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Ironic....people attacking other people
Before this virus...well...even during it....there are people who attack other people. dem vs rep rich vs poor....the list just goes on and on and on and on..... Ironic though.... This virus is reported to set our immune system in hyper m
Work Restricted
I see a blog regarding working from The home place as opposed to pre Covid. My own thoughts would be if you can You should. It is going to be a long road Back for our Economy, as well as for Others. I am not working, the hotel that has my E
Evidence that Covid 19 was around in November?
A good friend of mine works at a hospital lab in a big city. Well, she does not play any direct role in the scenario, but she might have prompted indirectly some of the action to be taken. Anyway, she has just informed.... Her mom's boyfriend
If only he had listened and followed directions
From The New Yorker; Satire from The Borowitz Report America’s Teachers Urge Trump to Use Time at Home to Repeat First Grade By Andy Borowitz March 31, 2020 WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Donald J. Trum
Prone to recovery from COVID-19...
A few weeks ago, I got into a discussion and made some blog comments that hospitals in China and Italy where coronavirus patients in ICU where placed on their stomachs in a face-down prone position instead of the usual position of being slightly prop
Where did the virus really come from???
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/28/how-did-the-coronavirus-start-where-did-it-come-from-how-did-it-spread-humans-was-it-really-bats-pangolins-wuhan-animal-market
Gov.Dewine's plans have changed and he won't be reopening Ohio until May 29th.
Dang it all cause I was looking forward to it happening.
Immune Booster Not.
In biblical era plagues were punishments from God. (Some people think so even these days.) We are not dealing with a plague but a pandemic, some will say. Whatever. ...(I will learn the difference if someone doesn't point out the difference betwee
Virus vaccine trials on BCG look promising but no quick fix
Not quick because of the testing but tests are being run on THOUSANDS of people, not handfuls of brave volunteers, which does mean results far, far sooner than new vaccines, and look at the results already ... That said, the WHO ha
Virus vaccines update
From The Mercury News; Coronavirus: In a race against time, vaccine testing expands In the battle to prevent COVID-19 infection, a vaccine will be our safest armor. As casualties climb, pharmaceutical companies and young vo
OK - this could be bad news. Preliminary evidence indicates Corona Virus on air pollution particles
Today from weather.com; Researchers Find Coronavirus on Pollution Particles By Ron Brackett 5 hours ago At a Glance Preliminary results find evidence of the novel coronavirus on air pollution over Bergamo
US Hospitals Getting Paid More to Label Cause of Death as ‘Coronavirus’
Dr. Scott Jensen says the American Medical Association is now “encouraging” doctors to overcount coronavirus deaths across the country. Jensen received a 7-page document that showed him how to fill out a death certificate as a “COVID-19 diagnosis
Finally, almost at the end of this dreary, dreadful Epidemiology showoff rant
Just a few odds and ends, mostly central to the more clinical parts of the field. As with my profile, and rants, it all serves to send over 99% of CS ladies running away. Wise for them, and perfect for me. The few that aren't really scammers from Ni
| UPDATE | 9/22/21 - Low-Dose Aspirin Could Avert Worst COVID Symptoms
(See Comments for Update) Aspirin's Lung Protection May Reduce Ventilation, ICU & Mortality In COVID-19 Patients. More @ - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.deseret.com/platform/amp/u-s-world/2021/3/20/22339819/baby-aspirin-covid-19-sympto
The Baker Act...
The Florida Mental Health Act of 1971 (Florida Statute 394.451-394.47891), commonly known as the "Baker Act," allows the involuntary institutionalization and examination of an individual. The Baker Act allows for involuntary examination (what som
Into the final stretch on Epid.
Covering the field in a half dozen blogs, of a few (separate) paragraphs each, is brilliant, if I do say so myself. And In such frequent situations, I gladly prefer to say so myself. Digressing. OK, so the difference between clinical medicine, wh
As a public service
This SHOULD go without saying, BUT..... Lets just say, that in no large group is everyone going to be of the same intelligence. That will not happen. We are unique individuals. Having read some of the things I see on here, believe it or not, I
Covid-19 State Of Ohio Reopens soon.
I just hope for everyone's sake that they're not making a huge mistake.I watch the news reports from Gov. Mike Dewine every afternoon. COVID-19 threat remains, Ohioans encouraged to take preventative measures as state reopens CORONAVIRUS by
Traditional Chinese Medicine and COVID-19...
This morning my wife was listening to a documentary in English which is unusual as nearly everything she listens to is in Chinese. It was about the use of TCM in the cure for COVID-19. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) takes the approach to strength
My "How close is it to you" blog...
Every night I read the dashboard results for the COVID-19 data in the state of Florida. I'll do a screenshot and check it again in the morning to see changes as the numbers are usually higher. Probably a recount or late entry from the previous day ca
Mask-Match...
I came across a website that gets masks directly to healthcare workers 'on the front lines' where they don't have any. It sppears to be If you have masks (N95, surgical, etc.) and want to donate, they can arrange pickup to your door via the USPS. Si
Harsh Reality
Today from Bloomberg; Total U.S. Deaths Double From Week Earlier (4 p.m. NY) New U.S. cases increased 5.6% from Saturday, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University and Bloomberg News. That’s higher than the avera
Next talk on Epidemiology.
Welcome back. Before we begin, just a bit on lecture hall decorum. At the Vierk Institute, our division for pedagogy has suggestions for seating, which several studies show contribute to a much better learning.environment. I am asking all young ladie
vaccines - making it happen
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Vaccine Development and Surveillance Strategy Overview Our Goal: Advance public goods for global health through technological innovation. We do this by accelerating the development and commercializ
Pay attention FLORIDA...
Obviously, the people in Florida are not paying attention. Every day I check the numbers for new cases of COVID-19 and the numbers were dropping. Social distancing was actually working. Was is the operative. The numbers are on the rise. We've
Excellent update on the Covid-19 vaccine front
Today in Bloomberg; Virus Vaccine May Be Ready for Mass Production By Autumn, Oxford Professor Says By Jason Gale and Stephanie Baker April 17, 2020, 2:23 AM EDT Updated on April 17, 2020, 7:25 AM EDT A coronavirus vac
THE NEVER ENDING UNTRUTH OF WANTS KIDS OR NOT SURE IF THEY WANT KIDS
Calling all men : when writing your profiles please beware: women 63-80 years old probably do not want kids to bore just for you. The latest on the kid issue for older women is: a 35 year old woman who wants kids is referred to in the medical profess
What Shi did...
Shi (that woman) may turn out to be the st up idist woman since Pandora. It is possible she may have created a human ELE. In a few thousand years at most someone will know. What am I talking about? Let's start with this reporter's question
cytokine storm... don't call the weatherman about this one!
Two weeks ago, I did a blog with links to videos from Dr. Duc Vuong who who gave excellent examples of how the respiratory system is compromised by the COVID-19 virus. In it, he describes what happens when an infection is in the lungs and the immune
I HOPE ALL of US ARE SAFE
in this lock down in my country we hope to survive by the power of GOD AMEN
BCG (the TB inoculation) could be an answer
Most of us were inoculated against TB at birth - the BCG shot gave us a very mild and modified version of tuberculosis which our immune systems cured pretty promptly, leaving us with up to 15 years of protection. In some countries TB remains a re
World Health Organisation
Failed us in a massive way. If you agree, please sign the petition via the link below, and share on social media https://www.change.org/p/united-nations-call-for-the-resignation-of-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-who-director-general
Fauci... listen up!
Last week, Dr. Anthony Fauci said people who recover from the coronavirus will likely be immune should a second wave of infection spread in the early fall. The statement was based on a belief the virus has not mutated much and that people who develo
DIY Ventilators...
I've done a few blogs about medical ventilators and my research continues. Trying to find a listed price for one is like getting a quote on a used car. They want your information before making an offer. Lots of models and lots of options. I did see a
VIRUS -A bad 4 letter word
WoW...Not only have I seen so much info. but TRump seems to inject his feelings, repeats everything he says. & twists the facts to "as he sees" them. He has no concern for what the experts say.... but show some class & be more accurate with his
Another vaccine enters human trials. This one backed by Bill & Melissa Gates
A second potential COVID-19 vaccine, backed by Bill and Melinda Gates, is entering human testing Darrell Etherington 3:44 pm EDT • April 6, 2020 A new COVID-19 vaccine candidate is entering Phase 1 clinical human testing today,
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse
A person in a position of authority who shall remain nameless, has stated that with warmer weather this Covid 19 virus will die out and we can all gather for celebrating the Easter holiday. Unfortunately, this ill conceived idea/plan, overlooked ano
Social Distancing. Thanks, Chinese virus.
Sure, an effective public health measure against the virus. PC sounding, VERY PC. As with First/Peoples (Eh?)/Native Americans, big women, African Americans, progressives---it's a long list. Hard to define, but you know it when you see it. All thunk
From the US Surgeon General - how to make a face mask in 30 seconds from common items
Easy as......no no easier than pie.
Suffering, in the world,
vs. MY unique suffering. The first is a Buddhist view, the latter, that of most addicts. Crippling self pity, powerful enough to support any level of denial, and to justify all selfish and hurtful behaviors. Recently, an Asian clinical friend shared
I was exposed...
Patient came in ER showing symptoms of COVID Transferred to ICU SOB need to intubate Isolated in negative pressure Complete PPE 5 hours stayed inside Hope it turn out to be just fine
The Virus....what I heard
A friend of mine came back from his chiropractor and he informed my friend that this virus is interesting. My friend told me, he was not sure using the word mutate was correct...but he explained it this way to me. He said, according to his doctor,