Probably Prowerfox
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I'm Prower, probably wherever you have a local one. I am disabled since 2014 with ME/CFS, and in between dealing with that I fill my time with crafts, raising my kid, petting my dogs, and video games when my cognition allows.
I'm Prower, probably wherever you have a local one. I am disabled since 2014 with ME/CFS, and in between dealing with that I fill my time with crafts, raising my kid, petting my dogs, and video games when my cognition allows.
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Five real global health wins in 2025
1.HPV vaccination scaled faster than expected;
2. measles/rubella eliminated in several countries;
3. long-acting HIV PrEP (lenacapavir) approved;
4. progress on TB vaccines/diagnostics;
5. A promising new antimalarial.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
1.HPV vaccination scaled faster than expected;
2. measles/rubella eliminated in several countries;
3. long-acting HIV PrEP (lenacapavir) approved;
4. progress on TB vaccines/diagnostics;
5. A promising new antimalarial.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Five big global health wins in 2025 that will save millions of lives
From HIV to TB, scientists and doctors made breakthroughs in treatment and prevention of some of the world’s deadliest diseases
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Five real global health wins in 2025
1.HPV vaccination scaled faster than expected;
2. measles/rubella eliminated in several countries;
3. long-acting HIV PrEP (lenacapavir) approved;
4. progress on TB vaccines/diagnostics;
5. A promising new antimalarial.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
1.HPV vaccination scaled faster than expected;
2. measles/rubella eliminated in several countries;
3. long-acting HIV PrEP (lenacapavir) approved;
4. progress on TB vaccines/diagnostics;
5. A promising new antimalarial.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Kids will have very tough questions for the adults in their lives when they grow up and realize they were subjected to repeat Covid infections so we could rush “back to normal”.
These kids will live with chronic illness the rest of their lives because society refused to adapt.
These kids will live with chronic illness the rest of their lives because society refused to adapt.
December 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Kids will have very tough questions for the adults in their lives when they grow up and realize they were subjected to repeat Covid infections so we could rush “back to normal”.
These kids will live with chronic illness the rest of their lives because society refused to adapt.
These kids will live with chronic illness the rest of their lives because society refused to adapt.
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SARS-CoV-2 is so dangerous precisely because of its insidious nature. Its propensity to continually re-infect. The superficial similarity of the symptoms it causes to those of other common viruses. The unseen risk of sequelae. That wretched molecular shark tricks almost everyone.
December 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
SARS-CoV-2 is so dangerous precisely because of its insidious nature. Its propensity to continually re-infect. The superficial similarity of the symptoms it causes to those of other common viruses. The unseen risk of sequelae. That wretched molecular shark tricks almost everyone.
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People love to say how struggles they don't have couldn't have stopped them.
December 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
People love to say how struggles they don't have couldn't have stopped them.
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"People do not have to get repeatedly sick just because their kids attend daycare or school or take a school bus.”
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Schools have become cesspools for cold and flu, but they don't have to be: Ontario School Safety
The volunteer organization Ontario School Safety is calling on the provincial government to improve air quality in schools as flu spreads.
ottawa.citynews.ca
December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"People do not have to get repeatedly sick just because their kids attend daycare or school or take a school bus.”
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ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/21/s...
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One of the reasons why I go so hard on science misinformation/disinformation, is that as a working scientist it is frustrating to see your research misreported to push an agenda.
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
December 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
One of the reasons why I go so hard on science misinformation/disinformation, is that as a working scientist it is frustrating to see your research misreported to push an agenda.
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
For example, consider this piece of right-wing propaganda from The Telegraph that was just published
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It’s that festive time of year where many people want your presence at the holiday parties - but don't want to accommodate you with the inconvenience of masks, ventilation or testing.
December 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
It’s that festive time of year where many people want your presence at the holiday parties - but don't want to accommodate you with the inconvenience of masks, ventilation or testing.
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Someone sent me old photos of me unmasked, saying they're grieving that version of me.
Umm, I'm very much alive & just paying attention to the evidence.
I am, however, grieving the version of them I thought had empathy
Umm, I'm very much alive & just paying attention to the evidence.
I am, however, grieving the version of them I thought had empathy
December 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Someone sent me old photos of me unmasked, saying they're grieving that version of me.
Umm, I'm very much alive & just paying attention to the evidence.
I am, however, grieving the version of them I thought had empathy
Umm, I'm very much alive & just paying attention to the evidence.
I am, however, grieving the version of them I thought had empathy
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I feel like I'm going to get a lot of use out of this Pluribus screencap
December 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I feel like I'm going to get a lot of use out of this Pluribus screencap
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I‘m here to ruin everyone‘s Christmas again by telling you that Richard Hunt, the Muppet performer Muppets Christmas Carol is dedicated to (with Jim Henson), died of AIDS at age 40.
December 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I‘m here to ruin everyone‘s Christmas again by telling you that Richard Hunt, the Muppet performer Muppets Christmas Carol is dedicated to (with Jim Henson), died of AIDS at age 40.
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Why do I wear an N95 mask?
Bc Covid will happily destroy your immune system, more each time you get it. It can give you a whole new syndrome and/or awaken & worsen dormant viruses+syndromes.
You do not want a mystery disease like my loved one has now. Our system does not know what to do with you.
Bc Covid will happily destroy your immune system, more each time you get it. It can give you a whole new syndrome and/or awaken & worsen dormant viruses+syndromes.
You do not want a mystery disease like my loved one has now. Our system does not know what to do with you.
December 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Why do I wear an N95 mask?
Bc Covid will happily destroy your immune system, more each time you get it. It can give you a whole new syndrome and/or awaken & worsen dormant viruses+syndromes.
You do not want a mystery disease like my loved one has now. Our system does not know what to do with you.
Bc Covid will happily destroy your immune system, more each time you get it. It can give you a whole new syndrome and/or awaken & worsen dormant viruses+syndromes.
You do not want a mystery disease like my loved one has now. Our system does not know what to do with you.
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Forthcoming Documentary Film: 'What Doesn't Kill You'
whatdoesntkillyou.movie
Screenshot from December e-newsletter of Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association
massme.monkeypod.io/mailcoach/we...
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME
whatdoesntkillyou.movie
Screenshot from December e-newsletter of Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association
massme.monkeypod.io/mailcoach/we...
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME
December 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Forthcoming Documentary Film: 'What Doesn't Kill You'
whatdoesntkillyou.movie
Screenshot from December e-newsletter of Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association
massme.monkeypod.io/mailcoach/we...
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME
whatdoesntkillyou.movie
Screenshot from December e-newsletter of Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association
massme.monkeypod.io/mailcoach/we...
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME
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“Assess your own risk” was the most anti-public health slogan any public health official ever dreamed up.
December 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
“Assess your own risk” was the most anti-public health slogan any public health official ever dreamed up.
"Let 'er rip"
"You do you"
This is where that ends up.
Masks work, vax works, NPIs work. "We have the tools" only works if we use the tools.
"You do you"
This is where that ends up.
Masks work, vax works, NPIs work. "We have the tools" only works if we use the tools.
The number of people living with long Covid in the U.S. is greater than the entire population of Canada
December 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"Let 'er rip"
"You do you"
This is where that ends up.
Masks work, vax works, NPIs work. "We have the tools" only works if we use the tools.
"You do you"
This is where that ends up.
Masks work, vax works, NPIs work. "We have the tools" only works if we use the tools.
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Scientists at Yale say long COVID is part of a “long-established family of post-acute infection syndromes.” The biggest challenge is understanding its “underlying pathobiology.” They were “surprised” how often children are affected, noting kids are also vulnerable to “long-term effects.”
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Scientists at Yale say long COVID is part of a “long-established family of post-acute infection syndromes.” The biggest challenge is understanding its “underlying pathobiology.” They were “surprised” how often children are affected, noting kids are also vulnerable to “long-term effects.”
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Bury Times: 'Bury teen with chronic illness records Christmas album for charity'
'Seventeen-year-old Harry Boulton, who was diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis...has created the eight-track album White Christmas to raise money for The ME Association'
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'Seventeen-year-old Harry Boulton, who was diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis...has created the eight-track album White Christmas to raise money for The ME Association'
uk.news.yahoo.com/bury-teen-ch...
Bury teen with chronic illness records Christmas album for charity
Seventeen-year-old Harry Boulton from Bury has released a Christmas album, White Christmas, to raise funds for The ME Association.
uk.news.yahoo.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Bury Times: 'Bury teen with chronic illness records Christmas album for charity'
'Seventeen-year-old Harry Boulton, who was diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis...has created the eight-track album White Christmas to raise money for The ME Association'
uk.news.yahoo.com/bury-teen-ch...
'Seventeen-year-old Harry Boulton, who was diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis...has created the eight-track album White Christmas to raise money for The ME Association'
uk.news.yahoo.com/bury-teen-ch...
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Rutgers Univ.: 'Could Hidden Infections Be Fueling Long COVID?'
'A review published in eLife by 17 experts, including those from Rutgers Health, argues that co-infections acquired before or during COVID could cause symptoms to persist indefinitely for many people'
www.newswise.com/articles/cou...
'A review published in eLife by 17 experts, including those from Rutgers Health, argues that co-infections acquired before or during COVID could cause symptoms to persist indefinitely for many people'
www.newswise.com/articles/cou...
Could Hidden Infections Be Fueling Long COVID? | Newswise
Leading microbiologists from Rutgers Health and other institutes say the condition may be driven by the company the coronavirus keeps.
www.newswise.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Rutgers Univ.: 'Could Hidden Infections Be Fueling Long COVID?'
'A review published in eLife by 17 experts, including those from Rutgers Health, argues that co-infections acquired before or during COVID could cause symptoms to persist indefinitely for many people'
www.newswise.com/articles/cou...
'A review published in eLife by 17 experts, including those from Rutgers Health, argues that co-infections acquired before or during COVID could cause symptoms to persist indefinitely for many people'
www.newswise.com/articles/cou...
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Well done & thanks to these healthcare professionals (PTs)/similar ( @sunsopeningband.bsky.social @profmarkfaghy.bsky.social et al) for this new e-letter 👏
"In the Long Run, Misleading Participants Will Harm More Than Help in Long COVID Research"
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
#LongCOVID #PEM
"In the Long Run, Misleading Participants Will Harm More Than Help in Long COVID Research"
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
#LongCOVID #PEM
![Published on: 9 December 2025
In the Long Run, Misleading Participants Will Harm More Than Help in Long COVID Research
Todd E. Davenport, Professor & Chair University of the Pacific, Workwell Foundation
Other Contributors:
Staci R. Stevens, Exercise Physiologist
Mark A. Faghy, Professor
Jessica DeMars, Respiratory Physiotherapist
J. Mark Van Ness, Professor & Chair
Respect for persons, beneficence, and justice are bedrock ethical principles in science. They are especially important when studying vulnerable populations. Billias et al. argue that deception is necessary to assure the internal validity of their exercise study involving people living with long COVID.[1] Here, we assert the use of deception is ethically indefensible and scientifically unnecessary in this population. It undermines informed consent, increases risks for harms, exploits the vulnerability of participants, and erodes trust in science and health care, all while exploring a question that already has been asked and answered satisfactorily enough to inform clinical recommendations.
Physical activity is a common trigger for post-exertional malaise (PEM),[2 3] which is common in people living with long COVID.[4] PEM involves an impaired recovery response from exertion that is distinct from deconditioning.[5 6] The hallmark of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is PEM. Exercise is no longer recommended in contemporary clinical guidance for ME/CFS, because an accumulation of evidence from research and lived experience suggests it is likely to cause avoidable harms.[7] Exercise prescription without adequate safeguards for PEM even may be considered negligent practice. The protocol acknowledges people living with PEM often worsen with exercise dosages that may be appropriate for other conditions.[1] Several of the authors of this protocol also previously published a systematic review acknowledging risks of exercise in people with long COVID related to PEM.[8] However, the author…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:43rudsv62fuwsmnk7oppgtdy/bafkreidl77x7uweergov5gcuvlzqo7ehnvalbag3u44hniwvoh5uuc2ccy@jpeg)
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Well done & thanks to these healthcare professionals (PTs)/similar ( @sunsopeningband.bsky.social @profmarkfaghy.bsky.social et al) for this new e-letter 👏
"In the Long Run, Misleading Participants Will Harm More Than Help in Long COVID Research"
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
#LongCOVID #PEM
"In the Long Run, Misleading Participants Will Harm More Than Help in Long COVID Research"
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
#LongCOVID #PEM
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We're half a decade into studies finding that improving airflow in classrooms will reduce disease transmission enormously, and that bleaching surfaces etc. does very little. And yet nothing changes. Waves of flu and colds wash over schools, and the schools pretend it's an act of God.
The relative contribution of close-proximity contacts, shared classroom exposure and indoor air quality to respiratory virus transmission in schools - Nature Communications
The relative importance of close-proximity interactions, shared space and air quality to the transmission of respiratory viruses is not well understood. Here, the authors investigate this question by ...
www.nature.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:23 AM
We're half a decade into studies finding that improving airflow in classrooms will reduce disease transmission enormously, and that bleaching surfaces etc. does very little. And yet nothing changes. Waves of flu and colds wash over schools, and the schools pretend it's an act of God.
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Yeah. Sometimes, behind all the bellowing and bluster and fluency in social justice verbiage, you might observe a person’s behavior and realize their vision of justice is just “When is it my turn at the top? When is it my turn to do the violence?”
December 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Yeah. Sometimes, behind all the bellowing and bluster and fluency in social justice verbiage, you might observe a person’s behavior and realize their vision of justice is just “When is it my turn at the top? When is it my turn to do the violence?”
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"Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise."
But sure, keep basing your life on the idea that it's fine to get reinfected annually.
"Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise."
But sure, keep basing your life on the idea that it's fine to get reinfected annually.
Persistent Attenuation of Lymphocyte Subsets After Mass SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Growing evidence suggests that lymphocyte subsets are declined in COVID-19 patients, but it is unclear if these alterations persist after widespread e…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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"Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise."
But sure, keep basing your life on the idea that it's fine to get reinfected annually.
"Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise."
But sure, keep basing your life on the idea that it's fine to get reinfected annually.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Read this twice.
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Read this twice.
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...