Gabrielle M. Etzel
@unvarnishedgme.bsky.social
Healthcare Reporter, Washington Examiner
How will mRNA cancer immunotherapeutic be affected by RFK Jr.'s cuts to mRNA research?
I did a deep dive on how mRNA cancer shots work and what HHS said when I asked about the implications.
Full story for Washington Examiner.
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I did a deep dive on how mRNA cancer shots work and what HHS said when I asked about the implications.
Full story for Washington Examiner.
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Future of cancer treatment uncertain with mRNA vaccine cuts
The future of mRNA cancer immunotherapies is uncertain after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defunded 22 mRNA vaccine projects for flu and COVID-19.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
How will mRNA cancer immunotherapeutic be affected by RFK Jr.'s cuts to mRNA research?
I did a deep dive on how mRNA cancer shots work and what HHS said when I asked about the implications.
Full story for Washington Examiner.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healt...
I did a deep dive on how mRNA cancer shots work and what HHS said when I asked about the implications.
Full story for Washington Examiner.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healt...
27 states have banned or curtailed gender transition medicine for minors. That includes puberty blockers, hormone replacement, and surgeries.
Ally Goelzz did a break down state-by-state for the Washington Examiner
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Ally Goelzz did a break down state-by-state for the Washington Examiner
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Where does each state stand with youth sex-change procedures?
New Hampshire became the 27th state to ban youth sex-change procedures on August 1, following a Supreme Court decision upholding Tennessee’s controversial ban
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August 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
27 states have banned or curtailed gender transition medicine for minors. That includes puberty blockers, hormone replacement, and surgeries.
Ally Goelzz did a break down state-by-state for the Washington Examiner
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Ally Goelzz did a break down state-by-state for the Washington Examiner
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Why is there a Lyme disease vaccine for dogs but not humans?
It's a top question for parents. Children under 12 are at the highest risk of getting the debilitating disease.
Could rising anti-vaccine sentiment get in the way?
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It's a top question for parents. Children under 12 are at the highest risk of getting the debilitating disease.
Could rising anti-vaccine sentiment get in the way?
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The race for a Lyme disease vaccine - Washington Examiner
Pfizer is the closest company to producing a Lyme disease vaccine. Experts are concerned that vaccine skepticism could stand in its way.
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August 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Why is there a Lyme disease vaccine for dogs but not humans?
It's a top question for parents. Children under 12 are at the highest risk of getting the debilitating disease.
Could rising anti-vaccine sentiment get in the way?
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It's a top question for parents. Children under 12 are at the highest risk of getting the debilitating disease.
Could rising anti-vaccine sentiment get in the way?
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HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr removed all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
"The new members won’t directly work for the vaccine industry. They will exercise independent judgment, refuse to serve as a rubber stamp...."
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"The new members won’t directly work for the vaccine industry. They will exercise independent judgment, refuse to serve as a rubber stamp...."
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Kennedy removes all members of vaccine safety panel
HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he was retiring the members of a key vaccine safety panel to restore public trust in the medical establishment.
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June 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr removed all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
"The new members won’t directly work for the vaccine industry. They will exercise independent judgment, refuse to serve as a rubber stamp...."
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"The new members won’t directly work for the vaccine industry. They will exercise independent judgment, refuse to serve as a rubber stamp...."
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Reposted by Gabrielle M. Etzel
Trump has taken positive steps, such as withdrawing Biden’s unlawful plan to have Medicare cover weight-loss drugs.
But he has been unforgivably AWOL on the need for fundamental reform of Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Obamacare, the VHA, and the FDA.
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But he has been unforgivably AWOL on the need for fundamental reform of Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Obamacare, the VHA, and the FDA.
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Trump's First 100 Days: Health Policy
Even when the president or his advisors are trying to implement good policy, it would be better if they did nothing rather than violate the law to do it.
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April 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Trump has taken positive steps, such as withdrawing Biden’s unlawful plan to have Medicare cover weight-loss drugs.
But he has been unforgivably AWOL on the need for fundamental reform of Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Obamacare, the VHA, and the FDA.
www.cato.org/blog/tr...
But he has been unforgivably AWOL on the need for fundamental reform of Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Obamacare, the VHA, and the FDA.
www.cato.org/blog/tr...
Pres. Donald Trump's budget proposal would slash the budget of NIH by $18 billion next year.
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Trump proposes 40% cut to NIH over COVID-19 and transgender research
President Donald Trump's budget proposal would slash NIH's budget by $18 billion due to COVID-19 research and transgender medicine for minors.
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May 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Pres. Donald Trump's budget proposal would slash the budget of NIH by $18 billion next year.
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Reposted by Gabrielle M. Etzel
Well done graphics on how measles infects people and makes them sick. Hope it gets widely disseminated.
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How Measles Attacks an Unvaccinated Child
With falling vaccination rates and outbreaks that have caused more than 580 U.S. cases and at least two deaths, health experts expect hundreds or even thousands more to be infected in the coming month...
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April 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Well done graphics on how measles infects people and makes them sick. Hope it gets widely disseminated.
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The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 53 to 45 vote.
CMS Administrator isn't usually a household name, but everyone has heard of Dr. Oz!
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CMS Administrator isn't usually a household name, but everyone has heard of Dr. Oz!
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April 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 53 to 45 vote.
CMS Administrator isn't usually a household name, but everyone has heard of Dr. Oz!
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CMS Administrator isn't usually a household name, but everyone has heard of Dr. Oz!
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The Senate voted 50-45 on party lines to end debate over the confirmation of Dr. Oz for CMS
If confirmed, Oz will oversee the largest payer for healthcare in the United States, providing insurance to more than 160 million people.
Full vote expected later this afternoon or evening.
If confirmed, Oz will oversee the largest payer for healthcare in the United States, providing insurance to more than 160 million people.
Full vote expected later this afternoon or evening.
April 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Senate voted 50-45 on party lines to end debate over the confirmation of Dr. Oz for CMS
If confirmed, Oz will oversee the largest payer for healthcare in the United States, providing insurance to more than 160 million people.
Full vote expected later this afternoon or evening.
If confirmed, Oz will oversee the largest payer for healthcare in the United States, providing insurance to more than 160 million people.
Full vote expected later this afternoon or evening.
Sen. Bill Cassidy is pressuring medical orgs to stop gender transition surgeries & hormone therapies for minors.
Cassidy says these groups still "advocate for irreversible gender transition procedures for children despite weak scientific research"
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Cassidy says these groups still "advocate for irreversible gender transition procedures for children despite weak scientific research"
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Cassidy pressures medical association over youth trans procedures - Washington Examiner
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health "continues to advocate irreversible gender transition procedures for children," Sen. Bill Cassidy said.
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April 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Sen. Bill Cassidy is pressuring medical orgs to stop gender transition surgeries & hormone therapies for minors.
Cassidy says these groups still "advocate for irreversible gender transition procedures for children despite weak scientific research"
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Cassidy says these groups still "advocate for irreversible gender transition procedures for children despite weak scientific research"
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Wisconsin's Supreme Court election today is a test on whether abortion has been revived as a key issue motivating voters to the polls.
It's the first high-stakes campaign since 2024, where abortion wasn't as important as Dems thought.
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It's the first high-stakes campaign since 2024, where abortion wasn't as important as Dems thought.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court race to test abortion’s electoral power - Washington Examiner
Abortion is again at the heart of judicial politics in Wisconsin. The court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. But how much will abortion influence voters?
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April 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Wisconsin's Supreme Court election today is a test on whether abortion has been revived as a key issue motivating voters to the polls.
It's the first high-stakes campaign since 2024, where abortion wasn't as important as Dems thought.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaig...
It's the first high-stakes campaign since 2024, where abortion wasn't as important as Dems thought.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaig...
This is likely due to large-scale avian influenza outbreaks, including most recently in Georgia.
Trump will continue to have a large bird flu problem on his hands.
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Trump will continue to have a large bird flu problem on his hands.
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January 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This is likely due to large-scale avian influenza outbreaks, including most recently in Georgia.
Trump will continue to have a large bird flu problem on his hands.
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Trump will continue to have a large bird flu problem on his hands.
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Reposted by Gabrielle M. Etzel
"mandating coverage of PrEP likely dramatically increases its list price, just like the preventive care mandate did for other prescription drugs such as hormonal contraception."
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Supreme Court case offers Trump path to dismantle Obamacare mandates - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Obamacare’s preventive care mandates, giving Trump a chance to reshape rules on HIV drugs and cancer screenings.
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January 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
"mandating coverage of PrEP likely dramatically increases its list price, just like the preventive care mandate did for other prescription drugs such as hormonal contraception."
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