Astrid Meyer-Knutsen
@astridmeyerknutsen.bsky.social
Interests: ME/CFS, Long Covid, politics, science, nature and animals. Norwegian but post mostly in English. Newbie allotment gardener.
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I had a great conversation with the wonderful @zackpolanski.bsky.social on his podcast. Do please listen in. I don't think you'll have heard anything quite like it. And there's a LOT more here than the title suggests. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
How Labour Negate Progressive Ideas Through ‘Divide and Rule’ | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski
Podcast Episode · Bold Politics with Zack Polanski · 19/11/2025 · 40m
podcasts.apple.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I had a great conversation with the wonderful @zackpolanski.bsky.social on his podcast. Do please listen in. I don't think you'll have heard anything quite like it. And there's a LOT more here than the title suggests. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
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- Influensa ikke bare betyr en uke i senga med feber. Risikoen for slag og hjerteinfarkt øker som følge av influensainfeksjon, sier Cox.
www.nrk.no/vestland/eks...
www.nrk.no/vestland/eks...
Eksperter spår tiårets verste influensasesong – disse fordelene har influensavaksinen
Influensa betyr ikke bare en uke i senga med feber, advarer forskere. Risikoen for å få slag, hjerteinfarkt og forhøyet blodtrykk øker også.
www.nrk.no
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
- Influensa ikke bare betyr en uke i senga med feber. Risikoen for slag og hjerteinfarkt øker som følge av influensainfeksjon, sier Cox.
www.nrk.no/vestland/eks...
www.nrk.no/vestland/eks...
Tekna Magasin med god artikkel om ME som inkluderer intervju med pasient Jørn Tore Haugen og forsker Olav Mella.
www.tekna.no/magasinet/ma...
www.tekna.no/magasinet/ma...
Jørn Tore har ikke kunnet jobbe på 13 år
Jørn Tore Haugen måtte slutte i jobben på grunn av ME, men har fremdeles ikke gitt opp håpet om en tilbakekomst til arbeidslivet.
www.tekna.no
November 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Tekna Magasin med god artikkel om ME som inkluderer intervju med pasient Jørn Tore Haugen og forsker Olav Mella.
www.tekna.no/magasinet/ma...
www.tekna.no/magasinet/ma...
Antallet nordmenn som dør som følge av høyt blodtrykk har mer enn doblet seg de siste fem årene. – Kan skyldes koronaviruset, mener kardiolog. FHI skylder på endring i registrering av dødsfall.
www.nrk.no/buskerud/fle...
www.nrk.no/buskerud/fle...
Flere dødsfall: – Covid-19 kan gi høyt blodtrykk
Antallet nordmenn som dør som følge av høyt blodtrykk har mer enn doblet seg de siste fem årene. – Kan skyldes koronaviruset, mener kardiolog. FHI skylder på endring i registrering av dødsfall.
www.nrk.no
November 16, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Antallet nordmenn som dør som følge av høyt blodtrykk har mer enn doblet seg de siste fem årene. – Kan skyldes koronaviruset, mener kardiolog. FHI skylder på endring i registrering av dødsfall.
www.nrk.no/buskerud/fle...
www.nrk.no/buskerud/fle...
- Carr, a disabled actor, writer and activist, told the committee that some terminally-ill people, faced with a lack of support, would feel they had no alternative but to choose an assisted suicide, if it was legalised.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/health-and-c...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/health-and-c...
Health and care funding crisis will create pressure to choose assisted suicide, MPs and peers are told
Many terminally-ill people would feel “duress” and “pressure” to choose an assisted suicide if it is legalised, because of the lack of funding for the NHS, palliative care and social care services,…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
- Carr, a disabled actor, writer and activist, told the committee that some terminally-ill people, faced with a lack of support, would feel they had no alternative but to choose an assisted suicide, if it was legalised.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/health-and-c...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/health-and-c...
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1) 🇩🇪 Some really good news! Germany plans to invest half a billion euros in research on diseases such as ME/CFS and Long Covid.
They are calling it "The National Decade Against Post-Infectious Diseases"
They are calling it "The National Decade Against Post-Infectious Diseases"
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
1) 🇩🇪 Some really good news! Germany plans to invest half a billion euros in research on diseases such as ME/CFS and Long Covid.
They are calling it "The National Decade Against Post-Infectious Diseases"
They are calling it "The National Decade Against Post-Infectious Diseases"
Anne Kielland skriver:
- I et nylig prosjekt om ME-sykes møter med de offentlige tjenestene observerte vi forskerne eksempler på det vi tenker Pierre Bourdieu kunne karakterisert som «symbolsk vold» i systemets møter med voksne pasienter, familier, og også barn
agendamagasin.no/debatt/symbo...
- I et nylig prosjekt om ME-sykes møter med de offentlige tjenestene observerte vi forskerne eksempler på det vi tenker Pierre Bourdieu kunne karakterisert som «symbolsk vold» i systemets møter med voksne pasienter, familier, og også barn
agendamagasin.no/debatt/symbo...
Symbolsk vold i møte med offentlige tjenester
Vi i akademia må tørre å snakke om de lidelsene den symbolske volden tidvis sadistiske systemer frembringer.
agendamagasin.no
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Anne Kielland skriver:
- I et nylig prosjekt om ME-sykes møter med de offentlige tjenestene observerte vi forskerne eksempler på det vi tenker Pierre Bourdieu kunne karakterisert som «symbolsk vold» i systemets møter med voksne pasienter, familier, og også barn
agendamagasin.no/debatt/symbo...
- I et nylig prosjekt om ME-sykes møter med de offentlige tjenestene observerte vi forskerne eksempler på det vi tenker Pierre Bourdieu kunne karakterisert som «symbolsk vold» i systemets møter med voksne pasienter, familier, og også barn
agendamagasin.no/debatt/symbo...
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Our latest News in Brief summary has headlines and links to further reading for #MECFS, #LongCovid, and related news for the week of Nov. 3 - 9.
Topics:
News, advocacy and articles
Coming events
Research news and commentary
& Published research
www.s4me.info/threads/news...
Topics:
News, advocacy and articles
Coming events
Research news and commentary
& Published research
www.s4me.info/threads/news...
News in Brief - November 2025
This thread has a Science for ME 'News in Brief' post for each week in November 2025 by a team including @Trish, @Kalliope, @ahimsa and @SNT Gatchaman. Scroll down to see this week's news.
www.s4me.info
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Our latest News in Brief summary has headlines and links to further reading for #MECFS, #LongCovid, and related news for the week of Nov. 3 - 9.
Topics:
News, advocacy and articles
Coming events
Research news and commentary
& Published research
www.s4me.info/threads/news...
Topics:
News, advocacy and articles
Coming events
Research news and commentary
& Published research
www.s4me.info/threads/news...
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Some healthcare providers are still referring to #mecfs and #longcovid as psychological or "functional" despite considerable research to the contrary. Here, I review the latest findings and expert thinking, with potential for treatment: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Research Into ME/CFS Pathology Points to Possible Treatments
With greater understanding of the complex pathomechanisms of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers aim to target treatments.
www.medscape.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Some healthcare providers are still referring to #mecfs and #longcovid as psychological or "functional" despite considerable research to the contrary. Here, I review the latest findings and expert thinking, with potential for treatment: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
- Covid infections, especially repeat ones, are still associated with long term cognitive effects.
Immunologist Zachary Rubin explains how, according to a recent study, living through a pandemic might accelerate brain aging.
The COVID Pandemic May Have Aged Your Brain—Even If You Never Got Sick
Immunologist Zachary Rubin explains how, according to a recent study, living through a pandemic might accelerate brain aging.
www.scientificamerican.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
- Covid infections, especially repeat ones, are still associated with long term cognitive effects.
- Research published today in Cell Reports Medicine reveals key biological differences that may explain why women with long COVID — especially those who develop chronic fatigue syndrome — tend to experience more severe and persistent symptoms than men do.
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
Women are three times more likely than men to get severe long COVID: Here’s why
U of A research published in Cell Reports Medicine reveals the underlying mechanisms that explain why women are three times more likely than men to have severe long COVID.
www.ualberta.ca
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
- Research published today in Cell Reports Medicine reveals key biological differences that may explain why women with long COVID — especially those who develop chronic fatigue syndrome — tend to experience more severe and persistent symptoms than men do.
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...
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The dysregulated immune system in #LongCovid with #MECFS. with sex-specific changes, increased inflammation (as seen by cells, chemokines and cytokines), and disrupted hormone levels www.cell.com/cell-reports...
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The dysregulated immune system in #LongCovid with #MECFS. with sex-specific changes, increased inflammation (as seen by cells, chemokines and cytokines), and disrupted hormone levels www.cell.com/cell-reports...
- Fluge introduced his talk by saying “…Even though many patients remain ill for decades or lifelong, I think it is, in principle, reversible..."
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Research Into ME/CFS Pathology Points to Possible Treatments
With greater understanding of the complex pathomechanisms of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers aim to target treatments.
www.medscape.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
- Fluge introduced his talk by saying “…Even though many patients remain ill for decades or lifelong, I think it is, in principle, reversible..."
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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1) Interesting interview of Prof. Brian Hughes by David Tuller.
In his new book Hughes argues that psychology is not woke but that its methods are essentially conservative because it focuses on an individualistic view and ignores social context.
In his new book Hughes argues that psychology is not woke but that its methods are essentially conservative because it focuses on an individualistic view and ignores social context.
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 AM
1) Interesting interview of Prof. Brian Hughes by David Tuller.
In his new book Hughes argues that psychology is not woke but that its methods are essentially conservative because it focuses on an individualistic view and ignores social context.
In his new book Hughes argues that psychology is not woke but that its methods are essentially conservative because it focuses on an individualistic view and ignores social context.
- The public should also protect against all RVIs by maintaining good personal hygiene, such as practicing hand hygiene, staying home if feeling unwell, and wearing a mask if needing to leave home when symptomatic.
RSV can cause severe illness and long-term complications comparable to influenza and COVID-19, especially in young children, older adults, and those with underlying health conditions. doi.org/g99d6r
Not just a common cold: Studies show RSV's severity and impact on long-term health
Often confused for a common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can in fact be serious and should be studied more closely.
medicalxpress.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
- The public should also protect against all RVIs by maintaining good personal hygiene, such as practicing hand hygiene, staying home if feeling unwell, and wearing a mask if needing to leave home when symptomatic.
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Many thanks to @davetuller1.bsky.social for the chance to chat about my book and its resonance with #MECFS, #LongCovid, and the war on disabled people
(For those interested in reading more, pls check here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...)
(For those interested in reading more, pls check here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...)
Interview with Brian Hughes, professor of psychology and University of Galway in Ireland.
YouTube video by David M Tuller
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Many thanks to @davetuller1.bsky.social for the chance to chat about my book and its resonance with #MECFS, #LongCovid, and the war on disabled people
(For those interested in reading more, pls check here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...)
(For those interested in reading more, pls check here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...)
- A meta-analysis of 155 observational studies ties influenza, COVID-19, hepatitis C, and herpes zoster (shingles) to a dramatically higher risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in the weeks after infection
Some common viruses may steeply raise risk of cardiovascular disease
The authors noted that viral infections trigger the immune system to release substances that lead to inflammation and increase the risk of blood clots.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
The authors noted that viral infections trigger the immune system to release substances that lead to inflammation and increase the risk of blood clots.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
- A meta-analysis of 155 observational studies ties influenza, COVID-19, hepatitis C, and herpes zoster (shingles) to a dramatically higher risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in the weeks after infection
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Discover Magazine: 'Catching COVID-19 or the Flu Could Triple Your Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack'
'Learn more about the ways viral infections can impact people with and without chronic diseases.'
www.discovermagazine.com/catching-cov...
'Learn more about the ways viral infections can impact people with and without chronic diseases.'
www.discovermagazine.com/catching-cov...
Catching COVID-19 or the Flu Could Triple Your Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack
Learn more about the ways viral infections can impact people with and without chronic diseases.
www.discovermagazine.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Discover Magazine: 'Catching COVID-19 or the Flu Could Triple Your Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack'
'Learn more about the ways viral infections can impact people with and without chronic diseases.'
www.discovermagazine.com/catching-cov...
'Learn more about the ways viral infections can impact people with and without chronic diseases.'
www.discovermagazine.com/catching-cov...
Archived link to this important opinion piece on Covid and its consequences for society: archive.li/aKlzJ
November 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Archived link to this important opinion piece on Covid and its consequences for society: archive.li/aKlzJ
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Our latest News in Brief post (in 2 parts this week) has headlines and links to further reading for #MECFS, #LongCovid, and related news for the week of Oct 27 - Nov 2.
Topics:
News, advocacy and articles
Coming events
Research news and commentary
& Published research
www.s4me.info/threads/news...
Topics:
News, advocacy and articles
Coming events
Research news and commentary
& Published research
www.s4me.info/threads/news...
News in Brief - October 2025
This thread has a Science for ME 'News in Brief' post for each week in October 2025 by a team including @Trish, @Kalliope, @ahimsa and @SNT Gatchaman. Scroll down to see this week's news.
www.s4me.info
November 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Our latest News in Brief post (in 2 parts this week) has headlines and links to further reading for #MECFS, #LongCovid, and related news for the week of Oct 27 - Nov 2.
Topics:
News, advocacy and articles
Coming events
Research news and commentary
& Published research
www.s4me.info/threads/news...
Topics:
News, advocacy and articles
Coming events
Research news and commentary
& Published research
www.s4me.info/threads/news...
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I appreciate Andrew Nikiforuk at @TheTyee for highlighting the continuing science of COVID and the importance of prevention.
The virus keeps reshaping health and society — we can still choose to act wisely.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
The virus keeps reshaping health and society — we can still choose to act wisely.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
This Physicist Says We Don’t Take COVID Seriously Enough | The Tyee
We downplay the virus at our peril, warns Yaneer Bar-Yam. And children are more at risk than we thought.
thetyee.ca
November 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I appreciate Andrew Nikiforuk at @TheTyee for highlighting the continuing science of COVID and the importance of prevention.
The virus keeps reshaping health and society — we can still choose to act wisely.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
The virus keeps reshaping health and society — we can still choose to act wisely.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
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If you think the #COVID19 pandemic is done and ever-evolving variants pose no significant threat, consider these two realities, writes contributing editor Andrew Nikiforuk.
This Physicist Says We Don’t Take COVID Seriously Enough | The Tyee
We downplay the virus at our peril, warns Yaneer Bar-Yam. And children are more at risk than we thought.
thetyee.ca
October 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
If you think the #COVID19 pandemic is done and ever-evolving variants pose no significant threat, consider these two realities, writes contributing editor Andrew Nikiforuk.
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There is a huge difference between "chronic fatigue" and the illness widely known as "myalgic encephalomyelitis," or "ME." In the US the compromise term is "ME/CFS," but many prefer to just eliminate the "chronic fatigue" part altogether, to minimize confusion. #MECFS
October 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
There is a huge difference between "chronic fatigue" and the illness widely known as "myalgic encephalomyelitis," or "ME." In the US the compromise term is "ME/CFS," but many prefer to just eliminate the "chronic fatigue" part altogether, to minimize confusion. #MECFS