https://youtube.com/shorts/D7w4AXKSZUg?si=_Pa-bGZVvGTP_raE
My father used to say that you should never feed a wild animal. I didn't understand at first, but the problem is that many animals can have rabies and not show symptoms. This includes raccoons.
Wild animals are not pets.
Migratory birds only fly south when the food runs out. I noticed that people would feed ducks who then stuck around till winter. This can't be good for the birds.
Best wishes,
John Coffey
Saturday, September 9, 2023
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Statement on 'Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses' review | Cochrane
Many commentators have claimed that a recently-updated Cochrane Review shows that 'masks don't work', which is an inaccurate and misleading interpretation.
It would be accurate to say that the review examined whether interventions to promote mask wearing help to slow the spread of respiratory viruses, and that the results were inconclusive. Given the limitations in the primary evidence, the review is not able to address the question of whether mask-wearing itself reduces people's risk of contracting or spreading respiratory viruses.
The review authors are clear on the limitations in the abstract: 'The high risk of bias in the trials, variation in outcome measurement, and relatively low adherence with the interventions during the studies hampers drawing firm conclusions.'
It would be accurate to say that the review examined whether interventions to promote mask wearing help to slow the spread of respiratory viruses, and that the results were inconclusive. Given the limitations in the primary evidence, the review is not able to address the question of whether mask-wearing itself reduces people's risk of contracting or spreading respiratory viruses.
The review authors are clear on the limitations in the abstract: 'The high risk of bias in the trials, variation in outcome measurement, and relatively low adherence with the interventions during the studies hampers drawing firm conclusions.'
Monday, September 4, 2023
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Friday, July 28, 2023
I had my implants removed.
People don't realize that mutilating their bodies has consequences.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Building Blocks of Memory in the Brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5trRLX7PQY&t=1460s
This video describes memory formation and retention as a competition between different neurons.
I have heard this before.
I wonder if more biological processes involve competition between cells. We know that some cells self-destruct when they detect a defect or an infection. Competition might be a method by which biology optimizes its functioning.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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So, About This HAIR....
Profound in a small way. Four weeks ago, Hank Greene announced that he had cancer.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Fwd: Watch "Mass Illness Hits Cruise Ship — CDC Sounds Alarm" on YouTube
The older I get, the less I like to travel. I tend to get sick easily.
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Best wishes,
John Coffey
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From: Albert
Just another norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship. CDC has reported 12 gastrointestinal outbreaks on cruise ships this year.
Friday, June 2, 2023
Chemo is Weird, Y'all
Been watching this YouTuber, Hank Green, for about 13 years. (The first video I saw is this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRRGaxx8Zf4)
A couple of weeks ago he announced that he had lymphoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6a4hMyiwBo
He alternates making youtube videos with his brother John, who wrote the book, "The Fault in Our Stars" which was made into a terrific movie. John Green appears in a deleted scene of the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEEQ6-4nKYQ
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