Luisa O retweeted
Biomedical scientist who works in cancer & infectious disease life sciences biotech here:
Banning US scientists from communicating with the WHO threatens humanity.
Banning communication about emerging health risks like disease outbreaks & food recalls threatens humanity.
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Luisa O retweeted
OMG! The observations of this North Carolinian regarding the loathsome piece of shit are so thoughtful and astute. Please give her a listen. 🥰🙌🙏👏👊🌊🇺🇸
Luisa O retweeted
#SanJuan se une a toda la nación en la conmemoración de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos. #CiudadCapitalPR #4July
Luisa O retweeted
This is the outcome of forgetting last year's Covid lessons and not using Covid precautions now. No matter what they want to believe, we are not post-Covid.
Luisa O retweeted
BREAKING NEWS: I am freaking out with excitement to share that @noc_film will be streaming on @PrimeVideo May 28th!
Please share the trailer below with everyone so that, together, we can change the world. #ForLoveAndLife #NoOrdinaryCampaign
Luisa O retweeted
⚠️CDC WARNING FOR ALL VETERINARIANS, POULTRY, DAIRY & CATTLE FARMWORKERS, SLAUGHTERHOUSE WORKERS—New CDC guidelines now released to use PPE for high risk bird flu exposure occupations (all recommended):
📌N95 respirators
📌Goggles 🥽 or face shield 🛡️
📌Coveralls or fluid-resistant aprons
📌Head covering
📌Rubber boots with sealed seams
📌Gloves
Furthermore:
📍Designated areas for changing PPEs
📍Do not eat, drink, chew gum, chew tobacco, smoke, vape, or use the bathroom while wearing above PPE
📍Shower after work shift
📍(see full list for more details).
Glad the @CDCgov is taking this seriously. You should too. And please don’t drink raw milk 🥛! #AvianFlu #BirdFlu #H5N1
cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/h5/work…
Luisa O retweeted
I have been made aware of a major risk factor some people have that makes COVID a more serious risk for them than for others. As far as I know, there has not been a systematic study to quantify this risk, nor been any public health attempt to warn this group. /2
Luisa O retweeted
When you get to my age certain things become clearer than ever before.
My lifetime has taught me to embrace freedom, democracy, and a future based on the core values that have defined America.
Honesty.
Decency.
Dignity.
Equality.
ALT President Biden delivers his State of the Union address.
Luisa O retweeted
🔍 New Study Sheds Light on COVID-19 and Dementia Risk in Older Adults 🧠💡
A groundbreaking study in preprint at Lancet has revealed a significant link between COVID-19 infection and the increased risk of new-onset dementia (NOD) in older adults (60+ years).
Here’s what you need to know...
What Did Researchers Do?
- Reviewed 11 studies involving nearly 940,000 people who had COVID-19 and over 6.7 million controls (without COVID-19).
- Compared the risk of developing dementia post-COVID across various time frames up to 24 months after infection.
Key Findings:
- COVID-19 survivors are at a higher risk of developing dementia, with a risk ratio (RR) of 1.58, meaning they’re 58% more likely to develop dementia than those without the virus.
- This risk spikes to 84% higher than non-COVID individuals at 12 months post-infection.
- Women and patients with severe COVID-19 showed significantly higher risks of developing dementia.
Why It Matters:
- This study highlights COVID-19’s long-term neurological impacts, stressing the importance of monitoring older adults post-recovery.
- It also emphasizes the need for strategies to mitigate these risks and supports early intervention.
Strengths of the Study:
- Large sample size offers robust data.
- First of its kind focusing on older adults and the long-term risk of dementia post-COVID.
- Rigorous analysis methods strengthen the reliability of findings.
Limitations to Consider:
- High heterogeneity among the included studies means results should be interpreted with caution.
- Mostly retrospective design limits the ability to establish causality.
- Follow-up durations varied, and longer-term effects beyond 24 months remain unclear.
The Bottom Line:
COVID-19 isn’t just a short-term illness; it has lasting implications, particularly for the elderly, underscoring the need for vigilance in post-COVID care.
Looking Ahead:
Future research should explore the effects of repeated infections, vaccination status, and develop targeted prevention and rehabilitation strategies to protect our seniors.
Spread the word and protect your friends, family and co-workers! 🌍💖
#COVID19Research #DementiaAwareness #PublicHealth
Source:
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.…
Luisa O retweeted
I’ve been asked for my thoughts on the rumor that the CDC will be changing #covid19 isolation guidance. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. The science behind isolation measures has NOT changed and should not be disregarded simply because the public has grown weary of following them.
2. Transmission of the virus is STILL a significant concern. It's not just about the number of deaths, but also the impact on education, work, and the long-term effects of COVID-19 (ie long covid)
3. Although treatments may be available to some, it's important to recognize that many doctors are still hesitant to prescribe them to those who need them most. This disconnect puts vulnerable individuals at risk, and CDC policies should address and protect the vulnerable- not ignore them.
4. We must be cautious about making health and science recommendations based on public opinion rather than scientific evidence. Ignoring inconvenient truths will only lead us down a dangerous path.
5. That being said, we are in a different stage of the pandemic now. I would support no isolation after a negative test result, as long as schools and students have the necessary resources to implement this safely. I would also consider no isolation after completing a course of Paxlovid and resolving symptoms. However, it's crucial to understand that the science does NOT suggest that transmission is suddenly irrelevant or that isolating infectious individuals is now unnecessary. Not for covid, or for flu, or for most any respiratory virus (we’ve spent decades trying to convince people to stay home when they’re sick- ie infectious).
Let's prioritize both scientific evidence and the well-being of those most at risk when considering any changes to isolation guidelines.
washingtonpost.com/health/20…
Luisa O retweeted
🚨 #BREAKINGNEWS Donald Trump is now inciting another insurrection to overthrow the Federal Government. Donald Trump on Truth Social is telling the State Governors to deploy their National Guard to the Southern Border and overthrow the Federal Border Patrol. Donald Trump is a domestic terrorist. 🚨
Luisa O retweeted
It is appalling and unprecedented that a former President, trying to be a future President, would demand that leaders of his party sabotage and abandon a bipartisan bill to address the border issue, asking to keep it going so he could blame the current President and take credit for "solving" it later.
Let's be clear: that is tantamount to TREASON.
It's like asking a boxer to take a dive.
It's like asking a basketball player to shave points.
It's like asking members of Congress NOT TO DO THE JOBS THEY WERE ELECTED FOR.
It's wrong for the person asking for it.
It's wrong for the Senators agreeing to it.
No matter what party you belong to, it's WRONG.
If President Obama were to ask a future Democratic Senate to blow up a bill so that a Republican President gets the blame, Republicans would be freaking the fuck out, and rightfully so.
Do your jobs, Senators.
PASS THAT BILL.
Luisa O retweeted
Study after study after study…Brain damage from Covid.
“Our results suggest persistent cognitive impairment and subtle white matter abnormalities in individuals mildly infected without anxiety or depression symptoms.”
I’ve been saying this for years.
Response? 🦗🦗🦗
Source:
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Luisa O retweeted
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) tells Dana Loesch the "only thing we're not doing is shooting people" crossing the border because "the Biden Administration would charge us with murder."
