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auscandoc

@auscandoc@med-mastodon.com

Rural FP anesthetist formerly of Fort St John, BC, Canada. Trained in Aus and UK. Now doing rural locums in Canada.

Blessed to live, work and play on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc people.

#Science and #Medicine Twitter was invaluable to me as the guy at the pointy end of "if you have questions ask your doctor".

But also appreciate links to #music, #art, #photography, health equity and many other things #fedi22

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auscandoc, to climate
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It’s time for the oil and gas industry to pay for | https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/04/16/opinion/time-oil-and-gas-industry-pay-climate-pollution “In 2023, Canada’s oil and gas companies’ cost to society from their pollution was estimated at $52 billion. These calculations were made using the Canadian government's social cost of greenhouse gas emissions analysis.

Given the costs of , and the exorbitant profits of those peddling the literal fuel to the fire, shouldn’t the industry pay its fair share of the damage?”

auscandoc, to random
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https://open.substack.com/pub/jamesclaims/p/how-should-we-fund-scientific-error?selection=3e0dc10a-7322-4164-8e52-3fd40db36146&r=roppe&utm_medium=ios

“The problems with , ‘publish or perish’ culture, abusive lab environments, analytical flexibility, p-hacking, clinical trial registration games, grant front-running, intellectual capture, , , manipulation, moral entrepreneurship, etc. precede the present discussions of paper mills and active falsification/fabrication cases. (1/2)

auscandoc, to random
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How to spot five of the industry’s biggest tactics https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/14/climate-disinformation-explainer?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other “Swayed for 30 years by fossil fuel industry propaganda, the media has been as likely to unknowingly amplify falsehoods as they were to bat them down. (1/3)

drewharwell, to random
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New: I talked to Trump Media investors about their shares' value getting cut in half. A tree remover in Oklahoma who bet basically his whole nest egg told me, “This isn’t just another stock … I feel like it was God Almighty that put it in my lap" https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/14/truth-social-investors-faith-trump/

auscandoc,
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@GreenFire @acdha @drewharwell The sunk cost for those so deep in MAGA is so high that they would have to reject their own identity to turn away.

These guys won’t turn.

https://www.threads.net/@vincedmonroy/post/C5r1bNqrl6g/?xmt=AQGz2iLQTp5KOCwDHfWB7pr8B1RCm9z0pv8ELI4wh47LEQ

auscandoc, to shark
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“The team found that a school of #fish moving together in just the right way was stunningly effective at #noise reduction: A school of seven fish sounded like a single fish.

“A predator, such as a #shark, may perceive it as hearing a lone fish instead of a group,” Mittal said. “This could have significant implications for prey fish.” #biology #science https://c.im/@jake4480/112266505244738496

auscandoc,
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“The single biggest key to reduction, the team found, was the synchronization of the school’s tail flapping—or actually the lack thereof.

If moved in unison, flapping their tail fins at the same time, the sound added up and there was no reduction in total sound. But if they alternated tail flaps, the fish canceled out each other’s sound, the researchers found.”

auscandoc,
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@Snowshadow Isn’t it just‽‽ Thanks go to @jake4480

jake4480, to science
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Fish swim in schools for stealth since 100 fish swimming together make less NOISE than an individual fish swimming alone 🤯

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fish-swim-in-schools-for-stealth-as-100-fish-make-less-noise-than-an-individual-swimming-alone
🐠🐋🐟

auscandoc,
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@jake4480 That is so cool. Thanks for this article.

auscandoc, to Canada
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Summer inferno on the horizon, feds say | 's National Observer: Climate News https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/04/11/news/summer-wildfire-inferno-horizon-feds-say “Federal officials are sounding the alarm on conditions and higher-than-normal temperatures indicating another record-breaking wildfire season. (1/2)

auscandoc, to random
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study flags unexpected cells in lung as suspected source of severe | https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2024/04/covid-lung-cells.html “Important covid clues! Researchers find that - the cells that usually scavenge and destroy viruses - are the cells most susceptible to being infected/hijacked by . To enter macrophages, SARS-CoV-2 uses receptors (not ). Interfering with SARS-CoV-2/CD209 binding could be a promising target for new and better prevention and/or treatment!”

auscandoc, to random
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finds CovidVaccines not linked to sudden death in young people https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-finds-covid-vaccines-not-linked-sudden-death-young-people-rcna147188
“There is no evidence that cause fatal or other deadly in teens and young adults, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report published Thursday shows.”

auscandoc, to TeslaMotors
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busting – the best places to check your facts - Joju Solar https://www.jojusolar.co.uk/electric-vehicles/ev-myth-busting-the-best-places-to-check-your-facts/ “The importance of having credible sources to refer to is essential, so whether you’re already an owner or you’re looking to make the switch to electric and want some myth busting information to get your facts straight, here are the top three places we recommend heading to for straight talking, factual info:”

auscandoc, to random
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mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer — excellent long-term results https://www.skepticalraptor.com/skepticalraptorblog.php/mrna-vaccine-for-pancreatic-cancer-excellent-long-term-results/ “ technology is going to be one of the leading technologies for cancer treatments, including , going forward. If it can make a meaningful dent in the course of pancreatic cancer, it may well become one of the primary tools for oncologists in treating this pernicious disease.”

auscandoc, to climate
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Researchers find the link between human activity and shifting in western North America https://phys.org/news/2024-04-link-human-shifting-weather-patterns.html “Simply put, the study shows that the rise in temperatures caused by is changing how air moves in the atmosphere. This, in turn, affects the weather patterns that influence winter conditions in western North America and contribute to recent more frequent extreme weather events. This research thus highlights the urgent need to address .”

DenisCOVIDinfoguy, to auscovid19
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The World Health Organization, WHO, has established CoViNet, a new network dedicated to identifying, monitoring, and evaluating SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, and emerging coronaviruses that pose serious public health risks.

#WorldHealthOrganization #CoViNet @auscovid19

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/04/who-launches-covinet-to-track-evolution-spread-of-high-risk-coronaviruses/

CoViNet: https://www.who.int/groups/who-coronavirus-network

auscandoc,
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@MyView @auscovid19 @DenisCOVIDinfoguy The hard science and work that went into them was quite amazing.

Yet a bunch of bros on FB think they know better.

@erictopol did a great interview with Katalin Kariko https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ground-truths/id1728526108?i=1000643994654

auscandoc, to Energy
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China’s quiet revolution: the switch from to energy - Pearls and Irritations https://johnmenadue.com/chinas-quiet-energy-revolution-the-switch-from-nuclear-to-renewable-energy/
“In 2023 energy analysts started reporting that was now expected to achieve or exceed its 2030 target of 1200GWe for the total installed capacity of and energy by 2025, and was now planning to triple the 2030 objective, to reach 3900GWe. (1/2)

auscandoc,
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Previously China expected that its energy would peak in 2030, but revised forecasts are now indicating that this could happen as early as 2024, 5-6 years ahead of target.” (2/2)

auscandoc,
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@Crispius @npilon Yes. And Daniellezebub is already throwing cash at SMRs

auscandoc, to climate
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An Open Letter from Economists on | Ecofiscal https://ecofiscal.ca/2024/03/26/open-letter-carbon-pricing/ “As economists from across Canada, we are concerned about the significant threats from . We encourage governments to use economically sensible policies to reduce emissions at a low cost, address Canadians’ affordability concerns, maintain business competitiveness, and support Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Canada’s carbon-pricing policies do all those things.”

auscandoc, to H5N1
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What is the risk to humans from cows infected with H5N1 ? - STAT https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/03/h5n1-bird-flu-in-cows-risk-to-humans/ “The discovery of bird flu in U.S. — and the news that at least one person in Texas has been infected, apparently through contact with infected cows — has taken scientists who study influenza by surprise. (1/2)

auscandoc, to random
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Fossil fuel subsidies cost Canadians a lot more money than the carbon tax https://theconversation.com/fossil-fuel-subsidies-cost-canadians-a-lot-more-money-than-the-carbon-tax-226482 “Every year, federal and provincial governments use taxpayer dollars to provide financial supports or tax breaks to companies.

These subsidies cost Canadian taxpayers at least $6.03 billion, or roughly $214 per taxpayer every year. And unlike the federal , Canadians don’t get a rebate on this tax. (1/3)

auscandoc,
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British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan give more than $2.5 billion in royalty reductions and tax exemptions to the fossil fuel industry every year. Ontario gives $500 million in tax breaks to aviation and agricultural fuels. Manitoba, Québec and the Atlantic provinces give similar tax exemptions to fuel and natural gas.” (3/3)

auscandoc,
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are a big problem across Canada. The federal government has spent $35 billion on the oil pipeline and $275 million on a facility. The Canadian oil and natural gas sector also benefits from special tax breaks under the Income Tax Act. (2/3)

auscandoc, to H5N1
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https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/europe-greenlights-two-avian-flu-vaccines-2024a10003nj “The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the has recommended the approval of two vaccines for active immunization against the subtype of the A virus, which causes or bird flu.”

mackayim2022, to random
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Where has all that outraged 'expertise' gone that used to inform us about 'fake PCR positives'?
They realise PCR has been and continues to be used for eveything from identifying STI & faceal infections, to finding flu, common cold and pneumonia causes, to tracking down measles & monkeypox viruses?

auscandoc,
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@mackayim2022 Would you believe I just got sent this one? The opening sentence! https://principia-scientific.com/confirmed-pcr-tests-cannot-detect-sars-cov-2-cause-of-covid19/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+psintl+%28Principia+Scientific+Intl+-+Latest+News%29 @PieterPeach

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