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L Brielmaier

@lynnbr2.bsky.social

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Electronics Engineer who has ALS. Member IEEE Brain, EMBS,iBCI-CC.org. Designed & built a custom AAC eye gaze computer. BCI candidate to drive my exoskeleton. Python & CoPilot noob. Interested in EAPs. #MedSky

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L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · Nov 30

For those wishing to slash government medical research spending:

"Just because our lives are finite, doesn’t mean that they’re worthless.”
Ben Strauss

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L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 8h

How Brooke Eby is Using Humor and Honesty to Redefine Life with ALS

She was diagnosed with ALS at 33. Now she’s sharing her story with over 500,000 followers on social media.
www.brainandlife.org/articles/bro...
I have a face for radio.

How Brooke Eby is Using Humor and Honesty to Redefine Life with ALS

She was diagnosed with ALS at 33. Now she’s sharing her story with over 500,000 followers on social media.

www.brainandlife.org

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IEEE EMBS @embs.org · 1d

Don't miss out! We are still offering FREE access to an IEEE EMBS Membership for all non-members from October 5th - 18th in honor of IEEE Day, a global celebration of technology and innovation.

👉 Learn more: https://ieeeday.org/special-activities-offers-2025/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

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L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 2d

Taped my October 16th ALS-TDI Summit award acceptance speech video this morning. They liked it.
Starts off with two jokes:
I know a lot of jokes about unemployed people but none of them work.
My doctor told me to have a good day, so I went home!

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 2d

“Look what they’ve done to your creation.”

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IEEE EMBS @embs.org · 6d

In honor of IEEE Day, a global celebration of technology and innovation, we are offering FREE access to an IEEE EMBS Membership for all non-members from October 5th - 18th.

Learn more here: https://ieeeday.org/special-activities-offers-2025/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

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L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 6d

States can't do that
unless SCOTUS overturns settled law
yet again .

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 6d

China refuses to buy U.S. soybeans, causing all sorts of problems.
But why can't U.S. farmers grow something other than soybeans?

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 8d

private school for everyone

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 9d

Trump administration backs off 100% pharma tariffs threatened to start Oct. 1
www.statnews.com/2025/10/01/t...
via @statnews.com

It's TACO time, yet again...

Trump administration backs off 100% pharma tariffs threatened to start Oct. 1

The White House is pressing drugmakers to lower their prices and invest in U.S. factories.

www.statnews.com

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 10d

just like last time, no

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 10d

As shutdown begins, FDA to stop accepting new drug submissions

The funding lapse triggered by the U.S. government shutdown is the latest test for an agency that’s already dealt with significant layoffs and leadership upheaval this year.

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L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 10d

Last week’s poll results

53% of
PharmaVoice readers who think drug ads on TV should be banned.

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 11d

Alaska intensifies

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 11d

It has a name
The Congress Conga.

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 11d

They just might be the minority party next election
so they don't want to change the filibuster rules.

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 12d

Currently, Telehealth video calls count as a face-to-face visit for authorization of Home Health.

Suzana MD @suzanakm.bsky.social · 12d

Access to healthcare at risk - especially for ALS, homebound and hospice patients telehealthaccessforamerica.org

Home

Telehealth Access for America (TAFA) is a public education campaign supported by leaders in health care committed to better care, expanded patient choice, and protecting access to critical telehealth ...

telehealthaccessforamerica.org

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ALS Therapy Development Institute @alstdi.bsky.social · 13d

Michele Dupree is back as VIP Concierge at ALS TDI’s Leadership Weekend, supporting attendees with ALS every step of the way and hosting the Pat Quinn VIP Lounge. 💜

More: als.net/news/vip-con...

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L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 13d

Lunatic fringe
I know you're out there
You're in hiding
And you hold your meetings
I can hear you coming
I know what you're after
We're wise to you this time (wise to you this time)
We won't let you kill the laughter

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 15d

3.14% of the sailors are Pi-rates

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 16d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmJ2...

Brute Squad

YouTube video by Tyler Kneisly

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L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 17d

The hype machine
pump and dump.

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 17d

>150 U.N. Members

L Brielmaier @lynnbr2.bsky.social · 17d

Three origins of dental anxiety onset identified in study medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09... via @medical_xpress
The researchers found that a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)-based dental anxiety intervention reduced the use of avoidant coping strategies, which may in turn reduce patient fears.

Three origins of dental anxiety onset identified in study

For many people, a routine dentist appointment can evoke feelings of distress, fear and nervousness.

medicalxpress.com