Cindy
@cindyscience.bsky.social
Medical scientist, mom, love to learn. WI.
@nursekelsey.bsky.social Miss your posts. Did you ho somewhere else?? Hope all is well.
January 7, 2026 at 11:31 PM
@nursekelsey.bsky.social Miss your posts. Did you ho somewhere else?? Hope all is well.
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More not so fun measles facts
🦠wipes out up to 73% of your antibodies to bacterial and viral infections (immune amnesia)
🦠prior to the vaccine, measles killed 2.6 million people a year
🦠can survive 2 hours in a room after an infected person leaves
🦠99% of unimmunized that are exposed are infected
🦠wipes out up to 73% of your antibodies to bacterial and viral infections (immune amnesia)
🦠prior to the vaccine, measles killed 2.6 million people a year
🦠can survive 2 hours in a room after an infected person leaves
🦠99% of unimmunized that are exposed are infected
Doesn’t it also reset your immune system?
February 27, 2025 at 2:40 AM
More not so fun measles facts
🦠wipes out up to 73% of your antibodies to bacterial and viral infections (immune amnesia)
🦠prior to the vaccine, measles killed 2.6 million people a year
🦠can survive 2 hours in a room after an infected person leaves
🦠99% of unimmunized that are exposed are infected
🦠wipes out up to 73% of your antibodies to bacterial and viral infections (immune amnesia)
🦠prior to the vaccine, measles killed 2.6 million people a year
🦠can survive 2 hours in a room after an infected person leaves
🦠99% of unimmunized that are exposed are infected
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You know it’s just a matter of time before a bunch of people get mad cow (prion) disease because that’s just the year we are having.
February 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
You know it’s just a matter of time before a bunch of people get mad cow (prion) disease because that’s just the year we are having.
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I’m going to collect all this info and start a vaccine tourism company. Probably need to quit my day job.
February 27, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I’m going to collect all this info and start a vaccine tourism company. Probably need to quit my day job.
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Listen. This is important. There’s measles going around. Measles is the one and only thing (that we know of) that can erase your immune memory. It causes immune amnesia.
You have to rebuild all your immunity.
Go to your doc and get your measles antibodies checked. You do not want immune amnesia.
You have to rebuild all your immunity.
Go to your doc and get your measles antibodies checked. You do not want immune amnesia.
February 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Listen. This is important. There’s measles going around. Measles is the one and only thing (that we know of) that can erase your immune memory. It causes immune amnesia.
You have to rebuild all your immunity.
Go to your doc and get your measles antibodies checked. You do not want immune amnesia.
You have to rebuild all your immunity.
Go to your doc and get your measles antibodies checked. You do not want immune amnesia.
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In many (most) labs, Ferritin isn't part of the default Iron panel so it needs to be ordered additionally. So it doesn't get tested unless the dr specifies it and most don't (because they don't know it matters).
December 16, 2024 at 2:47 PM
In many (most) labs, Ferritin isn't part of the default Iron panel so it needs to be ordered additionally. So it doesn't get tested unless the dr specifies it and most don't (because they don't know it matters).
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#PedSky appreciation post: Dr. Weyand’s posts are why I now check ferritin/CRP for every anemia screen (w CBC + retic)! I’ve caught so many w single digit ferritin levels even if Hgb is “normal” 😱 It’s also an issue in “picky eaters” even if they’re not menstruating
Just your regular reminder that iron deficiency affects ~40% of 12-21 yo females and still no one cares.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020
This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
jamanetwork.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:33 PM
#PedSky appreciation post: Dr. Weyand’s posts are why I now check ferritin/CRP for every anemia screen (w CBC + retic)! I’ve caught so many w single digit ferritin levels even if Hgb is “normal” 😱 It’s also an issue in “picky eaters” even if they’re not menstruating
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A superlative thread 🧵 from earlier today from an expert in medicine ⚕️ on a common chronic disease (and very treatable) that afflicts both adolescents and adults and deprives quality of life. You, or someone you know, may be affected. A vicious clinical cycle that can (and must) be broken. ⤵️
We found that almost 40% of 12-21 year old females are iron deficient.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
I’ve been asked how this is possible evolutionarily.
I have a few thoughts. 🧵
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
I’ve been asked how this is possible evolutionarily.
I have a few thoughts. 🧵
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020
This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
jamanetwork.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:36 PM
A superlative thread 🧵 from earlier today from an expert in medicine ⚕️ on a common chronic disease (and very treatable) that afflicts both adolescents and adults and deprives quality of life. You, or someone you know, may be affected. A vicious clinical cycle that can (and must) be broken. ⤵️
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I'm seeing a bunch of Science type people coming over from twitter, which is great.
But, also seeing that a bunch of these people aren't adding alt text to their photos.
I didn't realize the impact for visually impaired people until I joined mastodon myself and picked up the habit. 🧪
But, also seeing that a bunch of these people aren't adding alt text to their photos.
I didn't realize the impact for visually impaired people until I joined mastodon myself and picked up the habit. 🧪
November 21, 2024 at 4:17 PM
I'm seeing a bunch of Science type people coming over from twitter, which is great.
But, also seeing that a bunch of these people aren't adding alt text to their photos.
I didn't realize the impact for visually impaired people until I joined mastodon myself and picked up the habit. 🧪
But, also seeing that a bunch of these people aren't adding alt text to their photos.
I didn't realize the impact for visually impaired people until I joined mastodon myself and picked up the habit. 🧪
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"Company sources" at News Corp have told The Telegraph that the company is "exploring plans to launch a new digital-only rival to The Spectator" www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Murdoch’s youngest daughters linked to succession battle
Media mogul prepares to face children over control of his businesses after his death
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 9:53 AM
"Company sources" at News Corp have told The Telegraph that the company is "exploring plans to launch a new digital-only rival to The Spectator" www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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Giving this a whirl. This is my first Bluesky post and, yes, I'm tweeting pictures of my dogs. Don't say you weren't warned.
July 5, 2023 at 4:54 PM
Giving this a whirl. This is my first Bluesky post and, yes, I'm tweeting pictures of my dogs. Don't say you weren't warned.
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If you have a new serious health condition that has developed since you had a covid infection, it may have been caused by the covid infection.
Covid can do damage to every organ system.
Lasting damage.
Even if you've been vaccinated or had Covid before.
Covid can do damage to every organ system.
Lasting damage.
Even if you've been vaccinated or had Covid before.
November 17, 2024 at 11:55 AM
If you have a new serious health condition that has developed since you had a covid infection, it may have been caused by the covid infection.
Covid can do damage to every organ system.
Lasting damage.
Even if you've been vaccinated or had Covid before.
Covid can do damage to every organ system.
Lasting damage.
Even if you've been vaccinated or had Covid before.
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I learned some stuff about Bluesky I did not know by reading this.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
Here’s some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky
It’s not just an Alf pics repository.
www.theverge.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:55 AM
I learned some stuff about Bluesky I did not know by reading this.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
Maybe worth passing it on to others so we can all start getting the full benefit of the 🦋.
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PSA: Serum iron level is useless in the diagnosis of iron deficiency
(actually useless altogether except that it’s used to calculate Tsat which can be helpful in diagnosing hemochromatosis)
(actually useless altogether except that it’s used to calculate Tsat which can be helpful in diagnosing hemochromatosis)
November 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM
PSA: Serum iron level is useless in the diagnosis of iron deficiency
(actually useless altogether except that it’s used to calculate Tsat which can be helpful in diagnosing hemochromatosis)
(actually useless altogether except that it’s used to calculate Tsat which can be helpful in diagnosing hemochromatosis)
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Put me in your starter pack! I like it here.
November 15, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Put me in your starter pack! I like it here.
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Just to be clear: the incoming Trump administration is going to war against their own Republican senate majority and the constitution's advice and consent provision so they can make a man investigated for ***sex trafficking a minor*** into the most powerful law enforcement officer in the country.
November 15, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Just to be clear: the incoming Trump administration is going to war against their own Republican senate majority and the constitution's advice and consent provision so they can make a man investigated for ***sex trafficking a minor*** into the most powerful law enforcement officer in the country.
Wow my feed just blew up w people moving here 💙
November 14, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Wow my feed just blew up w people moving here 💙
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It's going to take a while to find each other, isn't it.
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Imagine what it's like having to do this for real when your house and country has been blown up and you're starving and thirsty and desperate.
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Imagine what it's like having to do this for real when your house and country has been blown up and you're starving and thirsty and desperate.
November 13, 2024 at 11:13 AM
It's going to take a while to find each other, isn't it.
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Imagine what it's like having to do this for real when your house and country has been blown up and you're starving and thirsty and desperate.
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Imagine what it's like having to do this for real when your house and country has been blown up and you're starving and thirsty and desperate.
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Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.
November 13, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.
I have covid pneumonia 1st inf. Only found on CT not plain chest xray. Sxs were not bad. Checked for emboli cuz swollen ankles. Early, so high dose steroid to prevent scarring. How many people will have scarred lungs?. Should all + get lung CT for C19?? Such a cheap cure. 👩🏻🔬🧪🤔🤔😷😷
November 12, 2024 at 10:33 AM
I have covid pneumonia 1st inf. Only found on CT not plain chest xray. Sxs were not bad. Checked for emboli cuz swollen ankles. Early, so high dose steroid to prevent scarring. How many people will have scarred lungs?. Should all + get lung CT for C19?? Such a cheap cure. 👩🏻🔬🧪🤔🤔😷😷