Gernie’s Bioethics
@lookout-bioethics.bsky.social
Bioethicist, Physiologist, Pub Health-ist, Advocate-ist. DrPH, PhD, MPH, HEC-C
This Op Ed is a call to action from highly qualified experts who have served (and protected) all of us for decades. When they see the depth of the self inflicted wounds that SecDHHS’ is promulgating on all of us, they demand change. All of us should do same.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This Op Ed is a call to action from highly qualified experts who have served (and protected) all of us for decades. When they see the depth of the self inflicted wounds that SecDHHS’ is promulgating on all of us, they demand change. All of us should do same.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
Abrego García Case Summary;
Deport w/o Due Process > Ignore Injunction Stopping ✈️s > Admit Mistake in Court > Falsely Malign in Media > Ignore SCOTUS’ Demand 2 Facilitate Return > Claim Can’t Return 🇸🇻 Citizen 2 🇺🇸 > Quietly Get Fed Grand Jury 2 Indict for 3 y/o Traffic Stop >
Magically Returns 2 🇺🇸
Deport w/o Due Process > Ignore Injunction Stopping ✈️s > Admit Mistake in Court > Falsely Malign in Media > Ignore SCOTUS’ Demand 2 Facilitate Return > Claim Can’t Return 🇸🇻 Citizen 2 🇺🇸 > Quietly Get Fed Grand Jury 2 Indict for 3 y/o Traffic Stop >
Magically Returns 2 🇺🇸
June 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Abrego García Case Summary;
Deport w/o Due Process > Ignore Injunction Stopping ✈️s > Admit Mistake in Court > Falsely Malign in Media > Ignore SCOTUS’ Demand 2 Facilitate Return > Claim Can’t Return 🇸🇻 Citizen 2 🇺🇸 > Quietly Get Fed Grand Jury 2 Indict for 3 y/o Traffic Stop >
Magically Returns 2 🇺🇸
Deport w/o Due Process > Ignore Injunction Stopping ✈️s > Admit Mistake in Court > Falsely Malign in Media > Ignore SCOTUS’ Demand 2 Facilitate Return > Claim Can’t Return 🇸🇻 Citizen 2 🇺🇸 > Quietly Get Fed Grand Jury 2 Indict for 3 y/o Traffic Stop >
Magically Returns 2 🇺🇸
This NYT story, while describing a tech context, is relevant to my team’s poster preso at ASGCT this week - Do broad claims of trade secret protections create harm?
We ask whether patient safety is impacted if/when the veil of trade secrets is unquestioned.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/t...
We ask whether patient safety is impacted if/when the veil of trade secrets is unquestioned.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/t...
May 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This NYT story, while describing a tech context, is relevant to my team’s poster preso at ASGCT this week - Do broad claims of trade secret protections create harm?
We ask whether patient safety is impacted if/when the veil of trade secrets is unquestioned.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/t...
We ask whether patient safety is impacted if/when the veil of trade secrets is unquestioned.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/t...
As usual, a lucid and thoughtful discussion and analysis by @alyssaburgart.bsky.social of an incredibly sad case that should concern EVERY American.
Pregnant Georgia woman declared dead, kept in ICU over family's objection
Misogyny know a no bounds in the anti-patient autonomy movement
www.poppiesandpropofol.com
May 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
As usual, a lucid and thoughtful discussion and analysis by @alyssaburgart.bsky.social of an incredibly sad case that should concern EVERY American.
Póster #1857 is up @asgct New Orleans! Come and see us from 5:30-7p
May 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Póster #1857 is up @asgct New Orleans! Come and see us from 5:30-7p
Just a point of reference as to what Bainbridge Island (elected) Councilmembers and (voluntary committee and board members) are permitted to accept as gifts.
May 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Just a point of reference as to what Bainbridge Island (elected) Councilmembers and (voluntary committee and board members) are permitted to accept as gifts.
Why have the emoluments clause? Is that just for suckers and losers?
Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources
President Trump poised to accept "palace in the sky" as a gift from Qatar: Sources
abcnews.go.com
May 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Why have the emoluments clause? Is that just for suckers and losers?
A tremendous story here. So personal, so well written. Please read and share broadly.
The Price of Remission
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I set out to understand why a single pill of Revlimid cost the same as a new iPhone. I’ve covered high drug prices as a reporter for years. What I discovered shocked ...
www.propublica.org
May 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A tremendous story here. So personal, so well written. Please read and share broadly.
Until people are held accountable for the malicious lies they spread, sadly, I don’t see this changing.
Huge props to JOliver and his researchers for debunking Sec DHHS’s patently absurd lexicon of LIES.
If something seems shocking; check facts. Repetition of unchecked lies hurts ALL OF US
Huge props to JOliver and his researchers for debunking Sec DHHS’s patently absurd lexicon of LIES.
If something seems shocking; check facts. Repetition of unchecked lies hurts ALL OF US
May 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Until people are held accountable for the malicious lies they spread, sadly, I don’t see this changing.
Huge props to JOliver and his researchers for debunking Sec DHHS’s patently absurd lexicon of LIES.
If something seems shocking; check facts. Repetition of unchecked lies hurts ALL OF US
Huge props to JOliver and his researchers for debunking Sec DHHS’s patently absurd lexicon of LIES.
If something seems shocking; check facts. Repetition of unchecked lies hurts ALL OF US
This is pretty deeply “F’d” and these “researchers” need a serious rebuke. Anyone who’s received a letter like that from an IRB knows it translates to; “Oh hell no you can’t do that”.
& yet the Univ is compelled to protect their confidentiality.
The lying to the AI about consent too…..chilling.
& yet the Univ is compelled to protect their confidentiality.
The lying to the AI about consent too…..chilling.
🧪 Reddit is considering legal action against University of Zurich researchers over an undisclosed AI experiment on users.
Bots engaged in debates on r/changemyview, profiling participants. Reddit deems the study unethical and a violation of terms. The university is investigating. #Ethics #MLSky
Bots engaged in debates on r/changemyview, profiling participants. Reddit deems the study unethical and a violation of terms. The university is investigating. #Ethics #MLSky
Reddit Issuing 'Formal Legal Demands' Against Researchers Who Conducted Secret AI Experiment on Users
Reddit called it an "improper and highly unethical experiment" and said it did not know it was happening.
www.404media.co
April 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This is pretty deeply “F’d” and these “researchers” need a serious rebuke. Anyone who’s received a letter like that from an IRB knows it translates to; “Oh hell no you can’t do that”.
& yet the Univ is compelled to protect their confidentiality.
The lying to the AI about consent too…..chilling.
& yet the Univ is compelled to protect their confidentiality.
The lying to the AI about consent too…..chilling.
Scientists’ curiosity about “the how” is endless. Also; humble ones don’t presume/or make conclusions in areas where they aren’t experts….
So I’m crowdsourcing here.
It sure SEEMS like passenger capacity far exceeds lifeboat capacity.
I look forward to learning how there’s more behind the photo
So I’m crowdsourcing here.
It sure SEEMS like passenger capacity far exceeds lifeboat capacity.
I look forward to learning how there’s more behind the photo
April 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Scientists’ curiosity about “the how” is endless. Also; humble ones don’t presume/or make conclusions in areas where they aren’t experts….
So I’m crowdsourcing here.
It sure SEEMS like passenger capacity far exceeds lifeboat capacity.
I look forward to learning how there’s more behind the photo
So I’m crowdsourcing here.
It sure SEEMS like passenger capacity far exceeds lifeboat capacity.
I look forward to learning how there’s more behind the photo
I just landed in Dallas. TX is a huge state. But you know the only boundary measles knows?
Vaccination
Vaccination
April 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I just landed in Dallas. TX is a huge state. But you know the only boundary measles knows?
Vaccination
Vaccination
May the absolute GOAT pontiff who put HIS SERVICE TO OTHERS- to the weak, the persecuted, the vulnerable and the poor; Rest In Peace.
As a LOOONNNNGGGG-Lapsed Catholic, I remain blown away at the example he set for service and humility.
A new hi-water mark has been set for “Righteous Dudes.”
As a LOOONNNNGGGG-Lapsed Catholic, I remain blown away at the example he set for service and humility.
A new hi-water mark has been set for “Righteous Dudes.”
April 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
May the absolute GOAT pontiff who put HIS SERVICE TO OTHERS- to the weak, the persecuted, the vulnerable and the poor; Rest In Peace.
As a LOOONNNNGGGG-Lapsed Catholic, I remain blown away at the example he set for service and humility.
A new hi-water mark has been set for “Righteous Dudes.”
As a LOOONNNNGGGG-Lapsed Catholic, I remain blown away at the example he set for service and humility.
A new hi-water mark has been set for “Righteous Dudes.”
Today, on the most important day in Christian faith, how does POTUS’s Easter message the conform to Christ’s teachings?
Luke 6; 27-28; I tell you, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
Luke 6; 27-28; I tell you, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
April 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Today, on the most important day in Christian faith, how does POTUS’s Easter message the conform to Christ’s teachings?
Luke 6; 27-28; I tell you, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
Luke 6; 27-28; I tell you, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
It’s condition upon arrival yesterday says a great deal….
April 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It’s condition upon arrival yesterday says a great deal….
SUCH a compelling story of how our differences in the definition of justice can be crushing. Yet can also be overcome. Just wow.
How to Tell a Dumb American Story - This American Life
A couple devises a strategy to get their daughter's killer prosecuted and to get attention for other Native families.
www.thisamericanlife.org
April 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
SUCH a compelling story of how our differences in the definition of justice can be crushing. Yet can also be overcome. Just wow.
As a clinical ethicist, the bitterness of the ironies of this story are beyond description.
A call to a consult on determination of death & working through that with a family is one of the most humbling experiences you will ever know.
Here, its surname/age/status > Death. Just wow.
A call to a consult on determination of death & working through that with a family is one of the most humbling experiences you will ever know.
Here, its surname/age/status > Death. Just wow.
Trump administration lists thousands of immigrants as dead in new policy | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security requested the Social Security Administration to enter more than 6,000 names of immigrants into its database used to track dead people, according to a DHS official w...
amp.cnn.com
April 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As a clinical ethicist, the bitterness of the ironies of this story are beyond description.
A call to a consult on determination of death & working through that with a family is one of the most humbling experiences you will ever know.
Here, its surname/age/status > Death. Just wow.
A call to a consult on determination of death & working through that with a family is one of the most humbling experiences you will ever know.
Here, its surname/age/status > Death. Just wow.
Thank you, coffee gods.
There are so many studies on coffee that claim slightly different things.
People who consumed 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day were less likely to develop coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes or stroke.
April 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Thank you, coffee gods.
As an ethicist; file under “truth and justice”
April 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
As an ethicist; file under “truth and justice”
Gorgeous piece here!
Dear Science
The Absurdity of Autism Answers on Demand
open.substack.com
April 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Gorgeous piece here!
Worth the read
De-extinction is Here. Now What?
Colossal Biosciences, a biotechnology company, announced that it has achieved a scientific first -- bringing back an extinct animal: the dire wolf. Crucial questions emerge about scientific hubris, pl...
www.thehastingscenter.org
April 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Worth the read
Another preventable pediatric death. And RFKjr attending the funeral? I’m SO troubled.
Parents can invite anyone they choose, but pretext of Sec DHHS’s attendance should be seen for what it is;
It’s exploiting another grieving family to promulgate his false beliefs.
These deaths were PREVENTABLE
Parents can invite anyone they choose, but pretext of Sec DHHS’s attendance should be seen for what it is;
It’s exploiting another grieving family to promulgate his false beliefs.
These deaths were PREVENTABLE
Another Child Dies from Measles
RFK Jr. plans to attend the funeral. He should apologize to the parents for his actions during a measles epidemic that likely involves thousands of children.
open.substack.com
April 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Another preventable pediatric death. And RFKjr attending the funeral? I’m SO troubled.
Parents can invite anyone they choose, but pretext of Sec DHHS’s attendance should be seen for what it is;
It’s exploiting another grieving family to promulgate his false beliefs.
These deaths were PREVENTABLE
Parents can invite anyone they choose, but pretext of Sec DHHS’s attendance should be seen for what it is;
It’s exploiting another grieving family to promulgate his false beliefs.
These deaths were PREVENTABLE
It’s interesting and inspiring to be on the ⛴️ headed into Seattle, with so many folks organizing to protest.
It should not be overlooked by any that, in add’n to many other pressing concerns, our country permits one individual to bet (and lose) $6T from our economy in 2 days.
It should not be overlooked by any that, in add’n to many other pressing concerns, our country permits one individual to bet (and lose) $6T from our economy in 2 days.
April 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It’s interesting and inspiring to be on the ⛴️ headed into Seattle, with so many folks organizing to protest.
It should not be overlooked by any that, in add’n to many other pressing concerns, our country permits one individual to bet (and lose) $6T from our economy in 2 days.
It should not be overlooked by any that, in add’n to many other pressing concerns, our country permits one individual to bet (and lose) $6T from our economy in 2 days.
Grateful to @bmj.com Journal of Medical Ethics Blog for giving space for this piece.
Opportunities Lie Within Beqvez’s Discontinuation - Journal of Medical Ethics blog
By Rafael Escandon Pfizer announced, surprisingly, on February 20, that they plan to discontinue commercial availability of Beqvez, their recently approved gene therapy (GT) for Hemophilia B. They als...
blogs.bmj.com
April 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Grateful to @bmj.com Journal of Medical Ethics Blog for giving space for this piece.
This is so damned impressive what @booker.senate.gov Cory Booker is doing/has done here. Making new history.
So, So, So important.
Will be Proud to have the longest filibuster on record, now be assigned to a man who stands for citizens rights, versus standing for their denial.
So, So, So important.
Will be Proud to have the longest filibuster on record, now be assigned to a man who stands for citizens rights, versus standing for their denial.
April 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This is so damned impressive what @booker.senate.gov Cory Booker is doing/has done here. Making new history.
So, So, So important.
Will be Proud to have the longest filibuster on record, now be assigned to a man who stands for citizens rights, versus standing for their denial.
So, So, So important.
Will be Proud to have the longest filibuster on record, now be assigned to a man who stands for citizens rights, versus standing for their denial.