LessWrong put out a primer summarizing the status of longevity research. A topic always of interest to this ronin. The sad truth is that we are nowhere close to a magic medicament that will safely extend lifespan. Although I read that everyone in longevity research takes metformin. Heck, Silicon Valley techies are taking it, too.
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Doctor quality matters a lot. A Norwegian study found that replacing the lowest 5% of GP doctors would save society around $9 million. The criterion for what constitutes a "quality doctor" was determined by mortality statistics, but this measurement is flawed because you could avoid having a higher mortality by referring away complicated cases. Doctors who take on complicated cases will see higher mortality. So it's important to compare apples to apples.
PDX's airport renovations look nice, but man, you have to walk a LOT farther to get to and from your gate than ever before.
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Ho akahele. Hawaii, specifically the Big Island, may be in trouble from a tropical storm Hone, as happened with Lahaina last year. Strong winds may fan the Kohala coast. Maybe Hawaiian Electric should consider shutting down power or at least be aware of sparks.
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