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John Mullahy

@johnmullahy.bsky.social

UW-Madison, Univ. of Galway, NBER C.V.: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/kkaquhtv5b2og4yo6md5p34f7q7gx1ju Banner image: Free Clinic (detail), Jacob Lawrence, 1937

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John Mullahy@johnmullahy.bsky.social · 4m ago

Dear HP: I was never a big fan of dropping off used toner cartridges at UPS to return to you: me incurring time costs to give you free recycled materials. But at least you included prepaid UPS shipping labels in new cartridge boxes. So to be eco-friendly I'd willingly incur time costs to do this.

John Mullahy@johnmullahy.bsky.social · yesterday

"…advanced artificial intelligence will require close monitoring to determine whether its capabilities may blur the distinction between a wellness product and a medical device. Future regulation will likely focus on the boundary between wellness functions and disease diagnosis or treatment."

JAMA@jama.com · yesterday

💬 Editor's Note: The US Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission provide limited oversight for low-risk #DigitalHealth wellness devices, aiming to preserve innovation while requiring truthful, substantiated claims. ja.ma/454dSAs

JAMA article "AI IN MEDICINE: Regulation of General Wellness Devices" by Gregory Curfman, MD, published August 3, 2026. It discusses oversight and regulatory framework for digital health and wellness products like wearables/apps, FDA/FTC roles, and future challenges in distinguishing wellness from medical devices.
Kat O’Brien@lavidagata.bsky.social · 3d ago

In the @inquirer.com, which I think is among the best newspapers in U.S., Dr. Atheendar S. Venkataramani writes: “We are overlooking the most critical element of public health for Americans: feeling stuck. …It’s more than just poverty, loneliness, or a lack of opportunity.” share.inquirer.com/ldmDUz

Americans feel stuck — and it’s making us sick | Opinion

We’ve reached our 250th anniversary as a stuck country. It’s more than just poverty, loneliness, or a lack of opportunity — and it is one of the biggest threats to our public health.

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John Mullahy@johnmullahy.bsky.social · 5d ago

www.wsj.com/health/pharm... "Several members of [the] independent panel described Replimune’s data as 'messy' & difficult to parse, but said they voted in favor because the drug showed promise…Others suggested their vote hinged on the anecdotes of tumor shrinkage presented by experts & patients"

FDA Panel Votes In Favor of Replimune’s Melanoma Treatment

Independent experts voted 10-3 despite regulators’ concern about the design of the company’s pivotal cancer trial.

wsj.com

John Mullahy@johnmullahy.bsky.social · last wk.

“Frog,” said Toad, “if I do my required HIPAA training right now, then I will not have to do it tomorrow, will I?” “No,” said Frog. “You will not have to.”

Frog and Toad Bot@frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · last wk.

“Frog,” said Toad, “if I wash my dishes right now, then I will not have to wash them tomorrow, will I?” “No,” said Frog. “You will not have to.” Toad washed and dried his dishes. He put them in the cupboard.

Toad washes his dirty dishes and puts them away. What a clean Toad! From "Tomorrow" In *Days with Frog and Toad*
John Mullahy@johnmullahy.bsky.social · last wk.

"Trump has said an unnamed friend’s child became autistic after receiving a vaccine and that he knows three people whose children had adverse reactions to vaccines" Evidence-based policymaking at its best. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Trump Turns Up the Heat on RFK Jr. to Cut Back Childhood Vaccines

​The president is focused on the shots’ alleged tie to autism, even though White House advisers wanted to tone down attention to the issue ahead of the midterms.

wsj.com

Gavan Reilly@gavreilly.com · last wk.

“The famine is over! The curse be damned!! Hit the nuclear button! Mayo have won the All-Ireland!!” An all-time great sports commentary moment from Stephen Grealis and Martin McHugh on Mayo’s Midwest Radio. #gaa