USAPatientNetwork

Network of patients, caregivers, and their friends & family members to make sure that medical treatments are as safe, effective, and as affordable as possible.

[USAPatientNetwork @Patient_Network]

A win for patients!

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s 8 upcoming changes to #AffordableCareAct (ACA, also called #Obamacare) #HealthInsurance plans.

https://t.co/opiyLAKVNr

[Kim Witczak 💜 @woodymatters]

A raw moment this morning after receiving a devastating email from a mother whose beautiful 12 year old daughter took her life after starting 💊💊💊

She was told the drug was “the safest one.”
No warning.
No informed consent.

Different family.
Same story.
Same question.
“How come we didn’t know?”

This is why I speak.
This is why I refuse to stay silent.

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Your body. Your future. Your decision. Birth control is your choice, and understanding blood clot risk is part of making it a safe one. Visit our website for trusted information to guide your contraception decisions: https://t.co/WVdCVdoN3M

[USAPatientNetwork @Patient_Network]

The FDA’s GRAS system lets companies self-certify food additives as “safe” — often without formal FDA review.
With thousands of ingredients in ultraprocessed foods, transparency and independent oversight matter more than ever.
#GRAS https://t.co/Kl2KIIrBd0

[Medicating Normal @MedicatingNorm1]

"'My Personality Vanished’: A Patient’s Experience With PSSD After Antidepressants"

#MentalHealth #antidepressants #PSSD

VIDEO LINK: https://t.co/HEyU6WaVp7

[Dr. Josef @DrJosefWD]

Are antidepressants always the answer? Studies show potential structural and functional changes in babies exposed in utero. Is it time to rethink our approach to mental health? #MentalHealth #Antidepressants

[National Center for Health Research @NC4HR]

This means the government lacks authority to reduce air #pollution that causes droughts, wildfires, etc., and we will be breathing invisible particles that cause #cancer and other lung damage. Where is #MAHA when we need them?

[National Center for Health Research @NC4HR]

Measles can be deadly. Dr. Oz, make your voice heard where and when it matters most.

#Measles #SouthCarolina #VaccinesWork

https://t.co/XOtRehn8PN

[National Center for Health Research @NC4HR]

"Take the vaccine, please." — Dr. Oz

But the better time to urge vaccination is before hundreds of children get sick.

South Carolina's measles outbreak has hit 920 cases, surpassing the 2025 Texas record. 91% are unvaccinated—mostly children ages 5-11.

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

Medical storytelling is one of the most compelling ways to share important healthcare information. It's also a crucial way to empower people who have been affected by health issues or lost loved ones due to dangerous blood clots.

If you or someone you know has been affected by blood clots connected to hormonal birth control, pregnancy, or hormone therapy we would welcome the opportunity to share your story.

Please help us raise awareness. Type the following link into your web browser to submit your story to share on our website, across our social media channels, and in the upcoming issue of our Women's Health & Clotting Quarterly:
https://t.co/HNAF9xxu8c

[The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute @PCORI]

A recent evidence review looked at available diagnostic tests and treatment options for children and teens with ADHD.

Discover what the research reveals about effective ways to diagnose and treat ADHD — and how this evidence can help inform better care decisions for young people. https://t.co/4XmnvVrPQl

[National Center for Health Research @NC4HR]

Supporting the growth, independence, and leadership of all children is a strength of our country.

The Pentagon should mind its own business.

#ScoutingAmerica #Pentagon #Hegseth

https://t.co/rfHfbZ3sfQ

[National Center for Health Research @NC4HR]

The Pentagon is threatening to pull support from the Scouts, such as medical support for the annual National Jamboree, because the organization has allowed girls.

Co-ed environments aren't "woke"—they are essential for children's healthy development and friendships.

[Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund @stopcancerfund]

Tanning beds are NOT just "intense sunlight."

A new study says tanning beds not only increase melanoma risks but also cause “a spike in DNA mutations within skin cells.”

[The Rowan Foundation @alexrowanfound]

New research from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center shows that obesity and estrogen-based medications can combine to significantly increase blood clot risk in premenopausal women.

Published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the study explains how this interaction lowers levels of Protein S, a natural anticoagulant that helps prevent dangerous clots — with important implications for cancer care as well.

Read the study and consider discussing these findings with your healthcare provider: https://t.co/mfstfYIsPL

[ProPublica @propublica]

We’ve heard from dozens of readers who used our Rx Inspector tool.

They described feeling empowered, even vindicated, after learning where their generic drugs were made and, in some cases, discovering concerns by the FDA of substandard manufacturing.
https://t.co/9VJbOhIAyc

[Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund @stopcancerfund]

Now the #EPA will only count industry costy—ignoring data showing that $1 spent on clean air yields $77 in health benefits.

RFK, you were an environmental lawyer focused on consumer safety for decades -- what are you and #MAHA doing to stop this?

https://t.co/UIqnSEMMpU

[USAPatientNetwork @Patient_Network]

🚨 Medicare Telehealth at Risk
If Congress doesn’t act by Jan 30–31, key Medicare telehealth flexibilities could expire, including care from home, audio-only visits, and Hospital at Home programs.
Millions of patients could be affected. #Telehealth is essential care.

[The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute @PCORI]

Interested in learning more about PCORI's Advisory Panels?

Attend the PCORI Advisory Panel Applicant Town Hall!

📆 Feb. 9
🕰️ 2-3 pm (ET)

Join the Town Hall to learn about the application process and find the panel that best matches your expertise. Register here: https://t.co/zAOwp3w99b

[The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute @PCORI]

Submit Your Input: Draft Questions for Systematic Review on Psychosis and Psychotic Disorders in Youth

PCORI seeks your input on the draft key questions that will define the scope of this review. https://t.co/zkhJTtAQtO