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mRNA Injury Series - Couples who take mRNA boosters together - Pharmacy Manager Jennifer Ormiston Novak's husband Robert had a stroke. Within 24 hours she died twice and was paddled 20 times.

COVID Intel - by Dr.William Makis • 2633 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Vaccines Personal Stories
  1. Pharmacy Manager Jennifer Ormiston Novak's husband had a stroke after taking mRNA boosters together.
  2. Jennifer Ormiston Novak was resuscitated 20 times within 24 hours.
  3. Consider the risks and potential side effects of mRNA boosters.

The Story of Titanium

Construction Physics • 26933 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🔬 Science Materials Research Engineering Manufacturing Medical
  1. Titanium is abundant in the earth's crust but took time to be utilized due to its bonding properties.
  2. The development of titanium as an industrial material was heavily supported by government research and funding.
  3. The story of titanium showcases the importance of serendipity in scientific discoveries and the critical role of manufacturing in technology advancement.

Q&A: coronary calcium scoring; insurance coverage for Wegovy/Mounjaro; berberine & weight loss; & blood pressure variability

Are You Okay? • 559 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Wellness Nutrition Medical Fitness
  1. Coronary calcium scoring, known as CAC, helps identify cholesterol plaque in the heart's blood vessels, which can lead to coronary artery disease (CAD) and heart-related issues.
  2. People at high risk for heart disease should consider getting a CAC for early risk assessment and potential prevention strategies.
  3. Insurance coverage for medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro for weight loss can pose challenges even for individuals struggling with obesity, emphasizing the need for help beyond diet and exercise.
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474: Apple Cloud Gaming, Elon Musk vs Tesla & OpenAI, LVMH, Dialup Era, Batteries, Chip Smuggling, Neuralink + Humans, and Malaria Vaccine

Liberty’s Highlights • 373 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Gaming AI Cryptocurrency Medical Neuroscience
  1. Reflect on past technological transitions to appreciate progress made and inspire future advancements
  2. Batteries are crucial for transitioning to clean energy but require significant investment and innovation
  3. Exciting developments in technology, from Apple allowing game streaming to Neuralink's brain implants

Weekly Dose of Optimism #84

Not Boring by Packy McCormick • 97 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Energy Resources Artificial Intelligence Medical Innovation
  1. AWS made a significant move by acquiring a nuclear data center campus in Pennsylvania, signaling the company's first venture into nuclear energy to power its data centers.
  2. Advances in clean energy include Terraform Industries scaling technology to create cheap natural gas using solar energy, showcasing the potential for cleaner energy sources.
  3. The discovery of a massive helium deposit in Minnesota highlights how continuous resource findings like this play a crucial role in various industries like MRI machines, semiconductor manufacturing, and fusion reactors.

Missing Fixed Effects Don't Justify Segregation

Cremieux Recueil • 199 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Judiciary Policy Research Medical Discrimination
  1. Justice Jackson's statements about segregation and survival rates of Black newborns were not strongly supported by a 2020 study.
  2. The exclusion of important fixed effects in studies can lead to incorrect or misleading conclusions.
  3. The issue of missing fixed effects is common in research and can impact policy decisions and research priorities.

Diary: Atul Gawande, On Oliver Sacks

Book Post • 294 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
📚 Literature Author Books Review Writing Medical
  1. Atul Gawande was inspired by Oliver Sacks for his inquisitiveness and ability to capture both medical and human sides of illness.
  2. Oliver Sacks emphasized the importance of understanding the human experience beyond just medical knowledge.
  3. Sacks viewed patients not as collections of deficits, but as unique individuals with their own stories and struggles.

Think Before Testing - And Fuel Up for the Long Haul

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Mental health COVID-19 Testing Empathy
  1. COVID-19 testing has limitations, such as false negative rates and the need for timing considerations.
  2. Testing is most important for those with high-risk exposures or who have been in crowded indoor spaces.
  3. Even with a negative test result, continuing to follow safety measures is crucial to prevent the spread of the virus.

Spread your Wings (Carefully)

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Mental health Travel Safety measures
  1. Consider the risk/benefit ratio before flying - think about the value of the activity, the risks involved, and ways to mitigate them.
  2. If you do fly, take precautions like checking the airline's seating policy, carrying minimal items, sanitizing surfaces, washing hands frequently, wearing a mask, and selecting a window seat.
  3. Getting tested for COVID-19 upon arrival may not be helpful due to the incubation period and false negative rates of tests; consider quarantining for 14 days to protect loved ones.

Sometimes it’s Better to React with No Reaction

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Medical COVID-19 Genetics Preventative Care
  1. Genetic factors, like blood type, may influence COVID-19 severity, but knowing your blood type doesn't change how you behave. It's just a piece of the larger puzzle.
  2. Seek information that can actually impact your actions, such as COVID-19 case rates or personal health data, and adjust your behavior accordingly.
  3. Human nature drives us to seek control by grasping onto knowable information, but focusing on actionable insights is key to navigating uncertainty.

Spread Facts not Virus

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Mental health Prevention Behavior COVID-19
  1. Key to managing COVID-19 includes wearing masks, being outside when possible, distancing socially, prioritizing handwashing, taking personal responsibility, seeking accurate information, and consulting with doctors.
  2. Super spreaders are individuals who unknowingly transmit the virus to many others, often in dense indoor settings like parties, networking events, and religious gatherings.
  3. While reopening is crucial for mental health, it's important to continue following preventive measures like the MOSH PIT guidelines to reduce the risks until a vaccine is available.

Follow the Data

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Mental health Fitness Wellness Nutrition
  1. Hopeful updates: Vaccine progress from Oxford University, potential emergency use of Remdesivir, and 'canine surveillance' for virus detection.
  2. Interesting medical developments: Rashes as COVID-19 symptoms, varying illness severity in different weeks, and the virus's impact on organ systems like the vascular system.
  3. Advice for coping: Maintain hope, journal thoughts, stay connected, try new activities, and keep dreaming big for the future.

Stay Positive

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical
  1. Staying positive is important during challenging times like a pandemic
  2. Maintaining high energy and spirits can help in coping with stressful situations
  3. Calm vigilance is necessary to address both COVID and non-COVID medical needs effectively

Take Stock of Where we are

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jan 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Mental health Prevention Treatment Vaccination
  1. We know more about treating severe COVID-19, including using supplemental oxygen, dexamethasone, remdesivir, and blood thinners to help hospitalized patients.
  2. For early COVID-19 at home, it's advisable to monitor symptoms, take vitamin D and zinc, rest, hydrate, and get monoclonal antibodies within the first 7-10 days after symptom onset.
  3. To prevent COVID-19, remember MOSHPIT: Masks, Outdoors, Social distancing, Handwashing, Personal responsibility, Information, and Talk to your doctor.

Keep the Facts at your Fingertips

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 18 Nov 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Mental health Self-care Preventive measures COVID-19
  1. The GOOD: Vaccines seem promising, immunity can last years, and self-administered tests are authorized, giving hope for the future.
  2. The BAD: COVID-19 cases are rising, a significant number of American lives have been lost, and the virus is widespread, especially with winter starting.
  3. The advice: Stick with basic pandemic guidelines, like quarantine after exposure, get tested, and closely monitor symptoms to stay safe and help curb the spread.

Don’t Dismiss Testing

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 15 Oct 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Testing COVID-19 Medical Mental health
  1. Different COVID-19 tests have unique advantages and disadvantages - PCR is more sensitive but can detect 'dead' virus, while rapid antigen tests are quicker and sensitive for infectious amounts
  2. Timing matters for testing - a negative test during the virus's incubation period may not be accurate as the virus needs time to replicate for a positive result
  3. PCR tests can detect the virus even before a person becomes contagious, but can remain positive long after the contagious period ends

Follow the Facts (Even if it Feels Like an Uphill Battle)

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 24 Sep 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Medical Mental health Wellness Quarantine
  1. It's important to follow the facts, even if it feels challenging. The battle against COVID is tough, but we're becoming stronger by staying informed.
  2. COVID-19 protocols are crucial to follow: isolate if sick and monitor symptoms closely. Testing, quarantining, and seeking medical advice are key steps.
  3. Being cautious with COVID-19 is necessary: follow symptom guidelines, understand quarantine protocols, and be aware of potential false positives and transmission risks.

Exhale (Into your Mask)

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Medical COVID-19 Treatment
  1. Ongoing vigilance is critical to combatting COVID-19, even for those who follow safety precautions like wearing masks and social distancing.
  2. Widespread testing of asymptomatic individuals is essential to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
  3. Personal stories of COVID-19 patients highlight the human impact behind statistics, emphasizing the importance of following safety measures and fostering hope.

Get your Flu Shot

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 24 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Vaccination Infections Prevention Treatment
  1. Flu season in the U.S. generally starts in October and can last till early spring, with a peak in December.
  2. The effectiveness of the flu vaccine varies from 20-60%, but even with lower effectiveness, it can still significantly reduce morbidity and mortality.
  3. Getting a flu shot this year is especially critical to prevent overwhelming the healthcare system and helping to manage both flu and COVID-19.

Save Face

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 20 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Mental health Prevention
  1. Wearing a mask is one of the simplest and most effective ways to curb the spread of coronavirus and save lives.
  2. When it comes to masks, wear the best one you have and make sure it fits well to protect others.
  3. Face shields are not a replacement for masks but can offer an extra layer of protection in high-risk situations.

Stay Informed

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 13 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Mental health COVID-19 Prevention Testing
  1. Research shows coronavirus can be transmitted through aerosols at distances beyond 6 feet, but it's still uncertain if the viral particles are enough to infect.
  2. Superspreading of the virus can happen with a small percentage of infected people who spread it to many others in settings like crowded bars and parties.
  3. Wearing masks is about science and safety, not politics, as they are proven to protect both the wearer and others from germs.

Continue Calm Vigilance

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical Mental health Pandemic Self-care Prevention
  1. Continue practicing calm vigilance to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, since the virus is still prevalent and highly contagious.
  2. Make thoughtful decisions about activities to balance enjoying life and minimizing risks, especially around vulnerable individuals.
  3. Reflect on what truly matters to you and find gratitude in simple pleasures, as it can positively impact your mental health and decision-making.