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Data Report @datareport.bsky.social · 1d

Scientists develop first-ever blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome news.sky.com/story/scient...

Scientists develop first-ever blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome

CFS is a disabling illness characterised by extreme fatigue that is not relieved by rest.

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 15h

There’s a provision of the FDCA that covers counterfeiting!

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 23h

Researchers have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. The findings confirm brain fog as a measurable, biological condition and reveal new targeted for treatment.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog

Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread increases in AMPA receptor density linked to cognitive impa...

www.sciencedaily.com

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 1d

I just wondered if they have to approve submissions or how that works

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 1d

Can someone explain how ssrn e-journals work? Like why is my paper not included for several days? Is there someone curating them?

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 1d

vanda makes two claims:

1. that the FDA regulations interpreting misbranding are uncon; and
2. FDA guidance documents on off-label communications are uncon.

Given Loper Bright, 1 at least one has some potential, but 2 are likely to fail, given that guidance documents are not challengeable.

David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 1d

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Off-Label Speech

This Article argues that the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) should regulate drug manufacturer speech about off-label uses based on the evidentiary support

papers.ssrn.com

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 1d

in april, Vanda Pharm sued the FDA over its new guidance on off-label promotion. this underscores the need for a better system, like the one I proposed several years ago--at the very least a better disclosure document. compare industry to my approach (mine is one page but LR margins too wide)

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 3d

I suspect it’s a variety of things. One is the way we are trained. A second is the student component. A third is that criticisms of a paper often hinge on failure to discuss or explain something.

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 4d

I don’t see a no in there.

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Sharon Brett @sharonbrett.bsky.social · 5d

Call for Papers for 15th Annual Fed Courts Junior Scholars conference is now up: law.ku.edu/junior-facul.... Lots of advanced notice, hope you will consider submitting!

Will work on distributing this to various listservs and blogs, but please share if you are able.

15th Annual Junior Faculty Federal Courts Workshop

April 24, 2026| KU School of Law

law.ku.edu

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 12d

Just posted my paper, Off-Label Inducement, to SSRN. It argues for a new (old) tort to hold drug and device manufacturers liable for inducing clinicians to make unsafe off-label uses.

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 6d

curious if you mean structural reforms re organization of the government or structural reforms re: economic system

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 8d

John Searle made many important contributions to philosophy.

www.iflscience.com/american-phi...

American Philosopher John Searle, Creator Of Famous "Chinese Room" Thought Experiment, Dies Aged 93

First proposed in 1980, the "Chinese room" thought experiment has only grown more relevant.

www.iflscience.com

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 8d

Want to learn more about TOS, see my book

www.amazon.com/Patients-Gui...

A Patient's Guide to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Amazon.com: A Patient's Guide to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome eBook : Simon PhD, D.A.: Kindle Store

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 8d

recent story highlighting both thoracic outlet syndrome and my excellent surgeon, Dr. Dean Donahue, at MGH

www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

What does Zack Wheeler face after TOS surgery? Merrill Kelly’s recovery offers insight

There is no one-size-fits-all recovery path. Kelly's post-surgery career success, however, offers some lessons for what could await Wheeler.

www.nytimes.com

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 8d

www.wsj.com/health/pharm...

Exclusive | White House to Announce ‘TrumpRx’ Drug-Buying Website, and Deal With Pfizer

President Trump is expected to unveil the measures with Pfizer’s CEO on Tuesday

www.wsj.com

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 9d

First day back in the classroom and it was a joy 🙌

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 10d

Underappreciated legal movie: the blues brothers. A film about the property tax system in cook county.

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 10d

I am updating my list of law conferences. Please DM if you want to add one. I typically focus on:

1. Health
2. IP
3. General Law
4. Law & Philosophy

www.davidasimon.us/conferences

Conferences | David A. Simon

www.davidasimon.us

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 10d

ORD

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 10d

Another beautiful day in one of the greatest cities in the world

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 12d

Just posted my paper, Off-Label Inducement, to SSRN. It argues for a new (old) tort to hold drug and device manufacturers liable for inducing clinicians to make unsafe off-label uses.

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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David A. Simon @davidasimon.bsky.social · 12d

link to participants on linkedin: www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

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