ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59

The American College of Cardiology issued new guidance Tuesday that recommends adults with heart disease get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including RSV, COVID-19, pneumococcal infection, shingles and influenza. https://to.pbs.org/4fV4L9H

We could have had cancer vaccines, and instead the United States will contribute nothing whatsoever to mRNA research, condemning millions of people worldwide to unnecessary illness and death

On Juneteenth, we commemorate the news of emancipation finally reaching America's last enslaved people, and we recommit to fighting to deliver the true promise of America for all, even against right-wing backlash.

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.

BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity. This is a major win for public health.

The ATS condemns the HHS Sec. Kennedy’s unilateral decision to dismiss all members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This decision undermines decades of medical and scientific that have been vital to safeguarding public health. apnews.com/article/kenn...

Hegseth wants to rename the USNS Harvey Milk because it doesn’t fit the “warrior ethos” he’s pushing. He served, was forced out for being gay, and still came back to fight for the country that tried to erase him. THAT is a warrior.

On Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifices that our men and women in uniform and their families have made to preserve our freedom. May we always strive to honor the strength and resolve they’ve shown our country.

America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.

Yesterday’s bombing of a fertility clinic is another terrifying example of physicians being targeted for providing medical care. ACOG condemns all violence against health care workers and calls for action within institutions and through state and federal policy to protect our community from harm.

PDX Roses. Ladd’s Addition North Rose Garden.

Academic medicine feeling demoralizing this week. Thank goodness the roses are blooming in PDX this week.

Disappointing news, and likely ramifications of the impending loss of federal NIH funding under the Trump administration. Honestly bad for Oregonians and our state’s leading academic health system and research programs.

Great turn out for the 8th First Annual @ladds500.com in PDX today! Great fun with our Pall Care team from @ohsuknight.bsky.social who completed the relay/parade today!

small edits, big changes

Diastole…Whidbey Island, WA.

Spent my morning updating my IRB @ohsuknight.bsky.social for serious illness + #palliativecare research for patients with #leukemia, and then emailing my Oregon state Senators and Representatives to support our #NIH funding.

Charles Yang Playing Violin, Singing Sam Cooke #Mindblown

Never imagined the White House would become a car dealership. Ashamed of our federal administration and the corruption on full display.

The reason the current federal administration wants to cut the VA is because it’s the closest thing to universal healthcare in the US -publicly funded, government-run, no insurance middlemen. In fact, racial health inequities, though still present, are less in the VA than in the private sector.

This is a huge victory against arbitrary, unchecked power -- and a key step toward restoring at least some of USAID's vital work to save lives and to advance freedom and American security.

Just murderous. These USAID cuts. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...

Today's @usatoday.com front page First US death from measles in 10 years First child to die from measles in 22 years in the US All of this fully preventable

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... “pts with advanced cancer identified by an automated electronic health record algorithm, default orders increased PC consultation (44% vs8%)&decreased EOL systemic therapy (6%vs16%) compared with usual care but did not improve patient-reported or hospice outcomes”

"This is not a 'woke' mentality. Evidence backs this up… a diverse workforce can both improve outcomes and reduce costs. The full realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion means that we're trying to make sure that we see all the barriers to receiving care." Anti-DEI is anti-patient centered care.

What does a "good day" look like for a patient with Stage IV cancer? From the lab of @carissalow.bsky.social, David Lazris (PGY-3) reports on patients' day-to-day quality of life. Recently published in @palliativemedj.bsky.social. #hapc

Fixed the Headline: Senate confirms man with no healthcare experience, who peddles in anti-science conspiracies, and with significant financial conflicts of interest, to lead the HHS.

Fixed the headline: RFK Jr. confirmed, elevating anti-health activist to nation’s top health post. To oppose vaccines is to oppose the health of the American people. His confirmation couldn’t be more dangerous to our wellbeing. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Looking back on good #hapc25 times with @rabrazzak.bsky.social. This man knows everyone in #hpm and everyone in #hpm knows him. So grateful to see you this year and all the best in your new ventures! #SuppOncSelfies📸 @jasawebb.bsky.social @nathanagray.bsky.social @aahpm.bsky.social

Symptom monitoring with electronic patient-reported outcomes during #cancer treatment: final results of the PRO-TECT cluster-randomized trial. www.nature.com/articles/s41... @nature.com @natureportfolio.nature.com #PallOnc #SuppOnc #CancerResearch @ethanbasch.bsky.social

Dr @pallipsych.bsky.social describes the idea of #augmentation which could utilize an atypical 2nd generation antipsychotic to assist in #depression or #anxiety control alongside an #SSRI or #SNRI #hapc25 @aahpm.bsky.social

Great meeting so far in Denver for #hapc25. Shoutout to the team in charge of the Bogetz lecture on integrating #hapc for patients with Eating Disorder’s. Bravo! #hpm

We already see the shutdown's cost. Kids with drug-resistant TB, turned away from clinics, are not just dying - they're spreading the disease. People around the world w HIV, denied their medicine, will soon start transmitting virus. The damage is global.

Some important things we learn from those we care for. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/w... #hospice #hapc Thanks @vickijacksonmd.bsky.social

Where is the #PalliativeCare community at on Bluesky? #hpm #hapc

Building up the #palliative care representation on BlueSky! Welcome @rexpaulino.bsky.social. #HaPC #HAPC25

Despite the availability of generic low-dose doxepin for insomnia, the medication remains costly and less frequently used compared to other insomnia treatments. ja.ma/4aLCKid #MedSky

BREAKING NEWS: Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.

The removal of #HIV- and #LGBTQ-related resources from the websites of CDC and other health agencies is deeply concerning. Access to this information is crucial for ID and HIV health care professionals. Our full statement: https://buff.ly/42AO8LI

It takes curiosity to learn. It takes courage to unlearn. Learning requires the humility to admit what you don't know today. Unlearning requires the integrity to admit that you were wrong yesterday. Learning is how you evolve. Unlearning is how you keep up as the world evolves.

Psychosocial impact associated with a multicancer early detection test (PATHFINDER): a prospective, multicentre, cohort study. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... @thelancet.bsky.social #CancerResearch #PallOnc #GeriOnc #CancerScreening

Progress isn’t always about getting better. Sometimes it’s about bouncing back. Success is not only the peaks you reach—it’s the valleys you conquer. Every experience of enduring adversity and overcoming obstacles is a meaningful accomplishment. Resilience is a form of growth.

www.annfammed.org/content/earl... A NEW study found that AI voice analysis identified moderate to severe depression with 71% sensitivity & 74% specificity. The study findings could serve as a complementary decision-support tool with future research needed to refine the technology. #FMsky #Medsky

Wishing 2024 farewell!! Mt. Hood showing off for the last day of the year. Happy to step into 2025 with this energy this morning @ohsuknight.bsky.social

Former presidents joined world leaders and others in mourning Jimmy Carter after his death on Sunday, recalling him as a humble humanitarian and global statesman who fought for peace and democracy during his four years in the White House and in his long and active post-presidency.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!