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The hosts conclude the donation segment by thanking producers for their "time, talent, and treasure." They share a report about Blackwater recruiters offering $4,000 a day for contractors in Ukraine and send health karma to a listener battling lupus.
Hydroxychloroquine Safety Profile and Anthony Fauci Statements
Hydroxychloroquine has been FDA-approved for 65 years and is used widely for malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Simone Gold argues the drug is extremely safe and available over-the-counter in many parts of the world. Conversely, Dr. Anthony Fauci has cited data suggesting a lack of efficacy and potential cardiovascular risks, specifically arrhythmias, as reasons for caution.
Google Data Sharing and Hydroxychloroquine Resistance
Google is reportedly sharing location data from Google Maps with various government entities to monitor social distancing compliance. Simultaneously, the discussion explores the resistance to hydroxychloroquine despite its use by lupus patients and its prevalence in India. The lack of a massive death toll in crowded Indian cities is posited as potential evidence for the drug's effectiveness as a prophylactic.
Lupus Complications and Dame Rachel Shout-out
A listener's girlfriend, Rachel, is recovering in a regular hospital room after suffering life-threatening platelet complications and seizures caused by Lupus. Despite a dire initial prognosis from ER doctors on Friday, she regained consciousness in the ICU and inquired about the latest podcast episodes. The hosts offer their well-wishes for her ongoing recovery from the incurable autoimmune disease.
