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Ryan M. Allen, PhD
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Lipoproteins, LDL-small RNA, and atherosclerosis. Developing interests in how lipoproteins influence non-cardiovascular diseases.
Asst. Professor at a medical university in Arkansas.
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So happy to see the final version of our paper out today @jclinical-invest.bsky.social 🤗
How diet influences atherosclerosis in obesity…

@aweinstock.bsky.social & team show short-term caloric restriction resolves atherosclerosis inflammation in obese mice, but weight regain accelerates its adverse effects: buff.ly/ieqwQ3O
September 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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A short thread on slow grant making by state.

Bottom line: Really punishing those "woke" IDeA states

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May 12, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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So happy to see the @eassociety.bsky.social joining the Bluesky community! Looking forward to sharing ideas and staying connected in this new space ✨ #EASSoMe #CvPrev
April 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Two other Institute websites show the same message:

www.niams.nih.gov
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

www.nidcd.nih.gov
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)Lock
The mission of the NIAMS is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry ou...
www.niams.nih.gov
April 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Collecting my thoughts at the end of one of the worst days of my life...

At NIH, > 1300 people were RIFed. These range all across the board from institute directors to low level administrative staff.

Communication staff and procurement appear to be hardest hit as anticipated from the HHS plan

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April 2, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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🆕 Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of global morbidity & mortality.

A Lancet Commission redefines CAD, emphasising early detection, risk factor management, & a comprehensive approach to prevention throughout the life course: tinyurl.com/5axhtr85 #ACC25 #MedSky
April 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is being decimated right now. Mass layoffs happening across agencies (NIH, FDA, CDC etc).

Some employees found out by security badge being denied. Others got email.

Line outside Health Resources and Services Administration this AM shared with me:
April 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Looking at terminated awards to state health departments on the HHS TAGGS database (from @jeremymberg.bsky.social's dashboard). I excluded 'Univ' in search, leaving mostly CDC/SAMHSA awards. Florida has had the most funding stripped, but normalized per capita North Dakota has lost >$200 per person.
March 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM