Sam Waller
@samwalmd.bsky.social
Oncologist, Husband, Father, Widower, Occasional Clarinetist, Living in Venice
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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The rollout of a type of genetic technology called a gene drive for tackling malaria could be edging closer after a lab study supports its success
Genetic trick to make mosquitoes malaria resistant passes key test
The rollout of a type of genetic technology called a gene drive for tackling malaria could be edging closer after a lab study supports its success
www.newscientist.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:27 AM
The rollout of a type of genetic technology called a gene drive for tackling malaria could be edging closer after a lab study supports its success
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Current issue of @theonion.com nails it again.
December 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Current issue of @theonion.com nails it again.
Heading to the UK. A couple days in London, then Christmas in Wales, where Tom's parents will join us.
December 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Heading to the UK. A couple days in London, then Christmas in Wales, where Tom's parents will join us.
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Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
December 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
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Amici che fanno una passeggiata serale.
December 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Amici che fanno una passeggiata serale.
I can hardly wait for the memorial status to come true.
December 20, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I can hardly wait for the memorial status to come true.
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 1726:
Fiction hates coincidences. Just because it happens in real life doesn't mean it will work in fiction. In 1379, in Yorkshire, there was born a girl named Diot Coke. This, although actually true, still doesn't mean you can use her name in your historical novel.
Fiction hates coincidences. Just because it happens in real life doesn't mean it will work in fiction. In 1379, in Yorkshire, there was born a girl named Diot Coke. This, although actually true, still doesn't mean you can use her name in your historical novel.
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 1726:
Fiction hates coincidences. Just because it happens in real life doesn't mean it will work in fiction. In 1379, in Yorkshire, there was born a girl named Diot Coke. This, although actually true, still doesn't mean you can use her name in your historical novel.
Fiction hates coincidences. Just because it happens in real life doesn't mean it will work in fiction. In 1379, in Yorkshire, there was born a girl named Diot Coke. This, although actually true, still doesn't mean you can use her name in your historical novel.
With this level of understanding of mathematics, it's easy to see how Trump could manage to bankrupt a casino.
FOX: If you cut something by 100%, the cost goes down to 0. If you cut it by 600%, the drug companies are actually paying you
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 AM
With this level of understanding of mathematics, it's easy to see how Trump could manage to bankrupt a casino.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
December 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
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utterly incapable of grace
December 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
utterly incapable of grace
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When you think about it, RFK Jr. tenure as HHS Sec. has been a remarkable success (not even 1 yr in)--it's just too bad all of his accomplishments center on efforts that put people at risk or directly in harm. 🙄🤦♂️
Another way to see it: how easy it's been to undermine the US public health system.
Another way to see it: how easy it's been to undermine the US public health system.
December 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
When you think about it, RFK Jr. tenure as HHS Sec. has been a remarkable success (not even 1 yr in)--it's just too bad all of his accomplishments center on efforts that put people at risk or directly in harm. 🙄🤦♂️
Another way to see it: how easy it's been to undermine the US public health system.
Another way to see it: how easy it's been to undermine the US public health system.
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This is appalling. Again, Trump and ICE have had the option to deport Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica for weeks and weeks. They won't explain why they refuse to do this. But we know why: Because they've decided it isn't dehumanizing or cruel enough.
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
December 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This is appalling. Again, Trump and ICE have had the option to deport Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica for weeks and weeks. They won't explain why they refuse to do this. But we know why: Because they've decided it isn't dehumanizing or cruel enough.
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
newrepublic.com/article/2043...
My nephew Julian has come for a visit.
December 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
My nephew Julian has come for a visit.
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The US government is now a mafia organization.
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The US government is now a mafia organization.
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I am seeing this paper being used to claim that mRNA vaccines consistently cause myocarditis in mice.
Let's look at this:
The average mouse weighs ~20 grams. The dose of vaccine that consistently caused myocarditis was 2 micrograms. (cont.)
Let's look at this:
The average mouse weighs ~20 grams. The dose of vaccine that consistently caused myocarditis was 2 micrograms. (cont.)
Inhibition of CXCL10 and IFN-γ ameliorates myocarditis in preclinical models of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination
Preclinical models of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination revealed a targetable CXCL10–IFN-γ axis that drives cytokine-induced cardiac injury.
www.science.org
December 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I am seeing this paper being used to claim that mRNA vaccines consistently cause myocarditis in mice.
Let's look at this:
The average mouse weighs ~20 grams. The dose of vaccine that consistently caused myocarditis was 2 micrograms. (cont.)
Let's look at this:
The average mouse weighs ~20 grams. The dose of vaccine that consistently caused myocarditis was 2 micrograms. (cont.)
"We want patients to become consumers again."
I hope he's no longer a practicing physician if he thinks of his patients as consumers.
I hope he's no longer a practicing physician if he thinks of his patients as consumers.
Roger Marshall: "We want patients to become consumers again. We want patients to see what the actual prices are. We believe that if we would add the price tags to this bill, that it would save the country a trillion dollars a year."
December 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
"We want patients to become consumers again."
I hope he's no longer a practicing physician if he thinks of his patients as consumers.
I hope he's no longer a practicing physician if he thinks of his patients as consumers.
Now Tom will never come with me to the US. He refuses to let our son enter the U.S., too.
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
Even visitors from countries like Britain and France would have to share five years’ worth of social media.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
Even visitors from countries like Britain and France would have to share five years’ worth of social media.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Now Tom will never come with me to the US. He refuses to let our son enter the U.S., too.
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
Even visitors from countries like Britain and France would have to share five years’ worth of social media.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
Even visitors from countries like Britain and France would have to share five years’ worth of social media.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...
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US Navy unveils new logo
a bunch of flags are flying in the wind with the words lennndrx.tumblr in the bottom right corner
Alt: Black pirate ship flag with skull
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
US Navy unveils new logo
Murder wasn't enough. Now he's added piracy.
Trump: "It's been an interesting day from the standpoint of news. As you probably know, we've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela. Largest one ever seized actually. And other things are happening."
December 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Murder wasn't enough. Now he's added piracy.