Kate Simpson, PhD, RN

Everyone who cares about ethics, science, and babies should read this article re unethical researchers with a track record of being against vaccines teaming up with RFK Jr (well known anti-science, anti-vaccine person of questionable integrity) taking advantage of people in a low resource country.

We know—from robust evidence—that the hep B vax birth dose protects against infection, liver disease, liver cancer, & early death We also know that in a country with a very high prevalence of hep B, you’re consigning a high proportion of the babies in the “no birth dose” group to these outcomes

In case this isn’t clear, the hepatitis B vaccine has been rigorously studied and is incredibly safe and effective. The infants who could be harmed in this study are *actual human beings* that are *incredibly vulnerable* and being sacrificed *pointlessly* by these ghouls.

This study was unethical when it was announced last year and it remains unethical today. The birth dose of the hepatitis b vaccine prevents perinatal acquisition of the infection. You cannot randomize a group of newborns to not receive it while giving it to others. www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?u...

One of the better ones….everyone needs a good laugh these days.

More proclamations from RKK Jr. As usual ill-informed and half truths and still focused on what he feels were wrong decisions during the height of COVID hospitalizations and deaths It’s going to take yrs to fix all of the harms his stupidity has caused www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-i...

Wow, Schmitt knew the texts were unvetted and used the anyway. Makes him look even more like a fool. www.ms.now/news/eric-sc...

Why are people who are not clinicians or scientists blocking the findings of this task force? It seems as if trump, by appointing RFK Jr, has set out to permanently damage US public health and trust. It will take many years to fix all of these blunders. www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...

As a Missourian, watching Schmitt get owned, is manna. During his tenure as Mo AG he sued schools for covid precautions. That was his only claim to fame. He’s nothing more than an opportunistic douche and deserves all the ridicule we can heap upon him.

Characteristics Associated With Persistent Long COVID Symptoms in Healthcare Personnel Infected With SARS‐CoV‐2 Between Aug 2022-May 2024: A Multicenter Cohort Analysis of US Healthcare Personnel - Kontowicz - American Journal of Industrial Medicine onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Incredible! Doing all of these horrible things and no one has the courage to stop him. I can pretty much predict which types of grants will get reviewed and terminated www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/s...

15 richest people in healthcare; note most of these folks have this much money and power due to inheritance. www.beckershospitalreview.com/rankings-and...

Sen. Cassidy says measles surge will be Trump administration’s ‘terrible legacy’ More accurately, It will be Cassidy’s legacy since he, as a physician, knew RFK Jr had a long record of anti vaccine activities and no knowledge of science, medicine, or public health.

Saw some guy walking through Ladue Schnucks today in a Gulf of America t-shirt. His stupidity and lack of moral compass were on display. Letting everyone know he’s a maga idiot.

MapQuest and Waze haven’t caved to this stupidity. How can you trust a google search if they can’t even get the names of the Great Lakes right? Pathetic suck-ups!

www.medpagetoday.com/obgyn/urinar... More discussion with women is needed before and during labor about potential benefits and risks of specific procedures. Perineal injuries from operative vaginal birth can lead to life-long major complications. Most pts are completely unaware until it happens.

If there ever was doubt about the integrity of SCOTUS, this decision has eliminated it. Corrupt, bought and paid for justices. Afraid of trump or his financial supporters (or both). Cowards and losers.

I had that happen to me several times by male physicians at conferences. My nurse scientist friends likewise report this phenomenon. (Not a male or physician hater; have quite a few of both in my family). It certainly takes some confidence to do something like that.

Many children and US public health in general will be harmed. Thanks to professional organizations like American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social who are leading with evidence instead of politics. Trump dives headfirst back into vaccine minefield www.axios.com/2026/08/11/t...

Great example (albeit unintended) of his tenure at the CDC. An overall negative effect on US public health.

All a bunch of losers!

Every time he blames someone, he’s the culprit.

Well, I say the same or worse about them.

Glad you posted this. Most people don’t realize how ridiculous that whole thing is.

Dr Fauci is a physician scientist who served our country well for many years. He did his best guiding us as Covid evidence evolved. He’s a good man. Rand Paul is misguided and vindictive. His attacks on Dr Fauci are ridiculous and confirm Rand Paul for the fool he is. A small man with a vendetta.

Shining the Spotlight: The Dark Side of Publishing Gets Even Darker www.ismpp-newsletter.com/2026/06/15/s...

www.beckershospitalreview.com/physician-wo... Provider is vague and does accurately reflect the clinician being described or referenced. It implies a similarity among roles that is often incorrect. In our journal, we require authors to be specific about what type of clinician/s they mean.

Exactly on target!

For each additional pt assigned to a med-surg nurse, 8% increase in fatality risk at 30 days, 4% increase in readmission. Safe nurse staffing based on national standards saves lives. In maternity care, that means AWHONN nurse staffing standards (2022). www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/pati...

Language matters! So much of the way things are framed are subtle but clear messages of inequality and subservience.

journals.lww.com/mcnjournal/f... 60 years of data on cesarean birth in the United States

This is a major cluster about to unfold and no one who can or should has the courage to stop him.

scotus hasn’t been real or legitimate since obama was blocked from naming a judge 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

www.medpagetoday.com/obgyn/pregna...

Why don’t more journalists point this out? They likely have all of the Epstein files including videos of trump, plus other atrocities we don’t know of yet, and massive financial crimes. I’ve always thought Putin and Netanyahu were blackmailing trump. That would explain a lot of his actions.

Don’t forget to include Melania !! share.newsbreak.com/hgfma5x0?s=i16

Wow, so very true!

Crushing the mRNA industry in the US also probably destroys a bunch of cures for various cancers just as an FYI.

U.S. Health Secretary RFK Jr: "I'm not scared of germs. I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats." It shows.

it's wild to be rooting FOR big pharmaceutical companies. RFK Jr needs to be ground into a fine paste

What Do You Call a Nursing Home Without a Nurse? www.medpagetoday.com/nursing/nurs... If you pay trump enough cash, rules that you don’t want to pay for can be rescinded. Ex: requiring an RN to be on site at nursing homes. Their name implies a nurse is there to give care, but now an RN isn’t needed

Anti-science, anti-vaccination policies will be harming our children for years after RFK Jr is gone.

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It's completely insane to me that it's even up for debate among senators that Kristi Noem should resign. Every lawmaker and newspaper editorial board in the country should be calling for her resignation. She has entirely failed in this role. She is incompetent. She is a disaster.

At least a handful of times I’ve received reviews that told me I should be familiar with my own work and cite it to make my manuscript better. I guess it’s kind of flattering. Fortunately the editors overlooked these reviewer comments.

thehill.com/policy/healt... A little too late for concern from Cassidy. He voted to confirm RFK Jr knowing the risk. Harm and death of children who won’t be properly vaccinated is on Cassidy. As a physician, he was well aware of the risks vaccine-preventable illnesses.

Absolutely accurate prediction. Very tragic number of preventable deaths will occur.