DoctorD
@drsonwai.bsky.social
A retired physician with training and experience in a variety of fields in science and medicine; and an interest in many topics. I am a strong advocate for free thought, critical thinking, honest non-partisan media, democracy, justice and peace.
We haven’t been on speaking terms for quite a while - but I finally decided to get a divorce - from Twitter / X
The gross greed and intrusion into your life is unacceptable.
But Twitter won’t let me absolutely end this relationship.
The best they will allow users is temporary deactivation. 😑
The gross greed and intrusion into your life is unacceptable.
But Twitter won’t let me absolutely end this relationship.
The best they will allow users is temporary deactivation. 😑
May 7, 2024 at 11:06 PM
We haven’t been on speaking terms for quite a while - but I finally decided to get a divorce - from Twitter / X
The gross greed and intrusion into your life is unacceptable.
But Twitter won’t let me absolutely end this relationship.
The best they will allow users is temporary deactivation. 😑
The gross greed and intrusion into your life is unacceptable.
But Twitter won’t let me absolutely end this relationship.
The best they will allow users is temporary deactivation. 😑
This is so important, I’ll reiterate it. We must insure people know about this - and object to this legislation which likely will effectively turn NZ into an undemocratic, potentially very corrupt oligarchy/plutarchy.
www.facebook.com/groups/47665...
www.facebook.com/groups/47665...
Waiheke Times | ⚠️ Secrecy shrouds one of the biggest political power...
⚠️ Secrecy shrouds one of the biggest political power grabs in New Zealand’s history. ⚠️
‼️ It will make govt expenditures at unprecedented high risk of various forms of corruption and crookedness......
www.facebook.com
April 17, 2024 at 11:20 PM
This is so important, I’ll reiterate it. We must insure people know about this - and object to this legislation which likely will effectively turn NZ into an undemocratic, potentially very corrupt oligarchy/plutarchy.
www.facebook.com/groups/47665...
www.facebook.com/groups/47665...
Here is the link to where you can make a submission on the Fast Track Approvals bill.
It is not showing up under the original post
www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...
It is not showing up under the original post
www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...
Fast-track Approvals Bill - New Zealand Parliament
Public submissions are now being invited on this Bill
www.parliament.nz
April 17, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Here is the link to where you can make a submission on the Fast Track Approvals bill.
It is not showing up under the original post
www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...
It is not showing up under the original post
www.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/mak...
⚠️ Secrecy shrouds one of the biggest political power grabs in New Zealand’s history. ⚠️
It will make govt expenditures at unprecedented high risk of various forms of corruption and crookedness.
🚩We have ONE day to respond to this.🚩
Please make a submission today.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
It will make govt expenditures at unprecedented high risk of various forms of corruption and crookedness.
🚩We have ONE day to respond to this.🚩
Please make a submission today.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
Secrecy shrouds 'fast track' projects as submissions close
Not even the MPs supposed to be scrutinising the Fast Track Bill are allowed to know which projects could bypass rules.
www.rnz.co.nz
April 17, 2024 at 11:04 PM
⚠️ Secrecy shrouds one of the biggest political power grabs in New Zealand’s history. ⚠️
It will make govt expenditures at unprecedented high risk of various forms of corruption and crookedness.
🚩We have ONE day to respond to this.🚩
Please make a submission today.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
It will make govt expenditures at unprecedented high risk of various forms of corruption and crookedness.
🚩We have ONE day to respond to this.🚩
Please make a submission today.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
Reposted by DoctorD
GOOD FIRST STEP: The House just passed the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, a massive victory for #CivilRights & #CivilLiberties. This bill will ensure the government cannot use cash to avoid warrants and #privacy rules protecting Americans’ sensitive data.
April 17, 2024 at 10:14 PM
GOOD FIRST STEP: The House just passed the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, a massive victory for #CivilRights & #CivilLiberties. This bill will ensure the government cannot use cash to avoid warrants and #privacy rules protecting Americans’ sensitive data.
One would think that a search on a platform would find words - whether in posts or about info or the names of accounts.
Even a search for “Free Speech” came up with just a few accounts - and they seem focused on countering free speech.
Are social media platforms just another propaganda outlet?
Even a search for “Free Speech” came up with just a few accounts - and they seem focused on countering free speech.
Are social media platforms just another propaganda outlet?
April 17, 2024 at 10:17 PM
One would think that a search on a platform would find words - whether in posts or about info or the names of accounts.
Even a search for “Free Speech” came up with just a few accounts - and they seem focused on countering free speech.
Are social media platforms just another propaganda outlet?
Even a search for “Free Speech” came up with just a few accounts - and they seem focused on countering free speech.
Are social media platforms just another propaganda outlet?
I did a search for “Free Thought” on Bluesky. I came up with nothing, nada, not a thing.
Does this mean no one cares about free thought on Blue Sky, or is the search engine inadequate?
It’s not like it was a complicated query.
Does this mean no one cares about free thought on Blue Sky, or is the search engine inadequate?
It’s not like it was a complicated query.
April 17, 2024 at 10:12 PM
I did a search for “Free Thought” on Bluesky. I came up with nothing, nada, not a thing.
Does this mean no one cares about free thought on Blue Sky, or is the search engine inadequate?
It’s not like it was a complicated query.
Does this mean no one cares about free thought on Blue Sky, or is the search engine inadequate?
It’s not like it was a complicated query.
A new study suggests that active Long Covid is accompanied by a blood protein signature marked by increased complement activation and thromboinflammation, including activated platelets and markers of red blood cell lysis. Tissue injury may also be complement-mediated
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Persistent complement dysregulation with signs of thromboinflammation in active Long Covid
Analysis of blood revealed that Long COVID is characterized by changes to complement proteins and platelet activation.
www.science.org
February 23, 2024 at 7:15 PM
A new study suggests that active Long Covid is accompanied by a blood protein signature marked by increased complement activation and thromboinflammation, including activated platelets and markers of red blood cell lysis. Tissue injury may also be complement-mediated
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Worrying rarely takes away tomorrow’s troubles; but it commonly takes away today’s joys and serenity.
Consider the case of the Pastor’s Ass… 😉
Consider the case of the Pastor’s Ass… 😉
February 21, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Worrying rarely takes away tomorrow’s troubles; but it commonly takes away today’s joys and serenity.
Consider the case of the Pastor’s Ass… 😉
Consider the case of the Pastor’s Ass… 😉
Flight DL133 on 13 Feb between Amsterdam and Detroit was forced to return to Amsterdam when maggots in rotten fish, stowed away in the overhead hand luggage, started to creep out of the overhead bin, falling on passengers. 🤢
www.aviation24.be/airlines/del...
www.aviation24.be/airlines/del...
Maggots incident: Delta Air Lines flight returns to Amsterdam
Flight DL133 on 13 February between Amsterdam Schiphol and Detroit was forced to return to the Dutch airport due to contaminated hand luggage. The parcel,
www.aviation24.be
February 16, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Flight DL133 on 13 Feb between Amsterdam and Detroit was forced to return to Amsterdam when maggots in rotten fish, stowed away in the overhead hand luggage, started to creep out of the overhead bin, falling on passengers. 🤢
www.aviation24.be/airlines/del...
www.aviation24.be/airlines/del...
This terrific article hits on some of the major concerns arising over AI, such as
1. Job displacement
2. Privacy
3. Personal Autonomy
4. Autonomous weapons
5. Ethics of AI algorithms
6. AI, ethics and ‘moral responsibility’ (no accountability mentioned)
There are many other issues of major concern
1. Job displacement
2. Privacy
3. Personal Autonomy
4. Autonomous weapons
5. Ethics of AI algorithms
6. AI, ethics and ‘moral responsibility’ (no accountability mentioned)
There are many other issues of major concern
Ethical considerations in the development of Artificial intelligence
ainuggets.pro/ethical-cons...
#ai #artificialintelligence
ainuggets.pro/ethical-cons...
#ai #artificialintelligence
Ethical Considerations in the Development of Artificial Intelligence
Introduction: The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about social implications that society cannot afford to overlook. As AI continues to advance, concerns about privacy, job d…
ainuggets.pro
February 16, 2024 at 6:52 PM
This terrific article hits on some of the major concerns arising over AI, such as
1. Job displacement
2. Privacy
3. Personal Autonomy
4. Autonomous weapons
5. Ethics of AI algorithms
6. AI, ethics and ‘moral responsibility’ (no accountability mentioned)
There are many other issues of major concern
1. Job displacement
2. Privacy
3. Personal Autonomy
4. Autonomous weapons
5. Ethics of AI algorithms
6. AI, ethics and ‘moral responsibility’ (no accountability mentioned)
There are many other issues of major concern
“Pure evil” – Dr. Mads Gilbert on Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s hospitals
“This is the politics of elimination.”
Dr. Gilbert condemns the unacceptable and heartless military strategy to attack, to kill occupants, and to dismantle Gaza’s civilian hospitals.
www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/pure-evil-...
“This is the politics of elimination.”
Dr. Gilbert condemns the unacceptable and heartless military strategy to attack, to kill occupants, and to dismantle Gaza’s civilian hospitals.
www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/pure-evil-...
“Pure evil” – Dr. Mads Gilbert on Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s hospitals
"We're back to the jungle"
www.usefulidiotspodcast.com
February 16, 2024 at 6:45 PM
“Pure evil” – Dr. Mads Gilbert on Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s hospitals
“This is the politics of elimination.”
Dr. Gilbert condemns the unacceptable and heartless military strategy to attack, to kill occupants, and to dismantle Gaza’s civilian hospitals.
www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/pure-evil-...
“This is the politics of elimination.”
Dr. Gilbert condemns the unacceptable and heartless military strategy to attack, to kill occupants, and to dismantle Gaza’s civilian hospitals.
www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/pure-evil-...
Intravenous (IV) administration of the antiplatelet agent tirofiban for 72 hours was associated with a reduction in early neurologic deterioration compared with oral aspirin therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke, in the randomized TREND trial.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Tirofiban Reduces Early Neurologic Deterioration After Stroke
Intravenous tirofiban over 72 hours reduced early neurologic deterioration compared with oral aspirin in patients with acute ischemic stroke, in the randomized TREND trial.
www.medscape.com
February 15, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Intravenous (IV) administration of the antiplatelet agent tirofiban for 72 hours was associated with a reduction in early neurologic deterioration compared with oral aspirin therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke, in the randomized TREND trial.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Neurologic damage following acute viral infections may be attributed to an excessive immune response to the infection, according to a new study.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Immune Response May Cause Virus-Induced Neurologic Damage
Results from a mouse model could lead to the development of therapies to prevent neurologic damage caused by viruses such as Zika.
www.medscape.com
February 14, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Neurologic damage following acute viral infections may be attributed to an excessive immune response to the infection, according to a new study.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Renal Cell Carcinoma Guidelines
reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Medscape (which is for med professionals) requires an account to view the articles (which are produced by expert in various medical fields. It’s a highly respected free source of medical CME which has been around for decades)
reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Medscape (which is for med professionals) requires an account to view the articles (which are produced by expert in various medical fields. It’s a highly respected free source of medical CME which has been around for decades)
February 10, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Renal Cell Carcinoma Guidelines
reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Medscape (which is for med professionals) requires an account to view the articles (which are produced by expert in various medical fields. It’s a highly respected free source of medical CME which has been around for decades)
reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Medscape (which is for med professionals) requires an account to view the articles (which are produced by expert in various medical fields. It’s a highly respected free source of medical CME which has been around for decades)
The party of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister, took the most seats in Pakistan’s election.
www.nytimes.com/2024/02/10/w...
(Sorry, the full story is pay-walled, but worth following up.
Dictatorships commonly drum up crimes, in order to attack, persecute and jail opposition leaders.)
www.nytimes.com/2024/02/10/w...
(Sorry, the full story is pay-walled, but worth following up.
Dictatorships commonly drum up crimes, in order to attack, persecute and jail opposition leaders.)
Shocking Opposition Victory Throws Pakistan Into Chaos
The party of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister, took the most seats, humiliating the country’s military rulers and creating a political crisis.
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2024 at 9:18 PM
The party of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister, took the most seats in Pakistan’s election.
www.nytimes.com/2024/02/10/w...
(Sorry, the full story is pay-walled, but worth following up.
Dictatorships commonly drum up crimes, in order to attack, persecute and jail opposition leaders.)
www.nytimes.com/2024/02/10/w...
(Sorry, the full story is pay-walled, but worth following up.
Dictatorships commonly drum up crimes, in order to attack, persecute and jail opposition leaders.)
A top US epidemiologist gave testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labour and Pensions last month 🚩 about the long COVID emergency 🚩
This has also been brought up in the UK Parliament.
The fall-out from on-going covid is significant.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
This has also been brought up in the UK Parliament.
The fall-out from on-going covid is significant.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Why So Quiet about Long COVID? | The Tyee
A top US epidemiologist pierces the silence about the pandemic’s deeply destructive long tail.
thetyee.ca
February 8, 2024 at 6:34 PM
A top US epidemiologist gave testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labour and Pensions last month 🚩 about the long COVID emergency 🚩
This has also been brought up in the UK Parliament.
The fall-out from on-going covid is significant.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
This has also been brought up in the UK Parliament.
The fall-out from on-going covid is significant.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says.
Common sense comparisons of laws are given.
apnews.com/article/covi...
Common sense comparisons of laws are given.
apnews.com/article/covi...
Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says
A federal appeals court has shot down claims that there's a First Amendment right not to wear face masks during the COVID-19 outbreak.
apnews.com
February 7, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says.
Common sense comparisons of laws are given.
apnews.com/article/covi...
Common sense comparisons of laws are given.
apnews.com/article/covi...
Viral protein fragments may unlock mystery behind serious COVID-19 outcomes.
‘Zombie’ virus fragments continue to cause inflammation after the virus is destroyed
newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/vir...
‘Zombie’ virus fragments continue to cause inflammation after the virus is destroyed
newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/vir...
Viral protein fragments may unlock mystery behind serious COVID-19 outcomes
‘Zombie’ virus fragments continue to cause inflammation after the virus is destroyed.
newsroom.ucla.edu
February 2, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Viral protein fragments may unlock mystery behind serious COVID-19 outcomes.
‘Zombie’ virus fragments continue to cause inflammation after the virus is destroyed
newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/vir...
‘Zombie’ virus fragments continue to cause inflammation after the virus is destroyed
newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/vir...
FDA Revises Letter of Authorization for the Emergency Use Authorization for Paxlovid
www.drugs.com/clinical_tri...
www.drugs.com/clinical_tri...
FDA Revises Letter of Authorization for the Emergency Use Authorization for Paxlovid - Drugs.com Med...
In December 2021, FDA authorized Paxlovid for emergency use for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 k
www.drugs.com
January 30, 2024 at 8:38 AM
FDA Revises Letter of Authorization for the Emergency Use Authorization for Paxlovid
www.drugs.com/clinical_tri...
www.drugs.com/clinical_tri...
“Towards the eradication of medical diagnostic errors”
This article by Dr. Eric Topol is alarming in 2 respects:
1. There are a lot of medical diagnostic errors (no surprise)
2. His answer to this appears to be AI (which isn’t that great either, performance-wise)
open.substack.com/pub/erictopo...
This article by Dr. Eric Topol is alarming in 2 respects:
1. There are a lot of medical diagnostic errors (no surprise)
2. His answer to this appears to be AI (which isn’t that great either, performance-wise)
open.substack.com/pub/erictopo...
Toward the eradication of medical diagnostic errors
Can advances in A.I. help get us there?
open.substack.com
January 28, 2024 at 8:19 PM
“Towards the eradication of medical diagnostic errors”
This article by Dr. Eric Topol is alarming in 2 respects:
1. There are a lot of medical diagnostic errors (no surprise)
2. His answer to this appears to be AI (which isn’t that great either, performance-wise)
open.substack.com/pub/erictopo...
This article by Dr. Eric Topol is alarming in 2 respects:
1. There are a lot of medical diagnostic errors (no surprise)
2. His answer to this appears to be AI (which isn’t that great either, performance-wise)
open.substack.com/pub/erictopo...
COPD (Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis): From Diagnosis to Treatment (ref: Manual of Medicine)
manualofmedicine.com/topics/pulmo...
manualofmedicine.com/topics/pulmo...
January 27, 2024 at 9:53 PM
COPD (Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis): From Diagnosis to Treatment (ref: Manual of Medicine)
manualofmedicine.com/topics/pulmo...
manualofmedicine.com/topics/pulmo...
737-9 MAX grounding (a timeline to 24 Jan 2024 from Flight Radar)
www.flightradar24.com/blog/737-9-m...
24 Jan FAA Halted Boeing MAX Production Expansion to Improve Quality Control & Lays Out Extensive Inspection and Maintenance Process to Allow Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft to Return to Service
www.flightradar24.com/blog/737-9-m...
24 Jan FAA Halted Boeing MAX Production Expansion to Improve Quality Control & Lays Out Extensive Inspection and Maintenance Process to Allow Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft to Return to Service
The 737-9 MAX grounding: a timeline | Flightradar24 Blog
Read a comprehensive timeline of statements by the FAA, Boeing, and airlines on the grounding of the 737-9 MAX.
www.flightradar24.com
January 26, 2024 at 8:29 PM
737-9 MAX grounding (a timeline to 24 Jan 2024 from Flight Radar)
www.flightradar24.com/blog/737-9-m...
24 Jan FAA Halted Boeing MAX Production Expansion to Improve Quality Control & Lays Out Extensive Inspection and Maintenance Process to Allow Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft to Return to Service
www.flightradar24.com/blog/737-9-m...
24 Jan FAA Halted Boeing MAX Production Expansion to Improve Quality Control & Lays Out Extensive Inspection and Maintenance Process to Allow Boeing 737-9 MAX Aircraft to Return to Service
Locked-In Syndrome Is Predominant Outcome When Children Survive Drowning, Larger Study Confirms.
Children with “locked-in syndrome,” unable to move or speak, are awake and fully aware of their surroundings.
scienceblog.com/541981/locke...
Children with “locked-in syndrome,” unable to move or speak, are awake and fully aware of their surroundings.
scienceblog.com/541981/locke...
Locked-in syndrome is predominant outcome when children survive drowning, larger study confirms
It is a far cry from the traditionally thought-of “vegetative state” in which the mind is absent while the body lives on. Indeed, it is the opposite.
scienceblog.com
January 26, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Locked-In Syndrome Is Predominant Outcome When Children Survive Drowning, Larger Study Confirms.
Children with “locked-in syndrome,” unable to move or speak, are awake and fully aware of their surroundings.
scienceblog.com/541981/locke...
Children with “locked-in syndrome,” unable to move or speak, are awake and fully aware of their surroundings.
scienceblog.com/541981/locke...
Haleon Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult Products Due to Microbial Contamination
www.drugs.com/fda/haleon-i...
www.drugs.com/fda/haleon-i...
FDA Alert: Haleon Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitu...
www.drugs.com
January 25, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Haleon Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult Products Due to Microbial Contamination
www.drugs.com/fda/haleon-i...
www.drugs.com/fda/haleon-i...