Sharing this piece I co authored with @timothyholtz.bsky.social When we entered our professions, we made a vow to protect and promote life. These commitments bind us to act in the best interest of every patient, and “first do no harm.” We will keep speaking out!
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Think we don’t need to fight for fluoride? Think again. Under RFK Jr’s watch, FL and UT banned fluoride from the water supply. TX is talking about doing the same thing. Now, his FDA is talking about taking away fluoride tablets.
The science does not support this. Defend Public Health.
Having dental problems is among the most painful experiences a person can have, both physically and emotionally.
Fight for fluoride. Defend Public Health.
And often expensive to treat, with many poor and even middle class folks lacking adequate dental insurance. Eliminating fluoride will absolutely exacerbate that suffering.
It’s hard to believe that the head of HHS is opposed to fluoridated water. On the other hand, he also believes in chemtrails and is anti-vax, sooooo…
Don’t let the charlatans win. Fight for fluoride.
This is an outstanding piece in the removal of the entire ACIP panel by RFK Jr. purely for political reasons. Have a look!
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/the-acip-p...
I wrote to my Senators and said the following:RFK jr has fired qualified and carefully vetted vaccine experts and in so doing has put the health of all us at risk. He must be fired and the committee reinstated under the leadership of a new secretary #TruthMatters @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
#JayLies #TruthMatters
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NIH cuts will harm us all for generations. We need science. We need research. #jaylies #truthmatters
"because of the NIH we can reverse overdoses" yeah except when you cut funding for harm reduction #JayLies
www.cbsnews.com/news/overdos...
Right off the gate #JayLies by creating a false sense that Americans don't believe scientists/researchers have best interest of public in mind.
NOPE. Trust is actually moving higher. 76% do trust science.
Here's the study so you can see for yourself. #FactsMatter
www.pewresearch.org/science/2024...
Senator Baldwin: NIH is behind in its pace in awarding NIH grants. Who is withholding funding? You, DODGE, OMG?
Bhattacharya: a non answer.
#JayLies
JB says he’s committed to understanding the circumstances that lead to opioid overdose.
Unfortunately, he axed grants that seek to do exactly that.
#jaylies
Expanding cancer research, expertise, and care to areas where it isn't is a great idea.
But how is that possible with such deep cuts?
#jaylies #truthmatters
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Apparently diversity is a great thing when it comes to sending funding to red states.
Senator Durbin is holding Jay Bhattacharya's feet to the fire, citing all the cuts in cancer, Alzheimer's and other research projects. Let's see Jay slither away and waffle his way out of these accusations. #JayLies #TruthMatters
Durbin- You cut $18 billion in research.
Instead of answering where that money went, Jay deflects and will not answer why universities haven't received their grant money
Durbin -THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU
Jay-wants to have universities come to terms with cuts😡
#JayLies #TruthMatters #DefendResearch
Jay Bhattacharya says that "the transition has been a very bumpy time," in justifying the whopping 38% cuts to research. He alleges that universities were at fault in the past. He wants universities "to come to terms," with NIH, whatever that means. What a jerk. #JayLies #TruthMatters
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Merkley
Why are we eliminating National Institute of Nursing Research?
Bhattacharya
The issue is the collaborative nature of research. We'll just move that research around.
#jaylies #truthmatters 🧪
Interesting how every Senator seems focused on aging research. Coincidence?
Bhattacharya says they haven't stopped some funding because clinical trials were going on.
#JayLies #TruthMatters --There have been many patients abandoned during #Clinical#Trials because of the abrupt and unexpected funding cuts.
Katie Britt unwittingly explains why so-called “DEI” science matters. #JayLies #TruthMatters
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Murray
How many fewer clinical trials will there be under Trump budget?
Bhattacharya
I'll get back to you
There is a lot of focus on money going to research and not overhead, THIS DEMONSTRATES A FUNDAMENTAL MISUNDERSTANDING in RESEARCH. Indirect money is necessary FOR RESEARCH to be conducted! #JayLies
