Faye J
@faye-j.bsky.social
Physician. Scientist. My posts are my own personal opinions.
Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/h...
Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/h...
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Did we all take organic chemistry & the MCAT & miss the social part of our early 20’s and work 80 hours a week for 3+ years for the brain worm guy who doesn’t know what a p-value is to destroy our nation’s public health system? No.
Time to lean into our expertise and speak up.
Time to lean into our expertise and speak up.
September 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Did we all take organic chemistry & the MCAT & miss the social part of our early 20’s and work 80 hours a week for 3+ years for the brain worm guy who doesn’t know what a p-value is to destroy our nation’s public health system? No.
Time to lean into our expertise and speak up.
Time to lean into our expertise and speak up.
We should determine if downsizing the National Weather Service, off-loading emergency responses, & policy that ignores climate change contributed to deaths in Texas. If not, environmental disasters will become the new gun violence - deaths we shrug our shoulders about & accept.
The Trump administration has chosen not just to trivialize the danger presented by climate change, but to revoke funding for the very data collection and research that would help the country better understand and prepare for this moment.
By @abrahm.bsky.social
By @abrahm.bsky.social
The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come
Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
www.propublica.org
July 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
We should determine if downsizing the National Weather Service, off-loading emergency responses, & policy that ignores climate change contributed to deaths in Texas. If not, environmental disasters will become the new gun violence - deaths we shrug our shoulders about & accept.
We have a moral obligation to speak out to help our patients.
it’s shocking to me how quickly the decades-long bipartisan consensus in support of NIH & research into cancer and other diseases evaporated
the evisceration of NIH makes state & private fundraising all the more urgent as a stopgap, till we come to our senses
we are leaving patients in the lurch
the evisceration of NIH makes state & private fundraising all the more urgent as a stopgap, till we come to our senses
we are leaving patients in the lurch
At the very same time Fox is criticizing Gavin Newsom for attending a fundraiser for cancer research, Donald Trump is at his country club in NJ hosting a high-dollar fundraiser for himself with fat-cat mega donors while we are on the brink of war..
June 21, 2025 at 4:07 AM
We have a moral obligation to speak out to help our patients.
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Photos from Houston Chronicle journalists show Houston's "No Kings" protest where thousands gathered at City Hall and marched through downtown.
Photos: Thousands of No Kings protesters march through downtown Houston
Photos from Houston Chronicle journalists show Houston's "No Kings" protest where thousands gathered at City Hall and marched through downtown.
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June 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Photos from Houston Chronicle journalists show Houston's "No Kings" protest where thousands gathered at City Hall and marched through downtown.
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Dr. Stuart Wong points out the control arm performed favorably compared to EORTC 22931 and RTOG 9501 studies. Several key questions remain unanswered. #ASCO25
June 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Dr. Stuart Wong points out the control arm performed favorably compared to EORTC 22931 and RTOG 9501 studies. Several key questions remain unanswered. #ASCO25
I join Dr. Stuart Wong from @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social in thanking @ascocancer.bsky.social for advocating for cancer research funding - to help improve outcomes for our patients. #ASCO25
June 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I join Dr. Stuart Wong from @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social in thanking @ascocancer.bsky.social for advocating for cancer research funding - to help improve outcomes for our patients. #ASCO25
Let’s stop giving our $$ to billionaires who don’t care about our well being.
May 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Let’s stop giving our $$ to billionaires who don’t care about our well being.
Thank you @glaucomflecken.bsky.social for your insightful, inspiring, and funny convocation address at @mdanderson.bsky.social. Compassion and evidence-based care will prevail.
May 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Thank you @glaucomflecken.bsky.social for your insightful, inspiring, and funny convocation address at @mdanderson.bsky.social. Compassion and evidence-based care will prevail.
Vaccines cause adults.
May 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Vaccines cause adults.
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS -HOUSTON” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS -HOUSTON · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
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May 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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We all benefit from federally funded science info, public health resources, & medical research. Although the scientific advances have been phenomenal, our communication about the funding impact has apparently been poor. @pwdp.bsky.social @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social @theaacr.bsky.social
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
www.npr.org
May 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We all benefit from federally funded science info, public health resources, & medical research. Although the scientific advances have been phenomenal, our communication about the funding impact has apparently been poor. @pwdp.bsky.social @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social @theaacr.bsky.social
Repealing the Medicaid expansion could cause nearly 15,000 excess deaths annually. Preventable deaths are particularly tragic.
The US Congress has proposed cuts to Medicaid, a programme with 72 million people enrolled, reversing the Affordable Care Act expansion.
In a letter, authors estimate the potential effect of the cuts on mortality & catastrophic health-care spending: tinyurl.com/mwp53v8t
In a letter, authors estimate the potential effect of the cuts on mortality & catastrophic health-care spending: tinyurl.com/mwp53v8t
Medicaid cuts, mortality, and health-care expenditure in the USA
The United States Congress has proposed cuts to Medicaid, reversing the Affordable
Care Act expansion.1 These cuts could increase mortality and financial hardship for
enrollees while straining health-...
tinyurl.com
May 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Repealing the Medicaid expansion could cause nearly 15,000 excess deaths annually. Preventable deaths are particularly tragic.
Cancer research saves lives! We all need to call our representatives TODAY and urge them to continue to support this amazing progress. As a physician, I am morally obliged to do so @ascocancer.bsky.social @astro-org.bsky.social @pwdp.bsky.social @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social
The cancer death rate is declining steadily in the US, and more people are living longer and fuller lives after a cancer diagnosis. Read about the research-driven progress during National Cancer Research Month—#NCRM25: cancerprogressreport.aacr.org/progress/cpr... #contents8 #UnitedByCancerResearch
May 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Cancer research saves lives! We all need to call our representatives TODAY and urge them to continue to support this amazing progress. As a physician, I am morally obliged to do so @ascocancer.bsky.social @astro-org.bsky.social @pwdp.bsky.social @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social
Someone needs to teach RFK Jr that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will direct federal health agencies to explore potential new treatments for measles as the U.S. faces its largest outbreak in 25 years. Experts fear the decision could have grave consequences, as studies show the existing vaccine is 97% effective in preventing infection.
RFK Jr. Orders Search for New Measles Treatments Instead of Urging Vaccination
Decades of research have turned up no miracle treatment for measles, but studies show the M.M.R. shot is 97 percent effective in preventing the disease.
www.nytimes.com
May 3, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Someone needs to teach RFK Jr that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Girls just want to have FUNding for cancer research.
I’m proud to join the great Cyndi Lauper in the fight for women’s rights & healthcare. Go to www.bonfire.com/girlswantrights2025 to get a shirt and learn more about the #GirlsJustWantToHaveFundamentalRights Fund. @tidescommunity.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Girls just want to have FUNding for cancer research.
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May 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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At yesterday's opening ceremony, we asked the cancer community to stand together to make their voices heard in support of innovative cancer science and medicine. #CancerResearchSavesLives® #AACR25
April 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
At yesterday's opening ceremony, we asked the cancer community to stand together to make their voices heard in support of innovative cancer science and medicine. #CancerResearchSavesLives® #AACR25
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Deaths from heart disease down 75%, that’s NIH.
Deaths from stroke down 75%, that’s NIH.
HIV/AIDS no longer a death sentence, that’s NIH.
99% of FDA approved drugs in the last decade, that’s NIH.
Please show this video to anyone who doesn’t understand why the NIH is so important.
Deaths from stroke down 75%, that’s NIH.
HIV/AIDS no longer a death sentence, that’s NIH.
99% of FDA approved drugs in the last decade, that’s NIH.
Please show this video to anyone who doesn’t understand why the NIH is so important.
April 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Deaths from heart disease down 75%, that’s NIH.
Deaths from stroke down 75%, that’s NIH.
HIV/AIDS no longer a death sentence, that’s NIH.
99% of FDA approved drugs in the last decade, that’s NIH.
Please show this video to anyone who doesn’t understand why the NIH is so important.
Deaths from stroke down 75%, that’s NIH.
HIV/AIDS no longer a death sentence, that’s NIH.
99% of FDA approved drugs in the last decade, that’s NIH.
Please show this video to anyone who doesn’t understand why the NIH is so important.
We (scientists, physicians) have done a great job advancing the understanding of cancer biology, preventing cancer, and treating cancer. We have done a poor job educating the public about why cancer research is vital. #AACR25 @theaacr.bsky.social @astro-org.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social
"It is critically important that we raise our voices in support of innovative cancer science and medicine." AACR President Patricia M. LoRusso, DO, PhD (hc), FAACR, calls on the #AACR25 delegates to stand together and call on Congress to make cancer research a national priority.
April 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We (scientists, physicians) have done a great job advancing the understanding of cancer biology, preventing cancer, and treating cancer. We have done a poor job educating the public about why cancer research is vital. #AACR25 @theaacr.bsky.social @astro-org.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social
Thank you @baldwin.senate.gov for your unwavering support of cancer research. Well deserved #AACR2025 award for your support. Cancer research saves lives.
April 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Thank you @baldwin.senate.gov for your unwavering support of cancer research. Well deserved #AACR2025 award for your support. Cancer research saves lives.
These proposed changes in US federal funding for medical research will markedly slow down our progress toward curing and preventing cancer. @theaacr.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social @astro-org.bsky.social
Trump administration seeks to slash NIH by roughly 40% as 27 institutes and centers are whittled down to eight, according to a confidential document obtained by The Cancer Letter.
https://cancerletter.com/the-cancer-letter/20250418_2/
https://cancerletter.com/the-cancer-letter/20250418_2/
Trump administration seeks to slash NIH by roughly 40% as 27 institutes and centers are whittled down to eight NCI to remain intact, but its finances are uncertain; FDA is...
Confidential Trump administration budget documents show that the upcoming FY26 Budget Request will radically cut about $50 billion out of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reshuffling agency components, and slashing the number of NIH institutes and centers to just eight. To access this subscriber-only content please log in or subscribe.If your institution […]
cancerletter.com
April 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
These proposed changes in US federal funding for medical research will markedly slow down our progress toward curing and preventing cancer. @theaacr.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social @astro-org.bsky.social
We must all advocate with our own representatives to support funding for scientific research in the USA. @aaas.org @theaacr.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social @astro-org.bsky.social @tedcruz45.bsky.social @repfletcher.bsky.social
Congress recently passed FY25 funding at mostly flat levels for science, with language preventing capped indirect costs at NIH. Advocacy played a role. The coming months are critical to ensure funds are fully spent as attention turns to FY26. AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh on the President's Budget Request ⤵️
April 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We must all advocate with our own representatives to support funding for scientific research in the USA. @aaas.org @theaacr.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social @astro-org.bsky.social @tedcruz45.bsky.social @repfletcher.bsky.social
Today I am calling my reps to object to international students who are legally in the country having their visas revoked without committing a crime. This action is reprehensible and wastes resources that could be used to protect us from real criminals.
Immigration arrests are taking place at universities across the U.S. The story of three Columbia students helps explain what’s happening, and why.
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Listen to "The Daily."
ICE on Campus
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown at universities has targeted pro-Palestinian students who have been in the United States legally.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today I am calling my reps to object to international students who are legally in the country having their visas revoked without committing a crime. This action is reprehensible and wastes resources that could be used to protect us from real criminals.