Dr John Michael
@johnmcmd.bsky.social
Acute Care Physician. Protector of human and animal rights. Independent, believer in facts/science. Support veterans. LGBTQ+ ally. Posts do not reflect that of my employer #MedSky
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His excellence will accept donations in dog treats!
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#AdoptDontShop
His excellence will accept donations in dog treats!
#DogsOfBlueSky
#AdoptDontShop
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Epidemiological and virological update on the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.3.2
Further reduction in ACE2 binding and reduced entry in lung cells, likely tropism more to upper respiratory tract.
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Further reduction in ACE2 binding and reduced entry in lung cells, likely tropism more to upper respiratory tract.
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Epidemiological and virological update on the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.3.2
The constant emergence of novel SARS-CoV-2 variants has driven the COVID-19 pandemic
and sustains the current endemic. Saltation variants, such as BA.2.86,1 encode highly
mutated spike (S) proteins that efficiently evade neutralising antibodies. In November,
2024, a potential saltation variant, BA.3.2, was detected in South Africa but its
spread remained uncertain. Early studies on BA.3.2 did not include comparisons among
its subvariants or with dominant variants NB.1.8.1 and XFG.2,3 Moreover, the effect
of the often overlooked S protein insertion of Ala-Ser-Asp-Thr at position 214 remained
unexamined.
www.thelancet.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Epidemiological and virological update on the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.3.2
Further reduction in ACE2 binding and reduced entry in lung cells, likely tropism more to upper respiratory tract.
www.thelancet.com/jo...
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Further reduction in ACE2 binding and reduced entry in lung cells, likely tropism more to upper respiratory tract.
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Trump claims his ICE raids are going after the "worst of the worst".
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trump claims his ICE raids are going after the "worst of the worst".
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
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Some physicists should stay in their lane. A recent @thetyee.ca article turns science into sciencefiction, claiming SARS-CoV-2 acts like HIV, causes immune collapse, and fuels cancer. None of it holds up to evidence. I dissect the falsehoods here 👇
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A Physicist trying to do Immunology and Disease
What can possibly go wrong? A lot!
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November 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Some physicists should stay in their lane. A recent @thetyee.ca article turns science into sciencefiction, claiming SARS-CoV-2 acts like HIV, causes immune collapse, and fuels cancer. None of it holds up to evidence. I dissect the falsehoods here 👇
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CovidDoom and antivax disinformation accounts thrive on fear. They claim science hides “the truth,” but offer no solid evidence of their own, only conjecture. By turning uncertainty into conspiracy, they erode trust in experts and data, making evidence itself seem suspicious.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
CovidDoom and antivax disinformation accounts thrive on fear. They claim science hides “the truth,” but offer no solid evidence of their own, only conjecture. By turning uncertainty into conspiracy, they erode trust in experts and data, making evidence itself seem suspicious.
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But they’re boring! That’s what the talking heads say.
Maybe they should just shut up for a change?
Maybe they should just shut up for a change?
One is a former CIA operations officer. The other is a former Navy helicopter pilot.
Both served in Congress as U.S. House Representatives.
Tonight, they can now be called MADAM GOVERNOR-ELECT.
Congrats, Madam Governors-Elect Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill!
Photo: Abigail Spanberger
Both served in Congress as U.S. House Representatives.
Tonight, they can now be called MADAM GOVERNOR-ELECT.
Congrats, Madam Governors-Elect Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill!
Photo: Abigail Spanberger
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
But they’re boring! That’s what the talking heads say.
Maybe they should just shut up for a change?
Maybe they should just shut up for a change?
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New episode with @wendyorent.bsky.social on the drama of our inept medical establishment and their embrace of Trump Based Medicine.
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Trump-Based Medicine: How Science Lost Its Soul
Podcast Episode · We Want Them Infected Podcast · 11/03/2025 · 1h 12m
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November 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
New episode with @wendyorent.bsky.social on the drama of our inept medical establishment and their embrace of Trump Based Medicine.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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King Biscuit says #HappyHalloween
His excellence will accept donations in dog treats!
#DogsOfBlueSky
#AdoptDontShop
His excellence will accept donations in dog treats!
#DogsOfBlueSky
#AdoptDontShop
October 31, 2025 at 9:22 PM
King Biscuit says #HappyHalloween
His excellence will accept donations in dog treats!
#DogsOfBlueSky
#AdoptDontShop
His excellence will accept donations in dog treats!
#DogsOfBlueSky
#AdoptDontShop
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RFK Jr. has tapped John Knox, a firefighter turned anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist with no background in management or public health, to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
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Meet the anti-vaccine activist who could lead the response to the next pandemic
Former firefighter John Knox's ties to RFK Jr. have landed him atop the agency that helped bring Covid-19 under control. People in the know are worried.
www.msnbc.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
RFK Jr. has tapped John Knox, a firefighter turned anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist with no background in management or public health, to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/meet-a...
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Great review of my new book with @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social, #ScienceUnderSiege, by @bpmarshall.bsky.social for the @tasmaniantimes.bsky.social:
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Book Review - Science Under Siege - Tasmanian Times
Co-authors of Science Under Siege, Michael Mann, an atmospheric scientist and Peter Hotez, professor of tropical medicine, paediatrics, virology and microbiology, are two of world’s most lauded scient...
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October 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Great review of my new book with @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social, #ScienceUnderSiege, by @bpmarshall.bsky.social for the @tasmaniantimes.bsky.social:
tasmaniantimes.com/2025/10/book...
tasmaniantimes.com/2025/10/book...
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Here’s how Bari Weiss and the Free Press described 3 We Want Them Infected doctors.
October 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Here’s how Bari Weiss and the Free Press described 3 We Want Them Infected doctors.
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Looking forward to speaking at the amazing University of Alabama Birmingham
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2025 UAB Immunology Symposium
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October 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Looking forward to speaking at the amazing University of Alabama Birmingham
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Some good news:
Yesterday, FDA granted accelerated approval for elamipretide, the drug my niece relies on for treatment of her rare disease.
This was the result of tireless advocacy by patients, caregivers, and allies.
THANK YOU to everyone who shared Hope’s story. I truly believe it helped.
Yesterday, FDA granted accelerated approval for elamipretide, the drug my niece relies on for treatment of her rare disease.
This was the result of tireless advocacy by patients, caregivers, and allies.
THANK YOU to everyone who shared Hope’s story. I truly believe it helped.
I rarely post personal things. But I need to talk about my 4-year-old niece, Hope.
She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive.
But the FDA recently denied its approval.
Now, her health hangs in the balance.
Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵
She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive.
But the FDA recently denied its approval.
Now, her health hangs in the balance.
Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵
September 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Some good news:
Yesterday, FDA granted accelerated approval for elamipretide, the drug my niece relies on for treatment of her rare disease.
This was the result of tireless advocacy by patients, caregivers, and allies.
THANK YOU to everyone who shared Hope’s story. I truly believe it helped.
Yesterday, FDA granted accelerated approval for elamipretide, the drug my niece relies on for treatment of her rare disease.
This was the result of tireless advocacy by patients, caregivers, and allies.
THANK YOU to everyone who shared Hope’s story. I truly believe it helped.
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Damn, Menards.
September 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Damn, Menards.
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Seriously, where are these low prices?
August 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Seriously, where are these low prices?
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So says the emergency medicine doctor 🤔
Went to Costco yesterday (big mistake) and it struck me that the employee returning carts is a modern day Sisyphus.
August 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
So says the emergency medicine doctor 🤔
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This interview from @debunk-the-funk.bsky.social of @peterdaszak.bsky.social is essential viewing.
Conspiracy theorizing about a COVID lab leak is creating dangerous conditions for scientists. But misinformers spread bullshit with reckless abandon.
It’s sickening.
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Conspiracy theorizing about a COVID lab leak is creating dangerous conditions for scientists. But misinformers spread bullshit with reckless abandon.
It’s sickening.
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Talking COVID origins (w/ Dr. Peter Daszak)
YouTube video by Debunk the Funk with Dr. Wilson
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July 29, 2025 at 4:32 AM
This interview from @debunk-the-funk.bsky.social of @peterdaszak.bsky.social is essential viewing.
Conspiracy theorizing about a COVID lab leak is creating dangerous conditions for scientists. But misinformers spread bullshit with reckless abandon.
It’s sickening.
youtu.be/XTGM4u-l_YY?...
Conspiracy theorizing about a COVID lab leak is creating dangerous conditions for scientists. But misinformers spread bullshit with reckless abandon.
It’s sickening.
youtu.be/XTGM4u-l_YY?...
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mRNA vaccines do not cause “antigenic shift.” Antigenic shift is a term used for flu viruses when they shuffle their segmented genomes. mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives and continue to be effective in preventing severe outcomes of COVID. So far, mutations have never changed that fact.
"What happens is Mr. Kennedy continues to use words that make it sound like he knows what he is talking about but he doesn't."👇🏻
Federal mRNA funding cut is 'most dangerous public health decision' ever, expert says
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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August 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
mRNA vaccines do not cause “antigenic shift.” Antigenic shift is a term used for flu viruses when they shuffle their segmented genomes. mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives and continue to be effective in preventing severe outcomes of COVID. So far, mutations have never changed that fact.
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A 2018 Denmark study tracked autism from 1980-2012.
Autism prevalence for those born in 1980 was significantly higher when they factored in those diagnosed into adulthood.
The majority of autistics born in 1980 were not identified until they were over 10 years old.
Autism prevalence for those born in 1980 was significantly higher when they factored in those diagnosed into adulthood.
The majority of autistics born in 1980 were not identified until they were over 10 years old.
July 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A 2018 Denmark study tracked autism from 1980-2012.
Autism prevalence for those born in 1980 was significantly higher when they factored in those diagnosed into adulthood.
The majority of autistics born in 1980 were not identified until they were over 10 years old.
Autism prevalence for those born in 1980 was significantly higher when they factored in those diagnosed into adulthood.
The majority of autistics born in 1980 were not identified until they were over 10 years old.
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The head of public health in America has been wrong about almost every claim he's made about vaccines since he took office & almost nobody seems to care.
We are truly living in wild times.
We are truly living in wild times.
August 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The head of public health in America has been wrong about almost every claim he's made about vaccines since he took office & almost nobody seems to care.
We are truly living in wild times.
We are truly living in wild times.
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