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Skimm’d while getting on the road again

April 21, 2022Read in browser

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Skimm’d while getting on the road again


“HE SHOWS NO FEAR AT ALL”

— A biologist praising a bat that was able to fend off six larger ones. Bat to
the bone.

Testing, Testing

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THE STORY

The FDA is warning about prenatal genetic tests.


TELL ME.

An investigation found that about one-third of pregnant women get blood tests
for genetic disorders in fetuses. These usually happen in the first or second
trimester. For Down syndrome, the test is 99% accurate. But not for other tests.
Earlier this year, The New York Times released a report finding high rates of
false positives for genetic disorders and other microdeletions. Now, the FDA’s
reportedly confirming it: positive results for rare genetic disorders could be
wrong in 70-98% of cases.


THAT’S…A LARGE MAJORITY.

Right. Problem, because people are making health decisions on this information.
Sometimes that means more invasive, expensive follow-up tests that carry a
higher risk of miscarriage. Some women have even terminated their pregnancies
because of the information. Another problem: the tests aren't actively regulated
by the FDA.


AND WHY IN THE WORLD NOT?

Technically, they’re considered “lab-developed tests,” not diagnostic tests.
Confused? So is Congress. It’s now considering a bipartisan bill that would give
the FDA authority to regulate these tests like it does others. More info could
come later this year.

> theSkimm
> 
> Blood tests can help rule out genetic conditions. But false positives can have
> real and damaging health consequences. Patients deserve reliable data — and
> FDA regulation could help provide that.

PS: Want an expert opinion on this topic? Skimm Well talked to Dr. Melissa
Fries, the director of genetics and fetal medicine at MedStar Washington.

And Also...This


WHO’S FACING REPERCUSSIONS… 

Rust Movie Productions. Yesterday, New Mexico fined the production company
nearly $137,000 for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust.” Last year,
Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun while on set, killing the cinematographer and
injuring the director. Criminal investigations are already underway and Baldwin
and other producers are facing a wrongful death lawsuit. Now, investigators
allege producers knew that firearm safety procedures weren’t followed and failed
to intervene. The production company says it is planning to appeal.

 


WHO PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT…

A$AP Rocky. Yesterday, the 33-year-old rapper was arrested at LAX Airport in
connection to a shooting last year. The rapper — whose legal name is Rakim
Mayers — was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting
at an acquaintance in Hollywood, who sustained a minor injury. The attack
allegedly happened around 10:15pm in November, following an argument between the
victim and others. The news comes as A$AP Rocky’s girlfriend — aka Rihanna — is
expecting their first child together. Now, the rapper has been released on a
$550,000 bond.

 * Not the first arrest: In 2019, A$AP Rocky was found guilty of assault in
   Sweden, following his alleged involvement in a street fight. He was detained
   for around a month before his release.



 


WHAT’S TAKING A SWING AT RUSSIA AND BELARUS…

Wimbledon. Yesterday, the tournament said it’s banning Russian and Belarusian
players from the June event to "limit Russia's global influence." That includes
men's world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev and women's world No. 4 Aryna Sabalenka. The
Kremlin called the ban “unacceptable.” 

 


WHO’S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW…

Queen Elizabeth II. 

 


WHAT PEOPLE ARE STILL SNICKERING OVER…

Snickers’ veins.

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Skimm Well

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PS: We Skimm’d everything you need to know about bladder leaks — including what
you can do if you have ‘em. Read up.

Skimm Picks

Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life…

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the person in your life who's looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Skimm'rs

We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends,
neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off
goals, or making an impact in the community.

Wanderlust together…Sharon R (CA). She launched an app that makes it easy for
travelers to stay connected to their friends from all over the world. Check it
out here. 

(Some) Birthdays…Ali Goldberg (PA), Debbie Turtletaub (NJ), Kelly Zimmerman
(WI), Vinutha Lakshminarayanan (IL), Julie Powell (MA), Marion Schloemer (NC),
Rebecca Ernest (DC), Maggie Thomas (PA), Olivia Miller (OH), Tracey Mulrooney
(NY), Laura Sheinin (AZ), Alison Hatfield (MA), Alexandra Buchan (VT), Brianne
Dimmitt (GA), Krysta Lowry (TX)

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