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Well, The Times They Are A’Changing at the CDC
We just found out that the CDC is, in fact, changing their recommendations on isolation precautions and other guidance for respiratory illness. It turns out the 5 day isolation rule for a positive Covid 19 test is going away. The Respiratory Virus Guidance page has changed as of today. Sena found out about it from…
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Rubber Snake Trick for Pesky Birds So Far
So far, the rubber snakes are not scaring off the birds. We have the telltale evidence for their continued visits to our porch. It’s only a couple of days. We moved them around to see if that fools the birds into thinking the snakes are real.
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CDC ACIP Meeting February 28-29, 2024 to Discuss Covid-19 and Other Vaccines
There are news stories about a pending CDC-ACIP meeting (February 28-29, 2024) which might include information about a CDC recommendation to possibly add a 3rd additional Covid-19 vaccine booster this spring. The Covid-19 vaccine portion of the meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2024 at 8:30 AM EST. There will be a vote at 1:55…
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CDC May Change the 5 Day Covid-19 Isolation Guidelines
I see many news headlines reporting that the CDC may be planning to drop the 5 day Covid-19 isolation guidelines. For now I’m taking that as a rumor until the CDC website says something official about it. Word on the street is that we may know more in April.
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Bootless II: Dr. Russell Ledet’s Story
Recall that I had been checking to see if the Distinguished Education Lecture given by Dr. Russell Ledet, MD, PhD on January 17, 2024 during the MLK Celebration of Human Rights would be available for the general public. While somebody may be working on that, I managed to find Dr. Ledet’s YouTube, entitled “Bootless II.” I…
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“Our Hidden Conversations” Book by Michele Norris Arrived
I just started reading Michele Norris’s book, “Our Hidden Conversations.” It’s based on her Race Card Project, which has been going on for 14 years and counting. It’s about more than racism between black and white people. I’ll let you know what I think about the book from time to time.
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Trips and Trip-Killers
I just read this JAMA Network article on trip-killers. It’s about using drugs to stop bad trips caused by hallucinogens. One mentioned was ketamine. When I was working as a consultation psychiatrist, I was called occasionally to evaluate patients in recovery rooms who were delirious from the ketamine that was sometimes used by anesthesiologists. I…
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Afro-American Cultural Center Activities for Black History Month 2024
The Afro-American Cultural Center in Iowa City has many activities scheduled for Black History Month 2024. Check it out!
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CDC Reports Decreasing Respiratory Virus Activity
How about some good news? The CDC Respiratory Virus Data Channel reports decreasing respiratory virus activity as of January 26, 2024.
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Power and Impact: African American Art Exhibit in Iowa
In the spirit Black History Month: African Americans and the Arts, Power and Impact is an exhibit of art work by notable Black artists in Iowa. It’s a partnership of the African American Museum of Iowa and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. The exhibit runs between October 28, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
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