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UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences @ucsfpsych.bsky.social · 14h

Our recent DPBS #GrandRounds, featuring UC Davis’ Amy Barnhorst, MD, discussing the epidemiology of firearm injury in the United States, is now available on our YouTube channel. 🖥💻📱➡️ youtu.be/aGuIoqK47NU?si=V8fP8x8txD5…

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Kodi’s #psychiatry fact of the day: Unlike many psychiatric medications (eg, SSRIs), stimulants don’t need weeks to work. You can often tell whether a dose is helping #ADHD symptoms the same day.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Kodi’s psychiatry fact of the day: alpha agonists like clonidine can treat both tics and ADHD, so can be an appealing choice for people suffering from both.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Kodi’s #psychiatry fact of the day: binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the US (3% of people). CBT-E is an effective psychotherapy, and Vyvanse is the only FDA-approved medication for the condition (though others like SSRIs are sometimes used off label).

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Kodi’s #psychiatry fact of the day: emotional blunting is an occasional side effect of #SSRIs, not just something you should expect with treatment. If you experience this, tell your doctor, as switching to another medication may be warranted.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Kodi says happy Saturday! And perhaps it’s time for a 10 min mental health break? Considering journaling 5 things you’re grateful for and 5 things you like about yourself. ☺️ Bonus points if you light a candle and make yourself a nice tea. Let us know if you decide to do it!

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Kodi is sending lots of love to anyone having a tough day today. ❤️ #samoyed

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

During a time when it feels like you don’t have much control over what’s happening in the world, not watching this show is a great way to have impact.

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NOH8 Campaign @noh8campaign.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Everton Blair Jr. has been sworn in to represent Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, becoming Georgia’s first openly gay member of Congress. The 34-year-old Democrat and educator won a special election to complete the remainder of the term and will serve through the end of the year #NOH8

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Good morning. ☕️ Tahoe is beautiful.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The number of times ChatGPT has told me something very confidently, only to later admit it made it up when called out, is highly concerning. I really worry about people relying on these models for high risk use cases.

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Annals of Internal Medicine @annalsofim.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In a new commentary, Aaron E. Carroll, MD, MS @aaronecarroll.bsky.social and David Atkins, MD, MPH argue that the recent cuts to the #AHRQ threaten the future of health care quality and #PatientSafety in the United States. Read here: bit.ly/45BwMik

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Public policy should be evidence-based. The NIH banning policy research is a not-so-subtle admission that this administration is ideology, not fact-driven.

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Max Kozlov @maxkozlov.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

NEW: The NIH is quietly restricting funding for research that evaluates how public policy impacts human health. According to internal documents I obtained, the agency no longer considers policymakers "mission relevant" — a massive shift for the biomedical funder. My latest for @nature.com:

nature.com

NIH limits funding for research on the health effects of public policy

US biomedical agency no longer considers policymakers as ‘mission relevant’, leaving dozens of grants in limbo.

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Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 22/07/2026

INBOX: the last dedicated science reporter at The Wall Street Journal, @aylinwoodward.bsky.social, has left the newsroom. This came after the Murdoch-owned newspaper dissolved its Health and Science Bureau last October. NPR, CBS, and WaPo also gutted their climate desks in the last eight months.

After nearly five incredible years, The Journal's last remaining dedicated science reporter (that's me!) has left WSJ. Following the dissolution of the miraculous Health & Science Bureau last October, myself and a small numbers of others worked hard to continue our former team's legacy, but the time has finally come for me to move on.

I am deeply grateful for all of the opportunities this publication -- and the journalist community I met there -- has given me. From stories about T. rex lips to primate booze problems to shrinking brains, to Nobel Prize and NASA mission coverage, Jane Goodall's obituary, winter storm, volcano and wildfire smoke stories, I left no scientific stone unturned, working constantly to inspire curiosity and wonder in Journal readers during times of increasing turmoil and challenge. I met some of my closest friends, wrote for two of the most phenomenal editors I'll ever have the privilege of working with, saw Evan come home, and learned (in retrospect, naturally) the gift it is to be on a team of professional nerds who drive the cutting edge of health and science journalism in America while uplifting each other and their craft.

Well, this is your counterprogramming kid signing off. Not sure where I'll end up next, but don't be strangers y'all. In the meantime, I'll be coaching roller derby across the U.S., South America and Europe!

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Ah yes when you don’t like reality attack science

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Emily Mullin @emilymullin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

If you're a current or former employee at CDC or FDA in a food safety role, I'm interested in speaking with you for a story for @wired.com. You can reach me securely at emullin.06 on Signal.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Cut through the political rhetoric to learn the real science of gender identity, woven through the stories of real trans kids and their families. Grab a copy: a.co/d/02wWF18J

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Cut through the political rhetoric to learn the real science of gender identity, woven through the stories of real trans kids and their families. Grab a copy: a.co/d/02wWF18J

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This 2024 paper doesn’t get enough attention in the media.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Four papers under review. 🙇🏻‍♂️

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Happy Friday! I may have a slipped disc, but Kodi is supporting me, and we submitted one paper revision and a new paper submission this week. ☺️

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

BREAKING: Federal judge blocks DOJ from requesting or receiving patient information about those who have received gender-affirming medical care as minors at Packard Children's Hospital (Stanford). The is the second order blocking these grand jury subpoenas: www.lawdork.com/p/doj-trans-...

In opposing plaintiffs’ motion, DOJ does not meaningfully defend the propriety of its
demand for patients’ sensitive health information. Instead, DOJ contends that because it now seeks
plaintiffs’ medical records through issuance of a grand jury subpoena rather than through an
administrative subpoena, plaintiffs’ sole recourse is to file a motion to quash the subpoena in the
issuing court pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 17. For the reasons that follow, the
Court concludes, for purposes of plaintiffs’ motion, that Rule 17 likely does not preclude plaintiffs
from pursuing an action in this Court to enjoin the federal officials’ ongoing efforts to procure
their private medical information. And because plaintiffs have demonstrated a likelihood of
success on their claim that DOJ’s efforts, if successful, would infringe upon their constitutional
privacy rights, the Court provisionally certifies a class of patients who received gender-affirming
care at Packard and grants plaintiffs’ request for preliminary injunctive relief as to that class.1
Because the record does not establish that patients who received gender-affirming care at other
Californian hospitals face a similar risk of injury, the Court denies plaintiffs’ motions to the extent
they seek provisional certification of a statewide class and statewide injunctive relief.

CONCLUSION
For the foregoing reasons, plaintiffs’ motion to proceed via pseudonym (Dkt. No. 42) is
GRANTED. Plaintiffs’ motions for provisional class certification (Dkt. No. 45) and for a
preliminary injunction (Dkt. No. 46) are GRANTED in part and DENIED in part.
DOJ and Acting Attorney General Blanche, and all persons acting in concert with or on
behalf of such defendants, are hereby ENJOINED from requesting, receiving, producing,
transmitting, disclosing, or otherwise obtaining any records, documents, or information that
(1) identify members of the provisional class as having sought or received gender-affirming care
(or “Sex-Rejecting Procedures”); (2) disclose the clinical indications, diagnoses, assessments, or
other sensitive health information underlying the provision of such care to members of the
provisional class; (3) describe the gender-affirming care (or “Sex-Rejecting Procedures”) provided
to members of the provisional class or any consultations or patient intakes related to such care; or
(4) relate to the provision of informed consent and parent or guardian authorization for provisional
class members’ receipt of gender-affirming care (or “Sex-Rejecting Procedures”). Absent a further
order from this Court, the injunction shall remain in effect during the pendency of these
proceedings.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: July 2, 2026
P. Casey Pitts
United States District Judge

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A little promotion update today!

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Sending love to trans kids who just want to play sports with their friends at school.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I was thrilled for this but sad to report that I had a medical issue (disc reherniation) and will unfortunately need to miss the conference this year.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Excited to be back at Stanford next week to give grand rounds!

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A little Kodi to brighten your day:

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I'm urging all of you, especially young persons, to get out and vote on Tuesday if you are in CA.

California June primary early voting data showing 3.3M+ ballots cast, with Democrats leading in raw numbers, and a striking age gap in turnout — voters 65+ turning out at 30% vs. only 5% for 18-34 year olds.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

AI has not improved my life enough for it to feel worth the 20% increase in San Francisco rents from the money influx.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Henlo from Kodi! He misses you all.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Sadly, some trans youth are kicked out of the house when their parents find out they are trans Because of this, schools have policies giving staff discretion regarding when and how to share information with parents This political theatre from the GOP is dangerous

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

As the UK works on a trans bathroom ban, a reminder that such policies are hate-based, not evidence-based: open.substack.com/pub/jackturb...

open.substack.com

The Science of Trans-Inclusive Bathroom Bills

Research shows trans-inclusive bathroom bills are linked to public safety

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Honored to speak with German Volle Kanne about the harms of conversion therapy and the impact of the US Supreme Court's recent decision in Chiles v Salazar. t.co/QKXGSjRP51

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

When offered under current guidelines, regret following gender-affirming medical care for adolescent gender dysphoria is rare. In Texas, “detransition” is not a personal medical decision. It is forced upon people by law. My latest for MSNBC: www.ms.now/opinion/texa...

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Texas will now have a ‘detransition clinic’ for minors. It’s unclear what that means.

As a physician-scientist, I am always in favor of expanding support for patients and collecting more research. But a new “detransition clinic” ordered by the state of Texas feels much more driven by p...

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Kansas’s ban on gender-affirming care for adolescent gender dysphoria was struck down in court. Because this is a state constitutional claim, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Skrmetti does not control.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asking all the California gubernatorial candidates if they’d put Kristi Noem in prison was wild.

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