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Your Local Epidemiologist β€’ 1195 implied HN points β€’ 16 Feb 24
  1. Contagiousness of Covid-19 remains the same, spreading for 5-12 days.
  2. Health policy decisions involve balancing protection, actionability, and feasibility for diverse populations.
  3. CDC's consideration of new Covid-19 isolation guidelines raises questions about following guidelines, impact on community transmission, and stakeholder views.
The Vajenda β€’ 1965 implied HN points β€’ 14 Jan 24
  1. British Columbia is starting self-testing for HPV for cervical cancer screening, moving towards at-home mail-in tests.
  2. HPV detection is more effective than Pap smears in detecting precancerous lesions, removing human error and being highly sensitive.
  3. Cervical cancer screening guidelines may change over time to adapt to new data and technologies, aiming to improve access and convenience for people.
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Do Not Research β€’ 359 implied HN points β€’ 04 Dec 23
  1. Do Not Research is accepting submissions for their next issue in 2024, including art, essays, videos and more.
  2. All submissions should be work created within the last year, and contributors will be paid an honorarium and receive a complimentary lifetime membership.
  3. The deadline for submissions is January 15th, 2024. Submissions should be sent via email to [email protected].
Weight and Healthcare β€’ 938 implied HN points β€’ 14 Jan 23
  1. The American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for higher-weight children and adolescents focus on intensive behavioral interventions, drugs, and surgeries, which may not have long-term benefits and can have serious side effects.
  2. The guidelines pathologize higher-weight bodies and promote weight loss as a solution, without enough evidence to support the efficacy or safety of these interventions on a long-term basis.
  3. There are ethical concerns about recommending weight loss surgeries for adolescents as young as 13, considering the significant risks, lack of long-term follow-up, and potential impact on the mental and physical health of the individuals.
Weight and Healthcare β€’ 359 implied HN points β€’ 23 Feb 22
  1. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is being criticized for favoring weight stigma over scientific evidence in their guidelines for higher weight individuals.
  2. The guidelines recommend weight loss interventions for higher weight people, emphasizing body size over actual health outcomes.
  3. The guidelines are accused of ignoring research showing the failure of traditional weight loss methods and promoting weight stigma, raising questions about the motives behind these recommendations.
Joshua Gans' Newsletter β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 02 Dec 20
  1. The UK Christmas bubble guidelines are complex and restrict gatherings to three households from December 23 to 27.
  2. The guidelines involve various rules on traveling, meeting indoors, and choosing regions with different COVID-19 prevalence levels for forming bubbles.
  3. The guidelines are convoluted, involving scenarios like forming different bubbles from your regular household and ensuring extra precautions within households.
Joshua Gans' Newsletter β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 28 Sep 20
  1. Temperature checks can be a useful initial screening method for Covid-19, as fever is a common symptom among infected individuals.
  2. Precision and accuracy of temperature checks are crucial, as the specificity and prevalence can significantly impact the probability of having Covid-19.
  3. Human factors, like how people interpret and act on temperature readings, are important to consider when implementing screening measures.
RegAlert β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 02 Aug 21
  1. The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued guidelines for the licensing and regulation of Payments Service Holding Companies in Nigeria.
  2. The circular PSM/DIR/CON/INM/011/142 outlines the specific requirements and directives for these companies.
  3. Those interested can download the detailed guidelines from the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
RegAlert β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 06 Dec 22
  1. The Central Bank of Nigeria reminds certified payment acceptance devices to accept all transactions from any Nigerian bank's cards.
  2. Acquirers and service providers should remain neutral and not show favoritism towards any specific card brand.
  3. The Circular emphasizes the importance of interoperability and interconnectivity to ensure fair access to electronic payment channels in Nigeria.
ciamweekly β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 18 Mar 24
  1. Passwords are still widely used due to being supported by many applications, being cost-effective, and familiar to users.
  2. Hashing passwords adds a crucial layer of security by making it harder for attackers to retrieve passwords in the event of a breach.
  3. When it comes to password hashing algorithms, it's important to stay updated on recommendations, such as NIST guidelines, and to choose wisely based on current security best practices.
RegAlert β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 28 Mar 23
  1. The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued guidelines for changing operating licenses for banks and financial institutions in the country.
  2. The guidelines aim to provide clarity on regulatory requirements for financial institutions that want to upgrade or change to a different license.
  3. Financial institutions in Nigeria have three weeks to provide comments and feedback on the draft guidelines.
AI Disruption β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 09 May 24
  1. OpenAI has released 'Model Spec' guidelines to set behavioral standards for AI models, inviting public input.
  2. The 'Model Spec' proposes three levels for shaping model behavior: broad principles, specific rules, and default guidelines.
  3. OpenAI's goals include promoting good behavior in AI, prioritizing safety, fairness, and ethical decision-making through their guidelines.
RegAlert β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 05 Nov 21
  1. The Central Bank of Nigeria issued guidelines for the 100 for 100 Policy on Production and Productivity (100 for 100 PPP) to eligible private companies.
  2. The goal is to increase credit flow to the real sector and reduce dependence on imports, fostering economic growth and transformation.
  3. Interested companies can obtain more information by contacting the Director, Development Finance Department at the Central Bank of Nigeria in Abuja.
pocoai β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 27 Nov 23
  1. Elon Musk's Neuralink raised $43 million in secret funding, despite facing challenges with workplace culture and research practices.
  2. Spain's virtual influencer, Aitana, earns up to €10,000 a month, showcasing the success of artificial influencers over real-life ones.
  3. A global alliance led by the US and UK released AI guidelines prioritizing security, transparency, and safe design for artificial intelligence systems.
RegAlert β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 20 Oct 21
  1. The Central Bank of Nigeria issued a circular about the Guidelines for the Implementation of Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES). Financial institutions must provide compliance details, student participation numbers, report challenges, and maintain communication with authorities.
  2. The circular emphasizes the importance of adherence to the guidelines set forth for the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES).
  3. Financial institutions are urged to engage in open communication with the relevant authorities regarding the implementation of the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES).