MEDICAL MATTERS

[Whyperion]

The Respiratory Syncytical Virus mRNA trial which had been paused, has now been cancelled. Small numbers - but sufficient evidence to satisfy the conditions for cancelling the trial. It was found that giving the "vaccine" resulted in more cases of the disease than in those given the Placebo.

Go figure - as they say in America.

Intriguing. And a Basis for further research. While it is parents that give informed consent , I would hope there is a good cross section of both ethnic groups (India, Far East, European and African) and Blood Groups (as a proxy for assorted chromoszone markers) . It may be as well with young children their immune system and bodies are consistantly being reprogrammed by what they pick up from the parental and wider environment and thus no one individual "vaccine" - certain clear exceptions (polio , eg) really can affect observed outcomes. One wonders what is in the placebos, as for some respiration viruses just things like drinking more water can help a bit.

[Stanley]

It's been a long time coming but I can pronounce my right shoulder healed. It's not right, It never will be after my accident when I wrote Richard's car off but I can reach above my head height now and I haven't been able to do that for well over a year. These things are slow!
Now the trick is to avoid falling and damaging it again. Here's hoping!

[Tripps]

Just to keep up to date - LBC's Nick Ferrari learned of RSV for the first time today. Seems the "vaccine" is only available to the precisely defined age group of 75 -79 years, and an 81 year old was appealing the policy, decision, and demanding to receive it. Outcome to be disclosed tomorrow. Can't wait. They even had a doctor saying he was going to resume wearing a face mask !

Now today we have news of a new virus appearing as an "epidemic " in China. It's called HMPV Human Meta Pneumo Virus. (?) The title seems a bit vague and wide ranging, but there is talk that it isn't new at all .

The Cleveland clinic for example say

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that usually causes symptoms similar to a cold. You might cough or wheeze, have a runny nose or a sore throat. Most cases are mild, but young children, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for serious illness. HMPV is common — most people get it before they turn 5.

So it's a "cold" then.

[Stanley]

I share your scepticism about some of the announcements from groups of scientists no doubt seeking funds.... A new disease could be a game changer.....

[Big Kev]

I think this will impact a lot of people
Free hospital shuttle bus to be axed due to costs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdjdwvx9gy9o

[Stanley]

It will indeed Kev. Just another example of how the service is gradually being whittled away.....
I can't afford to go to Airedale for an appointment and it's not fair expecting friends with cars to act as a free service because god knows, running a car is not free!

[Big Kev]

Back from a very efficient annual visit to Burnley General, a 30 minute queue to give up a few blood samples (no appointment necessary, just take a ticket like the supermarket meat counter) then 30 minutes with my head clamped in the MRI scanner. Got a dressing in each arm as a souvenir, one for samples and one for dye. Just a wait for results now, I'm expecting some time in February unless there's anything weird.

Got the appointment letter, it's in March

[Stanley]

The only good thing about that Kev is that they evidently don't see you as any sort of an emergency!

[Big Kev]

The only good thing about that Kev is that they evidently don't see you as any sort of an emergency!

My thoughts too.

I had a call from Barnoldswick Medical Centre at lunchtime today, Doc Bryan wants me to come in for a review, no idea what that's all about but I'm booked in for early February. Seems strange reading social media reports of people unable to get an appointment to see a GP and I get an invite for one

[Stanley]

I agree Kev..... I send my GP an email every now and then working on the principal that if it goes through he must still be there.....

[PanBiker]

12 months from my first lung scan is up so it's time for another go, 16.45 today, Asda Car Park. They scanned me in April last year with no changes to the nodule they found in January last year on one lung. They did say then that I would be tested again at 12 months and here it is...

[Big Kev]

The only good thing about that Kev is that they evidently don't see you as any sort of an emergency!

My thoughts too.

I had a call from Barnoldswick Medical Centre at lunchtime today, Doc Bryan wants me to come in for a review, no idea what that's all about but I'm booked in for early February. Seems strange reading social media reports of people unable to get an appointment to see a GP and I get an invite for one

Turns out it's not a random invite, there's an anomaly with my blood that needs further investigation. And there's me thinking I was privileged

[Stanley]

They used to do that with me as well Kev but I think they regard me as a lost cause now! My next review isn't until July and that suits me fine!
I hope they decide that the '#anomaly' was a false alarm. My quarrel is that all those flags are based on averages and statistically speaking, if you are stood with one foot in a bucket of ice water and the other in boiling water you are just comfortable .......

[PanBiker]

Same with my nodule so to speak. I suppose it helps to keep the two people in work who run the private medical scanner. My results in five to six weeks, it was ten days on the two previous scans from memory. I know it took me about thirty times longer to drive there at Friday knocking off time than the time I was in the machine.

[Cathy]

A couple of months ago I had my first Shingles Vacc. Normally I don’t feel pain when having an injection, but that one hurt.
On Thursday I had my second Shingles Vacc, and it really hurt. Yesterday I felt a bit ‘spaced out’ for a few hours, just wandering around but getting nothing done. The injection site has been very red, sore, hard and very hot.
There’s definitely something different about it all, compared to having a COVID or Flu Vacc.
Today the site is the same, but thankfully is just very warm now.
One good thing…. that’s it for 10yrs now.

[PanBiker]

My two Shingles jabs whacked me for a bit as well Cathy. Short lived and a lot better than the potential misery though.

[Cathy]

Absolutely. Oh, and now it’s Itchy.

[PanBiker]

Yep, had that as well.

[Big Kev]

I found this a fascinating article https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98yg1n9j83o
They've removed a tumour, from the cavernous sinus under a woman's brain, through here eye socket using keyhole surgery.

[PanBiker]

Yes Kev, heard that on this mornings news. LGI is regarded as one of the best specialist hospitals for brain surgery. Mine done there of course and glad of the expertise. Generally the same type of tumour as mine, much more prevalent in females due to hormone drive and also the development in the same location. There are lots of women who post in the brain tumour Facebook site I follow with the same location and type of tumour. A lot more hope for all those now who would previously be inoperable of having a better outcome than just "watch & wait" and maybe targeted radiotherapy. The tumours are usually smaller but impact with symptoms earlier because of the location. Pioneer patient who has helped to move the goalposts.

[Stanley]

Wonderful! I heard the reports.... I'm glad I don't need the skill!

[Tizer]

All that is especially amazing when you look at how under-funded and under-staffed the NHS is. I had a visit to my GP last Friday about my ongoing (minor) skin problems. As I was about to leave I thanked her and said how I sympathised with the difficulties for NHS staff. Her answer was `It's a nightmare.'

[PanBiker]

The neurosurgery team at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals are amazing.

[Tizer]

Don't jump to conclusions from the headline: read the article and you'll see why I give that warning...
`CIA says lab leak most likely source of Covid outbreak' BBC
...The decision to release that assessment marks one of the first made by the CIA's new director John Ratcliffe, appointed by Donald Trump, who took over the agency on Thursday. Ratcliffe, who served as director of national intelligence during President Trump's first term, has long favoured the lab leak theory, claiming Covid most likely came from a leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology....

From a more reliable source see this editorial from The Lancet journal showing the view of scientists...
`COVID-19 origins: plain speaking is overdue' The Lancet Microbe

[Tripps]

Google 'lab leaks' and you'll go dizzy. . . . many vested interests, big money, and deliberate disinformation. I asked Chat GPT the following. This is Dr Campbell's reasoning to show his belief that transmission was not from the wild.

Treat all information with caution verging on suspicion - then reach your own conclusion.
I have. . . .

If Covid 19 originated in wild animals there would still be a pool of infected animals. is there such a pool. Is this factor relevant to the lab leak theory?

Summary -Despite extensive sampling, no wild animal population has been identified as harboring a strain of SARS-CoV-2 identical to the human virus.


ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT

Yes, the presence of a reservoir or "pool" of infected animals is an important factor in understanding the origins of COVID-19, whether it originated in the wild or was the result of a lab-related event.
1. Wild Animal Reservoir and Natural Spillover

Relevance: For diseases that emerge naturally, a persistent animal reservoir is common. For example:
SARS-CoV-1 was traced back to bats and civet cats.
MERS-CoV originated in camels.

With SARS-CoV-2, bats are considered the most likely original host because they carry coronaviruses closely related to it (e.g., RaTG13), but the precise intermediate species has not been conclusively identified. Pangolins were initially suspected but later found not to be a definitive source.

Evidence:
Although SARS-CoV-2-like viruses have been found in bats, none have been identical to the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic. This leaves questions about whether an intermediate host played a role.
Despite extensive sampling, no wild animal population has been identified as harboring a strain of SARS-CoV-2 identical to the human virus.

2. Lab Leak Theory and the Animal Reservoir

Relevance: The absence of an identified animal reservoir is often cited as evidence supporting the lab leak theory.
A lab leak scenario would imply that the virus was being studied or manipulated in a lab setting (e.g., at the Wuhan Institute of Virology) and accidentally escaped, rather than jumping directly from animals to humans in the wild or at a market.

Counterarguments:
It's not unusual for the exact animal reservoir of a virus to remain unidentified for years. For example, it took over a decade to confirm the reservoir for SARS-CoV-1.
The lack of evidence for a wild reservoir doesn't necessarily mean the virus originated in a lab; it could simply reflect the challenges of identifying the specific chain of transmission.

3. Factors Relevant to Both Theories

Positive Findings in Animals:
SARS-CoV-2 has been found in various animal species (e.g., mink, deer, and domestic cats/dogs) since the pandemic began, but these are considered secondary spillovers from humans rather than a primary reservoir.
Geographical Context:
Wuhan, where the first known outbreak occurred, is home to a high-security lab studying coronaviruses and is also a major wildlife trade hub. Both factors complicate the search for a definitive origin.

4. Current State of Evidence

As of now, no definitive animal reservoir has been identified, which keeps both the natural spillover and lab leak theories viable. However:
Proponents of the lab leak theory argue that the lack of evidence for an animal intermediary increases suspicion.
Proponents of the natural spillover theory suggest more time and research are needed to trace the virus's origins fully.

Would you like to dive deeper into recent findings or the implications of ongoing investigations?


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