Medlife Crisis (Rohin)
@medcrisis.bsky.social
Dr Rohin Francis. Consultant cardiologist with a sub-specialisation in useless videos, found on YouTube and Nebula. Less funny than placebo (p<0.05)
Dad, doctor, dork
Dad, doctor, dork
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How a quirk of human biology created the mafia
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Come take a walk with me through some Sicilian farmland and hear one of my favourite stories about how a ‘weakness’ of human evolution resulted the rise of the Cosa Nostra
(this is my second channel, you should subscribe to it to boost my ego)
youtu.be/7I9xL6Z4K5k?...
Come take a walk with me through some Sicilian farmland and hear one of my favourite stories about how a ‘weakness’ of human evolution resulted the rise of the Cosa Nostra
(this is my second channel, you should subscribe to it to boost my ego)
youtu.be/7I9xL6Z4K5k?...
The article is worse than the headline suggests. I am trying to avoid American politics online but as the brother of someone like this, this story really upset me. The idea of him being separated from his mother for 54 days, seeing her only 3 times, facing emergency surgery alone, is heartbreaking
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
A Disabled Child’s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.
thebarbedwire.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The article is worse than the headline suggests. I am trying to avoid American politics online but as the brother of someone like this, this story really upset me. The idea of him being separated from his mother for 54 days, seeing her only 3 times, facing emergency surgery alone, is heartbreaking
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Also IC, and I see this too
was very surprised by data showing no link, but honestly didn't read the studies (just titles, lol)
Also do gen cards, and see a lot of "resistant" HTN in TRT
I'm ok with it if it gets T leves back to low-normal. But 60 yo aren't supposed to have same T level as 18 yo
was very surprised by data showing no link, but honestly didn't read the studies (just titles, lol)
Also do gen cards, and see a lot of "resistant" HTN in TRT
I'm ok with it if it gets T leves back to low-normal. But 60 yo aren't supposed to have same T level as 18 yo
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Also IC, and I see this too
was very surprised by data showing no link, but honestly didn't read the studies (just titles, lol)
Also do gen cards, and see a lot of "resistant" HTN in TRT
I'm ok with it if it gets T leves back to low-normal. But 60 yo aren't supposed to have same T level as 18 yo
was very surprised by data showing no link, but honestly didn't read the studies (just titles, lol)
Also do gen cards, and see a lot of "resistant" HTN in TRT
I'm ok with it if it gets T leves back to low-normal. But 60 yo aren't supposed to have same T level as 18 yo
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For women with medical needs, testosterone supplements, at sensible doses, can be invaluable. But for everyone else, this is another “hormone du jour” needlessly offered up by influencers, one doctor explains econ.st/48aEOiO
Illustration: Cristina Spanò
Illustration: Cristina Spanò
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
For women with medical needs, testosterone supplements, at sensible doses, can be invaluable. But for everyone else, this is another “hormone du jour” needlessly offered up by influencers, one doctor explains econ.st/48aEOiO
Illustration: Cristina Spanò
Illustration: Cristina Spanò
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The RCTs have been mostly done in those with hypogonadism/low T levels and still resulted in high Hgb/erythrocytosis
It’s pretty plausible that that’s all needed - especially if they already have hypertension and start off with normal T level?
(one of those effects have need phase 4 studies for)
It’s pretty plausible that that’s all needed - especially if they already have hypertension and start off with normal T level?
(one of those effects have need phase 4 studies for)
November 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The RCTs have been mostly done in those with hypogonadism/low T levels and still resulted in high Hgb/erythrocytosis
It’s pretty plausible that that’s all needed - especially if they already have hypertension and start off with normal T level?
(one of those effects have need phase 4 studies for)
It’s pretty plausible that that’s all needed - especially if they already have hypertension and start off with normal T level?
(one of those effects have need phase 4 studies for)
Ah man. Adam Savage doing tourism ads for Abu Dhabi 😔
November 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Ah man. Adam Savage doing tourism ads for Abu Dhabi 😔
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Boris Johnson didn't apologise to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, even when she told him in person the lasting impact his comments about her had on her detention in Iran, her husband tells the BBC
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Boris Johnson didn't apologise to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, even when she told him in person the lasting impact his comments about her had on her detention in Iran, her husband tells the BBC
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Anyways it's unfortunately not going away. Same thing with people asking for cortisol/insulin/*insert lab test du jour on TikTok*
I try and educate as best I can but it's a constant thing nearly daily whether it's T or cortisol or whatnot.
I try and educate as best I can but it's a constant thing nearly daily whether it's T or cortisol or whatnot.
November 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Anyways it's unfortunately not going away. Same thing with people asking for cortisol/insulin/*insert lab test du jour on TikTok*
I try and educate as best I can but it's a constant thing nearly daily whether it's T or cortisol or whatnot.
I try and educate as best I can but it's a constant thing nearly daily whether it's T or cortisol or whatnot.
I am encountering yet more men on testosterone having huge heart attacks. Bear in mind I’m only on call 1/12th of the time (ie my rota has 12 consultants) and yet I’ve now seen 5 men in the last couple of months who’ve had STEMIs in their 40s and 50s. All very fit and *externally* in great shape
November 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I am encountering yet more men on testosterone having huge heart attacks. Bear in mind I’m only on call 1/12th of the time (ie my rota has 12 consultants) and yet I’ve now seen 5 men in the last couple of months who’ve had STEMIs in their 40s and 50s. All very fit and *externally* in great shape
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No industry is perfect. But the imbalance is hard to miss. One sector must prove its products are safe & effective. The other profits by avoiding that responsibility. If we care about transparency and accountability, scrutiny shouldn’t be one-sided. (Source: For The Greater Glory of Science) #EpiSky
November 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
No industry is perfect. But the imbalance is hard to miss. One sector must prove its products are safe & effective. The other profits by avoiding that responsibility. If we care about transparency and accountability, scrutiny shouldn’t be one-sided. (Source: For The Greater Glory of Science) #EpiSky
Gee willickers I’m so excited about my trip to Perth! Third day ticket to the first Ashes match!!! This is the stuff of dreams, been looking forward to it for months
November 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Gee willickers I’m so excited about my trip to Perth! Third day ticket to the first Ashes match!!! This is the stuff of dreams, been looking forward to it for months
Everything about this whole press conference is just so entertaining. I was literally laughing out loud. And I can’t get enough of all the enemies to lovers memes. There are some Bollywood themed corkers on Instagram 😂
Q: “Are you affirming you think Trump is a fascist?”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Everything about this whole press conference is just so entertaining. I was literally laughing out loud. And I can’t get enough of all the enemies to lovers memes. There are some Bollywood themed corkers on Instagram 😂
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2ww rejected unless we get FBC, U&Es on everyone. And clarify if anybody in the centipede is on a DOAC or anti-platelet
Human centipede capsule endoscopy
November 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
2ww rejected unless we get FBC, U&Es on everyone. And clarify if anybody in the centipede is on a DOAC or anti-platelet
Human centipede capsule endoscopy
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Human centipede capsule endoscopy
America’s refusal to accept chiropractic as pseudoscience gives it legitimacy online. My theory is that (like homeopathy in India), the govt realised healthcare provision is so poor for the average citizen, they knowingly ratify a secondary shadow health system that doesn’t work to pretend they care
AARRGH. CHIROPRACTIC IS NOT MEDICINE, IT’S DANGEROUS BULLSHIT CREATED BY A FUCKING GROCER WHO THOUGHT HE COULD HEAL WITH MAGNETS. WHAT THE FUCK, AMERICA
Oh good, they left Chiropractors as professionals but not Nurses, NPs, PA’s or physical therapists
That’s infuriating
That’s infuriating
November 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
America’s refusal to accept chiropractic as pseudoscience gives it legitimacy online. My theory is that (like homeopathy in India), the govt realised healthcare provision is so poor for the average citizen, they knowingly ratify a secondary shadow health system that doesn’t work to pretend they care
I love the birds in the two countries where I’ve spent most time, the UK and India, but I do feel sad I have never lived anywhere with hummingbirds. Small, eat continuously, ADHD behaviour, and their incredible hearts are (relatively) the biggest in the animal kingdom…they are my spirit animals
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I love the birds in the two countries where I’ve spent most time, the UK and India, but I do feel sad I have never lived anywhere with hummingbirds. Small, eat continuously, ADHD behaviour, and their incredible hearts are (relatively) the biggest in the animal kingdom…they are my spirit animals
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How else are you going to see the "subluxations"?
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
How else are you going to see the "subluxations"?
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Antigenic grift. 🧬💰
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Antigenic grift. 🧬💰
23AndMe should’ve hired me and they never would’ve lost any money:
Step 1: Start up a DNA testing company, promise 99.9% accuracy
Step 2: Don’t actually buy any testing equipment or do any testing (costs are therefore almost zero)
Step 3: Send everyone the reference genome
Step 4: Profit
Step 1: Start up a DNA testing company, promise 99.9% accuracy
Step 2: Don’t actually buy any testing equipment or do any testing (costs are therefore almost zero)
Step 3: Send everyone the reference genome
Step 4: Profit
November 19, 2025 at 5:35 AM
23AndMe should’ve hired me and they never would’ve lost any money:
Step 1: Start up a DNA testing company, promise 99.9% accuracy
Step 2: Don’t actually buy any testing equipment or do any testing (costs are therefore almost zero)
Step 3: Send everyone the reference genome
Step 4: Profit
Step 1: Start up a DNA testing company, promise 99.9% accuracy
Step 2: Don’t actually buy any testing equipment or do any testing (costs are therefore almost zero)
Step 3: Send everyone the reference genome
Step 4: Profit
November 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Surprised the article only makes a fleeting mention of influencers. Parasocial relationships with people like vloggers or streamers are 100 times stronger than with celebrities as the volume of content they produce, and how much of their life they share, is overwhelming. What’s the implication? >
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Surprised the article only makes a fleeting mention of influencers. Parasocial relationships with people like vloggers or streamers are 100 times stronger than with celebrities as the volume of content they produce, and how much of their life they share, is overwhelming. What’s the implication? >
The BBC’s Once Upon a Time in Space is brilliant, about a chapter in the race less commonly covered: 80s and 90s. Ep 1 is so personal and touching, almost brought me to tears imagining how momentous it was for the families as space opened up for women, POC, scientists… www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Once Upon a Time in Space - Series 1: 1. America First
With the dawn of the Space Shuttle, the US gains ground on Cold War rivals. A pioneering class of astronauts takes flight, but when tragedy strikes, NASA are left reeling.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The BBC’s Once Upon a Time in Space is brilliant, about a chapter in the race less commonly covered: 80s and 90s. Ep 1 is so personal and touching, almost brought me to tears imagining how momentous it was for the families as space opened up for women, POC, scientists… www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Saw some influencer drama seized on by men to prove women are golddiggers or by women to confirm men are jerks…wish people would remember that the healthiest, happiest, loving relationships are *not being lived in public on social media*. Such a shame the most visible are often least representative
November 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Saw some influencer drama seized on by men to prove women are golddiggers or by women to confirm men are jerks…wish people would remember that the healthiest, happiest, loving relationships are *not being lived in public on social media*. Such a shame the most visible are often least representative
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We did a thing. 😬
The link between the gut #microbiome and autism is not backed by science, researchers say.
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We did a thing. 😬
We're on a mission from God, it's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We're on a mission from God, it's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses
It’s interesting to observe the gaps in bluesky coverage, ie what kind of things people don’t post about here. Sports an obvious one. But I do miss all the petty squabbles and gossip in the comedy world. Not a single post about Akaash Singh’s semanus horribilis.
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 AM
It’s interesting to observe the gaps in bluesky coverage, ie what kind of things people don’t post about here. Sports an obvious one. But I do miss all the petty squabbles and gossip in the comedy world. Not a single post about Akaash Singh’s semanus horribilis.