JoHart
@johartoz.bsky.social
Former lecturer in VET (Lit, Num, IT) interested in all e-learning, online teaching, e-learning projects. Science and environmental background. Covd Conscious and Climate change conscious
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You do not want to let this virus enter your body - it may never leave
Analysis of tissues from 15 autopsies shows that COVID has the capability to replicate and evolve in different body sites, which aligns with the “viral reservoir” theory.
The virus was detected in virtually all organs
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
The virus was detected in virtually all organs
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Multi‐Organ Spread and Intra‐Host Diversity of SARS‐CoV‐2 Support Viral Persistence, Adaptation, and a Mechanism That Increases Evolvability
Intra-host diversity is an intricate phenomenon related to immune evasion, antiviral resistance, and evolutionary leaps along transmission chains. SARS-CoV-2 intra-host variation has been well-eviden....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 15, 2024 at 3:14 AM
You do not want to let this virus enter your body - it may never leave
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Association between COVID-19 infection and new-onset dementia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
“Overall, we assume that remaining uninfected by COVID-19 may serve as a protective factor against the development of dementia over time among older adults.”
“Overall, we assume that remaining uninfected by COVID-19 may serve as a protective factor against the development of dementia over time among older adults.”
Association between COVID-19 infection and new-onset dementia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis - BMC Geriatrics
Background The relationship between COVID-19 infection and a possible increased likelihood of older adults developing new-onset dementia (NOD) remains elusive. Methods A thorough search was performed ...
bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com
December 15, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Association between COVID-19 infection and new-onset dementia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
“Overall, we assume that remaining uninfected by COVID-19 may serve as a protective factor against the development of dementia over time among older adults.”
“Overall, we assume that remaining uninfected by COVID-19 may serve as a protective factor against the development of dementia over time among older adults.”
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I just talked to one of my husband’s relatives who was recently diagnosed with vestibular neuritis.
That makes it the 8th such diagnosis in my circle this year. And my circle is not that big.
This is not normal.
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/disea...
That makes it the 8th such diagnosis in my circle this year. And my circle is not that big.
This is not normal.
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/disea...
Vestibular Neuritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Vestibular neuritis is an inner ear disorder that causes symptoms like sudden vertigo, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
my.clevelandclinic.org
December 15, 2024 at 1:05 PM
I just talked to one of my husband’s relatives who was recently diagnosed with vestibular neuritis.
That makes it the 8th such diagnosis in my circle this year. And my circle is not that big.
This is not normal.
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/disea...
That makes it the 8th such diagnosis in my circle this year. And my circle is not that big.
This is not normal.
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/disea...
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Walking the talk (and expanding my mind at a museum)
December 15, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Walking the talk (and expanding my mind at a museum)
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Again, what this shows is that these sorts of changes are possible, and r occurring in diverse lineages, reservoirs, and locations bc of the scale of the H5N1 panzootic.
Unchecked, the likelihood that multiple factors required 4 a jump line up grows...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Unchecked, the likelihood that multiple factors required 4 a jump line up grows...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Novel human-type receptor-binding H5N1 virus in live poultry markets, China
Avian influenza viruses represent a considerable public health risk, with the capability to cross species barriers and cause severe disease in humans. The emergence of H5N1 subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses has been particularly concerning because it has caused numerous poultry outbreaks and sporadic human infections, including cases in dairy cows in 2024.1 As of April, 2024, H5N1 infections have resulted in 463 deaths, corresponding to a mortality rate of 52%,2 thereby heightening concerns about its pandemic potential.
www.thelancet.com
December 16, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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In 2025, the following groups WON’T be eligible for an NHS Covid booster:
❌ clinically vulnerable ppl (unless immunosuppressed)
❌ most people under 75
❌ pregnant women
❌ health & care workers
Private Covid vaccines are available at a cost of ~£100 per dose. That’s ~£400 for a family of 4.
❌ clinically vulnerable ppl (unless immunosuppressed)
❌ most people under 75
❌ pregnant women
❌ health & care workers
Private Covid vaccines are available at a cost of ~£100 per dose. That’s ~£400 for a family of 4.
December 16, 2024 at 11:06 AM
In 2025, the following groups WON’T be eligible for an NHS Covid booster:
❌ clinically vulnerable ppl (unless immunosuppressed)
❌ most people under 75
❌ pregnant women
❌ health & care workers
Private Covid vaccines are available at a cost of ~£100 per dose. That’s ~£400 for a family of 4.
❌ clinically vulnerable ppl (unless immunosuppressed)
❌ most people under 75
❌ pregnant women
❌ health & care workers
Private Covid vaccines are available at a cost of ~£100 per dose. That’s ~£400 for a family of 4.
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Genocide denial
December 16, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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Climate denialism
Health denialism
Justice denialism
Science denialism
Economics denialism
Compassion denialism
Health denialism
Justice denialism
Science denialism
Economics denialism
Compassion denialism
December 16, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Climate denialism
Health denialism
Justice denialism
Science denialism
Economics denialism
Compassion denialism
Health denialism
Justice denialism
Science denialism
Economics denialism
Compassion denialism
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Organisers of #sociology, #climatescience and #publichealth conferences - if you don’t offer online presentation and participation options, what has happened to your avowed sustainability, equity and inclusion values? (Repost due to typo)
December 1, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Organisers of #sociology, #climatescience and #publichealth conferences - if you don’t offer online presentation and participation options, what has happened to your avowed sustainability, equity and inclusion values? (Repost due to typo)
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During my optometrist appointment yesterday, the optometrist and staff wore N95s.
Now, off to my doctor, who wears a N95.
Tomorrow, getting my haircut with my hairdresser who wears N95s.
It’s not that hard to wear a N95.
Me:
Now, off to my doctor, who wears a N95.
Tomorrow, getting my haircut with my hairdresser who wears N95s.
It’s not that hard to wear a N95.
Me:
November 28, 2024 at 4:14 PM
During my optometrist appointment yesterday, the optometrist and staff wore N95s.
Now, off to my doctor, who wears a N95.
Tomorrow, getting my haircut with my hairdresser who wears N95s.
It’s not that hard to wear a N95.
Me:
Now, off to my doctor, who wears a N95.
Tomorrow, getting my haircut with my hairdresser who wears N95s.
It’s not that hard to wear a N95.
Me:
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As a 50 year old Victorian who has had every single COVID vaccination I’ve been eligible for, it infuriates me that I am not allowed to have a 6 monthly top up. It’s been 11 months since my last. I’m also mad that if I catch covid I’m not eligible for paxlovid, even if prepared to pay out of pocket.
November 29, 2024 at 11:14 AM
As a 50 year old Victorian who has had every single COVID vaccination I’ve been eligible for, it infuriates me that I am not allowed to have a 6 monthly top up. It’s been 11 months since my last. I’m also mad that if I catch covid I’m not eligible for paxlovid, even if prepared to pay out of pocket.
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If a Government is trying to rush a bill through Parliament, then odds are something fishy is going on.
@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
November 21, 2024 at 5:51 AM
If a Government is trying to rush a bill through Parliament, then odds are something fishy is going on.
@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
@amyremeikis.bsky.social explains just how the donation reform changes could reinforce the two-party system, and shut out independents and new parties. #auspol
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New from us. Long COVID is complicated but not so mysterious, it’s looking more and more like it’s driven simply by “long infection”. What’s the evidence for this and what does this mean should happen? Read about it here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/...
Towards a cure for long COVID: the strengthening case for persistently replicating SARS‐CoV‐2 as a driver of post‐acute sequelae of COVID‐19
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 24, 2024 at 8:39 PM
New from us. Long COVID is complicated but not so mysterious, it’s looking more and more like it’s driven simply by “long infection”. What’s the evidence for this and what does this mean should happen? Read about it here onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/...
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There are creepy stories about MAID in Canada where basic support is cut to make life tolerable. Welfare support lines are a dead end of “your call is important to us” but the support line to access MAID is answered immediately by a friendly operator. Next come papers about how much money it saves.
I agree with the *idea* of assisted suicide. Nobody should have to lead an intolerable life.
But what if it is others who make your life intolerable? Or if you are unable to receive the basics that make life tolerable, like care, suitable medication, pain relief?
Nope.
www.msn.com/en-au/news/a...
But what if it is others who make your life intolerable? Or if you are unable to receive the basics that make life tolerable, like care, suitable medication, pain relief?
Nope.
www.msn.com/en-au/news/a...
MSN
www.msn.com
November 24, 2024 at 1:09 AM
There are creepy stories about MAID in Canada where basic support is cut to make life tolerable. Welfare support lines are a dead end of “your call is important to us” but the support line to access MAID is answered immediately by a friendly operator. Next come papers about how much money it saves.
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Optimist: the cup is half full
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
COVID cautious person: I can’t unmask to drink from this cup unless you ensure the air is clean through ventilation and filtering
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
COVID cautious person: I can’t unmask to drink from this cup unless you ensure the air is clean through ventilation and filtering
November 23, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Optimist: the cup is half full
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
COVID cautious person: I can’t unmask to drink from this cup unless you ensure the air is clean through ventilation and filtering
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
COVID cautious person: I can’t unmask to drink from this cup unless you ensure the air is clean through ventilation and filtering
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Invariably when you try and discuss Long Covid with people - they proudly proclaim they don’t know anyone with Long Covid.
Then they go on to tell you about their new onset allergies, fatigue, loss of taste & smell, alcohol intolerance etc.
You know someone with Long Covid. It might even be you.
Then they go on to tell you about their new onset allergies, fatigue, loss of taste & smell, alcohol intolerance etc.
You know someone with Long Covid. It might even be you.
When we said this years ago on Twitter… based on maths… they said it was ridiculous.
Slowly, slowly… this train is pulling out of the station.
We’ll see what full speed looks like.
www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives...
Slowly, slowly… this train is pulling out of the station.
We’ll see what full speed looks like.
www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives...
“Debilitating a Generation”: Expert Warns That Long COVID May Eventually Affect Most Americans
In a candid discussion with INET's Lynn Parramore, Dr. Phillip Alvelda highlights the imminent dangers of long COVID, criticizing governments and health agencies for ongoing preventable suffering and ...
www.ineteconomics.org
November 23, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Invariably when you try and discuss Long Covid with people - they proudly proclaim they don’t know anyone with Long Covid.
Then they go on to tell you about their new onset allergies, fatigue, loss of taste & smell, alcohol intolerance etc.
You know someone with Long Covid. It might even be you.
Then they go on to tell you about their new onset allergies, fatigue, loss of taste & smell, alcohol intolerance etc.
You know someone with Long Covid. It might even be you.
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This has been my mantra as a Trump biographer.
And now as a Musk biographer, too.
Let the sunlight in.
And now as a Musk biographer, too.
Let the sunlight in.
November 14, 2024 at 7:30 AM
This has been my mantra as a Trump biographer.
And now as a Musk biographer, too.
Let the sunlight in.
And now as a Musk biographer, too.
Let the sunlight in.
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November 14, 2024 at 7:53 AM