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⤴⤵ Up Wing/Down Wing #52

Faster, Please! • 639 implied HN points • 12 Jul 25
🕹 Technology Healthcare
  1. ChatGPT can pilot spacecraft effectively in simulations, which could lead to future uses in autonomous satellite control and deep space missions.
  2. New gene therapy research shows promise for restoring hearing in children with genetic deafness, marking a significant advancement in medical treatments for congenital conditions.
  3. The US Army is testing robotic coyotes to prevent bird collisions with aircraft, showing innovative ways to solve wildlife management issues near airfields.

How AI, Healthcare, and Labubu Became the US Economy

Kyla’s Newsletter • 474 implied HN points • 07 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. The US economy is divided into three parts: the speculative class driven by AI, the essential but underfunded healthcare sector, and a culture of memes that gives people a sense of agency amid economic uncertainty.
  2. AI is heavily invested in, but it often creates instability and can even make people feel disconnected or less knowledgeable as it takes over tasks traditionally done by humans.
  3. The healthcare sector is growing due to an aging population, but despite being a stable job provider, it struggles financially and doesn’t contribute much to market wealth.

The Minds of Economists

Bastiat's Window • 609 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
💰 Finance Healthcare
  1. Understanding the minds of economists shapes their work and vision.
  2. Economic thinking leads to humanizing perspectives and ethical considerations.
  3. There is often a contrast between the economic principles known and actual behavior.

The NHS - Making it Better

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 1230 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Patients and healthcare practitioners have had similar experiences of delays and poor communication within the NHS.
  2. Minor software tweaks can lead to significant time and cost savings for the NHS.
  3. Driving change within the NHS requires incentives, a vision for improvement, and individuals committed to pushing through the changes.
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I Met the Alleged CEO Assassin

The Prism • 1757 implied HN points • 22 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. The individual named Luigi Mangione, once seen as a nice and thoughtful person, is now accused of murder. This raises questions about how people can show kindness yet still commit terrible acts.
  2. Luigi felt strongly about people losing their sense of agency and believed many were living on autopilot. He was eager to discuss ways to regain control over his life.
  3. There are dangers in attributing blame for societal issues to individuals. The healthcare system is complex, and scapegoating someone doesn't solve the bigger problems at play.

Minor Mifepristone Ruling is Major

SHERO • 648 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. A Trump-appointed judge's ruling in Texas allows more states to join a lawsuit against restrictions on the abortion pill Mifepristone.
  2. The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal to preserve broad access to the Mifepristone abortion pill, delaying potential restrictions.
  3. The legal battle surrounding Mifepristone highlights the impact of standing in court cases and raises questions about judicial legitimacy.

How to Calibrate Your Anxiety to the Degree of *Actual* Risk 🩺

Are You Okay? • 938 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Working on anxiety alone cannot ensure good health, focus on understanding actual risks.
  2. Recognize risk factors for diseases like ovarian cancer and Alzheimer's to make informed decisions about screenings and lifestyle changes.
  3. Calibrating anxiety involves accepting factors out of control, focusing on facts, and working towards change in areas within your control.

Increased risk of 20%? Dr. JimThorp, obstetrician/gynecologist who led the fight against the COVID mRNA technology gene injections as to harms on the fetus, mother, newborn, as has Dr. Naomi Wolf, are

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 530 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare
  1. A new study suggests a 20% increased risk of severe bleeding post-mRNA vaccination in women hospitalized for heavy menstrual bleeding.
  2. The study focused on women aged 15-50 who experienced heavy menstrual bleeding post-mRNA vaccination in France between May 2021 and August 2022, with 99.8% receiving Comirnaty (Pfizer) or Spikevax (Moderna).
  3. Primary vaccination doses showed a 20% increased risk, particularly in socially disadvantaged municipalities and among women not using hormonal contraception, but this increased risk was not found for booster doses.

The Concept of “Non-Compliance” and Weight Loss Recommendations

Weight and Healthcare • 1058 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Non-compliance labeling in healthcare can have negative implications on patients, especially when it comes to weight loss recommendations.
  2. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of reframing health as supporting behaviors rather than just focusing on weight loss as a measure of compliance.
  3. Many weight loss interventions lack long-term efficacy and can result in weight cycling, leading to patient dissatisfaction and potential harm.

Goodbye 2025 and Hello 2026

Human Programming • 77 implied HN points • 01 Jan 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. A prolonged, non-linear illness disrupted life and recovery was unpredictable, forcing pauses on work and plans.
  2. Community, creative projects, and travel gradually restored energy and purpose, including finishing a piano album and advancing other projects.
  3. There is a clear commitment to write more often in 2026 with a weekly Wednesday post on a new blog, focusing on health, personal systems, and AI.

Documentary Exposes Politics Trumping Science in Child Transgender Medicine

The DisInformation Chronicle • 440 implied HN points • 29 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. Medical decisions about transgender treatments for kids can be influenced more by politics than by solid science. It's important to look closely at the evidence behind these treatments.
  2. In the U.S., the healthcare system has a profit motive that can lead to quick decisions without thorough evaluations, which is different from some European approaches.
  3. Media coverage of transgender medicine can be inconsistent, sometimes highlighting the lack of evidence but then later suggesting there's a broad agreement on its benefits. This makes it hard for the public to understand the real facts.

A New Father's Reflections on the American Dream

Interconnected • 539 implied HN points • 04 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. The meaning of the American Dream can change significantly when you become a parent, as it shifts focus from your own future to your child's future.
  2. While America promises that anyone can be anything, there are limitations and challenges based on factors like race and name that can hinder that dream.
  3. It's important to support your child's dreams while also preparing them for the realities of life, including potential obstacles they may face in pursuing their goals.

What I read this week...

Chamath Palihapitiya • 982 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
💼 Business Healthcare
  1. Byju's allegedly hid $533 million in a Miami IHOP operated hedge fund.
  2. Sam Bankman-Fried's parents reportedly played a part in enabling his crypto empire.
  3. Google's antitrust trial could have significant implications for web browsing.

Dar es Salaam

Splattern • 99 implied HN points • 30 Jun 24
🎭️ Culture Healthcare
  1. Giving to those in need is important. We often give more money to those who already have money, but the real help should go to those who really need it, like the sick and hungry.
  2. Life in Dar es Salaam is chaotic but vibrant. People interact freely and share laughter amidst the hustle of busy streets, showing a unique sense of community.
  3. Experiencing nightlife in Tanzania can be liberating. The carefree atmosphere allows people to dance and have fun without the same pressures found in nightclubs elsewhere.

How to Build a Company that OpenAI/Google Can't Eat

FutureIQ • 3 implied HN points • 13 Mar 26
💼 Business Healthcare
  1. Trust wins in high-stakes fields: using credentialed sources and training models only on vetted, domain‑specific literature (not the open internet) makes professionals trust the system and cuts hallucinations.
  2. Own exclusive data and build a flywheel: getting top practitioners and journals to use and partner creates unique, high‑quality signals that improve the product and attract more users and partners.
  3. Capture tacit, time‑sensitive context to monetize defensibly: real‑time usage data and tight integrations let you offer services big generalist models can’t replicate, creating a deep, hard‑to‑clone moat.

The Worst Doctor Diet Advice?

Weight and Healthcare • 878 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Doctors giving diet advice without evidence can harm patients' health
  2. Mistrust of patients by questioning their adherence to diets is a common issue in healthcare
  3. Healthcare practitioners should reconsider their training on intentional weight loss and biases towards higher-weight patients

NYT Ethicist's Weight Stigma Hypocrisy Part 2

Weight and Healthcare • 918 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. The column discusses weight stigma and hypocrisy in healthcare, pointing out discrimination based on body size.
  2. It highlights the importance of respecting boundaries and being cautious with compliments related to body size manipulation.
  3. The response from the Ethicist regarding concerns about weight loss drugs brings to light inconsistencies and potential ethical issues.

The Ad That Radicalised Me

The Ruffian • 1511 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. The debate around assisted dying brings up strong feelings. Some people see the law as a way to help those who are suffering, while others worry it could hurt vulnerable people.
  2. Critics argue that individual choice shouldn't come before community values. They believe allowing assisted dying could lead to a slippery slope where life is devalued.
  3. It's important to talk honestly about the trade-offs involved. Opposing the bill means accepting that some people will continue to suffer, which is a tough reality to face.

The Biden Administration’s Prosecution of Dr. Eithan Haim

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1446 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare
  1. Dr. Eithan Haim is facing serious legal trouble for speaking out about gender transition treatments being offered to minors at Texas Children's Hospital. He believes these treatments are unethical and harmful.
  2. Haim feels that delaying puberty in children with gender dysphoria is making them sick and is against his medical ethics.
  3. Many of Haim's fellow doctors also have concerns but are afraid to speak up due to the pressure and potential consequences they might face in their careers.

How the Gender Fever Finally Broke

The Truth Fairy • 1074 implied HN points • 02 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. An executive order was signed to stop the federal support for child sex transition treatments, which many see as harmful. This change aims to protect vulnerable youth from potentially life-altering medical procedures.
  2. There was a widespread belief that medical science should be trusted without question, leading some parents to allow their children to transition. Many of these parents were just trying to do what they thought was best for their kids.
  3. The debate around gender identity treatments has involved many professionals and institutions, but it often lacked robust scientific evidence. This has raised concerns about the safety and necessity of these treatments for young people.

Snout

next big thing • 23 implied HN points • 28 Jan 26
💼 Business Healthcare
  1. Snout enables vet clinics to offer subscription-style wellness plans that cover routine vaccines, monthly meds, parasite screening, and unlimited telemedicine, making care more affordable and predictable for pet parents and clinics.
  2. The timing is strong because rising vet prices and a drop in visits left many pets without routine care, and Snout is showing product-market fit with millions in ARR, 5x year-over-year growth, and 250+ in-network providers.
  3. Investors are backing growth: Footwork led a $10M Series A and Snout secured a $100M non-dilutive capital line to fund clinic payments, giving the company resources to scale and hire across functions.

💊💉 Will the anti-obesity wonder drugs work wonders for the US economy?

Faster, Please! • 1553 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare
  1. GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could change the way we treat obesity and have a huge positive impact on health. They work by helping individuals lose weight and may also lower the risk of serious diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer's.
  2. These medications could boost the US economy significantly. Estimates suggest that by improving health and productivity, they might help increase the GDP by about 0.5 to 1 percent in rich countries.
  3. The overall benefits of health innovations, including GLP-1 drugs, aren't fully captured in traditional economic measures. They can lead to a better quality of life and longer life expectancy, which is valuable beyond just the numbers.

Kremer Patent Auctions

Something to Consider • 39 implied HN points • 05 Aug 24
💰 Finance Healthcare
  1. Patents are meant to reward inventors, but they can lead to inefficiencies and high drug prices. Finding a balance is important to encourage innovation while ensuring access.
  2. Kremer's idea of patent auctions could help by allowing the government to buy patents, making drugs cheaper and more available to everyone while still fairly compensating inventors.
  3. Collusion among companies can be a concern in patent auctions, but even with this risk, the potential benefits of better research funding could outweigh the drawbacks of higher prices from collusion.

Movers & Shakers: A Parky Charter

Rory’s Always On Newsletter • 476 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. The podcast Movers & Shakers discusses creating a charter for better treatment for people with Parkinson’s.
  2. The charter focuses on timely access to neurologists, better information on diagnosis, and increased government investment in Parkinson’s research.
  3. The charter also aims for access to specialized teams for Parkinson's patients and the introduction of a Parkinson's Passport for easier access to benefits and services.

Reader Question – Weight Loss Industry Big Think Part 1

Weight and Healthcare • 639 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. The weight loss industry is a for-profit industry that profits by labeling higher-weight individuals as diseased, creating harmful messaging and interventions.
  2. The industry has successfully infiltrated healthcare systems, promoting the idea that being in a higher-weight body is a lifelong, chronic disease.
  3. Industry tactics include promoting weight loss drugs as lifelong solutions, perpetuating weight stigma under the guise of helping higher-weight individuals, and making hundreds of billions of dollars through exploitative practices.

A Few Things — Friday Link List

Design Mom • 825 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
📰 News Healthcare
  1. Threads is a new social media platform launched by Instagram aiming to compete with Twitter and has gained 55 million users in a short span of time.
  2. There are concerns about platforms trying to replace Twitter, like Mastodon and Bluesky, lacking a large user base for quality content.
  3. The author shares interesting shopping links, like a popular $35 polka dot dress at Target and a $40 boilersuit, that resonated with readers.

Smuggling hormones to Irish youth

Corinna Cohn • 805 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🌍 World Politics Healthcare
  1. TENI and GenderGP worked together to subvert the Irish healthcare system
  2. GenderGP has a history of legal issues and improper practices in providing cross-sex hormones
  3. Parents in Ireland should be vigilant about groups like GenderGP and TENI influencing healthcare decisions

Nonprofits Reap Millions for Organ Transplants. Lawmakers Are Investigating Them.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 380 implied HN points • 23 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. Some nonprofit organizations that handle organ transplants are being investigated for possible misuse of funds. They might have overcharged Medicare for their services.
  2. Lawmakers are concerned that these nonprofits are not acting in the best interests of the public. They want to make sure these organizations are using donations properly.
  3. The House Ways and Means Committee is looking into these potential issues to maintain trust in the organ donation system and to ensure everything is above board.

Don't mock the Pope

Alex's Personal Blog • 131 implied HN points • 10 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. The EU is trying to simplify rules to encourage tech growth, especially for AI. This could help European companies stay competitive without relying too much on US technology.
  2. Coinbase is bringing back token sales, similar to past ICOs, which is raising concerns about a potential market bubble. Many people worry that this could lead to financial losses again.
  3. There's a clash between technology and Christian values, especially when it comes to caring for the less fortunate. Merging capitalism with Christianity might not work well unless one side changes.

Now They Tell Us! The Suspicious Shift on Universal Masking in Healthcare Settings

COVID Reason • 1705 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Experts suggest that universal masking in healthcare settings may not be as necessary as previously claimed due to changing pandemic context.
  2. Downsides of universal masking in healthcare are discussed, such as communication barriers and negative impacts on trust and empathy.
  3. Authors propose managing COVID-19 using Standard Precautions, suggesting a shift from pandemic-era strategies like asymptomatic testing and contact tracing.

I’m a Disabled New Yorker. I Hope the Governor Vetoes Medical Aid in Dying.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 477 implied HN points • 15 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. The proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act in New York raises concerns for people with disabilities, who fear it could pressure them into choosing death as an option. It’s important to prioritize support for life, especially for those with severe conditions.
  2. Living with disabilities can be challenging, and the healthcare system often neglects patients' needs, making them worry about their safety and choices at the end of life.
  3. Legislation like the Medical Aid in Dying Act can change society's view on life and death, making it essential to consider how it impacts vulnerable people who rely on the system to survive.

A Modest Proposal To Turn Canada Into a Narco State

Cremieux Recueil • 344 implied HN points • 30 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Healthcare
  1. The proposal suggests that Canada could become a pharmaceutical hub for the U.S., selling cheaper drugs to help both economies. This could fix economic struggles in Canada while providing affordable medicine for Americans.
  2. The current pricing plan in the U.S. can lead to higher drug prices elsewhere, affecting global availability and creating issues for both consumers and pharmaceutical companies. Finding a better price strategy that works for everyone is essential.
  3. The FDA has a program that could allow importing Canadian drugs to the U.S., but it needs major changes to be more effective. By redesigning this program, both countries could benefit from lower prices and increased pharmaceutical production.

Not Blaming Fat People For Failed Weight Loss Isn't Enough

Weight and Healthcare • 738 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Healthcare practitioners often blame and shame fat patients for failed intentional weight loss, creating barriers to compassionate care.
  2. The weight loss industry acknowledges the failure of behavioral weight loss interventions, but their push for risky methods like drugs and surgeries is dangerous.
  3. Instead of blaming fat people for weight loss failure, healthcare should focus on respecting and affirming their humanity while supporting their health.

Reducing Stigma by Ending the Pathologizing of Fatness - Part 1

Weight and Healthcare • 718 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare
  1. Pathologizing fatness contributes to weight stigma and can dehumanize fat individuals, perpetuating discrimination and exclusion.
  2. Traditional weight stigma reduction methods that shift blame or rely on empathy fail to address the root cause of pathologizing fatness and are ineffective in dismantling weight stigma.
  3. Efforts to eradicate weight stigma should focus on depathologizing fatness, creating interventions that challenge stigma's underlying foundations and embracing collaboration with stigmatized communities.

Introducing DrGupta.AI

Martin’s Newsletter • 707 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Healthcare
  1. Healthcare costs are high due to limited supply of healthcare professionals, but AI could help increase efficiency.
  2. Investors are not as important for a startup's success as team motivation and technology advancement.
  3. Accelerationism advocates for technology benefits without excessive regulations, and AGI still faces challenges in planning and execution.

Social media is a machine that destroys empathy

The Rubesletter by Matt Ruby (of Vooza) | Sent every Tuesday • 1069 implied HN points • 10 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Healthcare
  1. Social media can lead to a loss of empathy. People often say things online that they wouldn't say face-to-face.
  2. When anger about issues like healthcare rises, some people turn to violence and support it. This shows a breakdown of empathy and understanding.
  3. There's a need to focus on changing the systems causing these problems, rather than blaming individuals. We should hold companies accountable while also working to fix the root issues.