Anu
anushreevashist.bsky.social
Anu
@anushreevashist.bsky.social
Studying bio + history @uchicagocollege.bsky.social | 2024–25 managing editor @chicagomaroon.bsky.social | sometimes @chicagohealth.bsky.social
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22 states have filed a lawsuit against the NIH over the Trump administration's new 15% cap. The suit contends that because of the policy, lifesaving research “will grind to a halt.” Chicago researchers weigh in on the freeze, via @chicagohealth.bsky.social:

chicagohealthonline.com/theres-just-...
“There’s Just a Lot of Uncertainty” - Chicago Health
Ongoing NIH cuts prompt confusion, concern in Chicago medical centers.
chicagohealthonline.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Our study found that nearly 40% (!) of 12-21 yo females are iron deficient.

tinyurl.com/FeJAMA

But did you know that in addition to many physical symptoms, iron deficiency is associated with multiple mental health issues?

A #medsky #bluetorial 🧵1/
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020
This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
tinyurl.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM