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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 36m

That’s incredible! I have a diabetic uncle who’s been on Mounjaro. First 8 months, he didn’t have much weight loss but his blood sugar improved. Now he’s losing weight - nearly 45 pounds! We are so happy for him.

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Glasgow Centre for Population Health @thegcph.bsky.social · 5d

Important in public health history is @uofgshw.bsky.social's James McCune Smith, the first African American to obtain a medical degree. He had a long career as a respected medical doctor, writer, civil rights advocate & welfare campaigner for patients at Glasgow's infamous Lock hospital #BHM25

Portrait of James McCune Smith & Quote: McCune Smith’s legacy is a reminder of the importance of representation in medicine and public health. His advocacy for patient welfare and social justice remains relevant today, as certain communities continue to face barriers to accessing equitable healthcare and are underrepresented in medical leadership and research.

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RCPSG Heritage @rcpsgheritage.bsky.social · 5d

Daemonologie: A King's Obsession with Witches 🧙‍♀️

Join us and author Steve Veerapen, for an intriguing evening exploring how a king's paranoia stoked the fear that the devil was stalking early 17th Century Scotland!

📆Thursday 30 October 2025
🕙7pm GMT
🎫£10

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daemonolog...

Title page from King James VI & I's book on Daemonologie

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Surgeons' Hall Museums @surgeonshall.bsky.social · 22h

These are artery forceps used to clamp blood vessels, tissues, or other tiny structures to effectively reduce blood flow during surgery.

#TriviaTuesday

Surgeons' Hall Museums @surgeonshall.bsky.social · 1d

It's time for the first #TriviaTuesday of October!

This week we have these 20th century instruments. They are 22cm in length. Do you know what they are?

A set of two instruments that resemble scissors, They have curved ends.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 2h

I know - it's exhausting. ❤️

Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 2h

Totally agree. It’s so depressing.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 2h

I didn't say it was a character flaw. I think the old paradigm implies it is a character flaw (because obesity is seen to be within a person's control and therefore failure to do so is a moral failing); whereas the new paradigm shows that it's due an underlying medical issue.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 3h

I agree with this. I'm just saying: a lot of people going onto the drug are doing it for health purposes, not just aesthetics. It's a pretty powerful drug, and I do think it needs better regulating so that people on it are under the actual care of a doctor (not just accessing it online).

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 3h

GLP1s are a paradigm shift in how we understand metabolic disorders. Many with obesity suffer from a hormonal imbalance. Once corrected, weight loss follows. It's a side effect of the body functioning properly. There are many health benefits that have nothing to do w/ aesthetics that come from this.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 4h

I think we need to reframe how we discuss metabolic disorders as these drugs prove that many people with obesity suffer from a GLP1/GIP hormonal imbalance. I would also argue that people with weight issues often work hardest at exercise and diet, often with little long-term result.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 4h

I agree that it's difficult to lose weight through exercise alone. But again, we've fallen into the trap of talking about weight gain as a symptom of a "bad diet." These drugs are proving that weight gain is often a symptom of a hormonal imbalance. Once that is corrected, the weight loss follows.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 4h

Eating well & exercising are important. But for many, exercise is not an effective tool for weight loss. And diets rarely work longterm. This is the heart of the paradigm shift - many metabolic disorders are hormonal imbalances that can be corrected with medication. Tablets are on the horizon!

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 4h

This is a paradigm shift in how we understand metabolism. The metabolic disorder that leads to weight gain is caused by a hormonal imbalance. When you go off the drug, you revert back to your abnormal state. This is why many doctors are now recommending this as a longterm (or lifetime) medication.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 4h

This is a paradigm shift in how we understand metabolism. People will cite regain after stopping a GLP1. But that’s the point. If the weight gain is due to a hormonal imbalance, that will not magically repair after stopping. For many, this will be a lifelong drug to correct a lifelong health issue.

Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 4h

Honestly I think some people are deeply wedded to toxic ideas around weight, eg that slim = virtuous, fat = lazy & ill-disciplined. These drugs are fundamentally threatening to that, because what they show is nope: it’s often hormonal, & almost anyone can lose weight if they just tweak that balance

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 18h

Your child is so talented!

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 1d

Which meal would you have picked?

Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 1d

Not gonna lie: I'm so stressed by the state of the world that my eye is twitching. Disasters are on my mind, so let me leave you with this...

The menu booklet for what would be the final lunch onboard the Titanic.

A menu from the Titanic dated April 14, 1912. Among the many items it lists are fillets of brill, grilled mutton chops, and apple meringue.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 18h

Thoughts and prayers, please. I’m married to @tealcartoons.bsky.social and have to see these sketches littered around our house 😂

Adrian Teal @tealcartoons.bsky.social · 22h

Studies of contemptible little turd Lindsey Graham.

#caricature #art

Six caricature head studies of Lindsey Graham, from various angles.

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Adrian Teal @tealcartoons.bsky.social · 19h

Hello, new followers. I appreciate the love/unassuageable revulsion for the Lindsey Graham #caricature. Here are some more turds that won't flush.

3 caricature studies of Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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RMS Titanic Inc. @rmstitanicinc.bsky.social · 21h

#TITANIC carried many influential individuals—including some of the era’s most renowned #Edwardian fashion designers. ✨ Their ideas and styles still influence fashion today.
Discover their stories on our "Omens, Premonitions, & Superstitions Tour" this October.

🎟️ Get your tickets: [Link in Bio]

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Adrian Teal @tealcartoons.bsky.social · 22h

Studies of contemptible little turd Lindsey Graham.

#caricature #art

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 1d

This photo (c.1901) shows two boys exposed to smallpox. Only the boy on the right had been vaccinated.

Smallpox is one of the deadliest & most contagious diseases known to man. The virus killed over half a billion people in the 20th century—three times more than all that century’s wars combined.

A black and white photo of two boys. The boy on the left has a severe case of smallpox, with pustules all over his face and chest and arms. The boy on the right has no pustules.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 1d

I like that your choice is informed by both taste and how it could prove useful in surviving later on 😂

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 1d

Which meal would you have picked?

Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 1d

Not gonna lie: I'm so stressed by the state of the world that my eye is twitching. Disasters are on my mind, so let me leave you with this...

The menu booklet for what would be the final lunch onboard the Titanic.

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 1d

Wow - that's incredible!

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 1d

Not gonna lie: I'm so stressed by the state of the world that my eye is twitching. Disasters are on my mind, so let me leave you with this...

The menu booklet for what would be the final lunch onboard the Titanic.

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