marguerite watson

writer, editor, communicator

[Writers'GuildAlberta @WritersGuildAB]

ICYMI: The WGA is proud to sponsor the Nature and Culture 2026 International Poetry Film Festival!

The Poetic Phonotheque presents the return of Nature & Culture 2026: International Poetry Film Festival to Calgary.

[Mayo Clinic @MayoClinic]

Recently, the Mayo Clinic Animal-Assisted Services Team welcomed the newest therapy and facility animal teams to active service at the Facility and Therapy Animal Team Graduation.

After months of training, learning new skills, and wagging through challenges, these superstar teams have mastered everything from good manners to specialized tasks.

Learn more about Mayo Clinic Animal-Assisted Services: https://t.co/tIT6Zto9js

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What is Mohs surgery, and why might your dermatologist recommend it for treating skin cancer?

Dr. Addison Demer, a Mayo Clinic Mohs surgeon, explains how this precise procedure removes skin cancer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. Watch to learn more about the Mohs surgery process and why it’s especially valuable in areas like the face, head and neck.

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What causes a pancreatic cyst, and what does it mean when one is found?

Pancreatic cysts can develop for different reasons. Some may form after an injury to the pancreas or as a result of inflammation, such as pancreatitis. Others can develop on their own and may cause their own set of problems.

In this video with Susanne Warner, M.D., a Mayo Clinic hepatobiliary and pancreas surgeon, learn more about how pancreatic cysts can develop and why understanding what set the process in motion can help explain what’s happening.

Learn more about pancreatic cysts: https://t.co/c1zQ3WLYqt

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The Halloween decorations have barely been taken down and it’s already time to start thinking about the holidays! You don’t need to start your 2027 plans yet, but we’d love to celebrate the end of 2026 with a holiday gathering in December to spread some cheer.

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A new study is shedding light on how changes associated with different neurodegenerative diseases can overlap in the brain — and how that overlap may differ between women and men.

Dr. Erika Driver-Dunckley, one of the lead researchers and a movement disorder neurologist at Mayo Clinic, says the findings could help scientists better understand the relationship between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease and potentially identify new areas for treatment research.

Learn more: https://t.co/Ay1kHxXyhX

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On this episode of Health Matters, Mayo Clinic cardiologist Dr. Steve Ommen and author Gwen Mayes reflect on 20 years of navigating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy together.

Their conversation explores the importance of specialized care, strong doctor-patient relationships, and understanding chronic illnesses.

Listen to the full episode now: https://t.co/1NzYxzePnu

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John Renze was diagnosed with stage 4 large B-cell lymphoma and for the next two years, he tried chemotherapy, radiation and clinical studies. "Nothing got rid of it," says John. "I was running out of options."

Then, in 2016, he qualified for the seminal clinical trial evaluating CAR-T for large B-cell lymphoma. "I called it my last hope," says John.

His hope was realized beyond anything he thought possible. His first scan after the CAR-T infusion was completely clear.

Read his story: https://t.co/X3Q5xGMCAl

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In the age of AI, students need a “Great Books” curriculum more than ever, the MIT English professor @SirJoshBennett argues. https://t.co/rYuR098MvJ

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Why is glioblastoma so difficult to treat?

One challenge is getting cancer drugs into the brain and to the tumor. Even when drugs reach the tumor, glioblastoma can develop resistance to treatment.

Researchers are exploring a new approach: an experimental nanotherapy that combines two existing cancer drugs into tiny particles designed to deliver the medicines directly to cancer cells.

The goal? Target the tumor more effectively and find new ways to overcome treatment resistance.

Learn more: https://t.co/e0Ct3Ot6HG

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A decade ago, chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, was an experimental treatment only available through clinical trials.

Today, Mayo Clinic offers CAR-T cell therapy at all three sites in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and continues to explore new frontiers for the life-changing treatment.

Learn more: https://t.co/X3Q5xGMCAl

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Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, in part because it often is diagnosed at an advanced stage. For some patients, treatment may include a complex surgery known as the Whipple procedure.

Dr. Zhi Ven Fong, a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist and hepatobiliary and pancreas surgeon, explains the procedure: https://t.co/CBxssrScBi

[marguerite watson @onetruewriter]

Unite to Save the Pipes: 1978 Casavant Memorial Organ https://t.co/SSvR7Sud3h via @CdnChange

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Peter B. Kaufman’s new book provides a publisher’s road map for a world in which video has become at least as important as text. The Moving Image: A User’s Manual is the subject of our latest interview at CMOS Shop Talk. https://t.co/g7d0JBxmQm

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The abbreviations “i.e.” and “e.g.” are clearly not the same, so why are they always getting mixed up? And which one can be used with “etc.”? Refresh your knowledge of three common Latin abbreviations, this week at CMOS Shop Talk. https://t.co/lDOBhMebPj

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[Edmonton Good Friday Outdoor Way of the Cross @WoTCyeg]

This year, you can experience the Edmonton Outdoor Way of the Cross virtually in video format. Join us at 10 a.m. tomorrow at https://t.co/X3vyW1z5Ca

[Edmonton Good Friday Outdoor Way of the Cross @WoTCyeg]

Due to continuing concerns about COVID-19, this year’s walk will be presented virtually, in video format. The video will premiere at 10:00 a.m. on Good Friday. Visit https://t.co/WP2JGlD2F7 to find the link.

[Covenant Health @CovenantCA]

Indigenous care liaison Val Courchene has seen the devastation caused by COVID-19 while supporting patients and their families in the intensive care units at the Misericordia and Grey Nuns hospitals.

Val encourages all eligible Indigenous people to get the COVID vaccine.

[Covenant Health @CovenantCA]

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Covenant has seen a surge in innovations in the care we provide our patients, residents and communities, including developing new processes and procedures for keeping everyone safe. https://t.co/WhRT6rE1c1 #CovenantStrong