Medical Research

Trump Defies Court Order, Halts Medical Research Funding

The Trump administration’s halting of NIH study section submissions to the Federal Register effectively shut down the NIH’s extramural research program, likely violating a court order. This action prevents the peer review of grant proposals, delaying billions of dollars in crucial medical research funding. The administration’s actions, which even some within the NIH struggle to comprehend, have caused widespread confusion and significant delays, potentially jeopardizing ongoing research projects. This blatant disregard for judicial mandates leaves open the possibility of further legal repercussions for those involved.

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Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness

I can’t help but feel a mix of shock and amusement when I read about the recent study linking popular weight loss and diabetes drugs to an increased risk of a rare form of blindness. The findings are certainly alarming, but as with any medical study, we must approach the results with caution and critical thinking. The study itself acknowledges that it cannot definitively prove a causal relationship between these medications and the rare eye condition known as NAION. Moreover, the small sample size and the lack of control for important factors like BMI and A1c levels raise questions about the generalizability of the results to a broader population.… Continue reading