@drhowardliu
Psychiatrist. Dad. Professor. Chair UNMC Psychiatry. Co-Chair World Psychiatric Assoc Med Student Interest Group. #HeForShe #MentalHealth #Leadership #psychiatry #Travel #Medsky #AAPI #MedEd #Foodie. Posts don’t represent UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, or WPA.
“Finding living examples of a lost species is rare, but discovering two is "remarkable," say scientists who published their findings in the Records of the Australian Museum journal on Friday.”
In case you need some good news 🌱
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In case parents want to relive their Pizza Hut “Book It “ glory days 🙂
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“The recommended curriculum draws heavily on the work of Dr. Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, and her brother, Calley, a close adviser to Mr. Kennedy.”
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”If you open an instrument case you compromise the function of the instrument itself,” Ms. Scheldhofen Ciardelli said in an interview. “It could move or fall down. It is really like managing a piece of art.”
Any musician knows the pain of flying ✈️
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“While it was just a local secret when she was growing up, in recent years that striking reflective phenomenon, called the Fukutsu Kagami no Umi (Fukutsu Sea Mirror), has become famous far beyond the region.”
Nothing like nature to renew us 🌱
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A good reminder to limit our jargon in leadership 🙂
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“If you only have the bandwidth for a few battles, heating food in plastic is the bigger front.”
Helpful tips from a physician scientist in case you are trying to cut down on microplastic exposure.
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“Filming has become a lifeline for many of these historical estates, providing vital income, funding conservation and attracting new visitors.”
Great to see the symbiotic relationship of historical tv and the preservation of old buildings for posterity.
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“Teens who reported using cannabis had twice the risk of developing two serious mental illnesses: bipolar, which manifests as alternating episodes of depression and mania, and psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia which involve a break with reality.”
Concerning longitudinal data on teens.
“Knock on the shell, and you’d hear the telltale sound of a perfectly baked specimen. Rip into it, and you’d find small air pockets — beehive-coded — so that your butter clings to the surface.”
In case you love a fresh baguette 🙂
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“Instagram said it would alert parents if their teens repeatedly search for terms related to self-harm or suicide, stepping up efforts to protect minors as several governments weigh social-media bans for younger users.”
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“In Nebraska, you can apply for Medicaid and receive coverage for any treatments you've had in the last 90 days. This week, Nebraska legislators will consider ending that program.”
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“In March of 2020, when many therapists moved their practices online, a smaller number brought their practices outside. The benefits were not felt only by the clients. Nature acts as a sort of ‘buffer against burnout.’”
Walking + nature is a great idea 🌱
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Although it’s cool that Omaha made the BBC, I want to affirm it’s a safe place to live with good roads most days 🙂
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“While the voucher program allowed some older people to save on food costs, quite a few patrons said it also helped to get them out of their apartments, and they appreciated the diner’s attentive staff.”
Connection is key to wellbeing 🌱
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“Nearly 6 in 10 teens said that students at their school use AI chatbots to cheat on their work at least ‘somewhat often.’”
From in class handwritten essays to potential erosion of confidence among students who depend on AI, it’s a new academic landscape.
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“People who struggle to get enough sleep at night, such as parents of young children or shift workers, ‘will probably benefit from a period of disciplined sleep during the day,’ says Morgan.”
If you nap, keep it less than 20 minutes to stay alert 🌱
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“He notes, though, that the type of people drawn to living and working in Antarctica would tend to thrive on what he refers to as ‘good stress.’”
In case you need a change of pace 🙂
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“According to CoStar, the average daily rate of U.S. hotels jumped from $131.56 in 2019 to $160.49 in 2025. Some destinations surpass the national average, such as New York City ($333.81 a night), Boston ($232.51) and Miami ($224.24).”
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“The department is pausing its TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs — one of several emergency measures the agency said it is taking to redirect staffing more than a week after Congress did not vote to send more money to the agency.”
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“As long as you are constantly scouring for knowledge and looking to learn, that’s what we see as important here,” she said.
Staying intellectually engaged throughout life is one way to reduce risk of Alzheimer’s. Including reading, writing, and games 🌱
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“The Department of Veterans Affairs is halting enforcement of a new rule for determining disability payments after veterans across the U.S. expressed outrage over what they said would likely reduce benefits for many.”
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“The more I researched, the clearer it became that American children’s experiences with food in the past were full of pleasure.“
Interesting reflection on the role of industrialized food producers in narrowing kids’ diets in the last century.
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Thanks 🙏🏼
To all who celebrate, happy #LunarNewYear! A time to lean into family traditions, delicious food, and to be thankful in the year of the Horse 🐎
Grateful for Asian & Asian American Pacific Islander leaders & colleagues for all you do all year! 🙏🏼
“To be in public is to risk being filmed. And these days, there’s a good chance it’s happening surreptitiously with smart glasses. Their wearers are filming in restaurants, cafes and bars.”
No informed consent required in many states as users are recording.
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“Instagram also recommended a ‘range of self-harm, self-injury, and body image content’ on teen accounts that the report says ‘would be reasonably likely to result in adverse impacts for young people.’”
Courts are addressing the potential for social media harm to youth.
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Random Fact of the Day
In January of 2025 Altmetric had recorded 212 million posts on all of Twitter/X that cite research.
As of today that number has dropped to 203 million total.
A lot of posts being deleted and/or migrated to Bluesky it seems.
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“He would like to see an expanded effort by the state to educate people about mushrooms. This is important because of the ‘shroom boom’ that happened during the pandemic, as more people took up mushroom hunting.”
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