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Rheum Cat @rheumcat.bsky.social · 5d

They just killed NHANES.

Every US public health student learns about this study.

It’s given us all sorts of important knowledge about the health of Americans and they just ended it.

Richard M. Carpiano, PhD, MPH @rmcarpiano.medsky.social · 5d

Ugh... This study has existed for decades, providing valuable health data for all sorts of topics and publications. This is just more awful news. 🛟😷 Sociology medsky

CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off

NHANES has collected data on eating patterns, diabetes, and other common diseases for decades. The CDC team that runs it has been fired.

www.statnews.com

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 9d

I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 9d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · 12d

Depends on clinic and depends on the Medicare / Medicaid plan. Each plan is slightly different and a lot is up in air, so I suggest that people call their clinic directly to confirm video visits.

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Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · 19d

Friendly reminder if you are on MEDICARE or MEDICAID to please call your clinic if you have any upcoming VIRTUAL or telephone appointments and reschedule them in person or speak to clinic about if they will still see you virtually.

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Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · 19d

I highly suggest that people who do not have prescription drug coverage use apps like GoodRx to compare prices.

The difference in prices can be staggering between pharmacies.

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Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 19d

I work with Veterans. If I told them that they "killed people and broke things for a living" they would (rightfully) tell me to go to hell.

Those that have had to kill someone in the line of duty most often view it with sadness, regret, and one of the worst experiences of their lives.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20d

Hegseth: "A few months ago I was at the White House when President Trump announced his liberation day for America's trade policy. It was a landmark day. Well, today is another liberation day. The liberation of America's warriors ... you kill people and break things for a living."

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Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · 19d

Hi. I am a rheumatology fellow, here is current prices for pharmacies for Xeljanz as of Sept 30, 2025. I could prescribe this to patients today and this would be their cost without insurance for a 1 month supply of 5 mg Xeljanz (right) and 10 mg Xeljanz (left).

I think TrumpRx is still expensive.

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Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · 19d

….don’t worry there’s only 1207 days left 🫣 (sarcasm)

A bar chart titled “Donald Trump’s Second Term Progress (as of Sept 30, 2025)” with two vertical bars.
• The first bar, labeled “Days Completed”, reaches 254 days.
• The second bar, labeled “Days Remaining”, reaches 1,207 days.
The chart visually emphasizes that the majority of the term remains ahead.

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Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 23d

Breakthroughs come from past failures.

Huntington disease affects 30,000 Americans. This treatment targets the HTT gene, responsible for neuronal health. It is also based on a similar drug that failed clinical trials. And guess what- this harnesses microRNAs.

🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...

In a first, a gene therapy seems to slow Huntington disease

Small study suggests uniQure drug could be first successful treatment for devastating brain disorder

www.science.org

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@janprobst.bsky.social @janprobst.bsky.social · Sep 4

Endorsed by Sam the rural health advoCATe. We need better.
@codymullens.bsky.social
@ruralhealth.bsky.social

#PowerOfRuralCats

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Rural Hospitals Deserve More Than Patchwork Policies

This Viewpoint discusses reworking the funding and organization of rural hospitals to enhance their sustainability.

jamanetwork.com

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Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · Sep 20

Hi. So ummm…are they gonna extend the Medicare telehealth policy past 10/1/25???

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Maggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social · Sep 19

Assuming CDC formally adopts ACIP's recommendations, CVS tells me it will provide Covid vaccines without a prescription in all 50 states and won't require even self-attestation of a qualifying condition — "it’s up to the individual patient."

No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.

Maggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social · Sep 19

I have reached out to CVS, Walgreens and Walmart to ask how they will apply these recommendations to people seeking vaccines at their pharmacies. I cannot provide any info on how this will affect your ability to get a vaccine right now, because I don't know yet.

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Edward Nirenberg @enirenberg.bsky.social · Sep 18

These ACIP members literally don't even know what the current ACIP recommendations for the vaccines they are voting on are

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Morgan Carter @morgancarterphd.bsky.social · Sep 18

"With 2 weeks left before the end of this fiscal year, USDA’s [NIFA] had awarded just 558 competitive grants ... 68% fewer than during the prior fiscal year—and $741 million less in competitively awarded research funds"

Don't forget #PlantSci and ag research, folks.
www.science.org/content/arti...

USDA funding delays under Trump compromise agricultural research

Sharp drop in grant awards leaves researchers frustrated

www.science.org

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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · Sep 18

Most of the world recommends a universal birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine, because that's when it's most effective. Babies need to be vaccinated within hours of birth to avoid being infected during delivery. #ACIP

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ProPublica @propublica.org · Sep 12

Citing concerns about DEI, the Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states.

“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?”

By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social

Programs for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Harmed by Trump’s Anti-Diversity Push

Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states. “How low can you go?” one advoc...

www.propublica.org

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Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · Aug 27

The kids were killed during AM mass, they were literally killed during the "thoughts and prayers" session.

Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · Aug 27

Society has normalized school shootings in the U.S.

The shooting at a Catholic School near my sister's house in Minneapolis is just another example of how little care is given to the children in our country.

You don't really know the evil of the world until you are trying to protect kids from it.

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Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you

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Rheum Cat @rheumcat.bsky.social · Jul 16

Lots of options but I'm going to go for a category not listed: a MENTEE who inspires me.

It's @londyloo.bsky.social, whose use of social media to shed light on rural inequities in healthcare access made me realize that this is something we can ALL do, in our areas of focus

Stories = impactful

CCTSI @cctsi.bsky.social · Jul 16

Who inspires you? Tag a colleague, mentor, collaborator, or researcher who inspires you, and tell us why in the comments!

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Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you so much. I appreciate you

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Londyn Robinson, MD @londyloo.bsky.social · Jul 14

Most people are actually not expanding the farm. Many small farms have been gobbled up, and the people who own the land may rent it to people who farm it.

This article from 2017 explains it, now with even more barriers more farms will be bought up.

time.com/5736789/smal...

'They're Trying to Wipe Us Off the Map.' Why Independent Farming in America Is Close to Extinction

A perfect storm of factors has lead to the biggest crisis for American farmers in decades.

time.com

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Amanda Makara @amakara.bsky.social · Jul 14

💫 REPEAT lab hiring a research coordinator💫

The Research on Excessive Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting to fill a Clinical Research Coordinator position. Posting will close in 1 week!!
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Big Data Kane @cmwitko.bsky.social · Jul 3

People who think there is going to inevitably be a big pro-Dem backlash against Medicaid cuts should read this article.

You have to remember there is an entire proganda apparatus that will blame the Dems for the effects of these Republican cuts.

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

The Politics of Rural Hospital Closures - Political Behavior

Who do citizens hold responsible for outcomes and experiences? Hundreds of rural hospitals have closed or significantly reduced their capacity since just 2010, leaving much of the rural U.S. without a...

link.springer.com

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