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Corey Hardin

@chardin.bsky.social

Critical care physician, physiologist. Executive editor NEJM Evidence, reviews editor New England Journal of Medicine. Opinions my own.

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Luke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · 2mo ago

As a US politician you can routinely call for, and use your considerable power to vote for and agitate for the deaths of tens of thousands of innocent people around the world and it doesn't count as killing them for some reason. A person who does that is not a killer for some reason.

NEJM.org @nejm.org · 3mo ago

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝑵𝑬𝑱𝑴 𝑬𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆! A new Public Health Alerts report, published in partnership with @cidrap.bsky.social: Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease Associated with Cooling Tower Systems in Central Harlem https://eviden.cc/4gyRxBF #InfectiousDisease

A table from a Public Health Alerts report titled "Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease Associated with Cooling Tower Systems in Central Harlem" shows test results and corrective actions for cooling towers A and B. Tower A lists PCR result as Lp1, culture method as >3000, Legiolert as 522.3, and biocide increase starting July 31 with full cleaning by August 1. Tower B lists PCR result as Legionella species, Legiolert as 12.4, and biocide increase starting July 30 with full cleaning by August 7.

Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The @nejm.org comes out swinging against OMB's new proposed rule putting all federal grant making including science under political control. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

The OMB and the Politicization of Science | NEJM

The Editors highlight three aspects of OMB’s recently proposed rule changes as particularly striking: that decisions on research funding would be made by political appointees, that funding could be...

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wariotifo @wariotifo.bsky.social · 8mo ago

nothing infuriates the average paid political commentator more than the fact that every 15 year old baby leftist doing earnestly naive posts about 'Amerikkka' at any point in the last 30 years has better analysis with a sounder grounding in the facts than they do.

Grudgie the Whale @grudgie.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Now that regular Americans have bravely stared down the regime, any institution that caves to Trump is doing it solely to align with fascism, not out of fear.

American Thoracic Society (ATS)@atscommunity.bsky.social · last yr.

Studies show that just one exposure to tear gas can increase the likelihood of respiratory illnesses. That's why in 2020, the ATS called for a moratorium on the use of tear gas and other chemical agents. Learn more about the damage tear gas causes (via @wired.com‬): www.wired.com/story/what-t...

Corey Hardin @chardin.bsky.social · last yr.

As always Dr. Kaminski says it perfectly.

KaminskiMed@kaminskimed.bsky.social · last yr.

As an Israeli Physician-Scientist I recommend reading this meticulously researched piece that describes the horrifying silence & complicity of the Israeli Medical Establishment in face of the devastation of Gaza’s Healthcare. Nothing to say but #Shame #EndThisWar www.nybooks.com/online/2025/...

Corey Hardin @chardin.bsky.social · last yr.

I am joining the AFSC #FastforGaza. Israel is blocking all food and aid from reaching Gaza, with the full support of the U.S. People are dying. In protest, I am eating no food today from sunrise to sunset. I hope my small act encourages an end to this terrible and preventable catastrophe.

Jack Iwashyna @iwashyna.bsky.social · 2y ago

New @pulmpeeps.bsky.social podcast about potential impact of NIH cuts, if allowed to stand, on pulmonary and critical care medicine This was a good conversation, and I'd love to hear your thoughts www.pulmpeeps.com/2025/02/18/9...

Graphic with 4 headshots, 2 men, 2 women, for PulmPEEPs: the Impact of Reduced NIH Indirect Cost Payments

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Summary of Key Points

Overview of NIH Funding
NIH research funding is divided into direct costs (salaries, supplies, specific project expenses) and indirect costs (infrastructure, utilities, administrative support).
Indirect costs support shared research resources like lab space, IT infrastructure, and institutional overhead.
Recent Policy Change & Impact
A sudden 15% cap on indirect cost reimbursement for NIH grants was announced late on a Friday, catching the academic community off guard.
Many universities typically receive 50-60% in indirect cost reimbursements, making this a drastic cut.
This change could severely affect research institutions by reducing available funding for shared infrastructure, education, and clinical care.
Broader Ramifications
Threat to Medical Research: Loss of funding for essential research infrastructure could slow or halt key medical advancements, such as cancer therapies, CF treatments, and more.
Impact on Education & Clinical Care: Reduced research funding could lead to cuts in trainee programs, fewer job opportunities, and diminished support for clinical services, particularly those serving vulnerable populations.
Economic Consequences: Academic medical centers are often major employers in states across the U.S. A reduction in funding could lead to job losses and economic downturns in affected regions.
Political and Institutional Response
Legal challenges were quickly filed, resulting in a temporary restraining order against the policy change.
The administration’s actions were seen as an attack on academic freedom and scientific independence.
The impact extends beyond select universities or states. States like Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Iowa stand to lose millions in research funding.
Advice for Early-Career Researchers
Continue applying for NIH grants as normal, following institutional guidance.
Stay informed about evolving policies.
Engage in advocacy—contact representatives, raise awareness, and contribute to publ…

Rebecca Traister @rtraister.bsky.social · 2y ago

Wrote about the morally vacuous, strategically unsound (and also wrong!) anti-“woke”diagnosis everyone’s still sticking with, even in the midst of civil rights apocalypse.

Wokeness Is Not to Blame for Trump

How a misdiagnosis of the 2024 election has calcified into self-defeating conventional wisdom.

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Corey Hardin @chardin.bsky.social · 2y ago

My colleagues and I have a piece out today in NYT: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/o...

Opinion | Censored Science Can’t Save Lives

Progress cannot occur if scientists are barred from asking certain questions.

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Corey Hardin @chardin.bsky.social · 3y ago

For all the pulmonary and critical care folks !

KaminskiMed@kaminskimed.bsky.social · 3y ago

Pulmonary and Critical Care Skyers - I just created the 'All Things PCCM' feed - if you follow it, you'll see anything related to Pulmonary or Critical Care. Should be a great meeting point for all of us. Check it out at bsky.app/profile/did:... Thanks @markrubin.bsky.social for the instructions!!!