Will end this thread by quoting a snippet of Dr. Anne Rimoin and team's paper published in 2010 pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…

As the monkeypox virus (MPX) outbreak continues, a lot of data emerging in real-time & being rapidly disseminated (as well as misinformation). I complied the unfolding scientific data (with direct links to papers and threads) on what we (don’t) know so far. #IDTwitter 🧵(1/n)

Patrick Chovanec Clara Jeffery Eradicating a disease is the biggest flex in all of humanity. It’s one of the most incredible achievements we have, full stop.

A thread about using color as a design tool in science presentations. Color is a great tool to separate different categories of information, to highlight information, or to establish an emotional tone. 🧵1/20

A thread about using fonts/typography in presentations. Decisions about text matter. Just as you can speak the same word in many ways, the way you write text can affect communication, emotion, and attitude. 🧵1/19

A thread about using photographs and images in academic/science presentations (written by Matt Carter ). Even if you have never taken a photography class, there are simple tips you can employ to improve the pictures you use/choose. 🧵1/19

Me yesterday, supporting #CrazySocks4Docs It's OK to not be OK. Chat to someone, ask for help. (It's also OK to be OK!) "We're all a little lost, and it's OK." South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA)

Redd vikingskipene! / Save the Viking ships! - Sign the Petition! chng.it/hqH8sKZJ via Change.org South Africa

Come on, guys! This is Elvis Blue!! Springboks

I agree wholeheartedly with Dr. Hadzic. This study should not be understood as “no difference” between spinal and general anesthesia. We have to critically balance “new evidence” with the weight of prior studies and decades of e…lnkd.in/gK8ABkWj lnkd.in/gbFzbYaR

Everything in this image that doesn't have spikes coming off of it is a galaxy. Every. Single. Dot.

"This virus has been spreading in marginalized and vulnerable populations [in Africa] for decades, and we've done nothing about it," Dr. Anne Rimoin said. "We have known that monkeypox is a potential problem for decades." npr.org/2022/07/12/111…

Happy Going Home Day! After 988 days our little champion's big day has finally arrived! A day for celebrating family A day for celebrating adoption A day for celebrating with our little sweetheart & his ForeverFamily, for whom we wish love & happiness until the day after forever

My PhD supervisor Prof Theresa Rossouw (one of the greatest Professors in the field of HIV globally) spent many hours learning iSiZulu in preparation for this day. What she did today, perfectly summarize our working relationship throughout my PhD journey. Ngyabonga kakhulu Prof

Hi, Fresenius Kabi! Any possibility that the packaging of Cardioplegic solution and Voluven/Volulyte could be made VASTLY different? Somehow some got placed in the fluid warmer, as someone didn't notice the difference. (Luckily theatre team was vigilant!) #WorldPatientSafetyDay

EBOLA UPDATE: Uganda is expected to receive her first batch of Ebola Vaccines next week. The batch that is coming, will help in the fight against the Sudan strain. Details to follow NBS Television Ministry of Health- Uganda Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero #NBSUpdates #EbolaOutbreakUG #NBSLiveAt9 Courtesy 📸

If you’re in the Boksburg area and able to donate blood, please do 🙏🏻💔💔 #BoksburgExplosion #BoksburgFire