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Category Archives: Health
Washington State Beat Back Covid-19. Now It’s Rising Again.
Washington was the initial epicenter of the nation’s coronavirus outbreak, and an early lockdown helped contain it. Six months later, cases are spiking again, and the future looks uncertain. By Rachel Abrams in the NYT YAKIMA, Wash. — In what … Continue reading
WHY I WEAR A (FASHIONABLE) MASK
Thanks to Gordon G.
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Focus group opportunity
Virtual Focus Group Opportunity for Persons with Memory Loss or Caregivers of a Person with Memory Loss Three Master’s Students who are part of the UW Human Centered Design & Engineering program and the Global Innovation Exchange are looking for … Continue reading
Hamilton and big pharma
Zdoggmd gives his take, Hamilton style, on Big Pharma
Is indoor dining safe?
The answer: Maybe, but there is significant risk and most infectious disease experts decline to dine inside a restaurant at this time (see below). Here’s the guiding principles from the CDC. My own take–dine outside or at home, but not … Continue reading
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David Brooks: The national humiliation we need
by David Brooks – thanks Donna D. for sending this. We Americans enter the July 4 weekend of 2020 humiliated as almost never before. We had one collective project this year and that was to crush COVID-19, and we failed. … Continue reading
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“Father of Sleep Medicine” – born in Wenatchee, attended UW, dies at 91
Years ago, I met Dr. Dement and attended lectures given by him. He supported my efforts to move sleep apnea testing into the home, controversial at first but now standard practice. Locally he’s affectionately remembered for having jazz sessions on … Continue reading
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Interview – death, fear and isolation during the pandemic
I was interviewed recently by Katy Sewall (formerly at KUOW and Town Hall) for her podcast “The Bitter Sweet Life.” We discussed the fears and disruption of our lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. If interested you can listen here: https://bittersweetlife.libsyn.com/episode-320-facing-death-with-jim-demaine
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Wear a mask, distance — be more European!
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How to engage with life when you feel down
Ed note: This article is long, but an important reminder to keep active and to stay engaged during the pandemic restrictions. From Aeon: Lucy Foulkes is an associate editor at Aeon+Psyche. Previously an academic psychologist, she is interested in social … Continue reading
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Seattle made masks
Updated: 6/23/20 – thanks to Mary M. Purchase a locally made mask! Check out over 25 Seattle Good Business Network members from Northwest Sewn and Seattle Made programs who are making and selling masks. We also included resources for sourcing locally made hand sanitizers. For … Continue reading
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An inexpensive drug reduces virus deaths, scientists say.
A ray of hope, in the NYT. “Scientists at the University of Oxford said on Tuesday that they have identified what they called the first drug proven to reduce coronavirus-related deaths, after a 6,000-patient trial of the drug in Britain … Continue reading
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There’s more to health than the virus!
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What about these virus tests?
The lab being used to analyse the nasal swabs is called Atlas Genomics located in the Salmon Bay area of Seattle. They have partnered with a pain clinic to arrange testing. You can look at their web site https://covid-19.atlas-genomics.com/ to … Continue reading
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Poster from the Navajo Times
Yesterday’s Times reminds us to keep two sheep apart
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King Lear, dementia and elder care – upcoming event
A dramatic reading of scenes from King Lear as a catalyst for guided discussions about elder care and family dynamics. Thu, June 11, 2020 (4 PM – 6:30 PM PDT) About this Event – Free. Click here to register and … Continue reading
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Is the end of meat here?
From the NYT by Jonathan Safran Foer – Thanks to Diana C. for send this. Is any panic more primitive than the one prompted by the thought of empty grocery store shelves? Is any relief more primitive than the one … Continue reading
Why some people ignore COVID-19 restrictions
A marketing psychology professor from Duke gives a very interesting presentation on why we react the way we do when told we shouldn’t be doing something–and how to reframe the issue. Thanks to Hollis W. for sending this in.
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Testing, testing, testing – will it mandated?
Ed note: Gov. Jay Inslee appears to be moving in the right direction in wanting more testing done in long term care facilities. One time testing is only a start. Testing really needs to be done at least weekly to … Continue reading
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