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New Faces and Flaws in Health and Science
USAThursday, December 4, 2025
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New Leadership and Vaccine Reviews
- FDA's New Drug Evaluation Leader: Tracy Beth Høeg steps into a crucial role.
- CDC's Hepatitis B Vaccine Review: A significant move for public health.
Controversy Over FDA Plans
- Former FDA Commissioners Speak Out: Almost every commissioner since 1990 criticizes proposed changes.
- Leaked Memo by Vinay Prasad: Highlights potential disruptions in vaccine development.
- Dissenting Opinions: Two former commissioners chose not to sign the critique.
Antipsychotic Use in Older Adults
- Increasing Prescriptions: Study in JAMA Psychiatry shows a rise from 2015 to 2024.
- Implications: Could indicate more chronic conditions or cognitive impairments.
- Call to Action: Need for better mental health care and behavioral interventions.
Science in America Under Fire
- Trump Administration's Impact: Disruptions cause confusion, delays, and lost trust in institutions like the NIH.
- STAT Series Explores Fallout: Scientists, labs, and communities affected.
Personal Stories
- Brittney Dockery: Left her job as a lab technician due to funding issues.
- Breanna Cutright: Lost her anti-tobacco program because of funding cuts.
Faulty Medical Devices
- Glucose Monitors Recall: Two types by Abbott Diabetes Care gave wrong readings.
- Consequences: Seven deaths and hundreds of injuries reported.
- Company Response: Claims the issue has been fixed, but safety concerns remain.
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