Kevin Ault
@kevinault.bsky.social
Obstetrician-gynecologist with an interest in vaccines but also other topics - history, basketball and theater/music/movies.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-ault-15a93a46/ and https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=uwO23QkAAAAJ
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-ault-15a93a46/ and https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=uwO23QkAAAAJ
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World AIDS Day: The Photo That Changed the Face of HIV/AIDS
LIFE.com shares the story behind one of the most harrowing and controversial photographs to emerge from the global pandemic.
www.life.com
Pictures of David Kirby appeared in "Life" magazine this month in 1990. Kirby was dying of complications of AIDS. The photographs were taken at Pater Noster House, a hospice in Columbus, Ohio.
#MedSky + #IDSky + #HistorySky.
www.life.com/history/behi...
#MedSky + #IDSky + #HistorySky.
www.life.com/history/behi...
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The multi Academy Award winning 🇺🇸 American romantic drama “CASABLANCA” directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Paul Henreid and Dooley Wilson premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City #OnThisDay in 1942
🎬 #WarnerBros
🎬 #WarnerBros
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The multi Academy Award winning 🇺🇸 American romantic drama “CASABLANCA” directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Paul Henreid and Dooley Wilson premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City #OnThisDay in 1942
🎬 #WarnerBros
🎬 #WarnerBros
"Someone to crowd you with love
Someone to force you to care
Someone to make you come through
Who'll always be there
As frightened as you
Of being alive"
From "Company" - Stephen Sondheim died #OTD four years ago. #MusicSky.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnTu...
Someone to force you to care
Someone to make you come through
Who'll always be there
As frightened as you
Of being alive"
From "Company" - Stephen Sondheim died #OTD four years ago. #MusicSky.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnTu...
Neil Patrick Harris - Being Alive
YouTube video by Kristine
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"Someone to crowd you with love
Someone to force you to care
Someone to make you come through
Who'll always be there
As frightened as you
Of being alive"
From "Company" - Stephen Sondheim died #OTD four years ago. #MusicSky.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnTu...
Someone to force you to care
Someone to make you come through
Who'll always be there
As frightened as you
Of being alive"
From "Company" - Stephen Sondheim died #OTD four years ago. #MusicSky.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnTu...
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1/ Flu season is starting in California after an unusually long off season. Activity is still low here, but we're already seeing signs on the east coast that the season is fully underway. I’m Matt, Your Local Epidemiologist in California, with this week’s public health updates 👇
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
1/ Flu season is starting in California after an unusually long off season. Activity is still low here, but we're already seeing signs on the east coast that the season is fully underway. I’m Matt, Your Local Epidemiologist in California, with this week’s public health updates 👇
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Despite the horrors Viola Fletcher experienced in her childhood, she never gave up on her belief in our nation, that everyone deserves justice. Our country has lost a hero, my prayers are with her family.
Oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111 years old | CNN
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died at 111 years old Monday, her grandson Ike Howard told CNN.
www.cnn.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Despite the horrors Viola Fletcher experienced in her childhood, she never gave up on her belief in our nation, that everyone deserves justice. Our country has lost a hero, my prayers are with her family.
Pictures of David Kirby appeared in "Life" magazine this month in 1990. Kirby was dying of complications of AIDS. The photographs were taken at Pater Noster House, a hospice in Columbus, Ohio.
#MedSky + #IDSky + #HistorySky.
www.life.com/history/behi...
#MedSky + #IDSky + #HistorySky.
www.life.com/history/behi...
World AIDS Day: The Photo That Changed the Face of HIV/AIDS
LIFE.com shares the story behind one of the most harrowing and controversial photographs to emerge from the global pandemic.
www.life.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Pictures of David Kirby appeared in "Life" magazine this month in 1990. Kirby was dying of complications of AIDS. The photographs were taken at Pater Noster House, a hospice in Columbus, Ohio.
#MedSky + #IDSky + #HistorySky.
www.life.com/history/behi...
#MedSky + #IDSky + #HistorySky.
www.life.com/history/behi...
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3 studies: Nirsevimab highly effective against severe #RSV in infants; intervention boosts uptake
The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
3 studies: Nirsevimab highly effective against severe #RSV in infants; intervention boosts uptake
The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/r...
A study from Kaiser Permanente demonstrated that maternal Tdap was 90 % effective against #pertussis in the first two months of life. It was 56 % effective in the first 12 months.
Remarkably consistent with a bunch of other studies - #IDSky + #MedSky + #ObGynSky.
www.ajog.org/article/S000...
Remarkably consistent with a bunch of other studies - #IDSky + #MedSky + #ObGynSky.
www.ajog.org/article/S000...
Effectiveness of Tdap5 vaccination in pregnancy at preventing infant pertussis
Maternal vaccination with the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap)
vaccine during pregnancy is the most effective way to prevent pertussis in infants,
especially in the first few months...
www.ajog.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A study from Kaiser Permanente demonstrated that maternal Tdap was 90 % effective against #pertussis in the first two months of life. It was 56 % effective in the first 12 months.
Remarkably consistent with a bunch of other studies - #IDSky + #MedSky + #ObGynSky.
www.ajog.org/article/S000...
Remarkably consistent with a bunch of other studies - #IDSky + #MedSky + #ObGynSky.
www.ajog.org/article/S000...
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3 infant #pertussis deaths this year in Kentucky. "Of the three infant deaths reported over the past 12 months, all three were not vaccinated, nor were their mothers."
We first tested maternal vaccination for whooping cough over 80 years ago. It's safe & effective & might have saved these babies.
We first tested maternal vaccination for whooping cough over 80 years ago. It's safe & effective & might have saved these babies.
www.wowktv.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
3 infant #pertussis deaths this year in Kentucky. "Of the three infant deaths reported over the past 12 months, all three were not vaccinated, nor were their mothers."
We first tested maternal vaccination for whooping cough over 80 years ago. It's safe & effective & might have saved these babies.
We first tested maternal vaccination for whooping cough over 80 years ago. It's safe & effective & might have saved these babies.
overhead this morning at the Water Street Coffee Joint - #MusicSky.
And the barista knew it was Billie Holiday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aOW...
And the barista knew it was Billie Holiday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aOW...
Pennies from Heaven
YouTube video by Billie Holiday - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
overhead this morning at the Water Street Coffee Joint - #MusicSky.
And the barista knew it was Billie Holiday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aOW...
And the barista knew it was Billie Holiday.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aOW...
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Statement on CDC's Vaccines and Autism Page Change
The Autism Society of America, The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, the Autism Science Foundation, the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network and Autism Speaks put out a statement denouncing the CDC changing its website on vaccines
The Autism Society of America, The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, the Autism Science Foundation, the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network and Autism Speaks put out a statement denouncing the CDC changing its website on vaccines
Leading Autism and Disability Organizations Statement on CDC's Vaccines and Autism Page
As national organizations dedicated to advancing the well-being of autistic individuals and partners across the disability and public health sectors, we are deeply disappointed by the latest update to...
autisticadvocacy.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Statement on CDC's Vaccines and Autism Page Change
The Autism Society of America, The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, the Autism Science Foundation, the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network and Autism Speaks put out a statement denouncing the CDC changing its website on vaccines
The Autism Society of America, The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, the Autism Science Foundation, the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network and Autism Speaks put out a statement denouncing the CDC changing its website on vaccines
"scientists and medical professionals are more worried about disappointing vaccination rates, a main reason why flu hospitalizations and deaths were unusually bad during last year’s #flu season-one of the deadliest this century."
via mikestobbe.bsky.social - #MedSky.
apnews.com/article/flu-...
via mikestobbe.bsky.social - #MedSky.
apnews.com/article/flu-...
Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates
The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s. But some health experts are worried about a new type of flu virus and flagging vaccination efforts.
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
"scientists and medical professionals are more worried about disappointing vaccination rates, a main reason why flu hospitalizations and deaths were unusually bad during last year’s #flu season-one of the deadliest this century."
via mikestobbe.bsky.social - #MedSky.
apnews.com/article/flu-...
via mikestobbe.bsky.social - #MedSky.
apnews.com/article/flu-...
via allontheboard.bsky.social - Freddie Mercury died #OTD in 1991 of complications of HIV.
November 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
via allontheboard.bsky.social - Freddie Mercury died #OTD in 1991 of complications of HIV.
Happy birthday to Oscar Robertson, the "Big O." Hard to explain his impact on and off the court in just a few words.
In his second year in the NBA 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists per game — a triple-double average for an entire season - #BasketballSky.
blackpast.org/african-amer...
In his second year in the NBA 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists per game — a triple-double average for an entire season - #BasketballSky.
blackpast.org/african-amer...
Oscar Palmer Robertson (1938- )
Professional basketball player Oscar Palmer Robertson, nicknamed the “Big O,” was known as the most complete basketball player, with an excellent combination of scoring, passing, and rebounding skills...
blackpast.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Happy birthday to Oscar Robertson, the "Big O." Hard to explain his impact on and off the court in just a few words.
In his second year in the NBA 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists per game — a triple-double average for an entire season - #BasketballSky.
blackpast.org/african-amer...
In his second year in the NBA 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists per game — a triple-double average for an entire season - #BasketballSky.
blackpast.org/african-amer...
Butler men's and women's teams both with wins today, and thebutlerblue.bsky.social gets a serious amount of air time on @cbssportscbb.bsky.social.
November 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Butler men's and women's teams both with wins today, and thebutlerblue.bsky.social gets a serious amount of air time on @cbssportscbb.bsky.social.
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thinking about how my parents escaped vietnam, where the CIA destabilized my family's home country by spreading misinformation, and they landed in the united states, which is now getting destabilized bc someone in vietnam is spreading misinformation
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
thinking about how my parents escaped vietnam, where the CIA destabilized my family's home country by spreading misinformation, and they landed in the united states, which is now getting destabilized bc someone in vietnam is spreading misinformation
The longest letter from "Captain Harry" to Bess Wallace was written #OTD in 1918. Future President Truman gave a detailed accounting of #WW1 combat to the future Ms. Truman.
from the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum - 24 pages long #HistorySky.
catalog.archives.gov/id/51459208?...
from the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum - 24 pages long #HistorySky.
catalog.archives.gov/id/51459208?...
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The longest letter from "Captain Harry" to Bess Wallace was written #OTD in 1918. Future President Truman gave a detailed accounting of #WW1 combat to the future Ms. Truman.
from the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum - 24 pages long #HistorySky.
catalog.archives.gov/id/51459208?...
from the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum - 24 pages long #HistorySky.
catalog.archives.gov/id/51459208?...
Yusuf / Cat Stevens' album "Tea for the Tillerman" was released #OTD in 1970 - #MusicSky.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBCJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBCJ...
Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Where Do The Children Play?
YouTube video by YusufVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Yusuf / Cat Stevens' album "Tea for the Tillerman" was released #OTD in 1970 - #MusicSky.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBCJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBCJ...
"One of the reasons I've been so devoted to this project and to advocating for people with mental illness is because I feel like we often turn our backs on people when they need our love and support the most."
Carol Bell talks about her son via Scott Simon + @npr.org.
www.npr.org/2025/11/22/n...
Carol Bell talks about her son via Scott Simon + @npr.org.
www.npr.org/2025/11/22/n...
The late singer Luke Bell's mother talks about his posthumous album, 'The King Is Back'
When singer/songwriter Luke Bell died in 2022, he left behind a trove of unreleased music. His mother, Carol Bell, talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his posthumous album, "The King Is Back."
www.npr.org
November 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"One of the reasons I've been so devoted to this project and to advocating for people with mental illness is because I feel like we often turn our backs on people when they need our love and support the most."
Carol Bell talks about her son via Scott Simon + @npr.org.
www.npr.org/2025/11/22/n...
Carol Bell talks about her son via Scott Simon + @npr.org.
www.npr.org/2025/11/22/n...
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Born 22 Nov 1943, tennis player, Billie Jean King. In 1973, in 'the battle of the sexes' in front of 30,492 spectators and a television audience estimated at 50 million (U.S.), and 90 million in 37 countries, 29-year-old Billie Jean beat 55-year-old Bobby Riggs 6–4, 6–3, 6–3. #BillieJeanKing
November 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Born 22 Nov 1943, tennis player, Billie Jean King. In 1973, in 'the battle of the sexes' in front of 30,492 spectators and a television audience estimated at 50 million (U.S.), and 90 million in 37 countries, 29-year-old Billie Jean beat 55-year-old Bobby Riggs 6–4, 6–3, 6–3. #BillieJeanKing
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Have we considered the possibility that the "67" meme is caused by Data sending information out of the time loop in an attempt to stop America from crashing into the USS Bozeman?
November 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Have we considered the possibility that the "67" meme is caused by Data sending information out of the time loop in an attempt to stop America from crashing into the USS Bozeman?
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”I did not feel young and eager and confident and hopeful any more. I felt old and without hope, with heart for nothing. It was all gone. and destroyed by blind malevolent chance. That was what hurt the most of all.”
John Bartlow Martin on the assassination of President John Kennedy OTD in 1963
John Bartlow Martin on the assassination of President John Kennedy OTD in 1963
November 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
”I did not feel young and eager and confident and hopeful any more. I felt old and without hope, with heart for nothing. It was all gone. and destroyed by blind malevolent chance. That was what hurt the most of all.”
John Bartlow Martin on the assassination of President John Kennedy OTD in 1963
John Bartlow Martin on the assassination of President John Kennedy OTD in 1963
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Amazing to have so much attention brought to the wonderful topic of social insect evolution! 🐜
www.thepoke.com/2025/11/20/a...
www.thepoke.com/2025/11/20/a...
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Amazing to have so much attention brought to the wonderful topic of social insect evolution! 🐜
www.thepoke.com/2025/11/20/a...
www.thepoke.com/2025/11/20/a...
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Hoagland Howard "Hoagy" Carmichael
November 22, 1899 – December 27, 1981
American musician, composer, songwriter, actor, author and lawyer.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2fb...
November 22, 1899 – December 27, 1981
American musician, composer, songwriter, actor, author and lawyer.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2fb...
Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael - Original Version
YouTube video by Lee MacRealt
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Hoagland Howard "Hoagy" Carmichael
November 22, 1899 – December 27, 1981
American musician, composer, songwriter, actor, author and lawyer.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2fb...
November 22, 1899 – December 27, 1981
American musician, composer, songwriter, actor, author and lawyer.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2fb...