'Man on the Moon' moment – the year's big breakthroughs in medicine

Post by bananabreakfast » Wed, Jan 01, 2020, 6:32 PM UTC

DenisM wrote: post #19

dekhn wrote: post #18

Just once I'd love to see an article that instead of breathlessly promoting ultra-expensive, risky, and unlikely to scale technologies, emphasizes how inexpensive and straightforward processes and procedures are far more effective for global health increase with reduced costs. While some of the concepts in this article may go on to be successful, they will mostly just increase the total cost of care.

Would you really want to read it? It’s going to be boring... - wash you hands often and don’t touch your face unless you just did - stay out of midday sun, over 45 degree elevation - no alcohol, simple carbs, or other addictive substances - no prolonged seating; walk some distance a few times a day. - modest stretch and exercise (like hipster yoga) - 8 hours of sleep; observe sleep hygiene. - prioritize reducing stre…

Post by Retric » Wed, Jan 01, 2020, 8:46 PM UTC

otabdeveloper2 wrote: post #22

Retric wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That’s true, but Lend-Lease ended well before Stalin’s death.

You're nuts if you think the USSR didn't have penicillin and other antibiotics.