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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
You wonโ€™t find a better example of American exceptionalism in technology today than autonomous vehicles. In medicine when a treatment shows this magnitude of benefit, we change what we do. Thanks @TheoJaffee and @sofiapuccini for having @EricTopol and I on.
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SITUATION ANALYSIS: Approximately 40,000 Americans die in road crashes every year, over 100 deaths per day. Cities including DC, New York, Boston, and Minneapolis have either blocked or slow-walked autonomous vehicle deployment despite mounting evidence that AVs dramatically reduce serious crashes (Waymo's 100M-mile safety data showed 91% fewer serious injury or fatal crashes vs human drivers). @slotkinjr (Vice Chair of Neurosurgery at Geisinger) and @EricTopol (cardiologist and Scripps professor) argues this is no longer a tech story. It's a public health crisis being blocked by bureaucratic inertia and special interests. "I'm a practicing neurosurgeon, so I have blood on my hands ... blood of our children ... every week from car crashes. We have 100-plus Americans die every day. That's a 737 dropping out of the sky every day. If we had a 737 dropping out of the sky every day, we would ground the air fleet until we had solved this problem. But somehow we've accepted that." "The data is really, really strong that we need to smartly advance this technology now, but it's hitting roadblocks in a lot of areas."
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
I recently returned from an extraordinary trip across China, alongside Clifford Friedman, where we visited 5 cities in 4 days exploring the future of healthcare, technology, infrastructure, and innovation. From Shanghai to Chongqing and Sichuan Province, what stood out most was the sheer scale, speed, and ambition of what is being built. We toured intelligent hospitals integrating AI directly into clinical workflows, robotics platforms transforming surgery and hospital operations, advanced biochip and diagnostics companies, automated supply chain systems, translational medicine hubs, and entire innovation districts dedicated almost entirely to health tech. Some felt less like office parks and more like mini cities built around healthcare innovation. What became clear very quickly was the emphasis on implementation. Not just ideas or pilots, but deployment at scale. Entire ecosystems aligning hospitals, research, AI, manufacturing, infrastructure, and government strategy toward execution. Chongqing was especially remarkable. A metropolitan region of roughly 32 million people and one of the largest urban centers in the world, yet the infrastructure, transportation systems, and organization were incredibly advanced. Shanghai was equally stunning, with innovation corridors that rival anywhere globally. One of the most interesting themes throughout the trip was the emphasis on mental health. Multiple cities highlighted major investments in dedicated mental health hospitals and behavioral health infrastructure, while technology companies showcased AI and biomarker driven approaches aimed at identifying depression risk earlier and improving access to support. There was also a visible culture of urgency and forward momentum. Many teams openly discussed 6 day work weeks and a belief that leadership in healthcare and technology will come from speed, execution, and long term strategic investment. The future of healthcare innovation will not be built by one country alone. It will require global collaboration across medicine, public health, AI, diagnostics, robotics, and implementation science. Seeing firsthand what is being built across China was eye opening, humbling, and inspiring.
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
The person who built Claude Code just showed exactly how to use it. 30 minutes. Free. Straight from Boris Cherny himself. Bookmark this before you forget. Most people using Claude daily are missing 40 features hiding in plain sight. This single session is worth more than any $1000 course.
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
FDA approved @EliLillyandCo Foundayo: oral GLP-1, any time of day, no food/water restrictions, $149/month self-pay. Small molecule, not peptide = cheaper to make, harder to compound. Lilly CEO: fewer than 10% of eligible patients are on a GLP-1. At $149/month with no needles, that number is going up fast buff.ly/lcOexJp #DrYou #DemandElimination #GLP1
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
Cleveland Clinic, 122,007 adults: lowest VO2 max group had 4x the mortality of the highest. Bigger gap than smokers vs non-smokers. Bigger than diabetes vs no diabetes. Bigger than end-stage renal disease vs none. Almost no doctor measures it. Apple Watch does. buff.ly/HS0T6VY #Prevention #FiveMigrations #wearables
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
Remember this lady? This is what we should be doing to them every time we see them in public. She deserves a gold medal ๐Ÿฅ‡.
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
Looking for Novavax? Here is the NOVAVAX (NUVAXOVID) VACCINE FINDER: nuvaxovid.com/vaccine-locatoโ€ฆ Healthcare providers can order Novavax (Nuvaxovid) here: vaccineshoppe.com/vsh/en/USDโ€ฆ
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
โœจPlease share! My newsletter is out. ๐Ÿง’After COVlD, kids can get High Cholesterol ๐Ÿ‘ƒ66% have occult loss of smell after COVlD ๐Ÿ’ŠVenetoclax is a double COVlD blocker ๐Ÿง 4 vax that โฌ‡๏ธDementia ๐Ÿ”ฌType I Diabetes breakthroughs & much more buff.ly/IGmElom ๐Ÿ“ท@michael_hoerger
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
APA Statement on White House Announcement on Autism ow.ly/BJfF50X0zCh
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
Donโ€™t take medical advice from the President. And vote out every single Senator who is responsible for RFK Jr. leading our Department of Health.
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
I see @SecKennedy was able to attend Charlie Kirkโ€™s memorial. Itโ€™s unfortunate the Secretary of HHS was not able to attend the funeral of Officer David Rose who was killed in the senseless attack on the CDC, one of the agencies within @hhs.
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
"Political violence is like a lightning bolt: sudden, surprising, seemingly random, yet always emerging from a local weather system. Do not forget that we all make the weather." Important, researched, & thoughtful read from @DKThomp
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
Over the next 15 months, we can expect a coordinated campaign โ€” backed by the full power of the executive branch โ€” to undermine confidence in our election system. Hereโ€™s what to expect, and how key actors can be ready to respond: bit.ly/4fRIqtA
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
From crisis to catalyst: Investing in addressing noncommunicable diseases mck.co/4nbU4m7 via @McKinsey Good healthโ€”good investment
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
Checkout the best way to lace your shoes
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
Babes, wake up. Amazing new policy just dropped.
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Gregorio A. Sicard, a true pioneer in vascular surgery. I had the immense privilege of being trained by him at WashUโ€”his wisdom, dedication, and passion shaped my career and countless others. His legacy lives on in the lives he saved and the surgeons he inspired.
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Dr. Gregorio Sicard. A man, larger than life, who lead our group and specialty into the future while holding steadfast to patients and their outcomes. Our hearts are burdened, but we remain committed to his vision.
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Dr. Gregorio Sicard. A man, larger than life, who lead our group and specialty into the future while holding steadfast to patients and their outcomes. Our hearts are burdened, but we remain committed to his vision.
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
Standing in solidarity with the striking nurses of Teamsters Local 332 at Henry Ford Genesys in Grand Blanc today. When nurses stand up, they stand for all of us.
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Shawna Butler RN MBA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ retweeted
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Vaccines are safe and effective. RFK Jr. isnโ€™t.
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