Surgeon-Scientists Play a Vital Role in Advancing Medicine – Their Work Depends on Federal Funding By Lillias Maguire M.D.

Surgeon scientists do essential work for science and patients.
Why we must ensure they continue to be supported, from @lilygolightly.bsky.social

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Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of the 10th U.S. president, dies at 96 Harrison Ruffin Tyler was just three generations from the White House, since his father and grandfather both fathered children in their 70s. The chemical engineer helped preserve his family's legacy.

And so ends one of our nation's greatest bits of history trivia.
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"They say you can't please all the people all the time and last night all those people came to my show."

Trump Decries Lack Of U.S.-Made Products Lodged In American Rectums WASHINGTON—Angrily claimings the populace had neglected its patriotic duty to support domestic manufacturing, President Donald Trump issued a statement Tuesday decrying the lack of U.S.-made products ...

On the occasion of #ASCRS25 Annual Scientific Meeting, I'll speak for all of my colleague attendees when I say, "Please...just don't."

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We're trying to make AFC Ann Arbor a vehicle for impact in the community, as well as a competitive team on the field. Come out and support! If you haven't been to a game yet, DM and I would love to invite you as my guest! If you have an org that could benefit from partnering with us, let's chat!

“Other editors and health leaders should join in taking principled political stands..they must give up the naïve fantasy that, if they just keep their heads low enough, they can avoid becoming targets and simply wait out the Trump administration as it destroys essential scientific infrastructure.”

So a clip with me on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver talking about indirect costs

First Starting XI for AFC Ann Arbor 5/1/15

The Ultras at the inaugural match

10 years ago today.
Thanks @afcannarbor.com for everything you've given to our community in a decade on the field and off!
#COYMO

Cc @helenkmorgan.bsky.social

Medicaid Cuts Would Threaten Rural Hospitals 190 rural hospitals in 34 Medicaid expansion states are at immediate risk of closure. Slashing Medicaid could push them over the edge.

Medicaid cuts will not only hurt people, they could threaten community stability.

Our latest piece shows there are close to 200 rural hospitals on the brink of closing in Medicaid expansion states. Cuts to coverage could spell disaster.

www.americanprogress.org/article/medi...

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Literally

Actually. How the US benefitted from outsourcing its research interests to experts in universities.

...lean on the principles that are the cornerstone of our profession...

High quality care in a collaborative and equitable manner with science and evidence-based medicine as our foundation.

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“As a former editor in chief, I would think this is an attempt to intimidate journals into changing their approach and to be overly concerned about ‘alternative perspectives’ even when they are not scientifically based."

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“We support the editorial independence of medical journals and their First Amendment rights to free expression. The Journal actively fosters scholarly scientific dialogue and remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting authors, readers, and patients”

@nejm.org quoted by @aniloza.bsky.social

Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to scholarly journals inquiring about their process and principles. As an organization, we respect and support the CHEST journal's editorial leadership and long-standing reputation. Read more here: www.chestnet.org/newsroom/che...

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at Detroit Masonic Temple, 4/19/25

And even more after last night's @nickcavefeeds.bsky.social clapping routine in The Weeping Song, which was epic...!

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Clearly months behind, but road tripping with @lorimajewski.bsky.social #LustForLists "Songs With Clapping"
I've embarrassed my children by clapping along to these while driving for years!
Head Over Heels
Close to Me
No Fun
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X’s dominance ‘over’ as Bluesky becomes new hub for research Data indicates more scholars turning to alternative social media site to post about their work after Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover

'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'

What a great choice -- funny, talented, fiercely principled, and insightful.
@bobmouldmusic.bsky.social will surely be a memorable and meaningful speaker, and worthy honoree!

Opinion | Trump’s Crusade Against Antisemitism Is Extremely Bad for the Jews Antisemitism is real. But the enemy of our enemy is not necessarily our friend.

And in today's @nytimes.com:
"today’s anti-antisemitism isn’t a legitimate effort to fight it. It’s a cover for a wide range of agendas that have nothing to do with the welfare of Jewish people."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/o...

A University President Makes a Case Against Cowardice The Trump Administration wants to punish schools for student activism. Michael Roth, of Wesleyan, argues that colleges don’t have to roll over.

From President Roth's interview with the New Yorker: "wanting to have nice conversations is not going to stop people who are bent on authoritarianism"
www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...

We know March Madness NCAA basketball is big money for big universities.
But it's small change compared to what we could lose in scientific funding and discovery!

NCAA Bracket for indirect costs

🏀MARCH INDIRECTS MADNESS BRACKET 🏀
Which men's team loses the most if the rate is dropped to 15%?

Time’s almost up! ⏳ We need more data for a complete picture—share your insight in the 2025 ASCRS Physician Compensation Survey before it closes this Sunday, March 23.

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If we want modern medicine to improve lives and health:
We need basic science.
We need translational science.
We need clinical science.
And we need healthcare delivery science.
Read here how to add your voice in opposition to HHS reorganization and elimination of AHRQ.