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... No, We Definitely Want to Use Medical Arguments to Defend Trans Children

Freddie deBoer • 11906 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Transgender rights Medical care Advocacy Medical Ethics
  1. Medical arguments are crucial for defending trans children to ensure access to necessary healthcare.
  2. Advocating for trans rights should focus on practical strategies that work in the real world, not just theoretical ideals.
  3. Challenging societal norms and privacy laws for medical decisions of trans children may have adverse political consequences.

Arresting Women to 'Protect' Their Fetuses

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 3793 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Reproductive Rights Women's Health Medical care
  1. Pregnancy Justice defends pregnant people's rights and works against criminalization.
  2. Cases like Ashley Caswell's highlight the mistreatment faced by pregnant individuals, especially in Etowah County, Alabama.
  3. Alabama's use of 'chemical endangerment' charges demonstrates the prioritization of fetuses over pregnant individuals, leading to increased criminalization.

Malaria

backstory • 339 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical care Personal Experience Travel Healthcare system
  1. The world's first malaria vaccine program started in Cameroon, marking a health revolution for Africa.
  2. The significance and impact of experiencing malaria firsthand in Africa, highlighting the challenges and realities of the disease.
  3. The importance of access to medical care and the different healthcare experiences faced in various regions, from experiences in Africa to a reflection on the British NHS.

Draft Release Pamphlet for Comments

Gordian Knot News • 95 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Safety Medical care Regulation
  1. The Gordian Knot Group is seeking help from the community for feedback on a release package for radiation emergencies.
  2. The package includes safety items like dosimeters, N95 masks, and potassium-iodide pills, along with informational pamphlets.
  3. Feedback on the draft pamphlet and the need for an illustrator is requested, with incentive for compensation and recognition.
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I Am A Sequencing Absolutist

ASeq Newsletter • 80 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Genetics Diagnosis Testing Medical care
  1. The author strongly believes in the power and importance of DNA and RNA sequencing in diagnostics.
  2. Many clinicians tend to delay diagnostic tests unless absolutely necessary, relying on common symptoms and tests first.
  3. Despite the potential of advanced genetic testing, clinicians may be hesitant to order tests if there are no clear treatment options available.

Friday Q&A: new mammogram guidelines; vitamin D; men asking for help; & preventing caregiver burnout

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical care Vitamins Caregiving Prevention
  1. New mammogram guidelines recommend starting regular mammograms at age 40, especially important for women with increased risk of breast cancer.
  2. Low vitamin D levels can be a concern, particularly if affected by skin tone and sunscreen use. Finding alternate sources or methods can help improve bone health, mood, and immune system.
  3. Engaging in screening and managing health concerns, like caregiver burnout, proactively can help prevent negative outcomes and improve overall well-being.

How to Be Seen & Heard in the Doctor's Office

Are You Okay? • 139 implied HN points • 20 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical care Holistic health Physical therapy Mental health
  1. Doctors should treat the patient as a whole person, not just based on test results, and consider holistic approaches to health and well-being.
  2. Patients should communicate their daily activities and lifestyle to their doctors for a more comprehensive understanding of their health issues.
  3. Both doctors and patients benefit from effective communication, where patients can ask questions, seek clarifications, and be actively involved in decision-making.

Building the Google Maps for the fertility journey

SarHaribhakti's Newsletter • 50 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Women's Health Mental health Medical care
  1. Understanding the complexity of fertility journeys and breaking stigma is crucial in the fertility space.
  2. Access to holistic support, personalized guidance, and a supportive community can greatly help individuals on their fertility journey.
  3. Conceive aims to change outcomes by providing valuable support, access to experts, and a sense of community for individuals navigating fertility challenges.

Make May Mindful

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Medical care Well-being Holistic health
  1. Dr. Lucy McBride emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health in conjunction with physical health for overall well-being and better medical outcomes.
  2. Listening and understanding the patient's story is integral to effective medical problem-solving and patient-centered care.
  3. During mental health awareness month, Dr. Lucy McBride will be sharing daily mental health tips to promote mindfulness and holistic health.

Vegetal Memories: A (Personal) History of Feeding Tubes

Waiting Room • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Medical care Mental health Medical Technology
  1. Observing someone's suffering increases when we disconnect the process of eating from its natural form.
  2. Historically, advances in clinical nutrition mirror advancements in surgical procedures.
  3. Feeding tube technology, while important for sustenance, can also present a challenge due to its disconnect from the human experience of dining.