Monkeypox begins with a prodromal period that is fairly nonspecific and would be difficult to diagnose without a known risky exposure to monkeypox. Particularly in a COVID wave or cold/flu season, or in children etc. 2/

The manual asks, “Have you ever wondered why there are so many hyperactive children today?” No? Okay, well man with zero post secondary or medical training is going to tell you why (next)

“Bright medical professionals say(s) we remedy their hyper-active by giving them medication.” This is the wrong answer, in case you were wondering. Keith Johnson then goes on the say how spanking will remedy it, and “the problem isn’t a problem for long”.

When we demonise screens, we risk demonising the things our children love. We denigrate their choices. We give them the message that the things they value aren’t worth the time, that they can’t be trusted to make decisions. 8/

Here’s a bit of a thread about the unnecessary barriers to medical abortion* in Saskatchewan. #sask #yqr ——————— * “Medical abortion” is when medicine is used to end a pregnancy. It doesn't require surgery or anesthesia and is safe and effective during the first trimester.

Last night the Regina General Hospital Emergency (the busiest in the province) was short 40% of nursing staff. For the next week they project they will not have full staff on any shift. Something must be done now #skpoli Saskatchewan Health Authority Government of Saskatchewan Scott Moe

The full report is here, and while it has limitations, it very significant evidence that: a) COVID is serious for kids (not to mention >1,700 kids have died of COVID) b) Vaccination is a very good idea for kids (nowhere near these risks) c) We must make schools safer! /4

Since I’m a neuropsychologist, want more ADHD content? Ask questions ⬇️🧠

Please talk to your children about the dangers of #BlackoutChallenge. Saamir, 9 yrs, is gone because of a stunt he learned about on the news. Variations (hyperventilating/breath holding) have been "played" for decades. 80+ children have died in the US this yr. Pls, not 1 more.

Blood donors are generally a very medically savvy group, they know what’s what in regards to Covid. If they’re not donating, it’s likely because Canada Blood Services inexplicably removed the mask mandate, and donors are not feeling safe spending hours indoors.

The weekly City of Regina wastewater report is here! 🚽 Overall, the viral levels remained higher throughout the summer than the Delta level, most likely caused by the higher transmissibility of the Omicron (sub)-variants. @LutherEdu EPCOR Saskatchewan Health Authority #YQR

Erin Gregorcyk Halo! please find the unroll here: threadreaderapp.com/thread/1557229… Have a good day. 🤖

Kirsty McGeechan Guten Tag, the unroll you asked for: threadreaderapp.com/thread/1557410… See you soon. 🤖

Safe Schools Saskatchewan Halo! here is your unroll: threadreaderapp.com/thread/1557749… Talk to you soon. 🤖

My heart is with all the victims and former students of Legacy Christian Academy who faced abuse, humiliation, and discrimination at the hands of those in power who should have known better. I wish you peace, validation, and justice. Thank you for your bravery ❤️

The Regina Police continue to work collaboratively with our partners RCMP Saskatchewan on this investigation that started this morning on James Smith Cree Nation. Suspects have not been located. An active, focused investigation will continue until they are located and taken into custody.

Monday, Sept 5th morning update. The two suspects are still at large, despite efforts through the night by Regina Police and RCMP Saskatchewan. If anyone has information that would assist in locating and safely taking Myles and Damien Sanderson into custody, we urge you to call police.

Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day: A Guide to Starting, Revising, and Finishing Your Doctoral Thesis (my reading notes) buff.ly/2L89d6c

You are ONLY as “needy” as your unmet needs. That’s it, that’s the post. I push back against the idea of neediness. Instead of shaming ppl for needs, let’s normalize helping ppl use their voice to assert themselves — chances are they might not have been heard as a kid.