Londyn Robinson, MD
@londyloo.bsky.social
Rheumatology Fellow | Physician | Rural MN raised | interested in ⬆️ rural care, health tech, antibodies 🦠| healthcare is a human right | find me outside. ⛷️ 🏔️ 🚲 |
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Consider a donation to your local food bank if you are US-based
SNAP benefits are in jeopardy
cc @londyloo.bsky.social
#ACR25
SNAP benefits are in jeopardy
cc @londyloo.bsky.social
#ACR25
There is already information on social determinants of health all over our patients charts.
Closing quote: “At the end of the day, we got into medicine to help people. In one week, millions of Americans will lose access to food benefits if our government continues to be shut down.”
Closing quote: “At the end of the day, we got into medicine to help people. In one week, millions of Americans will lose access to food benefits if our government continues to be shut down.”
October 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Consider a donation to your local food bank if you are US-based
SNAP benefits are in jeopardy
cc @londyloo.bsky.social
#ACR25
SNAP benefits are in jeopardy
cc @londyloo.bsky.social
#ACR25
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How do our brains learn when choices affect both ourselves and others?
New work by @shawnrhoadsphd.com, @aa-marsh.bsky.social, @thepsychologist.bsky.social, @drjocutler.bsky.social, et al. in @natcomms.nature.com reveals shared neural computations for prosocial & antisocial learning
rdcu.be/eL8mZ
New work by @shawnrhoadsphd.com, @aa-marsh.bsky.social, @thepsychologist.bsky.social, @drjocutler.bsky.social, et al. in @natcomms.nature.com reveals shared neural computations for prosocial & antisocial learning
rdcu.be/eL8mZ
October 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
How do our brains learn when choices affect both ourselves and others?
New work by @shawnrhoadsphd.com, @aa-marsh.bsky.social, @thepsychologist.bsky.social, @drjocutler.bsky.social, et al. in @natcomms.nature.com reveals shared neural computations for prosocial & antisocial learning
rdcu.be/eL8mZ
New work by @shawnrhoadsphd.com, @aa-marsh.bsky.social, @thepsychologist.bsky.social, @drjocutler.bsky.social, et al. in @natcomms.nature.com reveals shared neural computations for prosocial & antisocial learning
rdcu.be/eL8mZ
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They just killed NHANES.
Every US public health student learns about this study.
It’s given us all sorts of important knowledge about the health of Americans and they just ended it.
Every US public health student learns about this study.
It’s given us all sorts of important knowledge about the health of Americans and they just ended it.
Ugh... This study has existed for decades, providing valuable health data for all sorts of topics and publications. This is just more awful news. 🛟😷 Sociology medsky
CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off
NHANES has collected data on eating patterns, diabetes, and other common diseases for decades. The CDC team that runs it has been fired.
www.statnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
They just killed NHANES.
Every US public health student learns about this study.
It’s given us all sorts of important knowledge about the health of Americans and they just ended it.
Every US public health student learns about this study.
It’s given us all sorts of important knowledge about the health of Americans and they just ended it.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.
October 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.
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BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
Friendly reminder if you are on MEDICARE or MEDICAID to please call your clinic if you have any upcoming VIRTUAL or telephone appointments and reschedule them in person or speak to clinic about if they will still see you virtually.
October 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Friendly reminder if you are on MEDICARE or MEDICAID to please call your clinic if you have any upcoming VIRTUAL or telephone appointments and reschedule them in person or speak to clinic about if they will still see you virtually.
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I work with Veterans. If I told them that they "killed people and broke things for a living" they would (rightfully) tell me to go to hell.
Those that have had to kill someone in the line of duty most often view it with sadness, regret, and one of the worst experiences of their lives.
Those that have had to kill someone in the line of duty most often view it with sadness, regret, and one of the worst experiences of their lives.
Hegseth: "A few months ago I was at the White House when President Trump announced his liberation day for America's trade policy. It was a landmark day. Well, today is another liberation day. The liberation of America's warriors ... you kill people and break things for a living."
September 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I work with Veterans. If I told them that they "killed people and broke things for a living" they would (rightfully) tell me to go to hell.
Those that have had to kill someone in the line of duty most often view it with sadness, regret, and one of the worst experiences of their lives.
Those that have had to kill someone in the line of duty most often view it with sadness, regret, and one of the worst experiences of their lives.
….don’t worry there’s only 1207 days left 🫣 (sarcasm)
September 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
….don’t worry there’s only 1207 days left 🫣 (sarcasm)
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Breakthroughs come from past failures.
Huntington disease affects 30,000 Americans. This treatment targets the HTT gene, responsible for neuronal health. It is also based on a similar drug that failed clinical trials. And guess what- this harnesses microRNAs.
🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...
Huntington disease affects 30,000 Americans. This treatment targets the HTT gene, responsible for neuronal health. It is also based on a similar drug that failed clinical trials. And guess what- this harnesses microRNAs.
🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...
In a first, a gene therapy seems to slow Huntington disease
Small study suggests uniQure drug could be first successful treatment for devastating brain disorder
www.science.org
September 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Breakthroughs come from past failures.
Huntington disease affects 30,000 Americans. This treatment targets the HTT gene, responsible for neuronal health. It is also based on a similar drug that failed clinical trials. And guess what- this harnesses microRNAs.
🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...
Huntington disease affects 30,000 Americans. This treatment targets the HTT gene, responsible for neuronal health. It is also based on a similar drug that failed clinical trials. And guess what- this harnesses microRNAs.
🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...
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Endorsed by Sam the rural health advoCATe. We need better.
@codymullens.bsky.social
@ruralhealth.bsky.social
#PowerOfRuralCats
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
@codymullens.bsky.social
@ruralhealth.bsky.social
#PowerOfRuralCats
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Rural Hospitals Deserve More Than Patchwork Policies
This Viewpoint discusses reworking the funding and organization of rural hospitals to enhance their sustainability.
jamanetwork.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Endorsed by Sam the rural health advoCATe. We need better.
@codymullens.bsky.social
@ruralhealth.bsky.social
#PowerOfRuralCats
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
@codymullens.bsky.social
@ruralhealth.bsky.social
#PowerOfRuralCats
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Hi. So ummm…are they gonna extend the Medicare telehealth policy past 10/1/25???
September 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Hi. So ummm…are they gonna extend the Medicare telehealth policy past 10/1/25???
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Assuming CDC formally adopts ACIP's recommendations, CVS tells me it will provide Covid vaccines without a prescription in all 50 states and won't require even self-attestation of a qualifying condition — "it’s up to the individual patient."
No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.
No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.
I have reached out to CVS, Walgreens and Walmart to ask how they will apply these recommendations to people seeking vaccines at their pharmacies. I cannot provide any info on how this will affect your ability to get a vaccine right now, because I don't know yet.
September 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Assuming CDC formally adopts ACIP's recommendations, CVS tells me it will provide Covid vaccines without a prescription in all 50 states and won't require even self-attestation of a qualifying condition — "it’s up to the individual patient."
No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.
No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.
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These ACIP members literally don't even know what the current ACIP recommendations for the vaccines they are voting on are
September 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
These ACIP members literally don't even know what the current ACIP recommendations for the vaccines they are voting on are
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"With 2 weeks left before the end of this fiscal year, USDA’s [NIFA] had awarded just 558 competitive grants ... 68% fewer than during the prior fiscal year—and $741 million less in competitively awarded research funds"
Don't forget #PlantSci and ag research, folks.
www.science.org/content/arti...
Don't forget #PlantSci and ag research, folks.
www.science.org/content/arti...
USDA funding delays under Trump compromise agricultural research
Sharp drop in grant awards leaves researchers frustrated
www.science.org
September 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"With 2 weeks left before the end of this fiscal year, USDA’s [NIFA] had awarded just 558 competitive grants ... 68% fewer than during the prior fiscal year—and $741 million less in competitively awarded research funds"
Don't forget #PlantSci and ag research, folks.
www.science.org/content/arti...
Don't forget #PlantSci and ag research, folks.
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Most of the world recommends a universal birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine, because that's when it's most effective. Babies need to be vaccinated within hours of birth to avoid being infected during delivery. #ACIP
September 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Most of the world recommends a universal birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine, because that's when it's most effective. Babies need to be vaccinated within hours of birth to avoid being infected during delivery. #ACIP
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Citing concerns about DEI, the Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states.
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?”
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?”
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
Programs for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Harmed by Trump’s Anti-Diversity Push
Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states. “How low can you go?” one advoc...
www.propublica.org
September 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Citing concerns about DEI, the Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states.
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?”
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?”
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
Society has normalized school shootings in the U.S.
The shooting at a Catholic School near my sister's house in Minneapolis is just another example of how little care is given to the children in our country.
You don't really know the evil of the world until you are trying to protect kids from it.
The shooting at a Catholic School near my sister's house in Minneapolis is just another example of how little care is given to the children in our country.
You don't really know the evil of the world until you are trying to protect kids from it.
August 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Society has normalized school shootings in the U.S.
The shooting at a Catholic School near my sister's house in Minneapolis is just another example of how little care is given to the children in our country.
You don't really know the evil of the world until you are trying to protect kids from it.
The shooting at a Catholic School near my sister's house in Minneapolis is just another example of how little care is given to the children in our country.
You don't really know the evil of the world until you are trying to protect kids from it.
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Lots of options but I'm going to go for a category not listed: a MENTEE who inspires me.
It's @londyloo.bsky.social, whose use of social media to shed light on rural inequities in healthcare access made me realize that this is something we can ALL do, in our areas of focus
Stories = impactful
It's @londyloo.bsky.social, whose use of social media to shed light on rural inequities in healthcare access made me realize that this is something we can ALL do, in our areas of focus
Stories = impactful
Who inspires you? Tag a colleague, mentor, collaborator, or researcher who inspires you, and tell us why in the comments!
July 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Lots of options but I'm going to go for a category not listed: a MENTEE who inspires me.
It's @londyloo.bsky.social, whose use of social media to shed light on rural inequities in healthcare access made me realize that this is something we can ALL do, in our areas of focus
Stories = impactful
It's @londyloo.bsky.social, whose use of social media to shed light on rural inequities in healthcare access made me realize that this is something we can ALL do, in our areas of focus
Stories = impactful
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💫 REPEAT lab hiring a research coordinator💫
The Research on Excessive Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting to fill a Clinical Research Coordinator position. Posting will close in 1 week!!
1/7🧵
The Research on Excessive Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting to fill a Clinical Research Coordinator position. Posting will close in 1 week!!
1/7🧵
July 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
💫 REPEAT lab hiring a research coordinator💫
The Research on Excessive Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting to fill a Clinical Research Coordinator position. Posting will close in 1 week!!
1/7🧵
The Research on Excessive Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting to fill a Clinical Research Coordinator position. Posting will close in 1 week!!
1/7🧵
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People who think there is going to inevitably be a big pro-Dem backlash against Medicaid cuts should read this article.
You have to remember there is an entire proganda apparatus that will blame the Dems for the effects of these Republican cuts.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
You have to remember there is an entire proganda apparatus that will blame the Dems for the effects of these Republican cuts.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The Politics of Rural Hospital Closures - Political Behavior
Who do citizens hold responsible for outcomes and experiences? Hundreds of rural hospitals have closed or significantly reduced their capacity since just 2010, leaving much of the rural U.S. without a...
link.springer.com
July 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
People who think there is going to inevitably be a big pro-Dem backlash against Medicaid cuts should read this article.
You have to remember there is an entire proganda apparatus that will blame the Dems for the effects of these Republican cuts.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
You have to remember there is an entire proganda apparatus that will blame the Dems for the effects of these Republican cuts.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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In case anyone is still wondering if air traffic controller staffing is a problem and has downstream impact…
1. The pilot just told us that they have to fly around NYC because they are short staffed for air traffic control
2. They had to calculate whether or not we had enough gas to do it
1. The pilot just told us that they have to fly around NYC because they are short staffed for air traffic control
2. They had to calculate whether or not we had enough gas to do it
July 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In case anyone is still wondering if air traffic controller staffing is a problem and has downstream impact…
1. The pilot just told us that they have to fly around NYC because they are short staffed for air traffic control
2. They had to calculate whether or not we had enough gas to do it
1. The pilot just told us that they have to fly around NYC because they are short staffed for air traffic control
2. They had to calculate whether or not we had enough gas to do it
As someone who literally became a physician to study and improve rural health for rheumatic patients & whose entire family lives rural, I don’t have words.
July 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
As someone who literally became a physician to study and improve rural health for rheumatic patients & whose entire family lives rural, I don’t have words.
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Duke appears to have lost NIH grants because they used the prefix "trans" in reference to disease transmission, transgenic genetic material, translational studies, or signal transduction www.dukechronicle.com/article/2025...
June 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Duke appears to have lost NIH grants because they used the prefix "trans" in reference to disease transmission, transgenic genetic material, translational studies, or signal transduction www.dukechronicle.com/article/2025...
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"Those cuts not only threaten health care coverage for millions of vulnerable Americans but also would endanger many rural hospitals, which are more likely than urban hospitals to rely on government health care spending to stay in business." newrepublic.com/article/1955...
The Republicans’ Medicaid Cuts Could Cause a Rural Unemployment Crisis
The spending cuts could force many rural hospitals to close. That wouldn’t just be a crisis for rural health care but for rural employment too.
newrepublic.com
May 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
"Those cuts not only threaten health care coverage for millions of vulnerable Americans but also would endanger many rural hospitals, which are more likely than urban hospitals to rely on government health care spending to stay in business." newrepublic.com/article/1955...