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Chuyện Việt Nam: Forbes vinh danh người dự báo "đến đầu tháng 8/2021 Sài Gòn sẽ hết dịch"

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 21 Feb 22
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Ngô Hoàng Anh and team accurately predicted the end of the COVID-19 outbreak in Saigon by August 2021 using their SEIQHCDRO model.
  2. Collaboration with the Epidemiological Modelling Unit ensured adjustments to their model for accurate COVID-19 predictions in Saigon.
  3. Future forecasts by the team suggest a potential new wave of COVID-19 in Saigon from December 2021 to March 2022, depending on the enforcement of preventive measures.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and COVID

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Omega-3 fatty acids may help accelerate recovery from COVID according to two studies.
  2. Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, have anti-inflammatory properties and play a role in resolving inflammation.
  3. There is a potential beneficial interaction between EPA, probiotics, and bacteria in contributing to the resolution of inflammation.

Natural Immunity Vs. Vaccination

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 19 Feb 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Studies consistently show that older natural immunity is as good as or better than more recent vaccination in protecting against COVID.
  2. The effectiveness of hybrid immunity (a combination of vaccination and natural immunity) is still uncertain and requires more study.
  3. Natural immunity, even from older infections, can provide equal or superior protection compared to more recent vaccination against infection and symptomatic illness.

Former 60 Minutes correspondent Lara Logan drops a bombshell on VSRF

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 15 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Lara Logan knows 20 people who died from the COVID vaccine but only 1 who died from the COVID virus.
  2. There are only two possibilities: the vaccine killed at least 5X as many people as the virus, or Lara is lying.
  3. Poisson distributions never lie - if there are such extreme statistics, there's something to be questioned about vaccine safety.
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Our paper critical of the COVID vaccines will be retracted by Cureus!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 13 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. The paper critical of COVID vaccines will be retracted by the journal Cureus due to multiple concerns with the validity of the work.
  2. The decision to retract the paper was final, with an extensive listing of concerns to support the retraction, creating no room for appeal or discussion.
  3. Public debates or challenges regarding the retraction are unlikely to happen, highlighting the power dynamics in scientific publishing where journals ultimately determine truth.

Harvard achieves scientific consensus by eliminating those who disagree

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics COVID-19
  1. Harvard achieves scientific consensus by eliminating dissenting voices, creating an atmosphere of intimidation and silencing.
  2. There is a lack of transparency at Harvard regarding decisions, like dropping the COVID vaccination mandate, leading to questions about accountability.
  3. The message from Harvard to their faculty is clear: Follow instructions without questioning to avoid repercussions, which raises concerns about academic freedom.

The US Nursing home data shows the IFR skyrocketed after vaccine rollout. It was supposed to do the opposite.

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 06 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. The data from US nursing homes showed a significant increase in infection fatality rates (IFR) after the COVID vaccine was rolled out, contradicting expectations that the vaccine would lower these rates.
  2. Vaccines did help reduce severe disease in elderly individuals, but their overall impact on reducing infections and transmission was limited, especially with new variants.
  3. Studies suggested that vaccinated nursing home residents had lower mortality rates compared to unvaccinated ones, but the claims about the effectiveness of the vaccine in reducing deaths remain debated.

Pathologist reports a stunning 52% increase in cancer risk for ages 15-59 who were vaxxed

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. A pathologist in Croatia reported a 52% increase in cancer risk for ages 15-59 who were vaccinated.
  2. The study showed that vaccinated individuals had a higher risk of developing carcinomas compared to unvaccinated individuals.
  3. The pathologist does not recommend vaccinations and most people in Croatia are hesitant to get vaccinated despite medical recommendations.

Large geriatric practice reports 3X increase in deaths AFTER the COVID vaccines rolled out

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Large geriatric practice reported a 3X increase in deaths after COVID vaccine rollout.
  2. The nurse with 35 years of experience observed that all deceased patients were vaccinated, and the deaths were attributed to the shots.
  3. Question raised about lack of success cases where mortality significantly decreased after COVID vaccines were administered.

Did the COVID vaccine reduce the rate of COVID infections at YOUR workplace?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 09 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. The COVID vaccine might have reduced the number of infections among workers. It's important for people to share their experiences to get a clearer picture.
  2. If someone thinks the vaccine was effective, they should provide specific details about their workplace and what they observed.
  3. Gathering real feedback can help understand if the vaccine worked as expected in different settings. Honest experiences are needed for better insights.

What are the best "gold standard" data sources for determining COVID safety and efficacy?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. It’s important to find reliable data sources to understand the COVID vaccine's impact on safety and effectiveness. Good data helps answer important questions about health.
  2. Key questions include how vaccines affect infection risk, death rates from COVID, and overall mortality rates. These questions guide the research on vaccine impact.
  3. Some of the best data sources for these questions include worldwide COVID case numbers, nursing home COVID data in the US, and detailed records from the Czech Republic.

New Thailand randomized clinical trial shows early treatment with just 2 drugs was 100% effective in eliminating risk of hospitalization from COVID

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. A recent Thailand clinical trial showed 100% effectiveness in preventing COVID hospitalizations with a 2-drug combination, in contrast to the 37.5% hospitalization rate with standard care.
  2. The early treatment combination of fluvoxamine and another drug displayed clear benefits in preventing hospitalizations and reducing serious adverse events, unlike the COVID vaccines.
  3. Despite strong evidence and successful outcomes of multi-drug treatments since early 2020, health authorities and organizations like CDC, FDA, and WHO continue to overlook and ignore these effective treatment options.

Do you have a family member who died from COVID after July 1, 2021?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 3 implied HN points • 27 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. There is a survey asking people if they lost a family member to COVID after July 1, 2021. It helps gather information on the impact of the virus during that time.
  2. If someone hasn't lost a family member to COVID after that date, they are asked not to participate in the survey. This aims to keep the responses relevant.
  3. Those who lost multiple family members should only report on the first one and their vaccination status if known. This simplifies the data collection process.

B.1.1.7

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jan 21
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. The B.1.1.7 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is 50% more transmissible, likely spreading rapidly globally under several names, including 'UK Variant' and 'Supercovid.'
  2. B.1.1.7 mutations mainly affect the spike protein, raising concerns about vaccine efficacy. Current vaccines may still be effective, but wide distribution could lead to the virus evolving to evade immunity.
  3. B.1.1.7 is outcompeting other variants due to increased transmissibility rather than higher virulence, emphasizing the importance of maintaining mitigation efforts, particularly in high-risk settings, and ramping up testing to contain the spread.

It's not the COVID vaccine that deserves the credit for the reduction in MIS-C cases. It's the virus!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. The reduction in MIS-C cases can be attributed to the virus, not the COVID vaccine. The virus shift to BA.2 variants coincided with the drop in cases.
  2. The data indicates that the protective effect of the vaccine did not suddenly grow stronger after a year. Immunity actually started to rapidly increase over time.
  3. Credit should be given to the virus for the drop in MIS-C cases, not the vaccine. The CDC did not recognize this relationship.

COVID infection in the workplace survey

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 3 implied HN points • 11 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. There is a survey asking people who work in offices to report COVID cases among vaccinated and unvaccinated coworkers. This helps gather data on how well the vaccines are working.
  2. The survey results show that 90% of vaccinated individuals and 56% of unvaccinated individuals got COVID, which suggests vaccinated people may be getting COVID more often.
  3. It's important for people to contribute their experiences to understand the real impact of vaccinations in workplaces. Sharing this information can help paint a clearer picture of the situation.

Worry Diary

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 17 Dec 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. The lack of information solutions during a family Covid-19 scare caused days of anxiety and uncertainty.
  2. Rapid testing and comprehensive information sharing could have greatly reduced worry and uncertainty during the crisis.
  3. Having access to quick and accurate testing results, along with better information systems, could have provided clarity and peace of mind in the situation.

The Christmas bubble

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 02 Dec 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. The UK Christmas bubble guidelines are complex and restrict gatherings to three households from December 23 to 27.
  2. The guidelines involve various rules on traveling, meeting indoors, and choosing regions with different COVID-19 prevalence levels for forming bubbles.
  3. The guidelines are convoluted, involving scenarios like forming different bubbles from your regular household and ensuring extra precautions within households.

How many people need to be vaccinated?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 13 Nov 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Vaccination aims to protect individuals from the virus as well as stop them from spreading it to others - this distinction is important for determining who should be vaccinated first.
  2. The effectiveness of a vaccine in preventing infection and transmission varies - some vaccines offer indirect protection by blocking transmission between people.
  3. It's crucial to understand how vaccines impact the spread of disease in communities - monitoring vaccinated individuals for contagiousness is essential, especially with imperfect vaccines.

Are temperature checks a good screen?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 28 Sep 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Temperature checks can be a useful initial screening method for Covid-19, as fever is a common symptom among infected individuals.
  2. Precision and accuracy of temperature checks are crucial, as the specificity and prevalence can significantly impact the probability of having Covid-19.
  3. Human factors, like how people interpret and act on temperature readings, are important to consider when implementing screening measures.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 184 - Evidence, Ethics, and the Crusade for Truth

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 03 Jul 25
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. Dr. Tess Lawrie is a respected doctor and researcher dedicated to improving public health. She wants to ensure that people receive the right information and care they deserve.
  2. She has called out issues of corruption in medicine and has been a strong advocate for transparency and early treatment options, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.
  3. The organization she co-founded, the World Council for Health, aims to bring together different voices to improve health practices and policies, encouraging everyone to participate in creating change.

Together by a tether

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 05 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. New research indicates that implementing better employment policies and creating staff bubbles in nursing homes can reduce Covid-19 outbreaks by 44%.
  2. Covid-19 spreads through contacts in nursing homes, amplified by staff moving between facilities; increasing network connections increases Covid cases significantly.
  3. Creating staff bubbles in nursing homes to eliminate inter-facility connections can potentially reduce infections by 44 per cent.

Sunday Roundup 12/3/23

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 8 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
📰 News COVID-19
  1. The post covers topics like DEI and Jews, a study on vegan twins, and a comparison of death rates between Florida and California.
  2. The post is by David Zweig and was published on December 3, 2023.
  3. To keep reading the post and get access to full archives, a subscription to Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter, is required. A 7-day free trial is available.

How to prevent long-haul COVID symptoms (PACS)

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Early treatment with effective COVID protocols can significantly reduce or eliminate long-haul COVID symptoms, as seen in various successful cases.
  2. CDC has shown no interest in early treatment protocols to prevent long-haul COVID, despite proven success rates and zero long-haul cases in treated patients.
  3. CDC remains ignorant about effective preventive measures for long-haul COVID, which impacts a significant number of adults in the US.

Finally Confirmed! Vitamin D Nearly Abolishes ICU Risk in COVID-19

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 03 Sep 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. The first randomized controlled trial of vitamin D in COVID-19 revealed that it greatly reduced the odds of requiring treatment in ICU and may even eliminate the risk of death.
  2. The vitamin D treatment protocol involved administering high doses of oral calcifediol to patients, leading to significant reduction in ICU risk.
  3. Maintaining vitamin D status in the 30-40 ng/mL range may be crucial for protection against severe or fatal cases of COVID-19, according to the study findings.

Do Glutathione Supplements Work?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 12 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Glutathione is absorbed intact in laboratory animals and humans, increasing glutathione status.
  2. There is debate on whether liposomal glutathione supplements are necessary, as they may not survive digestion.
  3. NAC and oral glutathione show different impacts on glutathione levels based on a small study, but oral glutathione may be a more robust option in various contexts.

Two Easily Available Lab Markers to Identify Patients at Risk of Severe COVID-19 [COVID-19 Updates]

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 06 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. Recent research suggests that low lymphocyte percentage and interleukin-6 levels can predict severe outcomes in COVID-19 patients.
  2. A low lymphocyte count below 20% at 10-12 days after symptoms may indicate a severe case, while high IL-6 levels can predict the need for ventilation.
  3. Regular monitoring of lymphocyte counts and IL-6 levels can be valuable in triaging patients and forecasting outcomes in the context of COVID-19.

Covid Litigation Conference II Update: Presenting Live from Las Vegas!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics COVID-19
  1. The Covid Litigation Conference II is happening in Las Vegas, where lawyers discuss COVID related legal issues, like vaccine mandates and wrongful terminations.
  2. Experienced attorneys like Robert Barnes and Tricia Lindsay will be part of the conference, shedding light on the legal battlefield surrounding COVID.
  3. The conference also aims to address illegal and fraudulent activities related to COVID that have affected people in the US, indicating a move towards justice and accountability.

VSRF LIVE Tonight: Episode 153 - More Damning Evidence from John Beaudoin Sr. PLUS! NH State Representatives Share MORE DAMNING FINDINGS from Their Recent Report!

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 2 implied HN points • 21 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID-19
  1. John Beaudoin Sr. has been researching COVID-19 and its effects since 2020, uncovering important data about vaccine-related issues and misclassifications of deaths.
  2. New Hampshire state representatives recently released a report evaluating their government's COVID-19 response, highlighting serious flaws in the way it was handled.
  3. The discussion will focus on sharing this critical information and raising support for ongoing efforts in public health awareness.

VSRF LIVE - Vax Mass Homicide With Special Guest, Denis Rancourt, PhD

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19
  1. VSRF Live event featuring special guest Dr. Denis Rancourt discussing COVID-19 vaccines and potential mass homicide.
  2. Dr. Denis Rancourt's research suggests COVID-19 vaccines and treatment protocols may have caused significant deaths worldwide.
  3. Support for VSRF is encouraged through monthly contributions to sustain critical efforts in 2024.