Jess Empringham

Adolescent Medicine subspecialty resident and Paediatrics @SickKidsNews. @SchulichMedDent Class of 2020 MD. She/her.

[Ryan Reynolds @VancityReynolds]

I love these little pr*cks. Support @SickKids today.

[JAMA Network Open @JAMANetworkOpen]

Meta-analysis: #Diabetes incidence in children was higher in the 1st and 2nd year of the #COVID19 pandemic. Underlying mechanisms and whether this trend will persist are unknown. https://t.co/saAsqmk5JB

[Canadian Paediatric Society @CanPaedSociety]

Today is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. May 17 marks the day in 1990 when the @WHO removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. For @CanPaedSociety resources on gender identity, visit:
https://t.co/9emiA4ZRHd
#IDAHBT #May17

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

Groundbreaking new study in esteemed journal Pediatrics shows that only 2.5% of youth transitioners return to identifying as cisgender 5 years later!

This is the newest and most robust study on "desistance" among youth transitioners.

Far less than the 80% opposition claims.

[The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) @SickKidsNews]

SickKids is expecting to receive a small number of patients with cancer from Ukraine within the next couple days. We’re unable to provide further details to protect the privacy of the patients and their families. Read more: https://t.co/3GOieGlvhK

[Dr. Glaucomflecken @DGlaucomflecken]

The pediatrics residency interview

[Dr. Jennifer Kwan @jkwan_md]

*New graph* - rates for vaccination status (daily)
Relative risk unvaccinated to fully vaccinated:
RR Infection: 6.7
RR Hospitalization: 10.2
RR ICU: 25.3

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

How much do we need to worry about breakthrough #COVID19 infections in the vaccinated? (Hint: Far less than we should worry about the unvaccinated.) by ⁦@picardonhealth⁩
via ⁦@GlobeDebate⁩ #vaccination https://t.co/XsqkyH911P

[The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) @SickKidsNews]

New published and preliminary findings reveal ongoing impact of the #pandemic on child and youth physical and mental health. The initial findings show the loss of in-person #school in Ontario had a significant impact on #mentalhealth and much more: https://t.co/h681bdal4S

[Jess Empringham @jessempringham]

@lily_robinson92 Congrats you guys!!! Amazing work.

[Isaac Bogoch @BogochIsaac]

In an era where good news is in short supply, this analysis from Public Health England suggests that both Pfizer & AstraZeneca are highly effective against hospitalization with the Delta variant (after 2 doses):

1. Pfizer: 96%
2. AstraZeneca: 92%

Link: https://t.co/Z5WhspIdtQ

[Robyn Urback @RobynUrback]

I am a broken record, but if federal leaders are actually genuine about wanting to tackle Islamophobia in Canada, they might start by finding the balls to call out Quebec law that bans people wearing hijabs (and other symbols) from certain jobs

[Naheed Dosani @NaheedD]

A family of 5 in London, ON were deliberately struck by a motorist just for being Muslim, 4 have died.

Don’t tell us #Islamophobia doesn’t exist in Canada. Don’t tell us racism doesn’t exist in Canada.

Don’t tell us that the hate we feel every day for just existing isn’t real.

[Lisa Richardson MD @RicharLisa]

It is hard not to feel despair.

But we must rally against this brutal hate with love and with justice.

Sending unconditional love to the little one who lost his family, to his community and to all of our Muslim friends and colleagues on this tragic day.

#AllOurRelations

[First Evening Star @OnaagoshinAnang]

And, there it is. The first “probably mentally ill” remark.

No. Let’s squash that here and now.

Let’s not conflate white supremacy with mental illness.

White supremacy is a choice, mental illness is not.

This was domestic terrorism. Period.

[Jess Empringham @jessempringham]

This is horrifying. We need to do more.

[CBC News Alerts @CBCAlerts]

London, Ont. police say they believe 4 people struck and killed Sunday were 'targeted because of their Islamic faith.' 20-year-old white man charged with 4 counts 1st-degree murder, 1 count attempted murder. Victims members of same family. Previous story: https://t.co/H90rzgVLDd

[John Tory @JohnTory]

There are appointments available at our City-run clinics this weekend.

Let's make this our last long weekend in lockdown, Toronto. Book now:
💻https://t.co/e5JSvWjSxD
📱1-833-943-3900

[Isaac Bogoch @BogochIsaac]

It is now open season for #COVID19 vaccination in Ontario.

Everyone 18+ is eligible to book anywhere in the province.

Fantastic.

Source: https://t.co/fHPJjZ7tvN