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Good morning people. Happy Saturday. A second photo today from my wonderful friend @atropinotgrigio.bsky.social reminding Canada that Australia holds the future.

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We continue to see legislative efforts to mandate that blood banks/hospitals allow patients to use directed or autologous blood donations without medical indication. These are driven by vaccine-related fears which lack any scientific grounding. This is problematic for multiple reasons… 1/

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Great to share our new paper in @jthjournal.bsky.social - Fibrin film on clots is increased by hematocrit but reduced by inflammation: implications for platelets and fibrinolysis www.jthjournal.org/article/S153... @universityofleeds.bsky.social #fibrinogen #thrombosis #hemostasis #inflammation

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Welcome to BlueSky @isev.org @anzsev.bsky.social @snevresearch.bsky.social ! All can be found in my #extracellularvesicles starter pack, now growing by the day 🙌

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Sharing the love in tough times for my colleagues on national muffins day

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US government stopped funding research on sex and gender in health. > 300 experts signed an op-ed, written by five initiators, with a “call to action.” We urge protection of academic freedom, defense of researchers, and safeguarding quality of healthcare for everyone. www.volkskrant.nl/cs-b0a22505/

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🧠 Monocyte/Macrophage Infiltration in Stroke ⬇️ 📌 Lee et al. analyzed monocyte/macrophage infiltration of thrombi in a model of arterial #thrombosis 📌 Thrombus infiltration may be associated with outcomes in patients with #stroke 👉📖 www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejo... #StrokeSky #MedSky

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This story highlights why herd immunity is so important. Of the 58 measles cases, 4 have now been reported in people who were vaccinated. The absolute last thing we want is a huge outbreak that could result in mutations that evade the vaccines. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/02/...

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Researchers identify VITT-like MGTS, a new blood-clotting disorder causing severe thrombosis despite standard treatments. This discovery calls for revised diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. #Hematology #Thrombosis #MedicalResearch

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We have a postdoc position available in the lab! Come and work on lymphatic vascular development and regeneration. We use zebrafish, mouse, cells, tumour models and love imaging, genetics and genomics🔬 Come join us in Melbourne! www.seek.com.au/job/82157187...

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Transfusion reaction research looking into mtDNA

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When universities cut their budgets, research and the local economies suffer 🧪: www.forbes.com/sites/michae...

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Want to make a impact in the #thrombosis and #hemostasis community? We are looking for passionate members to serve on committees! As a volunteer, you’ll help shape the @isth.org future, collab. w/global experts, grow your network, & develop leadership skills. Learn more & apply today: bit.ly/3EB5wpY

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Check out @abattacks.bsky.social’s new and improved bone marrow organoid model - preprint below. More cell types (lymphoid progenitors and osteo- lineage), myeloma modelling and a cool method to improve scalability!

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🚨New Pulse Podcast episode alert! In this episode, @gbarnesmd.bsky.social met @evdepaula.bsky.social, the new Steering Committee Chair of the @worldthrombosisday.bsky.social campaign, as he shared his vision, the power of partnerships & how YOU can help fight thrombosis. Listen now: bit.ly/41jOCot

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Lipoprotein(a) as a Pharmacological Target: Premises, Promises, and Prospects. www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/... @ahajournals.bsky.social #CardioSky #MedSky #Cardiology #Lipoprotein_a #AHAJournals #Circulation

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Windy, good day for a run with Beef (that's my dog), #BloodJournal, and the latest Review Series podcast episode. #hemostasis #hematology @bloodjournal.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/7fNe...

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In 2024 I shared a poem in JAMA Onc on giving bad news & the pain of loss when a child dies. It's the worst part of my job. Cutting research & global aid funding + firing scientists, clinicians, & public health professionals = more children die. Our leaders have my patients' blood on their hands.

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Anyone in #hematology or hematology adjacent fields? Take the survey. Not in hematology? Ignore the survey, scroll to the big red box and ask your congress people to fund the #NIH. #science #medsky

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A good mentor who promotes the mentees' growth is really essential ⬇️ their wins are yours 😊🧪

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📢 CALL FOR EXPERTS: Book project with Marcel Bogers @bogers.bsky.social & me, Mike! We’re writing a book titled 'Social Media for Research Impact'. Below on this thread are 8 key areas where we’d love to hear from you (or someone in your network)! We appreciate any shares or reposts! 👇 [THREAD]

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A team of researchers have made a new discovery in the field of hematology, providing an explanation for spontaneous and unusual blood-clotting that continues to occur despite treatment with full-dose blood thinners. #NEJM www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

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As a researcher, real personal growth comes from INTERACTIONS WITH PEOPLE OUTSIDE ACADEMIA. That’s why communicating your research matters. Why? Because these interactions spark new questions and ideas. Not my words, but those of @martecwsolheim.bsky.social, prorector at @unistavanger.bsky.social 🧵

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For #hemesky 🩸and platelet enthusiasts, I had to share this new review paper by Boilard et al @kmachlus.bsky.social Yes they are cells! www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

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Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are serious conditions that can lead to life-threatening complications if not recognized and treated early. If you’re feeling unusual leg pain, swelling, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort, don’t wait.

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Palate cleanser: brush Turkey 🦃 & beautiful skies with Sydney skyline in far distance

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During #HeartMonth it is important we recognize what needs to change in our clinical trials 📌include more women in trials 📌report the analysis by sex: even if no difference, we need to know that #goredforwomen #inclusion #clinicaltrials

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We believe many neuro problems associated with #COVID come from the virus hijacking blood vessels to gain access to the brain. This is what it looks like for me, using super-resolution microscopy. With thanks to @harryspoelstra.bsky.social, combining vascular and neuro to understand #NeuroCovid 💪

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💔 Climate change is putting chocolate at risk. 🍫 Cacao trees are highly sensitive to temperature. More heat stress can reduce growth, lower yields, and impact the quality of cocoa beans. Read @climatecentral.org 's analysis here: www.climatecentral.org/report/analy...

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Patients with a prothrombotic clinical course often associated with thrombocytopenia may have a monoclonal paraprotein, even at low levels, that activates platelets by binding to platelet factor 4. Read the Brief Report: nej.md/4gKmrUs #MedSky #Hematology

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