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Jamie Sheard
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PhD in nutrition and Parkinson’s disease; supporting the clinical trials industry as a freelance writer for over a decade; avid reader
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A better prostate cancer screening method for all people who can potentially be affected is an exciting medical development! This is a great example of how ensuring representation in research can improve health outcomes.
Despite the advancements in prostate cancer screening, disparities persist in cancer incidence, screening rates, and mortality among different racial and ethnic groups. Many underrepresented groups, such as Black, Hispanic, and Asian populations, have been excluded from most screening trials. To address this, the SEPTA trial was designed to evaluate the performance of Stockholm3 across diverse racial and ethnic groups, including Asian, Black, Hispanic, and White patients. The trial, conducted between 2019 and 2023, found that Stockholm3’s sensitivity for detecting csPCa was comparable to PSA, with nearly three times higher specificity. It also demonstrated a reduction in unnecessary biopsies by up to 52% across various racial and ethnic subgroups.
April 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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From the NY Times this morning: How much has DOGE pared back so far? Federal spending is actually higher this year than it was at this point in 2024, according to the Hamilton Project.

www.hamiltonproject.org/data/trackin...
Graph showing federal government spending through March 26 for each year from 2921 to 2025. 2025 is the highest of all years.
March 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Did you know you can follow and get alerts for bills at www.congress.gov? I've looked through the ones written/co-signed by my rep and senators and by reps/senators I align with. I get alerts for any changes to bills I'm interested in following, from the ridiculous to the serious.
February 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM