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PhD Candidate in Pharmacoeconomics @uWaterlooPharmacy | @uWaterloo | (she/her) | Bachelor of Math from uWaterloo Math https://uwaterloo.ca/pharmacokinetics-research-group/profiles/sam-hirniak

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This is figure 4, which shows proteomic differences between LC and CC groups in the 2020–2021 cohort.

This is figure 4, which shows proteomic differences between LC and CC groups in the 2020–2021 cohort.

A study in Nature Immunology shows that Long COVID is characterized by persistent activation of chronic inflammatory pathways and T cell exhaustion. The findings suggest new therapeutic targets and potential biomarkers of disease. go.nature.com/4oU0kib #immunosky #medsky 🧪

06.01.2026 17:43 👍 37 🔁 17 💬 0 📌 0
This is figure 1, which shows physical activity levels undergo significant changes following relocation between US cities of different walkability levels.

This is figure 1, which shows physical activity levels undergo significant changes following relocation between US cities of different walkability levels.

A study in Nature shows that urban environments that are designed to be easily navigable encourage physical activity. Mobile phone data from the US indicate that average daily steps increase in areas deemed to be more ‘walkable.’ go.nature.com/4mf3ble 🧪

20.08.2025 01:52 👍 46 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 2
A Hemophilia Joint Health Score-Based Model for the Economic Evaluation of Hemophilia A Prophylaxis Interventions

Online access link: rdcu.be/ef29W

02.04.2025 13:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Wab Kinew singing as requested by Ashlee Shingoose's father is so symbolic of these times. It provides hope to all for compassionate leaders that are willing to listen to the communities they serve. It is your job to find and encourage them. There are great leaders all around you. Nurture them.

01.04.2025 15:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Hemophilia Joint Health Score-Based Model for the Economic Evaluation of Hemophilia A Prophylaxis Interventions - PharmacoEconomics Background and Objective Hemophilia A is a costly, lifelong illness with multiple prophylaxis options. Previously, these options were assessed using a Peterson score-based model to simulate joint dama...

⭐ New paper alert:
See my new model. This paper includes a short tutorial on the use of trackers in Treeage in the supplementary. We found that EA would need a major price decrease from the US price to enter the Canadian market. Typical for drugs in this area.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

01.04.2025 14:16 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

I love the fight that Canadians are showing, but will we be able to get our act together to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to propel our society to really become the best country in the world? That will take courage, investment and outsized support for education and research.

09.03.2025 23:08 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

Awesome! I agree the smartphone has an important impact on human action and the effect of the interaction with the phone (not just the content shown) is crucial. Looking forward to seeing more on this.

13.03.2025 21:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Excellent talk by @drdre4000.bsky.social today on Inclusive Excellence and how to create belonging in the classroom and lab so we can do better science. Lots to think about. Thanks to all the people @uwaterloo.ca that made this happen.

06.03.2025 19:04 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Not sure how heavy you want it to be but Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi was an excellent read. Definitely has me thinking about it years later.

05.03.2025 18:09 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0