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Send us Fan Mail There is an activated condition of mast cells in long COVID-19, with abnormal granulation and excessive inflammatory cytokine release. A study by Weinstock et al. indicates that patients with long COVID-19 suffer the same clinical syndrome as patients with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10166245/#:~:text=There%20is%20an%20activ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of remote work discussing the findings of Stanford economists Nicholas Bloom and Steven Davis, alongside their collaborator Jose Maria Barrero. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been leading crucial research that sheds light on the evolving landscape of work. Discover how their findings reveal that despite so...

Send us Fan Mail Rethink what you know about gravity Claudia de Rham Public Lecture Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics https://youtu.be/NSgSpwlgUn8?si=OVHXuV6GzeaL5Bbs The lecture explores the mysteries of gravity, mainly focusing on the discrepancy between the expected and observed acceleration of the universe's expansion. It challenges the standard explanation of dark energy and pr...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the fascinating world of love and relationships as HELIOX brings you an illuminating episode featuring the groundbreaking work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Drawing from their appearance on "The Diary Of A CEO" YouTube channel, we delve deep into what makes relationships thrive or falter. In this episode, our hosts unpack the Gottmans' decades of researc...

Send us Fan Mail Put simply, the brain is not too warm or wet for consciousness to exist as a wave that connects with the universe. For decades, Penrose has been working with anesthesiologist Stuart Hameroff on a theory of consciousness called Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch OR). Penrose primarily handles the physics of Orch OR, whereas Hameroff handles the biology. Their theory addressed s...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a deeply moving episode of HELIOX as we explore Ulrich Schaffer's poignant writings from "WITH YOU, WITHOUT YOU," a powerful account of love, loss, and resilience in the face of dementia. In this intimate conversation, we delve into Schaffer's raw and honest reflections on caring for his wife, Waltraud, as she battles Lewy Body dementia. Through a m...

Send us Fan Mail Recognition ( spoken word ) is not in the report Acknowledgment,  Payment on Use, Non-Dilution. https://youtu.be/_sGm-apdxk0 Recognition of Contributions in Large Language Models The concept here is on use, not just on ingestion. Not easy I know, but thinking this through creates some implementation advantages, a pro-active economic system and more. _______________________ AI has...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another insightful episode of HELIOX, where we explore innovative approaches to community safety and resilience. Today, we're diving into the world of Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Programs (NEPP), with a special focus on a comprehensive guide developed for the Comox Valley in British Columbia. In this episode, our hosts will unpack the essential elements of...

Send us Fan Mail This sensing platform, which enables rapid and localized testing without requiring samples to be sent to centralized laboratories, provides a potentially significant public health tool for pandemic preparedness. It also has a variety of future wastewater surveillance applications in community settings. • Low-cost and rapid paper microfluidic device for on-site wastewater surveilla...

Send us Fan Mail Understanding voter behaviour requires moving beyond simplistic assumptions of individual rationality. Examining social networks, peer influence, and sensitivity to prevailing trends, significantly as amplified by opinion polls, offers a more nuanced and accurate framework for analyzing electoral outcomes. Applying statistical mechanics, specifically the Ising model provides a pow...

Send us Fan Mail Venture with us into the captivating world of Gaston Bachelard's "The Poetics of Space," where HELIOX unveils the profound relationship between our psyche and the spaces we call home. This episode invites you to rediscover the familiar through a lens of wonder and introspection. Bachelard's revolutionary concept of "topoanalysis" serves as our guide,...

Send us Fan Mail nature • nature reviews microbiology   • review articles   Published: 13 January 2023 An Author Correction to this article was published on 17 April 2023 Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations Hannah E. Davis ,  Lisa McCorkell ,  Julia Moore Vogel &  Eric J. Topol   Nature Reviews Microbiology volume 21 , pages  133–146 (2023) Cite this article 1.47m Access...

Send us Fan Mail It highlights the social complexities and emotional weight of masking in a world many people imagine is post-pandemic, particularly in spaces where it has become uncommon. “I had something really important to process during my weekend being masked at Twitchcon, that I’d like to share.” Kiwi @KiwiOnTheSticks  twitch.tv/kiwionthesticks Twitter posting https://x.com/kiwionthesticks/s...

Send us Fan Mail Light momentum turns pure silicon from an indirect to a direct bandgap semiconductor https://phys.org/news/2024-09-momentum-pure-silicon-indirect-bandgap.html Original Paper https://arxiv.org/pdf/2304.14521 Photon Momentum-Enabled Light Absorption in Bulk Silicon Source: Kharintsev, S. S. et al. Photon momentum enabled light absorption in bulk silicon. Science Advances, 10, eadf59...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we delve into the complex world of alcohol and substance use, guided by two comprehensive sources: The Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders by the World Health Organization (WHO), The Natural History of Alcoholism, a study by George E. Vaillant , M.D. and Susanne Hiller-Sturmhöfel , Ph. D.O, and  Myths About Alcohol by the...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are discussing the 2024 Annual Threat Assessment produced by the United States Intelligence Community. This report details the most pressing threats to U.S. national security during the next year, and it covers a wide range of issues including state actors, transnational issues, and non-state actor issues. The report highlights threats posed by China, Russia, Iran, and No...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the most recent reports from the International Panel on Climate Change as well as the Global Wealth Report by Credit Suisse, to unpack the interconnected challenges shaping our future. This is Heliox: Where Evidence Meets Empathy Independent, moderated, timely, deep, gentle, clinical, global, and community conversations about things that matter.&nbsp...

Send us Fan Mail Majority Mirage  ( Music, Original Song, SOCAN ) https://youtu.be/xn09ief9h3E Summary The sources discuss the erosion of trust and truth in the face of misinformation and conspiracy theories. Canadian journalist Carol Off's book, At a Loss for Words , examines how words like "freedom" and "democracy" have been distorted to serve different political agendas...

Send us Fan Mail Silent Sprint, Summer of Lies ( song )  What goes through the minds of public health folks when they lift all mitigations in the face of a rapidly spreading wave of new variants that are even more immune, evasive, and durable and cause ongoing issues with all that are infected?   https://youtu.be/Re9vYkHnLwU?si=ngKdnFbWsAt0xinf Summary This blog post discusses the dangers of using...

Send us Fan Mail While this article is comprehensive and well-referenced, most references noted in the body of the article are from 2022 or earlier.  It notes in the title that it has been updated recently, but my concerns are what might have been missed in more recent research.  That said, it remains a worthwhile reference. PSYCH SCENE HUB • AUG 15, 2024 The Neuropsychiatry of Long COVID and Post...

Send us Fan Mail Variants: JN.1 vs KP.2 vs KP.3.1.1 Written by: Jeff Gilchrist @jeffgilchrist & Paul Seaman @paulseaman31 Link to this document: https://tinyurl.com/VariantsSummer2024 Last updated: September 17, 2024 What do variant designations like KP.3.1.1 mean, and how does it compare to JN.1? How important is just one mutation? Can one mutation potentially affect our immunity, and how are...

Send us Fan Mail Yes, we do need to bring back masks in medical settings By Iris Gorfinkel Iris Gorfinkel is a family physician and clinical researcher in Toronto. “Take a seat. The wait to see the doctor is about an hour.”  The waiting room is packed…few if any, are masked Imagine you — or a vulnerable loved one — needs urgent medical care. If you’re lucky enough to have a family doctor, you head...

Send us Fan Mail As COVID Surges, the High Price of Viral Denial Canada’s health system reels as, by one estimate, 1,000 die weekly. Each infection carries risks. Where’s the prevention? Andrew Nikiforuk     3 Sep 2024  The Tyee Tyee contributing editor Andrew Nikiforuk is an award-winning journalist whose books and articles focus on epidemics, the energy industry, nature and more. COVID is surgin...