Frida
@accessiceland.bsky.social
Disability advocacy, patient advocacy, compassion & access for all.
HCW & ex-science researcher with an interest in infectious diseases, prevention & post-sequelae conditions. Nature lover
HCW & ex-science researcher with an interest in infectious diseases, prevention & post-sequelae conditions. Nature lover
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but you don't cure a disease by pretending it doesn't exist.
December 10, 2024 at 3:20 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but you don't cure a disease by pretending it doesn't exist.
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A mask (an ffp2+/n95+ mask) worn properly will help stop you catching Covid, flu, rsv, measles, norovirus, whatever virus is the airborne flavour of the month.
It's amazing how many people think catching any of those is a good idea.
It's amazing how many people think catching any of those is a good idea.
December 12, 2024 at 2:47 PM
A mask (an ffp2+/n95+ mask) worn properly will help stop you catching Covid, flu, rsv, measles, norovirus, whatever virus is the airborne flavour of the month.
It's amazing how many people think catching any of those is a good idea.
It's amazing how many people think catching any of those is a good idea.
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Whenever I see posts from doctors about bad patients, I'm always tempted to leave comments like "you were probably just imagining it", "seems normal to me", or "maybe if you lost weight you'd get nicer patients".
November 24, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Whenever I see posts from doctors about bad patients, I'm always tempted to leave comments like "you were probably just imagining it", "seems normal to me", or "maybe if you lost weight you'd get nicer patients".
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Covid isn't a chest infection.
It's an everything infection.
It's an everything infection.
November 25, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Covid isn't a chest infection.
It's an everything infection.
It's an everything infection.
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“It took a while for scientists to discover COVID was entering the brain. We know – the literature shows – from cases in the past that these viruses [H5Nx variants] like to hide in the brain,” Beckman said.
My short interview with The Front about #H5N1 is out
www.thefrontonline.com/article/2024...
My short interview with The Front about #H5N1 is out
www.thefrontonline.com/article/2024...
Whatcom County reports its first flock infected with Avian influenza
A teenager was hospitalized in critical condition on Nov. 9 in Vancouver, B.C. after contracting the first recorded human case of bird flu in Canada, according to Canadian health officials.
www.thefrontonline.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:11 PM
“It took a while for scientists to discover COVID was entering the brain. We know – the literature shows – from cases in the past that these viruses [H5Nx variants] like to hide in the brain,” Beckman said.
My short interview with The Front about #H5N1 is out
www.thefrontonline.com/article/2024...
My short interview with The Front about #H5N1 is out
www.thefrontonline.com/article/2024...
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🎯🧵by @ryanhisner.bsky.social
"There was yet another paper this week describing someone chronically infected, with serious symptoms, but who repeatedly tested negative for everything with nasopharyngeal swabs. On bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), they were Covid +..."
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"There was yet another paper this week describing someone chronically infected, with serious symptoms, but who repeatedly tested negative for everything with nasopharyngeal swabs. On bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), they were Covid +..."
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@LongDesertTrain: @SolidEvidence There was yet another paper this week describing someone chronically infected, with serious symptoms, but who repeatedly tested negative for everything with nasopharyn...
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November 24, 2024 at 4:56 PM
🎯🧵by @ryanhisner.bsky.social
"There was yet another paper this week describing someone chronically infected, with serious symptoms, but who repeatedly tested negative for everything with nasopharyngeal swabs. On bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), they were Covid +..."
threadreaderapp.com/thread/18607...
"There was yet another paper this week describing someone chronically infected, with serious symptoms, but who repeatedly tested negative for everything with nasopharyngeal swabs. On bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), they were Covid +..."
threadreaderapp.com/thread/18607...
Iceland’s newest #volcaniceruption started just 40 minutes ago on #reykjanes peninsula
#iceland #volcano #eruption #icelandvolcano #nightphotography
#iceland #volcano #eruption #icelandvolcano #nightphotography
November 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Iceland’s newest #volcaniceruption started just 40 minutes ago on #reykjanes peninsula
#iceland #volcano #eruption #icelandvolcano #nightphotography
#iceland #volcano #eruption #icelandvolcano #nightphotography
November 19, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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If you know people still on twitter who WANT to leave but are struggling to make the leap - my latest article is designed to ease the transition.
It’s got tips and tricks as well as suggestions for how to ensure communities stick together.
Small 🧵 of other helpful articles I’ve found /1
It’s got tips and tricks as well as suggestions for how to ensure communities stick together.
Small 🧵 of other helpful articles I’ve found /1
The Xitter Exodus and What it Means for the Disability Community
Disabled and chronically ill people have long used Twitter/X for community, fundraising, companionship and support. With folks leaving in droves - where will we go and how can we stick together?
www.disabledginger.com
November 17, 2024 at 3:38 AM
If you know people still on twitter who WANT to leave but are struggling to make the leap - my latest article is designed to ease the transition.
It’s got tips and tricks as well as suggestions for how to ensure communities stick together.
Small 🧵 of other helpful articles I’ve found /1
It’s got tips and tricks as well as suggestions for how to ensure communities stick together.
Small 🧵 of other helpful articles I’ve found /1
Wishing all a peaceful weekend from the sub-arctic with a recent #aurora capture from the latest solar storm
#photography #northernlights #Iceland
#photography #northernlights #Iceland
November 16, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Wishing all a peaceful weekend from the sub-arctic with a recent #aurora capture from the latest solar storm
#photography #northernlights #Iceland
#photography #northernlights #Iceland
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For the record, I wear a respirator in public.
When I teach.
In office at work.
When presenting at professional conferences.
Outside when people are around.
Shopping.
All. The. Time.
Never stopped.
When I teach.
In office at work.
When presenting at professional conferences.
Outside when people are around.
Shopping.
All. The. Time.
Never stopped.
November 13, 2024 at 1:20 PM
For the record, I wear a respirator in public.
When I teach.
In office at work.
When presenting at professional conferences.
Outside when people are around.
Shopping.
All. The. Time.
Never stopped.
When I teach.
In office at work.
When presenting at professional conferences.
Outside when people are around.
Shopping.
All. The. Time.
Never stopped.
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When a medical professional writes "Covid Anxiety" on your chart, this is what it stands for:
November 13, 2024 at 10:57 AM
When a medical professional writes "Covid Anxiety" on your chart, this is what it stands for: