#HealthPolicy is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 84 people shared 164 posts with it — around 5 a day. Activity is down 21% versus the previous week, peaking on Jul 22 with 14 posts.
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insights.citeline.com
Breaking: US FDA Cancels Upcoming Adcomm Discussing 2025-2026 Flu Vaccine
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meeting next month was scheduled to select strains for the 2025-2026 flu vaccine. The cancelation could mean delays in vaccine availabil...
theconversation.com
The UK is no longer offering COVID vaccines to pregnant women – here’s why that might be a bad idea
From spring 2025, pregnant women will no longer be eligible for free COVID vaccines in the UK.
independentsage.org
Independent SAGE – Independent scientific advice on the COVID-19 crisis, for the UK government and public.
Independent SAGE: Independent scientific advice on the COVID-19 crisis, for the UK government and public.
Mark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social
FFS. In the latest (Nov 29, 2024) WHO IPC document, ctrl-F finds: "hand hygiene" 144x "airborne" 1x "mask(s)" 1x "respirator" 1x "N95" 0x "FFP" 0x "inhal" 0x "aerosol" 1x (as part of "aerosol generating medical procedure") These people are stupid and / or evil. iris.who.int/bitstream/ha...
insights.citeline.com
New US FDA Commissioner Makary Was Sworn In, Knew Of Plan to Push Out Marks, Sources Say
FDA Commissioner Martin Makary was sworn in Friday and knew of the plan that ultimately lead to CBER director Peter Marks' resignation on 28 March.
independentsage.org
Preventable Diseases, Preventable Tragedies: Why Vaccines Are Essential – Independent SAGE
Independent SAGE: Independent scientific advice on the COVID-19 crisis, for the UK government and public.
www.theguardian.com
A ‘hostile takeover’: ousted CDC official raises alarm over RFK Jr approach to infectious disease
Debra Houry speaks after testifying on eight months under Kennedy, who critics say shuns science and spreads falsehoods
en.killbait.com
Australia's Breast Cancer Screening Reforms: Personalized Risk-Based Approaches
Australia is transitioning from age-based to risk-based breast cancer screening, tailoring checks to individual factors like breast density, family history, genetic tests, and AI. This shift aims to identify high-risk individuals earlier, improving outcomes. While the BreastScreen program will phase in changes over ten years, current practices are limited to annual screenings for those with significant family histories. Breast density, a strong risk factor, is already communicated to patients, but challenges remain in accessing advanced imaging. Genetic testing and AI tools are being trialed to enhance risk prediction and workload efficiency for radiologists. However, pathways for implementing these changes are still under development, requiring stakeholder collaboration and pilot testing. Women are advised to follow regular screening schedules and consult doctors for any new symptoms.
www.beckershospitalreview.com
Hospital price caps make affordability a CEO ‘responsibility’
Hospital price caps make CEOs responsible for managing revenue and expenses amid new state limits on commercial payer charges.
t0ussaint ☭黑人问号脸 @t0ussaint.bsky.social
In July employment in local government education declined by 50K and retail trade decreased by 19K, other general merchandise retailers (-21K) and in gas stations(-5K). Employment also declined in financial activities (-14K). health care sector added 22K jobs tradingeconomics.com/united-state...
tradingeconomics.com
arstechnica.com
Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown
The organization, Network for Hope, "strongly disagrees" with Trump admin's decision.
wp.me
RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program: Fully Immersive Leadership Fellowship for Mid-Career Professionals to Shape U.S. Health Policy - Opportunities for Youth
Health policy decisions influence the quality of healthcare systems, determine access to essential medical services, and shape the health outcomes of millions
danieliao.substack.com
The NHS handed 1,500 clinicians a toolkit - for the wrong half of the problem
Ninety-six per cent of the fellows on the NHS’s flagship innovation programme arrived with their idea already formed.
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