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mackayim.bsky.social
Frikkin amazing stuff.
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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pandemiccenter.bsky.social
Our #TrackingReport was highlighted by @ashishkjha.bsky.social in the @bostonglobe.com.

Our newsletter started as a tool for transparency and now is used by local health departments and communities to stay informed with timely, reliable data.

More here
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Three things in public health to be thankful for - The Boston Globe
As this tumultuous year draws to a close — and especially during this season of thanksgiving — it’s important to recognize the contributions that deserve gratitude.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
drjeannem.bsky.social
In this peer-reviewed journal... @jeremymberg.bsky.social @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @alt-nihscience4all.altgov.info www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The effect of personality on likelihood of contracting SARS-CoV-2 in the United States
This study investigated whether personality differences affect the likelihood of contracting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Personality i…
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November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
drjeannem.bsky.social
A Multicomponent Intervention to Improve Maternal Infection Outcomes | New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
A Multicomponent Intervention to Improve Maternal Infection Outcomes | NEJM
Maternal infection and sepsis are major causes of maternal death and severe illness worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Inconsistent implementation of evidence-based recomm...
www.nejm.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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angierasmussen.bsky.social
I really did not enjoy Jay Bhattacharya & Matthew Memoli’s screed against pandemic & virology research for the flagship blog of a “free-market think tank." Instead of getting mad, I accepted @jeremyfaust.bsky.social's kind invitation to take a factual & scientific blowtorch to it.
November 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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cidjournal.bsky.social
Antimicrobial drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) infections in men using doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis. A substudy of the ANRS 174 DOXYVAC trial.

✅ Just Accepted
Antimicrobial drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC) infections in men using doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis. A substudy of the ANRS 174 DOXYVAC trial
Post-exposure doxycycline-based prophylaxis was associated with a significant increase in the frequency of N. gonorrhoeae isolates with high-level resistan
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November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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kakape.bsky.social
The deadly fever in Ethiopia has been identified as Marburg disease.
It’s the first time a Marburg outbreak has been identified in Ethiopia.
#IDsky 🧪

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Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, the first of its kind in the country, following laboratory testing of samples from a clus...
www.afro.who.int
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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jeremymberg.bsky.social
Ending my evening with an email to Director Bhattacharya regarding @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social

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Dear Director Bhattacharya: I saw on social media that Dr. Jenna Norton, one of the leaders of the effort to write the Bethesda Declaration, has been placed on administrative leave with the statement that this is not being done for any disciplinary reason. This action is deeply concerning. If you were involved in this action, you are an unbelievable hypocrite, speaking about how you want to encourage a culture where dissent is tolerated, yet doing or condoning this. Of course, this was already somewhat clear when you did not have the courtesy or the courage to invite Dr. Norton to your meeting with the signers of the Bethesda Declaration, despite the fact that she was the person who emailed the document to you.
November 14, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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boghuma.bsky.social
The suspected outbreak of a hemorrhagic vial illness in Ethiopia has now been confirmed to Marburg Virus Disease. So far 9 cases have been identified in a part of the country that shares a border with Sudan.
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Ethiopia confirms first Marburg outbreak as WHO lauds country's fast action
Ethiopia has confirmed its first Marburg outbreak after nine cases were identified in the southern region of the country that borders South Sudan.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
drjeannem.bsky.social
We're only beginning to understand the relationship between the immune system and lifelong infection w/ #herpesvirus #EBV
Epstein-Barr virus reprograms autoreactive B cells as antigen-presenting cells in systemic lupus erythematosus | Science Translational Medicine www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Epstein-Barr virus reprograms autoreactive B cells as antigen-presenting cells in systemic lupus erythematosus
Epstein-Barr virus reprograms autoreactive B cells as antigen-presenting cells to promote pathogenic antinuclear T and B cell responses in lupus.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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covid19disease.bsky.social
🚨 HEADS UP

Washington State has reported a suspected human H5N1 case with no cattle exposure likely bird-linked (or from contaminated milk).

The patient is severely ill in hospital.

Clade pending (D1 vs B3). CDC confirmation awaited.

If confirmed, it will be Washington’s first H5N1 case of 2025.
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
drjeannem.bsky.social
As noted, it's never good to be flying blind into winter respiratory virus season. Let's hope we start seeing data from US CDC ASAP
cidrap.bsky.social CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 18d
With an absent CDC and mismatched 'subclade K' flu strain, experts face upcoming season with uncertainty

Early data from the United Kingdom and Japan show that the H3N2 subclade K was represented in 90% of flu samples.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...

Photo: NIAID/ Flickr cc
November 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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cidrap.bsky.social
New Jersey man's death first one to be tied to tick-related meat allergy

Though deadly anaphylaxis had been considered a theoretical outcome of the allergy, it had not yet been seen until this case.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/t...

Photo: CDC
November 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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treatmentactiongroup.org
Richard Jefferys is giving the Jonathan Lax Memorial Lecture at the Wistar Institute on 11/17/25. “The late Jonathan Lax was a pioneering activist in the 80s at a time when many living with HIV/AIDS experienced fear, stigma and isolation,” Jeffreys said. Register: web.cvent.com/event/f94abb...
November 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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ByHeart, the company linked to a botulism outbreak in infants, shut down one of its manufacturing plants this year after federal investigators found a series of safety violations, including a leaking roof and hundreds of dead bugs where infant formula was produced.
Infant Formula Company Tied to Botulism Outbreak Had Known Problems
A Pennsylvania plant run by the company, ByHeart, was shut down this year after inspectors found mold, a leaking roof and more than 2,500 dead insects in a food production area.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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effinbirds.com
A painting of a bird beside the text "hopefully someone will come along to kick your ass"
November 13, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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aamc.org
Thank you to Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, for starting #AAMC25 with the opening plenary, “Leadership in Uncertain Times,” reminding us how empathy, connection, & resilience can guide us through change. Murthy certainly set the tone for an incredible meeting ahead.
Event stage at an AAMC conference with bright purple and yellow lighting and a large screen displaying a speaker. Two individuals seated in blue chairs on a stage at an AAMC event, engaging in a conversation with a large AAMC logo displayed in the background. Performers in traditional Mexican dresses dancing on stage with vibrant swirling skirts, alongside a singer with a microphone. Performers in colorful traditional costumes dancing on stage at Learn Serve Lead 2025 the AAMC Annual Meeting event, with a large backdrop displaying the meeting's logo and year.
November 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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gregggonsalves.bsky.social
Some charts for those who don't know the extent of the US public (and private) investment in research (particularly in biomedical research) compared to other countries and institutions. The destruction of the US' scientific institutions has global implications.
November 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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altcdc.altgov.info
Great/devastating interactive dashboard from our friends at @firedbutfighting.bsky.social!

CDCDataProject.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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markhisted.org
I wrote an explainer about the mass firings—the RIFs.

The RIFs all year have been clearly illegal. Russell Vought is using them to lawlessly clean out federal agencies. Lower court judges have said so. But the Calvinball Supreme Court has allowed them. 1/
The mass firings have been lawless: now and all year
The first step in stopping a lawless Supreme Court is being clear about what it’s doing
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October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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idsainfo.bsky.social
Congratulations to Cynthia Sears, MD, FIDSA, recipient of IDSA’s 2025 Alexander Fleming Award for Lifetime Achievement! 🎉

Her groundbreaking research, leadership & mentorship have advanced understanding of the microbiota’s role in colorectal cancer: bit.ly/4ndv5xG
October 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Congratulations to Christopher D. Busky, CAE, recipient of IDSA’s 2025 Society Citation Award. 🎉

As CEO of IDSA & the IDSA Foundation, Chris has led through pivotal challenges, from advancing IDA&E to guiding the Society during COVID-19. We thank him for his steadfast leadership.
October 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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idweek.bsky.social
Vaccination against herpes zoster, or shingles, is linked to lower risks of heart disease, dementia and death in people age 50 and older, according to new research presented at #IDWeek2025. https://bit.ly/471biNp
Shingles Vaccine Lowers Risk of Dementia, Major Cardiovascular Events
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October 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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treatmentactiongroup.org
We’re thrilled to honor Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo at #RIAA2025! Appointed Director of NIAID in 2023, she’s a true leader in advancing research and health equity. Join us in celebrating her incredible contributions on October 20, 2025! www.treatmentactiongroup.org/support-us/r...
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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gavinyamey.bsky.social
You really need to read this letter from @jeremymberg.bsky.social to NIH Director, RFK Jr ally, & true MAGA/MAHA hero Dr Bhattacharya

The appointment of a new NIEHS Director to the dear, dear friend of Vice President JD Vance without the standard rigorous due processes should be ringing alarm bells
jeremymberg.bsky.social Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Oct 18
Happy "No Kings" Day!

I just sent this email to Director Bhattacharya regarding the recently appointment of a new NIEHS Director.
Dear Director Bhattacharya: I saw your announcement about the appointment of Dr. Kyle Walsh as Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. It is hard for me to express how disappointed and saddened that I am with this turn of events. This has little to do with Dr. Walsh or his qualifications. Instead, my concerns are based on the damage that this appointment, with the complete lack of any reasonable process, does to the NIH and the ability of this agency. which matters so much to the American people. to recruit and retain the best people for the 13 institute and center director positions that are now vacant.
October 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM