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CDC Update on Covid-19 Variant BA.2.86
I saw a news item headline which mentioned Covid-19 Variant. BA.2.86. The CDC website tracking respiratory variants has a definitive update as of November 27, 2023: “What to know about BA.2.86
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A Study Shows Mindfulness Is Non-Inferior to SSRI for Anxiety Disorders And What the Heck Does That Mean?
I ran across this study showing Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is “noninferior” to escitalopram in the treatment of adults with anxiety disorders. I passed my Biostatistics course in medical school—barely. I have been practicing MBSR daily (for the most part) since 2014 when I really needed to address my struggle with burnout. I’m probably…
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New CDC Campaign to Help Health Care Worker Burnout
The JAMA network published a brief report on the new CDC campaign to help health care workers reduce burnout and encourage well-being. An excerpt: “Rather than focusing on what individual clinicians can do differently to improve their well-being, a new campaign by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the US Centers for…
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Be Kind to Yourself and Your Loved Ones During the Upcoming Holidays
The CDC has recommendations for how to protect you and your loved one this holiday season. And remember this is Kindness Week!
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University of Iowa Quick Facts About the Flu
The University of Iowa has the latest quick facts about the flu and how to protect yourself. Now you’re in the know!
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Darned Rhinorrhea Interrupting People
I’ve been having a runny nose recently that is intermittent and often related to eating hot foods. I have to get up from the dinner table and blow my nose, especially if we’re having hot soups or chili. I’ve been making fun of it, saying it’s caused by the nasal hair condensation index. You could…
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Rube Goldberg Contraptions and Other Updates
Just random updates for now. That 2-person 6 ball pass juggle Sena and I made a YouTube about? We could barely complete a couple of volleys, and we didn’t think we’d ever make much more progress. However, yesterday, we were starting to make 3, even 4 passes and cascades. Just when you think it’s hopeless….…
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CDC Educates About Covid-19 Variants
Sometimes I see news about Covid-19 variants. They typically sound alarming. The CDC has posted an update on Covid-19 variants that is reassuring. There will always be variants. Not all will be serious threats. According to the update: “While new variants like BA.2.86 and JN.1 attract attention, right now, 99 percent of SARS-CoV-2 variants are part…
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CDC on How to Get Flu, Covid-19, and RSV Vaccines
The latest update on how to get the respiratory viruses vaccines is updated on the CDC website. Highlights:
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CDC Update on Respiratory Viruses and the Covid-19 Vaccine
CDC posted an update on Covid-19 vaccination on October 13, 2023. In brief, the salient points: They save lives and prevent hospitalizations. The vaccines work. The side effects are mild or moderate. Scientific evidence supports the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines. They don’t make you magnetic and they don’t have microchips to track your…
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