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This is a very concerning development: H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1 detected in dairy cattle. The D1.1 genotype may be connected to more severe disease in humans. www.aphis.usda.gov/news/program...

British firm develops finger prick test to identify long COVID www.bbc.com/news/article... Get weekly updates: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁

IMPORTANT The US CDC has announced that, going forward, reported SARS-CoV-2 wastewater levels will be normalized to an endemic baseline "Zero" on this baseline will be levels in the previous year @evanblake17.bsky.social @benjaminmateus.bsky.social

#Covid #Covid19 #Dementia #BrainFog #Delirium archive.is/2P3V5 A 2024 study of people hospitalized for Covid treatment, three years after discharge, had 1 in 9 showing loss of mental function equivalent to a 30-point drop on the IQ scale (100 is average) Abridged (shortened) article thread ⬇️ 6 min

CCT-217: A Landmark Gene Silencing Therapeutic for Weight Loss That Enhances Lean Mass Composition, Reduces Visceral, Subcutaneous Fat and Restores Metabolic Health in Obesity through Browning https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.12.30.630715v1

One group to listen to - actuaries. Mostly apolitical with one objective only, accurate underwriting of insurance so profits stay up. Results for first 8 months of 2024, over a baseline of expected Covid deaths (ie, this is higher that baseline) www.actuaries.digital/2024/12/17/m...

“Based on current medical trends and expected advancements, we conclude that COVID-19 is still driving excess mortality both directly and indirectly.” www.swissre.com/institute/re...

Breaking news: A 2020 paper that sparked widespread enthusiasm for hydroxychloroquine as a #COVID19 treatment has been retracted, following campaigning by scientists who alleged the research contained major scientific flaws and may have breached ethics regulations. scim.ag/4iR9bQ6

The Australian actuaries Mortality Working Group has released excess mortality estimates for the first eight months of 2024. www.actuaries.digital/2024/12/17/m...

Patients often don’t know what care they’re entitled to under state law. One survey found 86% of people with insurance don’t know which government agency to call for help. Knowing how to navigate the system can make all the difference.

Are there any good cozy games on the steam sale? Like, the vibes of unpacking?

one of the reasons bluesky works differently is because early users waged a successful fight to get the devs to prioritize safety features to protect communities at risk as a result bluesky now has a suite of controls that i think are unmatched on social media here’s the list, lmk what i’ve missed

Check this out. filmfreeway.com/COVID380

Some great follows for my CA folks 🫶🏻

This is Jonas Salk (1914 - 1995) who decided not to patent his 1955 #polio #vaccine so that it would be affordable for millions of people who couldn't afford it. He lost out on an estimated $7billion. In an interview with Edward R. Murrow, Salk said: "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?"

Hey friends, I made my first starter pack! You can’t go wrong following these 150 fun and smart science communicators. For some reason there’s no men in there? Weird. Please don’t be mad if you’re not on there — I ran out of slots even though many are still missing 😬 go.bsky.app/JKv3BWU

So many new (and familiar!) faces here tonight! If you’re looking for great disability and chronic illness accounts to follow - here’s a starter pack. You can follow individuals or click “follow all”. Keep a look out for more starter packs - they’re a great way to connect: go.bsky.app/3FA2EjT