Deb Verran
@debverran.medsky.social
Surgeon Interests include #equity #transplantation #SurgSky #PhysicianJustEquity #socialmedia #bookMedSky #hiking
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Deb Verran
@debverran.medsky.social
· Nov 19
Here are the surgeons starter packs with Round 2 now having kicked off. Please contact me if you wish to be added #SurgSky #MedSky #OBGyNSky
Round 1
go.bsky.app/JhPwuUd
Round 2
go.bsky.app/TPpcAaG
Round 1
go.bsky.app/JhPwuUd
Round 2
go.bsky.app/TPpcAaG
👇This is a really good initiative. Review a book that you have read and send it through to the BJS #BookMedSky
📚#BJSBookshelf: Call for submissions!
⭐️ Read any books you think Surgeons should read?
Send your recommendations to the #BJSBookshelf to get your book review published online!
📧Email [email protected] for consideration
To read past reviews like Begum's
➡️ buff.ly/zq2CI6j
#surgsky #medsky
⭐️ Read any books you think Surgeons should read?
Send your recommendations to the #BJSBookshelf to get your book review published online!
📧Email [email protected] for consideration
To read past reviews like Begum's
➡️ buff.ly/zq2CI6j
#surgsky #medsky
February 12, 2026 at 1:08 AM
👇This is a really good initiative. Review a book that you have read and send it through to the BJS #BookMedSky
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Some readers aren’t happy that this article was political.
Leadership sets the tone for what is acceptable in our culture. When a former & current president w/credible SA accusations are implicated in mass abuse of women & girls, we MUST get political. #medsky
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
Leadership sets the tone for what is acceptable in our culture. When a former & current president w/credible SA accusations are implicated in mass abuse of women & girls, we MUST get political. #medsky
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
Opinion | The Doctor in the Epstein Files
What is our responsibility as physicians?
www.medpagetoday.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Some readers aren’t happy that this article was political.
Leadership sets the tone for what is acceptable in our culture. When a former & current president w/credible SA accusations are implicated in mass abuse of women & girls, we MUST get political. #medsky
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
Leadership sets the tone for what is acceptable in our culture. When a former & current president w/credible SA accusations are implicated in mass abuse of women & girls, we MUST get political. #medsky
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
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A Houston transplant doctor accused of falsifying medical records to prevent patients from receiving new livers has been federally indicted.
Houston-based organ transplant doctor federally indicted for allegedly falsifying records
Dr. J. Steve Bynon surrendered to federal authorities following an investigation into the allegations that led to a months-long halt of Houston-based Memorial Hermann's kidney and liver transplant programs. Bynon was set to appear before a U.S. magistrate judge on Thursday afternoon.
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
February 5, 2026 at 9:56 PM
A Houston transplant doctor accused of falsifying medical records to prevent patients from receiving new livers has been federally indicted.
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Jane C. Wright, American physician, surgeon, oncologist, cancer researcher, professor. Pioneer chemotherapy researcher; prof of surgery, NY Medical Coll(1967), at that time she was the highest ranked Af-Am woman in a U.S. med institution #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #BHM #MedSky #SciSky #HistMed #woc
February 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Jane C. Wright, American physician, surgeon, oncologist, cancer researcher, professor. Pioneer chemotherapy researcher; prof of surgery, NY Medical Coll(1967), at that time she was the highest ranked Af-Am woman in a U.S. med institution #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #BHM #MedSky #SciSky #HistMed #woc
Good stuff from Belfast University. #Epstein
More Epstein fallout.
Queen's University Belfast is removing the name of US Sen George Mitchell, an architect of the Good Friday Agreement, from its Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, and a commemorative bust of Mitchell.
Honours and symbols must reflect values and responsibilities.
Queen's University Belfast is removing the name of US Sen George Mitchell, an architect of the Good Friday Agreement, from its Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, and a commemorative bust of Mitchell.
Honours and symbols must reflect values and responsibilities.
Epstein files: Queen's University Belfast cuts ties with George Mitchell over Epstein links
George Mitchell chaired the talks which led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Good stuff from Belfast University. #Epstein
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Study reveals strong regional disparity in organ #transplants in Northeast Brazil. Although the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) supports the largest public transplant program in the world, there are still challenges to be faced.
🔗https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.746_ENG
@scielo.org
🔗https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.746_ENG
@scielo.org
January 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Study reveals strong regional disparity in organ #transplants in Northeast Brazil. Although the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) supports the largest public transplant program in the world, there are still challenges to be faced.
🔗https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.746_ENG
@scielo.org
🔗https://doi.org/10.53855/bjt.v29i1.746_ENG
@scielo.org
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Today Lá Fhéile Bhríde, we celebrate St #Bridget, whose feast day marks the beginning of spring in olden #Celtic times. Weatherwise, it was certainly spring (almost summer) in #Connemara today. Climbered to Mám Éan, a pass in the Maumturks. Here St Patrick is reputed to have spent a night
February 1, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Today Lá Fhéile Bhríde, we celebrate St #Bridget, whose feast day marks the beginning of spring in olden #Celtic times. Weatherwise, it was certainly spring (almost summer) in #Connemara today. Climbered to Mám Éan, a pass in the Maumturks. Here St Patrick is reputed to have spent a night
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#scape
Gatklettur - spectacular arch rock in the moonlight
Arnarstapi on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
now
#hiking #Iceland #seascape #nightscape #LandscapePhotography #RockinTuesday
Gatklettur - spectacular arch rock in the moonlight
Arnarstapi on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
now
#hiking #Iceland #seascape #nightscape #LandscapePhotography #RockinTuesday
January 30, 2026 at 7:41 PM
#scape
Gatklettur - spectacular arch rock in the moonlight
Arnarstapi on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
now
#hiking #Iceland #seascape #nightscape #LandscapePhotography #RockinTuesday
Gatklettur - spectacular arch rock in the moonlight
Arnarstapi on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
now
#hiking #Iceland #seascape #nightscape #LandscapePhotography #RockinTuesday
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Thousands of lion’s mane jellyfish have washed into the shallows and on to the sand across Port Phillip Bay, from Altona in the west to Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula, Australia. Photographer and ocean swimmer Rodney Dekker captured video of the incredible sight. 🪼
January 29, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Thousands of lion’s mane jellyfish have washed into the shallows and on to the sand across Port Phillip Bay, from Altona in the west to Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula, Australia. Photographer and ocean swimmer Rodney Dekker captured video of the incredible sight. 🪼
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And here's a thought provoking study on other disparities in research, this one addressing different aspects of the gender gap. #WomenInSTEM journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
Biomedical and life science articles by female researchers spend longer under review
Women are underrepresented in academia, especially in STEMM fields, at top institutions, and in senior positions. This study analyzes millions of biomedical and life science articles, revealing that f...
journals.plos.org
January 28, 2026 at 2:05 AM
And here's a thought provoking study on other disparities in research, this one addressing different aspects of the gender gap. #WomenInSTEM journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
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A new clinical study is exploring whether advanced MRI scanning of kidneys before and after transplantation could provide a non-invasive, objective way to evaluate donor organs and monitor transplant health.
Read more▶️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/testing...
@ouhospitals.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
Read more▶️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/testing...
@ouhospitals.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:04 PM
A new clinical study is exploring whether advanced MRI scanning of kidneys before and after transplantation could provide a non-invasive, objective way to evaluate donor organs and monitor transplant health.
Read more▶️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/testing...
@ouhospitals.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
Read more▶️ www.nds.ox.ac.uk/news/testing...
@ouhospitals.bsky.social @kidneyresearchuk.org
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NGC 2264-The Christmas Tree Cluster.
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
January 26, 2026 at 7:24 PM
NGC 2264-The Christmas Tree Cluster.
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
Data from 2024 reprocessed in HOO
Esprit 100ED, ASI294 MC Pro, Optolong L-Ultimate dual narrowband filter.
#astronomy #astrophotography
For the people who are leaving TikTok (for whatever reason)!
Tiktok is down.
Skylight bugs we’re working on:
- pop-up reset button
- audio issues on Android
- loading issues on profiles
- some login/sign-up issues
- “edit profile” errors
- repeating videos/posts
- inappropriate content
- likes/unlike error
@reedharmeyer.bsky.social right now 😂
Skylight bugs we’re working on:
- pop-up reset button
- audio issues on Android
- loading issues on profiles
- some login/sign-up issues
- “edit profile” errors
- repeating videos/posts
- inappropriate content
- likes/unlike error
@reedharmeyer.bsky.social right now 😂
January 26, 2026 at 4:12 AM
For the people who are leaving TikTok (for whatever reason)!
Reposted by Deb Verran
An ICU nurse was killed by federal agents today.
I didn’t share the video because it’s traumatizing — but watching it, it’s clear deadly force was not necessary.
This is not normal. This is not acceptable. A society that loses its instinct for restraint and human life is in deep trouble.
I didn’t share the video because it’s traumatizing — but watching it, it’s clear deadly force was not necessary.
This is not normal. This is not acceptable. A society that loses its instinct for restraint and human life is in deep trouble.
January 25, 2026 at 12:42 AM
An ICU nurse was killed by federal agents today.
I didn’t share the video because it’s traumatizing — but watching it, it’s clear deadly force was not necessary.
This is not normal. This is not acceptable. A society that loses its instinct for restraint and human life is in deep trouble.
I didn’t share the video because it’s traumatizing — but watching it, it’s clear deadly force was not necessary.
This is not normal. This is not acceptable. A society that loses its instinct for restraint and human life is in deep trouble.
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The Creeping Light
As 5 am loomed the colours changed into these lovely pinks and purples.
But off in the eastern horizon, the blues faded into orange.
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#Twizel, #NewZealand
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"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#Aurora #Night #Nightscape #Landscape #Photography #Art #EastCoastKin #Scape
As 5 am loomed the colours changed into these lovely pinks and purples.
But off in the eastern horizon, the blues faded into orange.
-
#Twizel, #NewZealand
-
"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#Aurora #Night #Nightscape #Landscape #Photography #Art #EastCoastKin #Scape
January 23, 2026 at 1:59 PM
The Creeping Light
As 5 am loomed the colours changed into these lovely pinks and purples.
But off in the eastern horizon, the blues faded into orange.
-
#Twizel, #NewZealand
-
"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#Aurora #Night #Nightscape #Landscape #Photography #Art #EastCoastKin #Scape
As 5 am loomed the colours changed into these lovely pinks and purples.
But off in the eastern horizon, the blues faded into orange.
-
#Twizel, #NewZealand
-
"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#Aurora #Night #Nightscape #Landscape #Photography #Art #EastCoastKin #Scape
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Our Women in Surgery Forum Chair, Professor Felicity Meyer, sat down with BBC Radio Nottingham to discuss a new exhibition at the @hunterianmuseum.bsky.social, open throughout International Women's Month.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/ZP0450Y1hzA
Learn about the exhibition: https://ow.ly/HeAe50Y1hpy
Listen now: https://ow.ly/ZP0450Y1hzA
Learn about the exhibition: https://ow.ly/HeAe50Y1hpy
Insight: Portraits of Women in Surgery
An exhibition shining a spotlight on women in surgery working across the UK today, offering an intimate and contemporary look at surgical life.
ow.ly
January 22, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Our Women in Surgery Forum Chair, Professor Felicity Meyer, sat down with BBC Radio Nottingham to discuss a new exhibition at the @hunterianmuseum.bsky.social, open throughout International Women's Month.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/ZP0450Y1hzA
Learn about the exhibition: https://ow.ly/HeAe50Y1hpy
Listen now: https://ow.ly/ZP0450Y1hzA
Learn about the exhibition: https://ow.ly/HeAe50Y1hpy
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More gems while helping mum clear up- a box of surgical instruments from the 60s. Dad was a surgical trainee before his latex allergy worsened. Interesting to wonder what he might have become nowadays with latex-free gloves. Just look at those teeny tiny Noyes! ✂️
#MedSky
#MedSky
January 19, 2026 at 8:12 PM
More gems while helping mum clear up- a box of surgical instruments from the 60s. Dad was a surgical trainee before his latex allergy worsened. Interesting to wonder what he might have become nowadays with latex-free gloves. Just look at those teeny tiny Noyes! ✂️
#MedSky
#MedSky
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Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals: make use of the medsky label to identify yourself and find their feeds that you want to follow!
Identify yourself as a healthcare professional: add a MedSky label to your account.
Go to bsky.app/profile/meds... and subscribe.
Once subscribed, find the post with the labels that best describe your role.
"Like" that post to add the labels to your account. You can select up to four.
Go to bsky.app/profile/meds... and subscribe.
Once subscribed, find the post with the labels that best describe your role.
"Like" that post to add the labels to your account. You can select up to four.
bsky.app
January 20, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Pediatricians and other healthcare professionals: make use of the medsky label to identify yourself and find their feeds that you want to follow!
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United in our support for Denmark and the people of Greenland.
January 19, 2026 at 6:51 PM
United in our support for Denmark and the people of Greenland.
There remain a number of unmet challenges with the xenotransplantation of genetically modified pig kidneys. This particular xenograft failed from ongoing rejection. Fortunately, this man was then able to receive a human kidney.
One year ago, Tim Andrews was among the world’s first recipients of a genetically modified pig kidney. Now, he is the first in that small group of pioneers to go on to receive a human kidney.
https://cnn.it/49Xu9u2
https://cnn.it/49Xu9u2
January 19, 2026 at 8:10 PM
There remain a number of unmet challenges with the xenotransplantation of genetically modified pig kidneys. This particular xenograft failed from ongoing rejection. Fortunately, this man was then able to receive a human kidney.
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"I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see."
-John Burroughs
-John Burroughs
January 17, 2026 at 3:31 AM
"I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see."
-John Burroughs
-John Burroughs
This report is akin to a case study in how workplace processes can be weaponized within the healthcare system in order to force individuals out. Of note this woman doctor fought back and won.
A story of a courageous NHS leader, Dr Susan Gilby, who would not be bullied and was then driven out by NHS Trust leaders who plotted against her. This case cost the NHS £3 million.
Questions to answer for:
* NHS England
* Solicitors Weightmans
* Ibex Gale
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Questions to answer for:
* NHS England
* Solicitors Weightmans
* Ibex Gale
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO
Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:10 PM
This report is akin to a case study in how workplace processes can be weaponized within the healthcare system in order to force individuals out. Of note this woman doctor fought back and won.
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We’re stepping away from X (Twitter). We’ll continue sharing updates on channels where our community is most active, including Instagram, Facebook, Threads and here on Bluesky.
Read our full statement: ow.ly/LVx950XWAlu
Read our full statement: ow.ly/LVx950XWAlu
January 14, 2026 at 11:26 AM
We’re stepping away from X (Twitter). We’ll continue sharing updates on channels where our community is most active, including Instagram, Facebook, Threads and here on Bluesky.
Read our full statement: ow.ly/LVx950XWAlu
Read our full statement: ow.ly/LVx950XWAlu
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👋 I’m Dr Marek, a surgeon specializing in breast & skin cancer. After years in Europe, I now work in Kenya to support surgical training, patient-first care & cancer awareness. #surgery #globalhealth #medicaleducation #cancercare
January 14, 2026 at 5:11 AM
👋 I’m Dr Marek, a surgeon specializing in breast & skin cancer. After years in Europe, I now work in Kenya to support surgical training, patient-first care & cancer awareness. #surgery #globalhealth #medicaleducation #cancercare