Mike Greicius
@mikegreicius.bsky.social
Behavioral neurologist at Stanford University caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders like Lewy body disease. My lab studies the genetics of these disorders looking for novel drug targets. #Alzheimer's #publichealth #neuroskyence
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#Alzheimers
Wrong way to pursue Alzheimer's treatments: "The company’s Executive Vice President for Product and Portfolio Strategy had described the Alzheimer’s trials as a “lottery ticket” in September, a reference to its uncertain prospects yet huge potential."
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
#Alzheimers
Wrong way to pursue Alzheimer's treatments: "The company’s Executive Vice President for Product and Portfolio Strategy had described the Alzheimer’s trials as a “lottery ticket” in September, a reference to its uncertain prospects yet huge potential."
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Novo Nordisk says Alzheimer's trial with older GLP-1 drug fails
An older oral version of the company's semaglutide drug failed to meet its main goal in late-stage trials testing whether the medicine can slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients.
www.nbcnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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#Alzheimers
Wrong way to pursue Alzheimer's treatments: "The company’s Executive Vice President for Product and Portfolio Strategy had described the Alzheimer’s trials as a “lottery ticket” in September, a reference to its uncertain prospects yet huge potential."
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
#Alzheimers
Wrong way to pursue Alzheimer's treatments: "The company’s Executive Vice President for Product and Portfolio Strategy had described the Alzheimer’s trials as a “lottery ticket” in September, a reference to its uncertain prospects yet huge potential."
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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#publichealth
I wish there were a version where the MAHA anti-vax fever broke WITHOUT lots of kids needlessly dying but it seems increasingly likely that people are only going to learn the hard way.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/h...
#publichealth
I wish there were a version where the MAHA anti-vax fever broke WITHOUT lots of kids needlessly dying but it seems increasingly likely that people are only going to learn the hard way.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/h...
C.D.C. Changes Website to Reflect Kennedy’s Vaccine Skepticism
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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#publichealth
I wish there were a version where the MAHA anti-vax fever broke WITHOUT lots of kids needlessly dying but it seems increasingly likely that people are only going to learn the hard way.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/h...
#publichealth
I wish there were a version where the MAHA anti-vax fever broke WITHOUT lots of kids needlessly dying but it seems increasingly likely that people are only going to learn the hard way.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/h...
#publichealth
#rfk
A poignant reminder that the Secretary of Health and Human Services is not a physician but a conspiracy-spewing, ambulance chaser.
#rfk
A poignant reminder that the Secretary of Health and Human Services is not a physician but a conspiracy-spewing, ambulance chaser.
RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
#publichealth
#rfk
A poignant reminder that the Secretary of Health and Human Services is not a physician but a conspiracy-spewing, ambulance chaser.
#rfk
A poignant reminder that the Secretary of Health and Human Services is not a physician but a conspiracy-spewing, ambulance chaser.
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
November 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
November 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
November 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
#halloween
Another compelling Memory Disorders Division meeting
Another compelling Memory Disorders Division meeting
November 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
#halloween
Another compelling Memory Disorders Division meeting
Another compelling Memory Disorders Division meeting
#birds
#birding
#wildlife
3/3 It finally flew up into a tree and gulped the prey into its (see bulge in throat) « crop ». New word for me. Didn’t realize hawks gulped things whole. A last resort when pressed for time and trying to avoid losing its kill. It then flew off with this in its gullet.
#birding
#wildlife
3/3 It finally flew up into a tree and gulped the prey into its (see bulge in throat) « crop ». New word for me. Didn’t realize hawks gulped things whole. A last resort when pressed for time and trying to avoid losing its kill. It then flew off with this in its gullet.
October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
October 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
October 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
October 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
#publichealth
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RFK Jr.'s legacy gets worse and worse. 1596 measles cases (and counting) this year, 3 deaths (so far), the highest count in 30 years. Ongoing outbreaks in South Carolina, Ohio, Utah, Arizona, ...
www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...
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RFK Jr.'s legacy gets worse and worse. 1596 measles cases (and counting) this year, 3 deaths (so far), the highest count in 30 years. Ongoing outbreaks in South Carolina, Ohio, Utah, Arizona, ...
www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...
U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country
In South Carolina, more than 130 schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.
www.npr.org
October 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
#publichealth
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RFK Jr.'s legacy gets worse and worse. 1596 measles cases (and counting) this year, 3 deaths (so far), the highest count in 30 years. Ongoing outbreaks in South Carolina, Ohio, Utah, Arizona, ...
www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...
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RFK Jr.'s legacy gets worse and worse. 1596 measles cases (and counting) this year, 3 deaths (so far), the highest count in 30 years. Ongoing outbreaks in South Carolina, Ohio, Utah, Arizona, ...
www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...
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#publichealth
It’s so incompetent that it’s almost funny except that it isn’t funny because it’s the nation’s premier public health organization they’re fumbling around with.
Trump Administration Will Rehire Scores of Experts Fired in Error www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
#publichealth
It’s so incompetent that it’s almost funny except that it isn’t funny because it’s the nation’s premier public health organization they’re fumbling around with.
Trump Administration Will Rehire Scores of Experts Fired in Error www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
Trump Administration Will Rehire Scores of Experts Fired in Error
www.nytimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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#publichealth
It’s so incompetent that it’s almost funny except that it isn’t funny because it’s the nation’s premier public health organization they’re fumbling around with.
Trump Administration Will Rehire Scores of Experts Fired in Error www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
#publichealth
It’s so incompetent that it’s almost funny except that it isn’t funny because it’s the nation’s premier public health organization they’re fumbling around with.
Trump Administration Will Rehire Scores of Experts Fired in Error www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
October 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
October 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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#publichealth
Why is Trump shilling for the CBD industry? What the hell is the commonwealth project? How the hell can anyone focus on work with this non-stop dog and pony show?
Track down the Truth Social infomercial. It's jaw-droppingly stupid.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#publichealth
Why is Trump shilling for the CBD industry? What the hell is the commonwealth project? How the hell can anyone focus on work with this non-stop dog and pony show?
Track down the Truth Social infomercial. It's jaw-droppingly stupid.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Cannabis stocks soar after Trump shares video promoting drug’s use for seniors
Video posted on Truth Social touts CBD as a ‘gamechanger’ and promotes Medicaid coverage of CBD products
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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#publichealth
Why is Trump shilling for the CBD industry? What the hell is the commonwealth project? How the hell can anyone focus on work with this non-stop dog and pony show?
Track down the Truth Social infomercial. It's jaw-droppingly stupid.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#publichealth
Why is Trump shilling for the CBD industry? What the hell is the commonwealth project? How the hell can anyone focus on work with this non-stop dog and pony show?
Track down the Truth Social infomercial. It's jaw-droppingly stupid.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...