libera/##covid-19/ Thursday, 2025-04-03

BrainstormNew from r/Science: science: Newborns treated with antibiotics respond less well to vaccines, study shows → https://old.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1jq3i3w/newborns_treated_with_antibiotics_respond_less/02:02
BrainstormNew from Politico: EU aims ‘simplification’ sledgehammer at green energy laws: The EU is weighing reopening rules on renewables, energy efficiency and green renovations — despite warnings that it could be opening Pandora's box. → https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-simplification-green-energy-laws/04:16
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: Preprint: Anti-Spike IgG4 and Fc Effector Responses: The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Platform–Specific Priming and Immune Imprinting → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/1jq7tn4/preprint_antispike_igg4_and_fc_effector_responses/05:14
BrainstormNew from BMJ Open: Seroprevalence and demographic characteristics of SARS-CoV-2-infected residents of Kibera informal settlement during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nairobi, Kenya: a cross-sectional study: Objectives To assess the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the residents of Kibera informal settlement in Nairobi, [... want %more?] → http://bmjopen.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/15/4/e09454607:27
BrainstormNew from ProPublica: A Lawyer Who Helped the Kushners Crack Down on Poor Tenants Now Helps Renters Fight Big Landlords: by Alec MacGillis ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as [... want %more?] → https://www.propublica.org/article/kushner-kushnerville-apartments-tenants-lawsuits-andrew-rabinowitz-lawyer11:40
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: COVID-19 infection was associated with poor sperm quality: a cross-sectional and longitudinal clinical observation study → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/1jqe6fk/covid19_infection_was_associated_with_poor_sperm/11:50
BrainstormNew from Marc Veldhoen on Mastodon: (news): This shows that Zoster vaccination has very specific reducing effects on Shingles, PHN and dementia. In addition, the reduction in inflammatory mediators and/or cross reactivity (HSV) plays a role. → https://mastodon.online/@marc_veld/11427342668387264812:00
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: Persistent epigenetic memory of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination in monocyte-derived macrophages → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/1jqetij/persistent_epigenetic_memory_of_sarscov2_mrna/12:29
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: Rates of infection with other pathogens after a positive COVID-19 test versus a negative test in US veterans (November, 2021, to December, 2023): a retrospective cohort study → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/1jqf6wk/rates_of_infection_with_other_pathogens_after_a/12:48
BrainstormNew from Reddit (test): COVID19_Pandemic: Contract expires for 6,000 nurses at Stanford Health as Trump guts public health agencies → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19_Pandemic/comments/1jqfw0c/contract_expires_for_6000_nurses_at_stanford/13:29
BrainstormNew from Reddit (test): COVID19_Pandemic: The historic significance of Trump’s fascist assault on science → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19_Pandemic/comments/1jqfwjw/the_historic_significance_of_trumps_fascist/13:39
BrainstormNew from Virology.ws: Vitamin A, Cod Liver Oil, and Measles: by Gertrud U. Rey The number of measles cases is steadily increasing across the United States, especially in areas with low vaccination rates. Instead of recommending that children be vaccinated with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, [... want %more?] → https://virology.ws/2025/04/03/vitamin-a-cod-liver-oil-and-measles/14:08
peetaurwhat a dumb article missing the point on purpose. they tested only vitamin A on malnourished kids (way way more than vitamin A) and it worked but not that significant, so they conclude it doesn't matter rather than their attempt was incomplete14:58
BrainstormNew from r/Coronavirus: Coronavirus: French authorities favor lab leak (97% of academy) → https://old.reddit.com/r/Coronavirus/comments/1jqhyg7/french_authorities_favor_lab_leak_97_of_academy/15:08
BrainstormNew from Marc Veldhoen on Mastodon: (news): What is interesting are the "isms", that occasionally pop up: Isolationism, its evil twin protectionism and evil triplet nativism. → https://mastodon.online/@marc_veld/11427421157413903115:18
BrainstormNew from Ars Technica: Science: A bonus from the shingles vaccine: Dementia protection? → https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/a-bonus-from-the-shingles-vaccine-dementia-protection/16:58
BrainstormNew from StatNews: STAT+: HHS deputy secretary pick O’Neill discloses history of work with vaccine developers: Jim O’Neill, President Trump’s pick to be second in command at HHS, has a history of working with vaccine companies and other health care firms, according to [... want %more?] → https://www.statnews.com/2025/04/03/jim-oneill-hhs-deputy-secretary-nominee-financial-disclosures/18:46
peetaurdisappointing article...they do a great job of dealing with many confounders they adjusted for, but what about the other associated diseases like diabetes and fatty liver disease, and the impossible to adjust for which is the healthy user bias; WHY did some people get it and some not. healthy types of people don't get NAFLD because it's obvious how to prevent it.18:48
BrainstormNew from r/COVID19: COVID19: Reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 in the Omicron Era is Associated with Increased Risk of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A RECOVER-EHR Cohort Study → https://old.reddit.com/r/COVID19/comments/1jqoc1g/reinfection_with_sarscov2_in_the_omicron_era_is/19:25
BrainstormNew from Contagion Live: Real-Time Adaptive Dosing in Critical Care and How AI Contributes: Sharmeen Roy, PharmD, BCPS, discusses the role of AI, real-world evidence, and clinician oversight in optimizing medication dosing for ICU patients. → https://www.contagionlive.com/view/real-time-adaptive-dosing-in-critical-care-and-how-ai-contributes20:04
BrainstormNew from r/Coronavirus: The Evermaskers: submitted by /u/theatlantic → https://old.reddit.com/r/Coronavirus/comments/1jqrsaq/the_evermaskers/21:41
BrainstormNew from CIDRAP: (news): Health leaders from multiple prior administrations sound alarm over CDC cuts → https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/health-leaders-multiple-prior-administrations-sound-alarm-over-cdc-cuts22:50
BrainstormNew from Marc Veldhoen on Mastodon: (news): Calling her "unelected" ignores and shows ignorance of how the EU actually works. EU unity is essential in global trade battles. The US tariffs hit ALL of Europe, and divided responses only weaken us. A strong, united EU protects jobs, industry, and our economy. Isolation [... want %more?] → https://mastodon.online/@marc_veld/11427612092374491423:29
BrainstormNew from StatNews: Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states: A federal judge will temporarily block President Trump’s administration from cutting billions in federal dollars that support Covid-19 initiatives and public [... want %more?] → https://www.statnews.com/2025/04/03/federal-judge-temporarily-block-billions-health-funding-cuts-states/23:39

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