a sale 😭 #JDSports where things are upside down

Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Jun 14

For those who care about details... I know this hurts

Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Jun 3

After an amazing #ASCO25, time for #WhiteSox @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social #firstsoxgame with @topgunne.bsky.social

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · May 31

It's the legendary #ASCO25 @oncoalert.bsky.social 5K... before and after shots.
...the only time I can keep up with some oncologists

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · May 30

Think about this...

Pic: STK Steakhouse, Chicago

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · May 12

Are we sacrificing human connection for digital efficiency?

That's the question I'll be asking in a special BHBIA #BHBIA2025 workshop in #London this afternoon.

Digital Opinion Leaders are human beings first, not just a data point.

See you in the workshop?

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Apr 1

Fascinating post from @altmetric.com about how @bsky.app appears to have taken over from X for sharing of research.
This feels like a significant tipping point.

Altmetric @altmetric.com · Mar 27

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The numbers are in. @bsky.app research sharing volumes vs X Formerly Twitter

In March 2024, on most days, Bluesky hosts more posts linked to research published in 2025 than X.

By quite a lot.

Release the Kraken...

#AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics
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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Mar 31

Reading what people on @bsky.app are saying about tonight's BBC documentary about #Twitter.
It was fun to reminisce about the good old days, which, according to the documentary, were not really as good old days as we like to remember.

Did you watch it? What did you think?

Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Mar 23

Packed and ready for tomorrow night's #CEOSleepOut Kent event where I'll be sleeping in the open air to raise awareness and funds for some great organisations working to alleviate #poverty and #homelessness.

Will you support? Pease make any donation you can: ceosleepout.enthuse.com/pf/daniel-gh...

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Mar 22

#Liverpool is buzzing this morning! I'm in town for the Gymnastics British Championships and everyone is out enjoying the dockside, buskers everywhere are singing Beatles songs, and the sun is shining ☀️

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · Mar 9

One of the important points that comes out in the Social Metrics Commission report is that over half of those who are poor are either disabled or live with someone with a disability
socialmetricscommission.org.uk/social-metri...

Social Metrics Commission - 2024 report - Social Metrics Commission

socialmetricscommission.org.uk

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Mar 8

I'd love to tell you more. Could I reach you by email? Or if you follow me back I'll DM you 👍

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Greg Matthews @chimoose.com · Mar 7

Great piece from @creationdaniel.bsky.social in @pharmaphorum.bsky.social. I couldn't agree more; BlueSky - more particularly #MedSky and #PharmaSky - are the future. pharmaphorum.com/sales-market...

Bluesky offers an opportunity pharma should not ignore

Discover how Bluesky, a new social media platform, offers unique opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to engage with their audience in a way they shouldn't ignore. Explore the potential benefits...

pharmaphorum.com

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thank you Greg! Exciting space to keep watching the healthcare conversation and community grow...

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Mar 7

Love it! And your healthcare leadership online. I'd love to chat with you about a collaboration. Would you be open to a conversation?

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Feb 24

It's a thoughtful piece that captured the moment.
I'd love to include you in my next podcast season later this year - it's about how social media is changing medical learning. It would be so good to learn from your experience on X + BlueSky.
Would you be open to hearing more?

Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Feb 24

If you're still wondering why so many healthcare professionals are making the move to @bsky.app, I enjoyed this piece by @paulsaxmd.bsky.social

blogs.jwatch.org/hiv-id-obser...

Marking a Social Media Mass Migration -- Until the Next One

Periodically my wife and I will have a bunch of trainees (medical students, or residents, or ID fellows, or a mix) over to dinner. Seated around a big table, with no time-crunch of rounds, pagers, or ...

blogs.jwatch.org

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Feb 17

Compassion in any setting changes everything

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Daniel Ghinn @creationdaniel.bsky.social · Feb 16

@rory-stewart.bsky.social I realize I'm 20 years late to the Places In Between party, but the message seems as important as ever