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USAID cut dramatically as officials address 'stunning and irresponsible' changes

NPR Health

Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved less than 300 essential personnel as USAID staff in the U.S. and overseas rush to rapidly close missions and leave jobs by midnight Friday.

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Episode 377 – Spaced Learning Series – Cachexia & Irregular Eye Movements

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Episode description: Valeria presents a very unique neurological finding amidst a case of cachexia to the SLS team. Featuring: Valeria Roldan Jasdeep Bajwa Elena Storz Mukund Raguram Schemas Weight loss Abdominal distension Chronic diarrhea Joint pain thought train Iron deficiency Download CPSolvers App here RLRCPSOLVERS Click here to view the weekly episode recap email!

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Some federal health websites restored, others still down, after data purge

NPR Health

While some information has been restored, scientists are still alarmed over the removal of data. It's not clear what has changed, and some pages remain offline.

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How to Make an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis in Primary Care: A Podcast with Nathaniel Chin

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Things are changing quickly in the Alzheimers space. We now have biomarkers that can reasonably approximate the degree of amyloid build-up in the brain with a simple blood test. We have two new FDA-approved medications that reduce that amyloid buildup and modestly slow down the progression of the disease. So, the question becomes, what, if anything, should we do differently in the primary care setting to diagnose the disease?

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You have more control over your emotions than you think

NPR Health

Shift: Managing Your Emotions So They Don't Manage You.'/> In his new book, Shift , psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross busts common assumptions about how to manage big feelings and explains why it's OK sometimes to avoid them for a while.

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Flu Cases Surge in California: Here’s How to Stay Safe

InHouse Physicians

The flu season in California is intensifying, reaching levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest data from the California Department of Public Health, flu test positivity has surged to 26% as of January 25 — higher than the peaks of the last four seasons. Additionally, flu-related deaths and hospitalizations are on the rise across the state.

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Bill Gates is optimistic about the global future

NPR Health

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates expressed concern about the new administration's recent steps to pull back from approach to public health but says he's optimistic about the future and wants to find common ground with the White House. (Image credit: Jae C.

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Experimental spinal stimulation treatment may help with paralyzing genetic disorder

NPR Health

An experimental treatment that stimulates the spinal cord may help people with a paralyzing genetic disorder called spinal muscular atrophy.

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Senate Democrats call for answers on health communications freeze and funding delays

NPR Health

Two letters from different groups of senators call for answers from the Trump administration about pauses in scientific communications and funding.

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