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Friday Q&A: Long COVID

Are You Okay? • 639 implied HN points • 30 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Long Covid Symptoms Prevention Treatment
  1. COVID can have long-lasting effects on some people, leading to a range of symptoms that vary in severity and duration.
  2. Understanding long COVID requires detailed data and nuanced discussions, not sweeping generalizations.
  3. Prevention through vaccination and exploring potential treatments like Metformin can help reduce the risk of long COVID.

Return of the mask?

Logging the World • 358 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Public Health Masks Infections Prevention
  1. Masks may help reduce COVID spread, but their impact could be limited. Calls for widespread mask-wearing may not significantly alter infection rates and could be less effective than expected.
  2. Clarity in messaging is crucial. Different perspectives within organizations like Independent SAGE can lead to confusion in public health recommendations. Consistent and clear communication is essential for effective response.
  3. Temporary return to mask-wearing might not have a significant long-term impact. Adherence to such measures could be short-lived and may not prevent exponential growth unless sustained over time.

Well Being: Microplastics

Who is Robert Malone • 15 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Microplastics Research Environment Prevention
  1. Microplastics are small particles of plastic that are everywhere, impacting human health and the environment.
  2. Research shows that the presence of microplastics in carotid artery plaque is linked to a higher risk of heart attacks, stroke, or death.
  3. Taking steps to reduce exposure to microplastics by making mindful choices in daily life, such as avoiding plastic products and packaging, can help protect personal health and the environment.
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September 20, 2023 - What this Week's Data Tell Us

Frank’s Alabama COVID Newsletter • 137 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Vaccination Data Analysis Public Health Prevention
  1. Florida and Arkansas have hospitalization rates higher than Alabama's due to lower vaccination rates.
  2. Nationwide hospitalizations for Covid-19 have decreased compared to previous years.
  3. Expired at-home Covid-19 test kits may still provide reliable results, but it's better to check for extended expiration dates or get a new test.

Microsoft Sentinel SOC 101: How to Detect and Mitigate Brute Force Attacks with Microsoft Sentinel

Rod’s Blog • 119 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Security Detection Prevention Analysis Simulation
  1. Brute force attacks aim to exploit weak passwords by trying numerous combinations. Organizations must have robust security measures to detect and prevent these attacks effectively.
  2. To detect brute force attacks, organizations can use Microsoft Sentinel to collect and analyze security events. Creating analytic rules based on specific conditions helps in identifying potential attacks.
  3. Preventive measures like enforcing strong password policies, implementing account lockout policies, enabling multi-factor authentication, and monitoring logs are crucial in mitigating the risk of brute force attacks.

Update on The Flu & Flu Vaccines

Are You Okay? • 139 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Prevention Treatment Side Effects
  1. The flu is a respiratory illness caused by the Influenza virus, with symptoms like cough, sore throat, fever, body aches, and fatigue. It can be severe and even fatal.
  2. Getting a flu vaccine is crucial because it reduces the risk of serious flu-related complications and mortality. Even if its effectiveness varies, it plays a significant role in preventing deaths.
  3. The flu spreads person-to-person and in the air, especially in crowded, poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Effective treatments include prescription antiviral medications and rest.

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 Treatment Prevention Medical Research
  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.

Friday Q&A: new mammogram guidelines; vitamin D; men asking for help; & preventing caregiver burnout

Are You Okay? • 199 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Medical care Vitamins Caregiving Prevention
  1. New mammogram guidelines recommend starting regular mammograms at age 40, especially important for women with increased risk of breast cancer.
  2. Low vitamin D levels can be a concern, particularly if affected by skin tone and sunscreen use. Finding alternate sources or methods can help improve bone health, mood, and immune system.
  3. Engaging in screening and managing health concerns, like caregiver burnout, proactively can help prevent negative outcomes and improve overall well-being.

Friday Q&A: Preventing, Testing for & Treating Viral Infections

Are You Okay? • 279 implied HN points • 23 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Prevention Testing Treatment Q&A
  1. The post discusses preventing, testing for, and treating viral infections, focusing on how to navigate situations involving fevers.
  2. There is an offer for a 7-day free trial to subscribe for more detailed information and access to full post archives.
  3. There is an invitation to engage by asking questions for future Friday Q&A sessions.

Update on RSV: The Virus, Vaccines for Older Adults & Antibodies for Kids

Are You Okay? • 99 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Antibodies Prevention Treatment
  1. RSV is a virus that primarily affects infants, young children, and older adults, leading to severe respiratory issues like bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
  2. RSV season typically starts in the fall, peaks in the winter, and varies in intensity and timing from year to year and by region.
  3. New vaccines and antibody injections are available to help protect against RSV, with options for older adults, pregnant women, and babies/toddlers, aiming to reduce severe outcomes and transmission.

How to prevent long-haul COVID symptoms (PACS)

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Prevention CDC
  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.

BREAKING: This ONE supplement Can Lower Cognitive Decline Chances

Neuro Athletics • 13 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Cognitive health Supplements Prevention Research
  1. B vitamins, especially those that reduce homocysteine levels, may have a positive impact on cognitive health.
  2. High homocysteine levels in the blood can be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's and other cognitive decline issues.
  3. Multivitamins rich in B vitamins have been associated with improved memory and brain function in some studies.

Ticks Go Up

Into the Hedge • 39 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nature Prevention Observation Treatment
  1. Ticks are attracted to humans when in the woods, but there are ways to protect yourself like tucking pants into socks and wearing light-colored clothes to spot them easily.
  2. Ticks are slow-moving creatures, mostly found below the waist and tend to climb higher on the body once making contact.
  3. Active observation is key when dealing with ticks; understanding their behavior and knowing where to look can help in spotting and removing them from the body.

Tailored Triumph: Crafting Your Personalized Hemorrhoid Management Plan( Part 4/4)

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 19 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Management Prevention Lifestyle Monitoring
  1. Living with hemorrhoids can be frustrating and recurrent, but it's important to understand the challenges and reasons behind it.
  2. Creating a personalized hemorrhoid management plan involves identifying triggers, designing lifestyle changes, and monitoring progress.
  3. Recalibrating our approach based on data, seeking expert advice, and gamifying stool monitoring can help in effective hemorrhoid management.

Complacency

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 59 implied HN points • 05 Oct 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Prevention Testing Protocols Risks Innovation
  1. Complacency during a crisis can lead us to let our guard down, requiring constant adherence to protocols to manage the situation.
  2. Strict protocols are necessary, especially in high-risk environments like the White House, and must be followed diligently to prevent breakdowns in the system.
  3. The ongoing COVID-19 crisis demands vigilance from all of us - we need to innovate ways to maintain strict screening protocols and not let our guard down.

Together by a tether

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 05 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Research Economics Prevention Healthcare
  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.

Why People Die by Suicide

Affective Medicine • 1 HN point • 15 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Suicide Risk Factors Prevention Stigma
  1. Many factors contribute to suicide risk, including social isolation, perceived burdensomeness, and acquired ability to enact self-harm.
  2. There is a need for better theories of suicide that consider various risk factors like impulsivity, access to firearms, and chronic pain.
  3. Policies and interventions targeting factors like social media use, substance abuse, and firearm access could help mitigate suicide risk.

Help! How can I stop the spread of a “stomach flu” caused by Norovirus?

News from Those Nerdy Girls • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Infectious Diseases Prevention Hygiene Public Health
  1. To stop the spread of Norovirus, use bleach, wash hands, avoid sharing, close the lid, and stay home if possible for two days.
  2. Norovirus is highly contagious and causes symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headaches, and fatigue.
  3. Key tips to prevent Norovirus spread: clean with bleach, wash hands thoroughly, avoid sharing items, close the toilet lid, and stay home to recover and prevent further spread.

Focused Energy

CTOrly • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Maintenance Problem Solving Prevention
  1. When facing a specific problem, using concentrated, specific solutions is crucial for resolving it effectively.
  2. Differentiate between maintaining a steady state and solving a problem; what works for one may not work for the other.
  3. Prevent issues by taking proactive steps, but be prepared to switch to targeted solutions when problems arise.

Ops Excellence: Best Practices on Managing Technical Outages from an Operations Point-of-View

Life on the Trail • 0 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Prevention Communication Tooling
  1. Having clear outage definitions and levels helps in managing technical outages effectively.
  2. Implement dedicated communication channels and processes for outage management.
  3. Document post-outage remediation steps and rely on strong internal and external communications for a professional outage response.

The Allergy Epidemic: Decoding Its Roots and Connections with the Gut Microbiome

Gutsphere - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Gut Health • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Allergies Immune System Research Prevention
  1. Allergies can vary widely in severity from mild reactions to life-threatening emergencies like anaphylaxis.
  2. Factors like the hygiene hypothesis, genetics, and lifestyle changes contribute to the increasing prevalence of allergies.
  3. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in influencing immune responses, potentially impacting susceptibility to allergies.

Tomato Flu!

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 24 Aug 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Disease Prevention Information Wellness
  1. Tomato Flu is a new virus in Kerala, India, affecting children under 5. It shows similar symptoms to COVID-19 but isn't connected to it.
  2. As of July, 82 cases of Tomato Flu were reported in Kerala. It's believed to spread through close contact.
  3. Experts believe Tomato Flu is self-limiting and not a significant concern. It's a trending topic but may not require immediate action.

BA.2: Your 2022 Variant De Jour

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 22
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Variants Immunity Symptoms Prevention
  1. A new Omicron variant, BA.2, has emerged and appears to be 1.5 times as transmissible as the original BA.1 variant, leading to concerns about rapid spread.
  2. Studies suggest that BA.2 is not more lethal than Omicron and current vaccines are effective in preventing serious illness.
  3. There are concerns about potential reinfections with Omicron, as evidence shows higher reinfection rates and possible waning immunity within just 10 weeks.

What’s one of the most underused but effective tools we have against COVID-19?

News from Those Nerdy Girls • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Treatment Prevention Healthcare Medication
  1. Paxlovid is an underused but effective tool against COVID-19, especially for high-risk individuals over 50.
  2. Taking Paxlovid within the first 5 days of symptoms can prevent severe disease, death, and Long Covid.
  3. Paxlovid has shown to reduce the risk of post-acute symptoms and can be beneficial for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.