PieterPeach

PieterPeach, 15 days ago to random

I did not know this

From: @todayilearned
https://noc.social/@todayilearned/112406853377669159

PieterPeach, 19 days ago to Parenting

How did we survive as kids without a water bottle following us around everywhere we went?

#parenting

PieterPeach, 24 days ago to H5N1

“The cats were found dead with no apparent signs of injury and were from a resident population of ≈24 domestic cats that had been fed [unpasteurised] milk from sick cows. Clinical disease in cows on that farm was first noted on March 16; the cats became sick on March 17, and several cats died in a cluster during March 19–20. In total, >50% of the cats at that dairy became ill and died.”

#h5n1 #influenza #infectiousdisease

Emerg Infect Dis. 2024 Jul https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/7/24-0508_article?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_333-DM127233&ACSTrackingLabel=Latest%20Expedited%20Articles%20-%20Emerging%20Infectious%20Diseases%20Journal%20-%20April%2029%2C%202024&deliveryName=USCDC_333-DM127233

PieterPeach, 26 days ago to llm

Amazingly constructive and positive answer by Phi 3 Mini 4K instruct #LLM running locally on an iPhone 14 (using Private LLM) when asked “What happened to Avicii”

“While we respectfully acknowledge the impact of an artist's work, focusing more on their contributions rather than their untimely demise helps honor their memory positively.”

PieterPeach, 1 month ago to random

The only way we can adequately manage risk in healthcare in a pandemic with an airborne pathogen is by having sustainable processes & resources in place to cope with a high volume of cases.

Stockpiles of disposable PPE expire & run out quickly, ramping up processes/skills takes too long, & we can’t rely on building infrastructure being brought up to scratch in a hurry.

Airborne precautions for respiratory tract pathogens needs to be an increasing part of our healthcare routine.

PieterPeach, 1 month ago to Parenting

Going through a phase of encouraging our son to be more self reliant at home.

This morning’s self-prepared breakfast was drumroll…

Pineapple on toast.

Me - Staring in curiosity
Son - “I made a big mistake”

#parenting

video/mp4

PieterPeach, 1 month ago to random

“Vapes were sold to governments & communities around the world as a therapeutic good: a product that could help hardened smokers kick the habit.
If vapes are therapeutic goods then it is entirely appropriate that Australia should regulate them as therapeutic goods, instead of allowing them to be sold alongside chocolate bars in convenience stores, often down the road from schools.
One in 6 high school students, & 1 in 4 young Australians aged between 18 & 24 are vaping.”

https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/joint-statement-from-all-australian-health-ministers-19-april-2024?language=en

PieterPeach, 1 month ago to random

https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/18614564

PieterPeach, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to llm

While driving, my iPhone not only read aloud a text message, but also accurately described an attached photo.
That was unexpected

#llm

PieterPeach, 1 month ago to random

Ventilation can reduce exposure to respiratory viruses in indoor spaces.

“Steps for cleaner air to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses can be taken any time, especially when:
• Respiratory viruses are causing a lot of illness in your community.
• You or those around you were recently exposed to a respiratory virus, are sick, or are recovering.
• You or the people around you have risk factors for severe illness”

https://www.cdc.gov/ncird/whats-new/ventilation-respiratory-viruses.html

#ventilation #cleanair #HEPAFilters #publichealth

PieterPeach, 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago) to random

This part of the message should be emphasised.
We need a cultural shift where we take steps to reduce risk to those around us when we’re unable to work from home when sick.
COVID-19 isn’t the only communicable disease for which wearing a #bettermask when :

1. sick or
2. a close contact of someone unwell at home

may help reduce transmission.

#publichealth #MasksWork

https://x.com/CDCgov/status/1763678850951618594?s=20

PieterPeach, 3 months ago to melbourne

From 40 degrees to torrential rain in #melbourne

PieterPeach, 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago) to random

Getting close to the ideal disposable #mask for source control in (my) children. A modified KF94 with cord locks to help secure it more firmly plus contoured nose bridge pads to reduce reliance on an adequately bent nose wire.

Sawevo 3D KF94 for kids https://www.savewo.com/healthcare/en/products/3dmask-ultra

Australian sources below
Cord locks https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CQWTKLQL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Contoured foam nose bridge pads https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08ZDGBMK3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

#MasksWork #MaskUp #publichealth

@masknerd

PieterPeach, 3 months ago to random

Somebody is good at this game, and it’s not me.

PieterPeach, 3 months ago to random

Asking symptomatic patients to wear masks in general practice is a great and sustainable path forward. Hopefully this behaviour sticks.

#MasksWork #generalpractice #FamilyMedicine #emergencymedicine

PieterPeach, 3 months ago to random

Is there a way to change setting to load most recent posts first on @IceCubesApp rather than having to scroll up while old posts are being loaded? #feditips #IceCubesApp

PieterPeach, 3 months ago to random

“US government failure to protect frontline workers from #COVID led to thousands of deaths, scientists say

CDC guidance was based on droplet dogma rather than the current view that SARS-CoV-2 spreads primarily through aerosols, the authors said.”

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/us-government-failure-protect-frontline-workers-covid-led-thousands-deaths-scientists-say

#publichealth #infectionprevention

PieterPeach, 3 months ago to Anesthesia

Cool white saps-the-life-out-you light should be banned from operating theaters.
#anaesthesia #anesthesia

PieterPeach, 3 months ago to random

CDC seeks to update guidance to reflect recognition of aerosol viral spread.

“The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) to clarify its guideline on isolation precautions to reflect the "widespread recognition" that respiratory viruses spread primarily through aerosols, according to a CDC blog post this week.”

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/updated-who-covid-prevention-guidance-may-endanger-rather-protect-some-experts-say

PieterPeach, 3 months ago to random

Imagine being sent into a COVID ward, being given a blue medical mask and being told “this will protect you.” and then suffering long term consequences of COVID-19 limiting your ability to work.

We cannot again be put in the position where limited resources for respiratory protection bias policy decision-making.

Respiratory protection should be an ongoing and increasing component of healthcare OH&S to maintain competency and supply chains.

https://news.sky.com/story/the-nhs-sold-out-its-staff-doctors-whose-lives-were-devastated-by-long-covid-to-sue-health-service-13055384

Via
@DRTomlinsonEP

PieterPeach, 3 months ago to random

“Without being overly dramatic — but, I think, being accurate — there’s a small chance, but still real non-zero chance, that we’ve destroyed our country with monetizing hate and monetizing aggression and monetizing outrage. What makes you the most money is outrage and hate. “ -Penn Jilette

From: @bascule
https://mas.to/@bascule/111812010593064735

PieterPeach, 3 months ago to random

The term “Health care seeking behaviour” is well defined as “any action undertaken by individuals who perceive themselves to have a health problem or to be ill for the purpose of finding an appropriate remedy.”
It’s used to understand and research positive behaviour change in the context of illness to achieve better health outcomes.
Seeing many accounts on social media becoming avoidably upset about this phrase being used by NSW Health Dept appropriately in the context of #COVID19.

PieterPeach, 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago) to random

This is what is being served up to me over at the other place.
Pseudoscience @mackayim2022 !

PieterPeach, 4 months ago to random

Just discovered “Tag Groups” on @IceCubesApp. You can create a custom stream based on a collection of tags (similar to feeds on BlueSky). Didn’t understand the point of it until I tried it and it’s actually pretty great.
#feditips

PieterPeach, 4 months ago to random

Many hospitals I work in have a policy that for a few days after returning from a SARS-CoV2 infection staff need to wear a fit-tested respirator as source control whilst at work.
This recognition of respirators’ utility as source control should be considered to help reduce nosocomial transmission from staff of other pathogens found in the respiratory tract.
#MasksWork