Nancy J. Smyth, PhD, LCSW
@njsmyth.bsky.social
Social scientist/professor recovering from deanship. Foresight/futures, tech 4 social good, equity/BLM, negotiating a pandemic-altered world, Covid Aware, Polycrisis Leadership. Views mine. She/hers
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My most recent article w/Dr. Svetlana Blitzshteyn
Language Matters: What Not to Say to Patients with Long COVID, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Other Complex Chronic Disorders #LongCovid #MECFS
www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22...
Language Matters: What Not to Say to Patients with Long COVID, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Other Complex Chronic Disorders #LongCovid #MECFS
www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22...
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Infectious Diseases Society of America ⤵️
Secretary Kennedy presents a clear and present danger to the American people and their families. This week, even more of our colleagues in the fields of medicine, public health and patient advocacy join us in calling for his resignation.
Our full statement: https://bit.ly/42zItEV
Our full statement: https://bit.ly/42zItEV
September 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Infectious Diseases Society of America ⤵️
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Trump Claims Excessive Criticism of Him on TV Is ‘Illegal’ and ‘No Longer Free Speech’
Trump Claims Excessive Criticism of Him on TV Is ‘Illegal’ and ‘No Longer Free Speech’
President Donald Trump claimed that beyond a certain point, criticism of him on television networks is "illegal" and "no longer free speech."
The post Trump Claims Excessive Criticism of Him on TV Is ‘Illegal’ and ‘No Longer Free Speech’ first appeared on Mediaite.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Trump Claims Excessive Criticism of Him on TV Is ‘Illegal’ and ‘No Longer Free Speech’
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"People considering connecting LLM agents to their inboxes, documents, and other private resources should think long and hard about doing so, since these sorts of vulnerabilities aren’t likely to be contained anytime soon."
arstechnica.com/information-...
arstechnica.com/information-...
New attack on ChatGPT research agent pilfers secrets from Gmail inboxes
Unlike most prompt injections, ShadowLeak executes on OpenAI’s cloud-based infrastructure.
arstechnica.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"People considering connecting LLM agents to their inboxes, documents, and other private resources should think long and hard about doing so, since these sorts of vulnerabilities aren’t likely to be contained anytime soon."
arstechnica.com/information-...
arstechnica.com/information-...
I'm in a session at the NSWM Forward Thinking Summit -- sessions on AI and Social Work. Marina Badillo-Diaz has developed her own Generative AI prompt library for social workers at www.theaisocialworker.com
It looks really rich...check it out! #SWTech
It looks really rich...check it out! #SWTech
The AI Social Worker
www.theaisocialworker.com
September 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I'm in a session at the NSWM Forward Thinking Summit -- sessions on AI and Social Work. Marina Badillo-Diaz has developed her own Generative AI prompt library for social workers at www.theaisocialworker.com
It looks really rich...check it out! #SWTech
It looks really rich...check it out! #SWTech
We're kicking off the Welcome Session of the Social Work Grand Challenges Futures project today -- training Grand Challenges for Social Work scholars in foresight methods/practice and they will im
plement a foresight project as part of this learning
plement a foresight project as part of this learning
September 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We're kicking off the Welcome Session of the Social Work Grand Challenges Futures project today -- training Grand Challenges for Social Work scholars in foresight methods/practice and they will im
plement a foresight project as part of this learning
plement a foresight project as part of this learning
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I appreciate these AI guidelines from UB's SSW: socialwork.buffalo.edu/information-...
HT @njsmyth.bsky.social
#SWTech
HT @njsmyth.bsky.social
#SWTech
Guiding Principles for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
At the University at Buffalo School of Social Work (UBSSW), we believe that social workers and educators have a responsibility to attend to the technologies that inform the societies in which we opera...
socialwork.buffalo.edu
July 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I appreciate these AI guidelines from UB's SSW: socialwork.buffalo.edu/information-...
HT @njsmyth.bsky.social
#SWTech
HT @njsmyth.bsky.social
#SWTech
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September 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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⚠️ BREAKING:
RFK Jr’s Proposal to Let Bird Flu Spread in Poultry Could Trigger Global Pandemic, Experts Warn
Top U.S. officials have suggested letting bird flu spread through poultry farms without control but experts warn this risky move could lead to a new pandemic.
RFK Jr’s Proposal to Let Bird Flu Spread in Poultry Could Trigger Global Pandemic, Experts Warn
Top U.S. officials have suggested letting bird flu spread through poultry farms without control but experts warn this risky move could lead to a new pandemic.
July 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
RFK Jr’s Proposal to Let Bird Flu Spread in Poultry Could Trigger Global Pandemic, Experts Warn
Top U.S. officials have suggested letting bird flu spread through poultry farms without control but experts warn this risky move could lead to a new pandemic.
RFK Jr’s Proposal to Let Bird Flu Spread in Poultry Could Trigger Global Pandemic, Experts Warn
Top U.S. officials have suggested letting bird flu spread through poultry farms without control but experts warn this risky move could lead to a new pandemic.
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Want help navigating the #longCOVID #postvac and related #chronicillness space? Want evidence, rather than be sold another protocol?
If so, I aim to help bring some clarity to things!
Book an appointment: lc-sc.co.uk/book-an-appo...
✉️ [email protected] (🚫please no DMs)
If so, I aim to help bring some clarity to things!
Book an appointment: lc-sc.co.uk/book-an-appo...
✉️ [email protected] (🚫please no DMs)
![Poster reading:
Do you:
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Want help navigating evidence, not be sold another protocol?
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Feel abandoned or dismissed by your healthcare provider, or been told there is nothing that can be done to help?
In my own journey, I remember frantically trying to find answers & getting constantly dismissed by doctors. Looking back, I wish I had some guidance from someone. This guidance is what Long Covid Scientific Consultancy aims to provide. I hope to support you in making evidence-based decisions on your journey...
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November 14, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Want help navigating the #longCOVID #postvac and related #chronicillness space? Want evidence, rather than be sold another protocol?
If so, I aim to help bring some clarity to things!
Book an appointment: lc-sc.co.uk/book-an-appo...
✉️ [email protected] (🚫please no DMs)
If so, I aim to help bring some clarity to things!
Book an appointment: lc-sc.co.uk/book-an-appo...
✉️ [email protected] (🚫please no DMs)
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🔥 @delauro.house.gov lights up Trump’s budget guy Russell Vought
June 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
🔥 @delauro.house.gov lights up Trump’s budget guy Russell Vought
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KAISER: “American Doctors Are Moving to Canada To Escape the Trump Administration…”
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May 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM
KAISER: “American Doctors Are Moving to Canada To Escape the Trump Administration…”
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"The FDA typically uses a 'notice and comment rule-making' process for publishing new guidance and policies that are developed by the agency, with input from FDA scientists." not the "op-ed proclamations occurred in the absence of public comment" that occurred.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/vie...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/vie...
Viewpoint: Making key COVID vaccine decisions without input, transparency is a public disservice
www.cidrap.umn.edu
May 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM
"The FDA typically uses a 'notice and comment rule-making' process for publishing new guidance and policies that are developed by the agency, with input from FDA scientists." not the "op-ed proclamations occurred in the absence of public comment" that occurred.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/vie...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/vie...
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U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China www.cbsnews.com/news/us-repo...
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
www.cbsnews.com
May 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China www.cbsnews.com/news/us-repo...
Interesting article. I agree that there is a wealth of amazing writing on substack. It can be a bit overwhelming and I think the app is still a bit clunky.
bigthink.com/the-future/w...
bigthink.com/the-future/w...
Why Substack will be the intellectual engine of the 21st century
The platform is a digital Royal Society for today's greatest minds — and it could play an essential role in shaping the next civilization.
bigthink.com
May 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Interesting article. I agree that there is a wealth of amazing writing on substack. It can be a bit overwhelming and I think the app is still a bit clunky.
bigthink.com/the-future/w...
bigthink.com/the-future/w...
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Looks like they’re indeed moving Medicaid work reporting requirements up by 2 years:
May 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Looks like they’re indeed moving Medicaid work reporting requirements up by 2 years:
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Building for the future for everyone instead of disinvesting for an imagined past. rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/buildin...
May 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Building for the future for everyone instead of disinvesting for an imagined past. rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/buildin...
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A live streamed holocaust:
The U.N. is warning 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in the next 48 hours without immediate aid. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
The U.N. is warning 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in the next 48 hours without immediate aid. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
UN warns 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in next 48 hours without aid – Israel-Gaza war live
UN’s humanitarian chief says aid lorries, which contain baby food and nutrition, are technically in Gaza but have not reached civilians
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A live streamed holocaust:
The U.N. is warning 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in the next 48 hours without immediate aid. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
The U.N. is warning 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in the next 48 hours without immediate aid. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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consequences of, "pay-as-you-go" (PAYGO) rule
democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...
democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...
CBO Confirms GOP Budget Bill Triggers Medicare Cuts
Republican Plan Adds to the Deficit, Will Trigger Automatic Cuts Under Federal Law
democrats-budget.house.gov
May 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
consequences of, "pay-as-you-go" (PAYGO) rule
democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...
democrats-budget.house.gov/news/press-r...
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THIS IS HUGE! TWO Phase I HIV vaccine clinical trials have demonstrated that a stepwise mRNA-based vaccination strategy can SUCCESSFULLY activate AND advance immune responses toward producing broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs), a CRITICAL milestone in HIV prevention. Let’s talk about that! 🧪🧵⬇️
May 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
THIS IS HUGE! TWO Phase I HIV vaccine clinical trials have demonstrated that a stepwise mRNA-based vaccination strategy can SUCCESSFULLY activate AND advance immune responses toward producing broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs), a CRITICAL milestone in HIV prevention. Let’s talk about that! 🧪🧵⬇️
I just submitted my commentary to the FDA advocating for access to #COVID19 updated vaccines for all.
There are 7 more days to submit comments to the FDA: www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
For the background on advocacy for COVID vaccine access: bit.ly/43i41W5
Thank you @examined.bsky.social
There are 7 more days to submit comments to the FDA: www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
For the background on advocacy for COVID vaccine access: bit.ly/43i41W5
Thank you @examined.bsky.social
Regulations.gov
https://regulations.gov/documen…
May 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I just submitted my commentary to the FDA advocating for access to #COVID19 updated vaccines for all.
There are 7 more days to submit comments to the FDA: www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
For the background on advocacy for COVID vaccine access: bit.ly/43i41W5
Thank you @examined.bsky.social
There are 7 more days to submit comments to the FDA: www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
For the background on advocacy for COVID vaccine access: bit.ly/43i41W5
Thank you @examined.bsky.social
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National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health researchers work to protect miners from black lung disease, firefighters from cancer, and workers everywhere from dangerous workplace hazards.
Trump is planning to fire 85% of them.
Make no mistake: this will cost workers their lives.
Trump is planning to fire 85% of them.
Make no mistake: this will cost workers their lives.
May 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health researchers work to protect miners from black lung disease, firefighters from cancer, and workers everywhere from dangerous workplace hazards.
Trump is planning to fire 85% of them.
Make no mistake: this will cost workers their lives.
Trump is planning to fire 85% of them.
Make no mistake: this will cost workers their lives.
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HUGE NEWS.
A study presented at #AACR25 found that one dose of the HPV vaccine (which prevents CANCER) is as effective as two, with efficacy rates >97%.
A study presented at #AACR25 found that one dose of the HPV vaccine (which prevents CANCER) is as effective as two, with efficacy rates >97%.
May 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
HUGE NEWS.
A study presented at #AACR25 found that one dose of the HPV vaccine (which prevents CANCER) is as effective as two, with efficacy rates >97%.
A study presented at #AACR25 found that one dose of the HPV vaccine (which prevents CANCER) is as effective as two, with efficacy rates >97%.