This is the fifth of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9. As a kid, probably in 1971, we lived next to a golf course in Ogden, Utah. It had 18 holes, a driving range, but my favorite part was the … Continued
This is the fourth of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. One of the biggest problems with long Covid is it is just so weird, with so many complex presentations. One person has all these weird clusters of symptoms, and … Continued
This is the third of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Your appointment was at 2:30. You’ve been sitting in this waiting room since 2:15, which means you’ve already burned through half your energy reserves for the day. You’re clutching … Continued
This is the second of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Let’s start with something uncomfortable. You probably love your family member. You want to help. But if you’re being honest, you’re also frustrated. Confused. Maybe even a little resentful. … Continued
This is the first of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. I would like to thank, Dr Alice, @calirunnerdoc on X for many of the concepts in this article. The Damage Is Everywhere – That Is the Definition of Long … Continued
Context This statement builds on prior WHN analyses of threats to U.S. public health institutions: Together with the current evidence, these documents show a consistent pattern of actions undermining science-based public health protections. The Role of the CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has historically been the backbone of U.S. health security. … Continued
Context: OSHA has proposed removing the COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements for healthcare workers, citing the end of the public health emergency and a belief that reporting provides limited additional value. The World Health Network (WHN) strongly opposes this change and has submitted the following comment. Take Action: Make your voice heard: submit your own … Continued
The World Health Network (WHN) values collaboration with mission-aligned organizations to advance public health, equity, and community resilience. Our Relations Team is the first point of contact for all partnership inquiries and coordinates the initial review process to help de-silo public health efforts across sectors. 1. How does WHN decide which organizations to work with? … Continued
By Kishor Kale There are four issues which will be discussed in this essay: the core purposes of Mensa, the responses from Mensa officials to my emails about the Constitutional implications for Mensa of IQ loss after SARS-CoV-2 infections, the explicit scope of the US Mensa Bulletin and the implicit scope of the British Mensa … Continued
CSA Z94.4-25 is a draft national standard proposing science-based airborne protection measures, including universal respirator use in healthcare. While broadly welcomed, it has also drawn a petition in opposition. WHN supports the standard and rejects the petition’s claims. Canada’s national standards body, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), has released a public draft of CSA Z94.4-25: … Continued