Congress should restore and protect HIV funding | Opinion Medical professionals Timothy Holtz and Teri Mills worked with AIDS patients in the 1990s, when treatments were few. With miracle drugs within reach, they write that they are aghast at funding cuts…

Sharing this piece I co authored with @timothyholtz.bsky.social When we entered our professions, we made a vow to protect and promote life. These commitments bind us to act in the best interest of every patient, and “first do no harm.” We will keep speaking out!

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Trump administration considers removing Independence National Historical Park exhibits for depicting American history in a ‘negative light’ PHILADELPHIA — At Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, the Trump administration will soon decide whether to remove displays addressing the history of slavery.

It is a good thing I am a historian with low blood pressure. www.gazettextra.com/news/nation_...

“You Feel Like Your Life is Over” The 92-page report, “‘You Feel Like Your Life is Over’: Abusive Practices at Three Florida Immigration Detention Centers Since January 2025,” documents that people detained at Krome North Service Proc...

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Some simple ways to promote vaccine falsehoods! Janet Golden

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Nursing Home Staffing Regulations Meet the New Regime Emily K. Abel

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Think we don’t need to fight for fluoride? Think again. Under RFK Jr’s watch, FL and UT banned fluoride from the water supply. TX is talking about doing the same thing. Now, his FDA is talking about taking away fluoride tablets.

The science does not support this. Defend Public Health.

Having dental problems is among the most painful experiences a person can have, both physically and emotionally.

Fight for fluoride. Defend Public Health.

And often expensive to treat, with many poor and even middle class folks lacking adequate dental insurance. Eliminating fluoride will absolutely exacerbate that suffering.

It’s hard to believe that the head of HHS is opposed to fluoridated water. On the other hand, he also believes in chemtrails and is anti-vax, sooooo…

Don’t let the charlatans win. Fight for fluoride.

The ACIP Purge: Science vs. Ideology Why firing the entire CDC vaccine committee marks a dangerous turning point for American public health

This is an outstanding piece in the removal of the entire ACIP panel by RFK Jr. purely for political reasons. Have a look!

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I wrote to my Senators and said the following:RFK jr has fired qualified and carefully vetted vaccine experts and in so doing has put the health of all us at risk. He must be fired and the committee reinstated under the leadership of a new secretary #TruthMatters @defendpublichealth.bsky.social

RFK Jr. guts the U.S. vaccine policy committee The system is becoming unrecognizable.

#JayLies #TruthMatters
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NIH cuts will harm us all for generations. We need science. We need research. #jaylies #truthmatters

As overdose deaths fall, Trump administration proposes cuts to lifesaving Narcan program A recent dip in overdose deaths​ has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.

"because of the NIH we can reverse overdoses" yeah except when you cut funding for harm reduction #JayLies
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Public Trust in Scientists and Views on Their Role in Policymaking Americans’ trust in scientists is slightly higher than it was last year, but remains lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Right off the gate #JayLies by creating a false sense that Americans don't believe scientists/researchers have best interest of public in mind.
NOPE. Trust is actually moving higher. 76% do trust science.
Here's the study so you can see for yourself. #FactsMatter

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Senator Baldwin: NIH is behind in its pace in awarding NIH grants. Who is withholding funding? You, DODGE, OMG?

Bhattacharya: a non answer.

#JayLies

JB says he’s committed to understanding the circumstances that lead to opioid overdose.

Unfortunately, he axed grants that seek to do exactly that.
#jaylies

#JayLies #NIH #MedSky #StandUpForScience #BiomedicalResearch

Expanding cancer research, expertise, and care to areas where it isn't is a great idea.

But how is that possible with such deep cuts?

#jaylies #truthmatters

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Apparently diversity is a great thing when it comes to sending funding to red states.

Senator Durbin is holding Jay Bhattacharya's feet to the fire, citing all the cuts in cancer, Alzheimer's and other research projects. Let's see Jay slither away and waffle his way out of these accusations. #JayLies #TruthMatters

Durbin- You cut $18 billion in research.
Instead of answering where that money went, Jay deflects and will not answer why universities haven't received their grant money
Durbin -THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU
Jay-wants to have universities come to terms with cuts😡
#JayLies #TruthMatters #DefendResearch

Jay Bhattacharya says that "the transition has been a very bumpy time," in justifying the whopping 38% cuts to research. He alleges that universities were at fault in the past. He wants universities "to come to terms," with NIH, whatever that means. What a jerk. #JayLies #TruthMatters

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Merkley
Why are we eliminating National Institute of Nursing Research?
Bhattacharya
The issue is the collaborative nature of research. We'll just move that research around.

#jaylies #truthmatters 🧪
Interesting how every Senator seems focused on aging research. Coincidence?

#JayLies! #NIH #MedSky #StandUpForScience #BiomedicalResearch

Bhattacharya says they haven't stopped some funding because clinical trials were going on.
#JayLies #TruthMatters --There have been many patients abandoned during #Clinical#Trials because of the abrupt and unexpected funding cuts.

Katie Britt unwittingly explains why so-called “DEI” science matters. #JayLies #TruthMatters

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Murray
How many fewer clinical trials will there be under Trump budget?
Bhattacharya
I'll get back to you

There is a lot of focus on money going to research and not overhead, THIS DEMONSTRATES A FUNDAMENTAL MISUNDERSTANDING in RESEARCH. Indirect money is necessary FOR RESEARCH to be conducted! #JayLies