Bore...

 

We’ve all known people who are charismatic.  They seem to light up the room when they walk in. And, when you interact with them, you come away feeling good and energized. 

On the flip side are people who are bores they suck the life out of the room, their conversation is tedious, and you can’t wait to get away from them.

Nothing is more boring than a person who always sees the negative side of things a person who complains constantly. Every time you try to bring up something positive the bore complains about it.

The bore doesn’t engage in deep conversation. Instead, talks too much about unimportant things, or repeats the same things over and over. It’s impossible to make any sort of real “connection” with someone like that.

Impassive. Unexpressive, speaks in a monotone, doesn’t make eye contact, seems completely disengaged this is a sure sign of a bore.

Boring persons talk too much about themselves and show little interest in others. The self-centered bore holds the floor too long, is long-winded, and when telling a story takes forever to make a point.

Boring people are predictable. They use too many tired cliches.  Bores can sometimes be overly-solicitous.  They appear too nice, always complimenting others over and over again.

Recommended...

 

Milwaukee pharmacist was arrested and accused of "tampering with and causing the destruction" of more than 550 doses of the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus last week, Grafton, Wis., police confirmed.

In a statement, Grafton Police Department officials said the pharmacist — now fired from the Advocate Aurora Health hospital system  was arrested on recommended charges of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, adulterating a prescription drug and criminal damage to property.

Officials said that in a written statement to Aurora Health public safety officials, the pharmacist responsible admitted "to intentionally removing the vaccine knowing that if not properly stored the vaccine would be ineffective."

The Moderna vials must be stored between 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. They can remain effective for up to 12 hours if left at room temperature. Beyond that, the drug is rendered useless.

During a teleconference Thursday, Chief Aurora Medical Group Officer Jeff Bahr told reporters that the former employee deliberately removed the vials from refrigeration on two separate occasions — on Dec. 24 overnight, then returning them to proper storage, and then again on Dec. 25 into Saturday morning.

A pharmacy technician discovered them outside the refrigerator on Christmas morning and immediately notified superiors, Bahr said.

Grafton police detectives reported 57 patients received those injections. Bahr said those vaccines were rendered potentially less effective or altogether ineffective. The patients, who have been notified, are not at any risk of adverse health effects because the doses were left out, he noted.

This story is incomplete as usual.....  Just a thought.

Letlow...

 

Louisiana Republican Rep.-elect Luke Letlow, who was scheduled to be sworn in on Sunday, died Tuesday evening from complications related to COVID-19.

The incoming representative for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District, 41, was first admitted to a hospital on Dec. 19 and later transferred to LSU Health Shreveport in critical condition and "apparently suffered a cardiac event" on Tuesday that led to his death, Shreveport Dr. G.E. Ghali told NOLA.com.

Letlow's passing has inspired his friends, family and acquaintances to share sympathetic messages and fond memories of the young father of two on social media, highlighting Letlow's life and accomplishments before he was elected to serve his home state in Washington, D.C.

Not enough information in this case. Just a thought.

Compare...

 

A Boston doctor with a shellfish allergy had a serious reaction to Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine and has recovered after he was allowed to use his allergy autoinjector, health officials reported.

The man, who has a severe shellfish allergy, received the vaccine  and was then observed post-vaccination.

 He was taken to the Emergency Department, evaluated, treated, observed and discharged. He is doing well today," the statement said.

His allergic reaction is reported to be the first from the Moderna vaccine, according to The New York Times.

The Times reported that at least six people have developed anaphylaxis after they got the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The two vaccines have similar ingredients, according to The Times.

Peace...

 

Story...

 

Wild Fire

Covid-19

Covid-19 vaccines.

Mood...

 

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Although the mental health benefits associated with use of combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) outweigh the harms, CHCs might increase risk of dysphoric mood & interact w/ psychiatric meds.

This review & consensus statement based on CDC criteria for contraceptive use addresses the full range of contraceptive choices, including long-acting reversible implants (<1 pregnancy/100 women/year); progestin-only contraceptives or CHCs via injection, pill, patch, or ring; & barrier methods.

Authors discuss PO contraceptives’ variable impact on mood. Some studies of adolescents reported increase depression & suicidal behavior during the 1st few months of PO contraceptive use, but most studies reported little effect on mood or actual benefits, especially premenstrually. 

Among women w/ major depression, CHCs were associated with few ill effects, vs no use of hormone contraceptives. Adherence was problematic in some patients populations. 

Infrequent major drug interactions included higher levels of clozapine w/ CHCs & lower levels of lamotrigine & valproic acid w/ PO CHCs. 
Carbamazepine & oxcarbazepine can decrease contraceptives’ hormone levels & thus effectiveness, possibly leading to unintended pregnancy.

Immune...

If you're conscious of hitting recommended activity targets, walking definitely counts towards this.

There are lots of health benefits to walking, such as improved immune function and reduced risk of coronary heart disease.  

Keeping active over the course of the day and little bursts of movement can have huge benefits.

The most important thing to consider, however, is what you enjoy doing.

CD. See...

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday issued a new guidance.

The CDC explained that people with weakened immune systems due to other illnesses or medication may also receive a COVID-19 vaccine, but they should be aware that limited safety data is available on the effects of the vaccines on these individuals.   

The CDC also stated in its guidance that individuals with autoimmune conditions may take the vaccine, although there is no data currently available for the safety of the vaccine in this demographic.  

Those who have experienced Guillain-Barré syndrome - a condition in which the body begins to attack parts of its own nervous system - may also receive the vaccine doses. The guidance adds that following vaccination during clinical trials, there have been no instances of the syndrome.  

Those who have previously experienced Bell's palsy - a condition that causes muscle weakness in one side of the face - may also receive a vaccine. Some participants during clinical trials did develop Bell's palsy following vaccination, but it did not occur at a rate above that expected in the general population. 

Lonely...

 

Police released chilling details about the moments before the bomb detonated on Second Street about 6:30 a.m. on Friday, adding to an eerie portrait of a man in an RV who blared evacuation warnings before the explosion demolished a city block.

While acquaintances described Tony Warner as a self-employed computer guru — and a homebody who tended to his pets and kept to himself, police officers on the scene before the bomb exploded recalled a strange recording emanating from the RV.

In between a digitized female voice giving warnings to evacuate the area, there was music, the officers said.

Downtown," a wistful 1964 song by Petula Clark, echoed down Second Avenue just before the blast.

“When you're alone and life is making you lonely you can always go downtown,” blared Clark’s voice through the speakers. “When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry seems to help, I know.”