Monthly Archives: December 2020

In Case You Missed It…

Posted on December 12, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

…a week of Mad Biologist links: Elevated Ginkgo The State of COVID-19 in D.C.: Miserable and Unclear as to How We Improve The Iron Law of Institutions: The Latino Vote Edition Predisposed to a Pandemic: The Nursing Home Aide Edition … Continue reading →

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Links 12/11/20

Posted on December 11, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The COVID-19 herd immunity threshold is not low: A re-analysis of European data from spring of 2020 Increase in Hospital-Acquired Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Infection and Colonization in an Acute Care Hospital During a Surge in COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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The COVID-19 Statistic We Need

Posted on December 11, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

There’s a very useful statistic that I have not seen from any government source in the U.S.: the percentage of asymptomatic hospital patients who test positive for COVID-19. That is, if someone enters the hospital system for something other than … Continue reading →

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Links 12/10/20

Posted on December 10, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Evidence of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 in cats and dogs from households in Italy How Archaeologists Are Using Deep Learning to Dig Deeper Mortality among Adults Ages 25-44 in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic Therapeutically … Continue reading →

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A Funding Reality of Our Public Health System

Posted on December 10, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

From the director of the St. Francoise County (Missouri) Public Health Department (boldface mine): We weren’t set up well to deal with this virus in Missouri. We have the worst funding in the country for public health, and a lot … Continue reading →

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Links 12/9/20

Posted on December 9, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Scientists solve mystery of mass coho salmon deaths. The killer? A chemical from car tires Patient-reported outcome measures after COVID-19: a prospective cohort study 20% of COVID-19 Patients Develop Mental Illness Improving surveillance estimates of COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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Predisposed to a Pandemic: The Nursing Home Aide Edition

Posted on December 9, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

A while ago, some asshole with a blog noted that a sane COVID-19 response would have these four economic pillars: Rent and mortgage suspension, for businesses and residents. Temporary universal healthcare coverage, including for those who lost their jobs. Some … Continue reading →

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Links 12/8/20

Posted on December 8, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: World’s oldest known, banded wild bird returns to nest at Midway Atoll The Great Barrier Reef Is Now Officially in ‘Critical’ Condition The Wings of Insects Might Have Evolved From The Legs of Crustaceans Face masks … Continue reading →

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The Iron Law of Institutions: The Latino Vote Edition

Posted on December 8, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

While it’s foolish to claim that any one politician can swing an entire demographic, the poorer-than-expected showing by Democrats among various segments of the Latino population might suggest that playing stupid games with popular Latino politicians isn’t the way to … Continue reading →

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Links 12/7/20

Posted on December 7, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Public Health Workers In Kansas Walk Away Over Pressure From Pandemic Politics Has Sweden’s coronavirus strategy failed? Do Not Fall Prey to Nature’s Trap Without Changing Your Behavior The Rising Tide Underfoot. Changing sea levels are … Continue reading →

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