@docbarb.bsky.social
Recently retired IM Hospitalist, w/ a strong interest in Infectious Disease, Public & Global Health. I love animals (esp dogs), science, hiking, music, guitars, & my husband. Voracious reader & progressive democrat. DMs from friends only, please.
Ukiyo celebrates Halloween every day. #HalloweenCat, #Vampirecat
October 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Ukiyo celebrates Halloween every day. #HalloweenCat, #Vampirecat
Costa Rican morning sky.
May 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Costa Rican morning sky.
Isn’t this the truth?
It is becoming unbelievably difficult to stay both informed and sane
April 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Isn’t this the truth?
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If you haven't seen Senator Cory Booker's interview on Maddow after he broke the filibuster record, you should watch it.
What an inspiring leader. More Senate Democrats should follow his example!
These are not normal times - do something different!
youtu.be/di3ixolFvmg?...
What an inspiring leader. More Senate Democrats should follow his example!
These are not normal times - do something different!
youtu.be/di3ixolFvmg?...
After Marathon Senate Speech, Cory Booker joins Rachel maddow
YouTube video by Cory Booker
youtu.be
April 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
If you haven't seen Senator Cory Booker's interview on Maddow after he broke the filibuster record, you should watch it.
What an inspiring leader. More Senate Democrats should follow his example!
These are not normal times - do something different!
youtu.be/di3ixolFvmg?...
What an inspiring leader. More Senate Democrats should follow his example!
These are not normal times - do something different!
youtu.be/di3ixolFvmg?...
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Thank you, Sen. Cory Booker!
After getting some rest, I am in awe of everyone who continues to lift their voice and speak out. This is a moment for our country, and we must make a choice about the America we want to be.
April 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Thank you, Sen. Cory Booker!
This is heartbreaking.
I received a heartbreaking email today: A paper in a special issue I’m editing is being retracted because one of its authors is afraid of losing their job and their legal status in the U.S. if they publish a scientific study on evolution. Yes, on evolution, nature's engine of diversity.
March 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
This is heartbreaking.
Why does Hegseth have a Russian email address? 🤔
March 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Why does Hegseth have a Russian email address? 🤔
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Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
March 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.
True!
March 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
True!
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“By retracting foreign aid, President Trump could make tuberculosis untreatable again.”
- John Green
The Atlantic
- John Green
The Atlantic
1/ The cure for TB—roughly half a year on antibiotics—has existed since the 1950s. It works for most patients. Yet, in the decades since, more than 100 million people have died of TB because the drugs are not widely available in many parts of the world.
Gift link.
Gift link.
The World’s Deadliest Infectious Disease Is About to Get Worse
By retracting foreign aid, President Trump could make tuberculosis untreatable again.
www.theatlantic.com
March 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
“By retracting foreign aid, President Trump could make tuberculosis untreatable again.”
- John Green
The Atlantic
- John Green
The Atlantic
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Last time I checked there are exactly zero measles vaccine-related hospitalizations or deaths in 2025, but there are 223 of measles cases, 29 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths in Texas alone
www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
Measles Outbreak – March 11, 2025 | Texas DSHS
www.dshs.texas.gov
March 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Last time I checked there are exactly zero measles vaccine-related hospitalizations or deaths in 2025, but there are 223 of measles cases, 29 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths in Texas alone
www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...
Sad, but true. 😢
March 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Sad, but true. 😢
RFK Jr. claims child died of measles because of poor nutrition & lack of an exercise program!! He also claims that antibiotics can treat measles!! Basic science and medicine - antibiotics cannot cure viral infections! He would know this if he had some basic science or medical education.
March 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
RFK Jr. claims child died of measles because of poor nutrition & lack of an exercise program!! He also claims that antibiotics can treat measles!! Basic science and medicine - antibiotics cannot cure viral infections! He would know this if he had some basic science or medical education.
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How pathetic and scared must the Trump-Musk gang be, to purge or ban words like "women" "health equity" "gender" "Black" "disabled" "intersectionality" and "climate science"??
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
March 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
How pathetic and scared must the Trump-Musk gang be, to purge or ban words like "women" "health equity" "gender" "Black" "disabled" "intersectionality" and "climate science"??
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
It’s hard to believe that in 2025 the head of HHS is recommending cod liver oil to treat measles!! It’s hard to imagine how many people could be at risk from this epidemic!
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/h...
As Measles Spreads, Kennedy Embraces Remedies Like Cod Liver Oil
In an interview, the H.H.S. secretary claimed that unconventional treatments were helping patients but described vaccination as a personal choice.
www.nytimes.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It’s hard to believe that in 2025 the head of HHS is recommending cod liver oil to treat measles!! It’s hard to imagine how many people could be at risk from this epidemic!
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/h...
Another “rapid unscheduled disassembly” of a SpaceX rocket, brought to you by the man who is rapidly disassembling our democracy.
A SpaceX rocket exploded during a test flight after launching from a base in Texas 🚀
Multiple flights had to be grounded in Florida due to debris.
Latest Sky News videos: trib.al/hymZccU
Multiple flights had to be grounded in Florida due to debris.
Latest Sky News videos: trib.al/hymZccU
March 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Another “rapid unscheduled disassembly” of a SpaceX rocket, brought to you by the man who is rapidly disassembling our democracy.
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SpaceX has received over $15B in government contracts and state grants and the only thing Nazi Musk’s company has produced consistently is failed launches and high velocity explosions. This is what I’d call actual fraud and a real waste of tax dollars.
March 7, 2025 at 5:20 AM
SpaceX has received over $15B in government contracts and state grants and the only thing Nazi Musk’s company has produced consistently is failed launches and high velocity explosions. This is what I’d call actual fraud and a real waste of tax dollars.
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Rep Al Green put it perfectly last night. FOTUS doesn’t care about poor people and wants to cut Medicaid and Medicare!
March 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Rep Al Green put it perfectly last night. FOTUS doesn’t care about poor people and wants to cut Medicaid and Medicare!
Spot on!
COLBERT, on Rep. Al Green’s removal:
“Some people questioned why so much muscle was needed to remove an old man with a cane. But it turns out it was for a serious reason. When security searched him, they found that he smuggled in a spine."
@latenightercom.bsky.social
“Some people questioned why so much muscle was needed to remove an old man with a cane. But it turns out it was for a serious reason. When security searched him, they found that he smuggled in a spine."
@latenightercom.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Spot on!
Yes!!!
March 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Yes!!!
I’m looking forward to seeing this movie. The main character reminds me of our girl, Ukiyo, who survived on her own in rural Costa Rica before we adopted her. (Picture below)
March 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m looking forward to seeing this movie. The main character reminds me of our girl, Ukiyo, who survived on her own in rural Costa Rica before we adopted her. (Picture below)
"If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos."
— Edward O. Wilson
— Edward O. Wilson
Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent survey.
A surge in bee deaths is hurting Texas beekeepers — and could affect the price of produce
Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent survey.
www.texastribune.org
March 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos."
— Edward O. Wilson
— Edward O. Wilson