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Thanksgiving guide to viruses, family conversations, and public health updates

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1585 implied HN points • 24 Nov 25
🏥 Health Politics Opioid Crisis
  1. This Thanksgiving, there are fewer viruses like colds and the flu, which means people are less likely to get sick. That's good news for family gatherings!
  2. When talking about tough subjects with family, like vaccines, it's important to stay calm and look for common ground. This can help keep the conversation friendly and productive.
  3. Recent settlements from opioid lawsuits will provide $7 billion to help communities affected by the opioid crisis. This money aims to support better treatment and prevention efforts.

Mexico's AMLO sent Biden letter blasting US 'interventionism' and funding of opposition groups

Geopolitical Economy Report • 697 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🌍 World Politics Opioid Crisis
  1. Mexico's President AMLO criticized US 'interventionism' and funding opposition groups, feeding tension between the two countries.
  2. CIA-associated organizations like USAID have a history of supporting right-wing opposition groups in various countries to challenge governments that challenge US foreign policy interests.
  3. AMLO advocates for cooperation and friendship in US-Mexico relations, opposing far-right US politicians who push for military intervention in Mexico over issues like drug trafficking.

Fentanyl Crossing in "Vaginal Cavities and Rectums"

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 432 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Opioid Crisis
  1. Cartels recruit young U.S. citizens near the border as 'body carriers' to smuggle fentanyl in hidden body cavities.
  2. Fentanyl smuggling through body carriers is a growing problem, with significant amounts being brought illegally into the United States.
  3. Social media platforms like Instagram are being used by cartels to entice and recruit young individuals to smuggle dangerous drugs.

The Amount of Naloxone We're Giving Cops Is Too Damn High

The Medicine & Justice Project • 59 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Opioid Crisis
  1. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an effective opioid overdose intervention that can be administered nasally with minimal training.
  2. Administering too much naloxone can lead to unnecessary side effects, including inducing withdrawal symptoms that can be as severe as the opioid overdose itself.
  3. Higher doses of naloxone may not necessarily improve patient outcomes and could increase the risk of adverse effects, such as flash pulmonary edema.

Florida Stands Ready to Protect Its First Responders from Nothing

The Medicine & Justice Project • 59 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Opioid Crisis
  1. Incidental contact overdoses of fentanyl are highly unlikely due to low bioavailability through skin and scientific evidence.
  2. Treating the myth of fentanyl overdose by incidental contact as real can lead to harmful consequences and unnecessary expenses for first responders.
  3. The bill in Florida proposing criminal penalties for exposing first responders to fentanyl seems to address a highly improbable scenario, possibly as a political move rather than based on real safety concerns.
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Utah's Big Ski Boom

Jay's Data Stream • 11 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🏝 Travel Opioid Crisis
  1. Utah saw a significant increase in ski days in the 2022/2023 winter season, with a record 7.1 million ski days.
  2. The surge in skiing popularity in Utah could be attributed to factors like the acquisition of multiple resorts by companies like Alterra and the rise of remote work.
  3. Despite complaints about overcrowding in ski resorts, Salt Lake City is becoming a more popular destination for skiing, leading to economic growth and affordability challenges.