Dilara
@dilaralong.bsky.social
MD-PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering, UofA, Tissue Optics Lab
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Kicking off Senate Republicans' sham hearing on medication abortion by making absolutely clear:
MIFEPRISTONE IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE.
This hearing is not about science. It's about Republicans trying to ban abortion nationwide.
MIFEPRISTONE IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE.
This hearing is not about science. It's about Republicans trying to ban abortion nationwide.
January 14, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Kicking off Senate Republicans' sham hearing on medication abortion by making absolutely clear:
MIFEPRISTONE IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE.
This hearing is not about science. It's about Republicans trying to ban abortion nationwide.
MIFEPRISTONE IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE.
This hearing is not about science. It's about Republicans trying to ban abortion nationwide.
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The district court injunction that prevented NIH from capping indirects at 15% was upheld today on appeal!
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
Trump administration cannot slash NIH research funding, court rules
District Judge Angel Kelley last year blocked the cuts, and on Monday the appeals court agreed.
www.reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM
The district court injunction that prevented NIH from capping indirects at 15% was upheld today on appeal!
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
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Who invented non-reflective glass?
American physicist & chemist Katharine Burr Blodgett in 1938.
It revolutionized optics--& led to the coatings used today in everything from eyeglasses to phone screens. She was the first woman to earn a PhD in #physics from Cambridge, 1926. #WomenInSTEM #inventor
American physicist & chemist Katharine Burr Blodgett in 1938.
It revolutionized optics--& led to the coatings used today in everything from eyeglasses to phone screens. She was the first woman to earn a PhD in #physics from Cambridge, 1926. #WomenInSTEM #inventor
December 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Who invented non-reflective glass?
American physicist & chemist Katharine Burr Blodgett in 1938.
It revolutionized optics--& led to the coatings used today in everything from eyeglasses to phone screens. She was the first woman to earn a PhD in #physics from Cambridge, 1926. #WomenInSTEM #inventor
American physicist & chemist Katharine Burr Blodgett in 1938.
It revolutionized optics--& led to the coatings used today in everything from eyeglasses to phone screens. She was the first woman to earn a PhD in #physics from Cambridge, 1926. #WomenInSTEM #inventor
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Texas has passed yet ANOTHER bounty hunter abortion ban, known as HB7 which encourages people to personally sue anyone who manufactures, distributes, provides, or mails abortion pills into Texas—for a $100,000 reward—even if that provider is not located in Texas.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48AL6JW
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48AL6JW
November 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Texas has passed yet ANOTHER bounty hunter abortion ban, known as HB7 which encourages people to personally sue anyone who manufactures, distributes, provides, or mails abortion pills into Texas—for a $100,000 reward—even if that provider is not located in Texas.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48AL6JW
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48AL6JW
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Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published February)
(Published February)
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published February)
(Published February)
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University of Arizona is the latest school to REJECT the Trump administration's offer to receive fast-track federal funding if they bend the university and curriculum to Trump's desires view.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=c546cae1...
October 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
University of Arizona is the latest school to REJECT the Trump administration's offer to receive fast-track federal funding if they bend the university and curriculum to Trump's desires view.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=c546cae1...
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UPDATE: AZ is now also on the list of CVS states requiring a prescription.
August 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
UPDATE: AZ is now also on the list of CVS states requiring a prescription.
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When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
Health Insurance Claim Denied? See What Insurers Said Behind the Scenes
Learn how to request your health insurance claim file, which can include details about what your insurer is saying about you and your case.
www.propublica.org
August 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
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Many young adults make the choice to hook up and have sex in college, but they’re not always educated about how to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Jill Grimes has advice for students. | Analysis
What you’re not hearing in sex ed about college hookups | CNN
Many young adults make the choice to hook up and have sex in college, but they’re not always educated about how to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Jill Grimes has advice for students.
www.cnn.com
August 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Many young adults make the choice to hook up and have sex in college, but they’re not always educated about how to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Jill Grimes has advice for students. | Analysis
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“study suggests for the first time that identification of abnormalities of fetal cardiac function early in labor may impact the clinical management. In such circumstances, the decision to expedite birth through an operative delivery”
#ReproSky #Pregnancy 🧪
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-06...
#ReproSky #Pregnancy 🧪
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An ultrasound scan of baby's heart at onset of labor is useful for safe childbirth, study shows
An echocardiography of the baby's little heart soon after the onset of labor can predict the outcome of the birth and, in particular, whether the baby will adequately tolerate the contractions or will...
medicalxpress.com
June 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
“study suggests for the first time that identification of abnormalities of fetal cardiac function early in labor may impact the clinical management. In such circumstances, the decision to expedite birth through an operative delivery”
#ReproSky #Pregnancy 🧪
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-06...
#ReproSky #Pregnancy 🧪
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-06...
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A major medical group now recommends pain-blocking treatments for IUD insertion and other procedures amid a growing recognition that women's pain should be treated.
Doctors urged to treat pain for IUD insertion and other procedures
A major medical group now recommends pain-blocking treatments for IUD insertion and other procedures amid a growing recognition that women's pain should be treated.
www.npr.org
May 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A major medical group now recommends pain-blocking treatments for IUD insertion and other procedures amid a growing recognition that women's pain should be treated.
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The most important statement from today’s hearings.
May 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The most important statement from today’s hearings.
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#Endometriosis is a common cause of pelvic pain affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-age women.
This narrative review summarizes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis.
#MedSky ja.ma/3RRLzOW
This narrative review summarizes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis.
#MedSky ja.ma/3RRLzOW
May 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#Endometriosis is a common cause of pelvic pain affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-age women.
This narrative review summarizes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis.
#MedSky ja.ma/3RRLzOW
This narrative review summarizes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis.
#MedSky ja.ma/3RRLzOW
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NEW: Columbia University has agreed to a $750M settlement with nearly 600 patients of Robert Hadden, a former doctor who sexually abused them while working at the school.
A 2023 ProPublica investigation revealed how the school shielded the OB-GYN for decades.
A 2023 ProPublica investigation revealed how the school shielded the OB-GYN for decades.
Columbia Will Pay Survivors of Abusive Doctor $750 Million After ProPublica Revealed University’s Failures
The sweeping deal means the Ivy League school’s settlements will total more than $1 billion for over 1,000 claims of sexual abuse by former patients of OB-GYN Robert Hadden, who worked at the universi...
www.propublica.org
May 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
NEW: Columbia University has agreed to a $750M settlement with nearly 600 patients of Robert Hadden, a former doctor who sexually abused them while working at the school.
A 2023 ProPublica investigation revealed how the school shielded the OB-GYN for decades.
A 2023 ProPublica investigation revealed how the school shielded the OB-GYN for decades.
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Powerful editorial by Dr. Ruth Shim, psychiatrist at UC Davis, on the positive effects of DEI efforts on the mental health of all individuals.
#medsky #psychsky
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#medsky #psychsky
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
How Anti-DEI Policies Adversely Affect Mental Health
This JAMA Forum discusses the effects of discriminatory policies on mental health, ways that antidiscrimination policies protect mental health outcomes, and how promotion of diversity, equity, and inc...
jamanetwork.com
May 3, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Powerful editorial by Dr. Ruth Shim, psychiatrist at UC Davis, on the positive effects of DEI efforts on the mental health of all individuals.
#medsky #psychsky
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#medsky #psychsky
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Most of the guys saying "it's a brutal time for young men, it's confusing"
- are not young men
- don't have kids, or
- aren't close with their kids
- are selling something
It's pure projection. If you need help just say you're confused and ask for help. Go to therapy.
- are not young men
- don't have kids, or
- aren't close with their kids
- are selling something
It's pure projection. If you need help just say you're confused and ask for help. Go to therapy.
May 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Most of the guys saying "it's a brutal time for young men, it's confusing"
- are not young men
- don't have kids, or
- aren't close with their kids
- are selling something
It's pure projection. If you need help just say you're confused and ask for help. Go to therapy.
- are not young men
- don't have kids, or
- aren't close with their kids
- are selling something
It's pure projection. If you need help just say you're confused and ask for help. Go to therapy.
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Omg. Whoever wrote this is BRILLIANT. 🤣🤣🤣 “The Office of Institutional Linguistic Gymnastics™
(Now Featuring the Department of Strategic Rebranding and Preemptive Surrender)”
Our University Is Replacing DEI with Vibes and Vaguely Diverse Stock Photos www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/our...
(Now Featuring the Department of Strategic Rebranding and Preemptive Surrender)”
Our University Is Replacing DEI with Vibes and Vaguely Diverse Stock Photos www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/our...
Our University Is Replacing DEI with Vibes and Vaguely Diverse Stock Photos
“President Trump signed a list of executive actions aimed at both higher education and K-12 schools. One of the actions takes aim at college and un...
www.mcsweeneys.net
April 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Omg. Whoever wrote this is BRILLIANT. 🤣🤣🤣 “The Office of Institutional Linguistic Gymnastics™
(Now Featuring the Department of Strategic Rebranding and Preemptive Surrender)”
Our University Is Replacing DEI with Vibes and Vaguely Diverse Stock Photos www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/our...
(Now Featuring the Department of Strategic Rebranding and Preemptive Surrender)”
Our University Is Replacing DEI with Vibes and Vaguely Diverse Stock Photos www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/our...
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Deaths from heart disease down 75%, that’s NIH.
Deaths from stroke down 75%, that’s NIH.
HIV/AIDS no longer a death sentence, that’s NIH.
99% of FDA approved drugs in the last decade, that’s NIH.
Please show this video to anyone who doesn’t understand why the NIH is so important.
Deaths from stroke down 75%, that’s NIH.
HIV/AIDS no longer a death sentence, that’s NIH.
99% of FDA approved drugs in the last decade, that’s NIH.
Please show this video to anyone who doesn’t understand why the NIH is so important.
April 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Deaths from heart disease down 75%, that’s NIH.
Deaths from stroke down 75%, that’s NIH.
HIV/AIDS no longer a death sentence, that’s NIH.
99% of FDA approved drugs in the last decade, that’s NIH.
Please show this video to anyone who doesn’t understand why the NIH is so important.
Deaths from stroke down 75%, that’s NIH.
HIV/AIDS no longer a death sentence, that’s NIH.
99% of FDA approved drugs in the last decade, that’s NIH.
Please show this video to anyone who doesn’t understand why the NIH is so important.
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The plan for NIH is in, source with full 64 page proposal for all of HHS is linked. Reported in WaPo. This is catastrophic. Reduction to 8 centers. 40% cut in budget. 15% IDC cap. This will decimate science across America open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
April 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The plan for NIH is in, source with full 64 page proposal for all of HHS is linked. Reported in WaPo. This is catastrophic. Reduction to 8 centers. 40% cut in budget. 15% IDC cap. This will decimate science across America open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
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From 2018 to 2022, maternal mortality increased 27% in the US. Native Americans are almost 4x and Black people are almost 3x as likely to die as white folks.
In recent weeks, the government has ended the PRAMS surveillance program and cut funding to maternal health research.
In recent weeks, the government has ended the PRAMS surveillance program and cut funding to maternal health research.
That figure on maternal mortality comes from this new report by STAT news: www.statnews.com/2025/04/09/m...
U.S. maternal mortality rate increased 27% over five years, NIH study finds
The U.S. maternal mortality rate increased 27% between 2018 and 2022, a new NIH study finds.
www.statnews.com
April 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From 2018 to 2022, maternal mortality increased 27% in the US. Native Americans are almost 4x and Black people are almost 3x as likely to die as white folks.
In recent weeks, the government has ended the PRAMS surveillance program and cut funding to maternal health research.
In recent weeks, the government has ended the PRAMS surveillance program and cut funding to maternal health research.
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The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.
Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record
The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.
www.npr.org
April 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.
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Director of the Nat'l Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) was summarily dismissed yesterday. So here's your reminder that birth defects kill twice as many American kids as cancer. But there is no St. Jude's for birth defects. Only the NICHD.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
‘One of the darkest days’: NIH purges agency leadership amid mass layoffs
In shock move, four institute directors at the US biomedical agency are removed from their posts.
www.nature.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Director of the Nat'l Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) was summarily dismissed yesterday. So here's your reminder that birth defects kill twice as many American kids as cancer. But there is no St. Jude's for birth defects. Only the NICHD.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Everyone who works for PRAMS (the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) at CDC was terminated today. That appears to be the end of a critical program which monitored infant and maternal health nationwide across pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/prams...
PRAMS Shuttered for Good
In the first weeks of the administration I wrote a number of...
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April 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Everyone who works for PRAMS (the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) at CDC was terminated today. That appears to be the end of a critical program which monitored infant and maternal health nationwide across pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/prams...
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Today I lost an NIH grant training clinicians to do research about intimate partner violence with perinatal women.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
March 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Today I lost an NIH grant training clinicians to do research about intimate partner violence with perinatal women.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.