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George Markousis-Mavrogenis
@drgeorgemm.bsky.social
MD, PhD, cardiology resident, physician scientist

Cardio-immunology / Cardio-rheumatology
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Goodnight everyone
March 14, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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This remarkable image, processed by Robert Gendler, shows the complex region of the Vela supernova remnant, the glowing material from a massive star that exploded some 11,000 years ago.
#astronomy #astroedu #space #spacephotography #astroimaging #astronomyimages #photography #spaceimages #science
March 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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you are not alone.
March 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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SH2-114 Flying Dragon
March 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The Lagoon Nebula (M8) is a star-forming cloud of gas 4,000 light-years away in Sagittarius. Spanning 55 light-years, it was discovered in 1654 by Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Hodierna. Hubble captured this stunning view in 2018.

Credit: NASA, ESA, STScI
March 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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DAPA-HF and DELIVER: Treatment of severe HF across the spectrum of #LVEF with the #SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin appeared to be safe and effective in reducing the risk of CV death or worsening HF.

Read more: bit.ly/41FVcVc

#heartfailure #JACCHF #CardioSky #MedSky @jaccjournals.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Abrupt cuts by the Trump administration to the US National Institutes of Health threaten progress in medical research globally

https://go.nature.com/3FbZP1N
How the NIH dominates the world’s health research — in charts
Abrupt cuts by the Trump administration to the US National Institutes of Health threaten progress in medical research globally.
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March 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Making our way through security each week is a slog, but teaching incarcerated people has been an incredible career experience

https://go.nature.com/4igW3mn
Our experience of teaching neuroscience in a maximum-security prison
Making our way through security each week is a slog, but teaching incarcerated people has been an incredible career experience.
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March 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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JWST spots galaxy NGC 1433 This image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) shows barred spiral galaxy NGC 1433. The galaxy's spiral arms contain young stars releasing energy and, in some cases, blowing out the gas and dust of the interstellar medium.
March 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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The universal language of science allows nations to reach a mutual understanding of shared problems.

But that requires politicians not to meddle in how science is done

https://go.nature.com/3FrTiQB
Science diplomacy can help to heal global rifts — if research is respected
The universal language of science allows nations to reach a mutual understanding of shared problems. But that requires politicians not to meddle in how science is done.
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March 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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The mood was defiant at many of the rallies, where chants of “Scientists will not be silenced”, “Facts over fear” and “What do we want? Peer review! When do we want it? Now!” were heard.

https://go.nature.com/3F8T6FX
‘Scientists will not be silenced’: thousands protest Trump research cuts
Researchers at Stand Up for Science rallies voice defiance against the policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.
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March 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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March 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM