“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.”
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.”
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 Yes. But that needs to be kept up with steady consumption for a long time.
There are already a healthy number of people continuously consuming them (medical and industrial), but that has been dropping-off somewhat.
I think regulations requiring them in places like nursing homes and hospitals wouldn't hurt either. Or military, especially Navy, which I often wonder about because not a lot has been said about that.
“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.”
@PieterPeach It feels random which photos it does it to though. I think the model is currently only trained on certain items and if you photo doesn’t contain it there’s no response.
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”
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 :
@PieterPeach Agree...there are other countries where people with any sort of respiratory symptoms will wear a mask when they go to work, to protect others
It needs to become just 'good manners'...polite behaviour.
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.
@masknerd that, and even just a thin foam pad would be a big improvement. The gap around the nose is the biggest weakness of this otherwise amazing mask. Noticed they use your YouTube video review on their website 😂
@PieterPeach Good thing you're not a surgeon?
Half a century ago, the day before my father's back was to be operated on, the surgeon "put a chisel through his hand". Teenage me was glad a different surgeon operated on dad.
I now know you are more likely to make nasty mistakes on the amateur things
@DavidPenington I do place very long needles close to my patients spinal cord and into the large vessels deep in their neck without complications, but my son demolishes me in this game.