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Hello Everyone, My name is John Campbell and I am a retired Nurse Teacher and former clinical nurse based in England. I also do some teaching in Asia and Africa when time permits. These videos are to help students to learn the background to all forms of health care. My PhD focused on the development of open learning resources for nurses nationally and internationally. LinkedIn profile, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-john-campbell-5256223b/ Twitter, https://twitter.com/Johnincarlisle Disclaimer; These media including videos, book, e book, articles, podcasts are not peer-reviewed. They should never replace individual clinical judgement from your own health care provider. No media-based material on this channel is suitable for using as professional medical advice. All comments are also for educational purposed only and must never replace advice from your own health care provider

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  • October 9 · 33 min

    UK peaks, China locks down

    UK, decline has just started Uploaded 11-04-22 https://covid.joinzoe.com/data Symptoms after two years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuRu4fuI_rU&t=9s Tim Spector vindicated, 1st April https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/main-symptoms/ Updated quietly, overnight, no announcement, no apology, no refencing 1st April End of free testing in England Tim Spector report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuRu4fuI_rU&t=9s Symptoms Runny nose, 82% Fatigue, 70% Headache, 69% Sore throat, 69% Sneezing, 68% Persistent cough, 54% Hoarse, 47% Chills or shivers, 36% Joint pains, 33% Fever, 32% Dizzy, 30% Brain fog, 28% Sore eyes, 25% Altered smell, 24% Muscle pains, 23% Lower back pain, 23% Swollen glands, 21% Skipped meals, 18% Ear ringing, 17% Diarrhoea Lateral flow tests, 20% false negatives (confirmed by same day PCR positive tests) 2.6 % of LTS tests give a false positive Best to swab nose AND throat R = 1 Prevalence, One in 14 Rates will remain high for a long time 75 +, plateau Other age groups downward trend China, Shanghai https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/04/10/world/covid-19-mandates-cases-vaccine?type=styln-live-updates&label=coronavirus%20updates&index=0 Two years of zero-Covid policies Shanghai, 25 million people, citywide lockdown since early April, because of a surge in Omicron Saturday, cases + 25,000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 13 min

    Disease X

    Vaccine and drug inquire … postponed Uploaded 13-01-24 https://covid19.public-inquiry.uk/news/update-on-the-inquirys-investigation-into-vaccines-and-therapeutics/ Public hearings for the Inquiry’s fourth investigation, into vaccines and therapeutics (Module 4), will be rescheduled. The hearings were provisionally scheduled to take place in the summer of 2024. They will now take place at a later date, to enable organisations to prioritise providing evidence for the Inquiry’s third investigation on the impact of the pandemic on healthcare (Module 3). There will be no preliminary hearing for Module 4 on 8 February. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12947575/Covid-Inquirys-probe-vaccines-delayed-indefinitely-chair-admits-postponement-disappointing-some.html Covid Inquiry's probe into vaccines is delayed indefinitely as chair admits postponement will be 'disappointing for some' Hearings for fourth module of the official inquiry were set to begin this summer A long-awaited probe into the development of Covid vaccines and drugs was today postponed indefinitely. Baroness Heather Hallett 'I know the postponement of these hearings will be disappointing for some’ 'I wish to reassure you that we will hold these hearings as soon as possible.' Baroness Hallett, to ensure the inquiry doesn't run beyond summer 2026. Thought to have cost taxpayers £145million already https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/nov/06/constitution.monarchy1 November 2022 Paul Burrell (Her Majesty Elizabeth II) "There are powers at work in this country about which we have no knowledge," Disease X is looming https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/07/diseasex-pandemic-preparedness-cepi/ The world needs to be better prepared to tackle a future pandemic, By mapping viruses with the potential to become the next “Disease X”, the global health community and governments can be more responsive the next time a pandemic looms Global collaboration and adequate funding are needed to improve pandemic preparedness and ensure fast action to keep a viral outbreak at bay “You can get a long way towards being able to produce something that will target a novel virus before that virus even emerges.” “It’s a virus that we don't know yet, but we do know is out there, and we do know has the potential to spill over from an animal population potentially into humans, perhaps mutate or adapt itself and then begin spreading and killing people faster than we can contain it.” … carrying out research and vaccine development for known viral “families” that could impact humans – of which there are 25 – would give humanity a decided advantage over the next Disease X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 16 min

    Vaccine risks controversy

    Official UK government debate https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2022-10-24/debates/FF880636-BC3B-4BDB-A5E0-D6D4B82B2888/Covid-19VaccinesSafety Official UK Government YouTube channel, the debate in full for those interested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfgGCgxGYkk Sir Christopher Chope, MP for Christchurch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 15 min

    Project fear

    This excellent scientific analysis of recent events continues in interview two of this series. Follow Dr. Craig on SubStack, https://drclarecraig.substack.com COVID, the untold story. So much more makes sense after this book and my first illuminating discussion with Dr. Craig. Get your copy in the UK here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Expired-untold-Dr-Clare-Craig/dp/1739344707 Uploaded 12-12-23 For friends in the US get your copy here, https://www.amazon.com/Expired-untold-Dr-Clare-Craig/dp/1739344707 Have you ever felt the covid story did not entirely add up? Expired contains multiple eye-opening revelations about covid with compelling evidence that provides a coherent, sober and clear explanation that better fits the data we have so far. Meticulous research by pathologist Dr Clare Craig sheds light on the largely overlooked evidence of airborne virus transmission, examining twelve related beliefs on spread, lockdowns, asymptomatic infections, and masks. In addition, Expired champions the importance of Western ethical principles, damaged by pandemic actions and calls for their restoration. The covid debate has proved incredibly polarising. One side believed every intervention was saving lives, while the other emphasised the harms caused. Biased modelling based on a worst-case scenario led to fearful assumptions presented as fact. By dint of sheer repetition these ‘facts’ became unquestionable. Those scientists who dared to question were proclaimed dangerous. Welcome to Cloud-Covid-Land. Let’s bring back nuance. It’s time to return to reality." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 34 min

    Ivermectin or Molnupiravir

    Link to featured video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctwX1cz_-dw&t=323s Uploaded 05-10-21 Link to Wefwafwa’s channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzsLklGgOttU3Se-WGLp7ow (he needs more subscribers) Link to support Wefwafwa’s work in Africa patreon:https://www.patreon.com/awmedicalvideos Drugs Shown to Inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 Disease: Comparative Basic and Clinical Pharmacology of Molnupiravir and Ivermectin https://austinpublishinggroup.com/pharmacology-therapeutics/fulltext/ajpt-v9-id1149.pdf https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-adesuyi-ajayi-md-phd-fbpharmacols-fwacp-69154a38/ There are still many nations where vaccines are not yet widely available, There is a gradual shift in focus, to antiviral drugs, Adjunctive chemoprophylaxis Active treatment of new SARS-CoV-2 infections Post -vaccination breakthrough COVID-19 cases The two ways to get new drugs Develop novel antiviral drugs for SARS-CoV-2 Repurpose existing FDA -approved drugs to treat COVID-19 Ivermectin is the most studied “repurposed” medication globally, in randomized clinical trials, retrospective studies and meta- analyses. Molnupiravir and Ivermectin Anti-SARS- CoV-2 Mechanisms, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Molnupiravir is a broad spectrum antiviral agent against SARS- CoV-2, SARS-CoV, seasonal or pandemic influenza and MERS corona virus Ivermectin is an FDA-approved, WHO essential drug used as broad spectrum antiparasitic, antibiotic and which has demonstrated broad spectrum antiviral activity against RNA viruses, including HIV, Zika, MERS corona virus The FDA-approved drug ivermectin inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166354220302011 5000-fold inhibition of SARS-CoV-2, (99.98% at 48 hours The inhibitory concentration IC50 of Molnupiravir shows it to be a more potent anti-SARS-CoV-2 agent, compared to Ivermectin in vitro. Both molnupiravir and ivermectin are well absorbed after oral dosing Tmax of molnupiravir being 1-1.75 hours, With a half life of 7 hours Tmax of ivermectin is 4-6 hours Very long half life of 81-91 hours Ivermectin, being lipophilic has a large volume of distribution Ivermectin has the ability to accumulate in the lungs The anti-SARS-CoV-2 actions, both of molnupiravir and ivermectin, are dose and concentration dependent Molnupiravir active metabolite (NHC-5’ Triphosphate), acts as a competitive alternative substrate for viral RNA causing viral mutagenesis or mutations, which leads to viral error catastrophe and extinction of replication There is some concern about the safety of NHC -nucleoside triphosphate, which is also mutagenic to mammalian cells Ivermectin, multifarious actions, Binding to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein S Reducing cell entry via human ACE2 receptors Reducing viral transcription Inhibition of cytokine production and inflammation (not yet been shown for molnupiravir) Complimentary pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drugs May be additive or synergistic This should be further investigated in anti-SARS- CoV-2 antiviral combination therapy. A combination of molnupiravir with Ivermectin putatively, in effects on RdRP or cytokine release. Cost https://www.who.int/selection_medicines/committees/expert/21/reviews/Ivermectin_Review1.pdf The cost for a package of 100 tablets of 3 mg ivermectin is $2.96. Say, 12mg per day for 5 days = $0.53 Safety http://www.vigiaccess.org https://www.who-umc.org/vigibase/vigibase/ Efficacy Ivermectin https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34145166/ For deaths, average risk ratio 0.38, (62% benefit) (moderate-certainty evidence https://ivmmeta.com Early treatment Late treatment Prophylaxis https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD015017.pub2/epdf/full Main results, Treating people in hospital with COVID-19 We Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 11 min

    New and indicting evidence

    To be reported to the UK police. Read the full letter here, https://twitter.com/JimFergusonUK/status/1765289139677618585/photo/1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 20 min

    Long-term disease in children post-vaccination

    Henry Ford vaccine study. Senator Ron Johnson’s hearing, titled “How the Corruption of Science has Impacted Public Perception and Policies Regarding Vaccines,” https://live.childrenshealthdefense.org/chd-tv/events/committee-hearings/how-corruption-science-impact-public-perception-policies-vaccines/ After multivariate adjustment 57% of vaccinated children developed at least one chronic health condition (often multiple) 17% of unvaccinated children were chronically ill. Exposure to vaccination was independently associated with an increased risk of developing a chronic health condition (HR 2.53, CI 2.16-2.96). Exposure to vaccination Overall, the development of a chronic health condition occurred more often in the group exposed versus unexposed to vaccination. (p less than 0.0001) IRR 2.48, (CI 2.12-2.91). Risk independently associated with an increased risk of: Asthma HR 4.25, (CI 3.23-5.59) Autoimmune disease HR 4.79, (CI 1.36-16.94) Atopic disease HR 3.03, (CI 2.01-4.57) Eczema HR 1.31, (CI 1.13-1.52) Neurodevelopmental disorder HR 5.53, (CI 2.91-10.51) (mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders including developmental delay and speech disorder) Ear infection IRR 6.63, (CI 5.73-7.66) Chronic ear infection IRR 5.67, (CI 4.37-7.37) Anaphylaxis IRR 8.88, (CI 1.24-63.47) Asthma attack or bronchospasm IRR 6.30, (CI 3.85-10.31) There were no chronic health conditions associated with an increased risk in the unexposed group. Statistical comparisons could not be conducted for certain conditions, such as diabetes and ADHD, because there were no cases in the unexposed group. Ten years of follow up The overall probability of being free of a chronic health condition at 10-years of follow up: 43% in the group exposed to vaccination 83% in the unexposed group. (log-rank test, p less than0.0001) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL5Zx1cIABo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh6r5rIo4Jw https://live.childrenshealthdefense.org/chd-tv/events/committee-hearings/how-corruption-science-impact-public-perception-policies-vaccines/ Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (Search: Henry Ford vaccine study) PDF, entered into hearing records https://childrenshealthdefense.ca/news/henry-ford-birth-cohort-vax-vs-unvax-reveals-staggering-health-risks-in-vaccinated-children/ Impact of Childhood Vaccination on Short and Long-Term Chronic Health Outcomes in Children: A Birth Cohort Study Objective: To compare the short and long-term health outcomes, within a captured payer environment, of children exposed to one or more vaccines to those unexposed. Setting: Integrated healthcare system in Michigan. Participants: 18,468 children born between 2000 and 2016, enrolled in the health system insurance plan. Main Outcome Measures: Development of a chronic health condition over time. Results: 18,468 consecutive subjects 1,957 had no exposure to vaccination 16,511 had received at least one vaccine (various levels of exposure). In exposed subjects, the median number of vaccinations was 18 (IQR 2-28). Conclusion: This study found that exposure to vaccination was independently associated with an overall 2.5-fold increase in the likelihood of developing a chronic health condition, when compared to children unexposed to vaccination. This suggests that in certain children, exposure to vaccination may increase the likelihood of developing a chronic health condition, particularly for one of these conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 15 min

    Captivating interview with Afshin

    Making videos, aspirating before injecting, vitamin D and Omicron. Messages to get out there, thank you Mr. Afshin Rattansi, for taking on the topics often ignored by MSM. Link to original video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emG-oMEWlB4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 20 min

    Latest data, looking encouraging

    Full summary in the first few minutes of this video, its good news examination of the 166 patients admitted since the Omicron variant arrived snapshot of the clinical profile of 42 patients currently in the COVID wards at SB The majority of hospital admissions are for diagnoses unrelated to COVID-19. The SARS-CoV-2 positivity is an incidental finding in these patients and is largely driven by hospital policy requiring testing of all patients requiring admission to the hospital. 76% of patients are incidental COVID admissions. This very unusual picture is also occurring at other hospitals in Gauteng. The high proportion of COVID incidental admissions may reflect higher rates of community transmission compared to previous waves (variants) that is not translating into higher admission rates for a primary COVID-19 diagnosis. Tshwane District Omicron Variant Patient Profile - Early Features 4th December https://www.samrc.ac.za/news/tshwane-district-omicron-variant-patient-profile-early-features There has been a significant rise in new SARS-CoV-2 infections in the Gauteng Province in the last four weeks which has been attributed to Omicron variant announced on 24 November 2021 The first cases of Omicron were detected in the Tshwane District The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is the metropolitan municipality that forms the local government of northern Gauteng Province, South Africa The Metropolitan area is centred on the city of Pretoria with surrounding towns and localities population of 2,708,702 people This is where the 4th wave started Tshwane has been the global epicentre of the Omicron Outbreak cases rising exponentially over several weeks 41,921 cases by 3 December 29 November to 3 December 2021 Cases + 9,929 reported in Tshwane Steve Biko/Tshwane District Hospital Complex in Pretoria in the heart of the Tshwane District statistics presented by the Gauteng Department of Health on 2 December 2021 for the province as a whole, and with admissions across all public and private hospitals in Tshwane we have seen a sharp rise in admissions Between 14th and 29th November 2021 166 new admissions Patient information presented here only represents the first two weeks of the Omicron wave in Tshwane The clinical profile of admitted patients could change significantly over the next two weeks, by which time we can draw conclusions about the severity of disease with greater precision. The main observation that we have made over the last two weeks is that the majority of patients in the COVID wards have not been oxygen dependent. SARS-CoV-2 has been an incidental finding in patients that were admitted to the hospital for another medical, surgical or obstetric reason. A snapshot of 42 patients in the ward on 2 December 29 (70%) are not oxygen dependent These patients are saturating well on room air, and do not present with any respiratory symptoms. ‘incidental COVID admissions’ having had another medical or surgical reason for admission. Thirteen (13) patients are dependent on supplemental oxygen of which nine (21%) have a diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia All are being prescribed steroids as the mainstay of therapy. The remaining 4 patients are on oxygen for other medical reasons This is a picture that has not been seen in previous waves. Past 3 waves only been a sprinkling of patients on room air in the COVID ward The numbers of patients in high care on double oxygen, High Flow Nasal Oxygen or non-invasive ventilation (NIV) were noticeably higher in previous waves. This is anecdotal but confirmed by numerous clinicians who have previously worked in the COVID wards in the hospital complex. Of 38 adults in the COVID wards on 2 December 6 were vaccinated 24 were unvaccinated 8 had unknown vaccination status Of 9 patients with COVID pneumonia 8 are unvaccinated 1 is a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 4 min

    Sunk cost fallacy

    This excellent scientific analysis of recent events continues in interview three of this series. Follow Dr. Craig on SubStack, https://drclarecraig.substack.com COVID, the untold story. So much more makes sense after this book and my first illuminating discussion with Dr. Craig. Get your copy in the UK here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Expired-untold-Dr-Clare-Craig/dp/1739344707 Uploaded 22-02-24 For friends in the US get your copy here, https://www.amazon.com/Expired-untold-Dr-Clare-Craig/dp/1739344707 Have you ever felt the covid story did not entirely add up? Expired contains multiple eye-opening revelations about covid with compelling evidence that provides a coherent, sober and clear explanation that better fits the data we have so far. Meticulous research by pathologist Dr Clare Craig sheds light on the largely overlooked evidence of airborne virus transmission, examining twelve related beliefs on spread, lockdowns, asymptomatic infections, and masks. In addition, Expired champions the importance of Western ethical principles, damaged by pandemic actions and calls for their restoration. The covid debate has proved incredibly polarising. One side believed every intervention was saving lives, while the other emphasised the harms caused. Biased modelling based on a worst-case scenario led to fearful assumptions presented as fact. By dint of sheer repetition these ‘facts’ became unquestionable. Those scientists who dared to question were proclaimed dangerous. Welcome to Cloud-Covid-Land. Let’s bring back nuance. It’s time to return to reality." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 18 min

    Ivermectin clarification

    Ivermectin, is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved antiparasitic drug, Uploaded 04-10-22 https://www.covid19treatmentguidelines.nih.gov/therapies/antiviral-therapy/ https://www.covid19treatmentguidelines.nih.gov/therapies/antiviral-therapy/ivermectin/ Direct from official FDA site used to treat several neglected tropical diseases, including onchocerciasis, helminthiases, and scabies. For these indications, ivermectin has been widely used and is generally well-tolerated Ivermectin is not approved by the FDA for the treatment of any viral infection. Proposed Mechanism of Action and Rationale for Use in Patients With COVID-19 (in vitro studies) suggest that ivermectin acts by, Inhibiting host importin nuclear transport proteins Interfere with SARS-CoV-2 spike protein attachment to the human cell membrane Some studies of ivermectin have also reported potential anti-inflammatory properties Shown to inhibit replication of SARS-CoV-2 in cell cultures COVID-19 medical misinformation policy https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9891785 https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/11161123 If you're posting content Don't post content on YouTube if it includes any of the following: Treatment misinformation: Content that claims that there's a guaranteed cure for COVID-19 Content that recommends use of Ivermectin or Hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19 Categorical claims that Ivermectin is an effective treatment for COVID-19 Claims that Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine are safe to use in the prevention of COVID-19 Other content that discourages people from consulting a medical professional or seeking medical advice Prevention misinformation: Content that promotes prevention methods that contradict local health authorities or the WHO. Claims that there is a guaranteed prevention method for COVID-19 Claims that any medication or vaccination is a guaranteed prevention method for COVID-19 Content that recommends use of Ivermectin or Hydroxychloroquine for the prevention of COVID-19 Claims that Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine are safe to use in the prevention of COVID-19 Monitoring, Adverse Effects, and Drug-Drug Interactions The FDA first issued a warning in April 2020 that ivermectin intended for use in animals should not be used to treat COVID-19 in humans. This warning was updated and reiterated in 2021. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-should-not-use-ivermectin-treat-or-prevent-covid-19 FDA, Recommendation The Panel recommends against the use of ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19, except in clinical trials The Panel will continue to review emerging data on ivermectin use, including the results from 2 large, ongoing randomized controlled trials. Clinical Trials Several clinical trials evaluating the use of ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19 are currently underway or in development. Please see ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest information. Bangkok Egypt Malaysia Is this one of the two? https://www.principletrial.org/news/ivermectin-to-be-investigated-as-a-possible-treatment-for-covid-19-in-oxford2019s-principle-trial Ivermectin to be investigated in adults aged 18+ as a possible treatment for COVID-19 in the PRINCIPLE trial 23 June 2021 Time line https://www.principletrial.org/news/the-principle-trial-two-years-on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 10 min

    Covid inquiry no go zone

    WEF prepares for Disease X Uploaded 29-01-24 https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/preparing-for-a-disease-x/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Lethal Infection of Human ACE2-Transgenic Mice Caused by SARS-CoV-2- related Pangolin Coronavirus GX_P2V(short_3UTR) https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.01.03.574008v1.full.pdf SARS-CoV-2-related pangolin coronavirus GX_P2V can cause 100% mortality in human ACE2-transgenic mice, potentially attributable to late-stage brain infection. This underscores a spillover risk of GX_P2V into humans https://www.biblegateway.com Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make people kill each other. To him was given a large sword. (Revelation chapter 6, v 4) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 12 min

    High risk British research

    Petition Make all forms of 'geo-engineering' affecting the environment illegal We want all forms of geo-engineering to be illegal in the UK. Earth's natural systems. Uploaded 27-04-25 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701963 Advanced Research and Invention Agency https://www.aria.org.uk https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/advanced-research-and-invention-agency https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=minister+for+science News story Sir Patrick Vallance stays on at the UK’s Agency for world-changing ideas https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sir-patrick-vallance-stays-on-at-the-uks-agency-for-world-changing-ideas Press release Research agency supporting high risk, high reward research formally established https://www.gov.uk/government/news/research-agency-supporting-high-risk-high-reward-research-formally-established https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advanced-research-and-invention-agency-aria-statement-of-policy-intent/advanced-research-and-invention-agency-aria-policy-statement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 29 min

    International omicron multiplication

    Link for free download of John's two text books, http://159.69.48.3/ Campbell's Pathophysiology Notes, Amazon orders for the UK, https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B012HWC8SU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_AYC5Q7G3H2B3T4BCHQY0 Campbell's Physiology Notes https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0955379725/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_K0MXMAP26Y77TY4J90FB the disease is mild in almost all of the cases seen so far, Dr Rochelle Walensky, CDC https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/09/cdc-chief-omicron-mild-early-data-us-spread-variant 75% of US cases vaccinated Scotland, 'tsunami' of Omicron https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10295867/Omicron-infecting-4-000-BRITONS-day.html Families in Scotland, to self-isolate for 10 days if one member tests positive, regardless of their vaccination status and even if they initially get a negative PCR test UK Government working on a 'Plan C' UK, Health Security Agency https://twitter.com/UKHSA/status/1468951053903142913?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-variants-identified-in-the-uk Omicron is displaying a significant growth advantage over Delta, likely to outcompete Delta in the UK and become the dominant variant. If the growth rate and doubling time continue, at least 50% of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases to be caused by Omicron variant by mid-December One million by end of December 1% = 10,000 Omicron displays a reduction in protection offered by having had a previous infection or vaccination. There is insufficient data to make any assessment of protection against severe disease, or to assess the severity of illness caused by Omicron. Further studies are underway in the UK and abroad. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1039644/Omicron_SGTF_case_update_FINAL.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/investigation-of-sars-cov-2-variants-technical-briefings Graph refs https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus SA. Live data, hospital patients who have tested positive https://www.nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z-index/disease-index-covid-19/surveillance-reports/daily-hospital-surveillance-datcov-report/ South Africa references https://www.nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z-index/disease-index-covid-19/sars-cov-2-genomic-surveillance-update/ Weekly deaths in SA https://www.samrc.ac.za/reports/report-weekly-deaths-south-africa Variants in SA https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/south-africa/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sage-98-minutes-coronavirus-covid-19-response-7-december-2021/sage-98-minutes-coronavirus-covid-19-response-7-december-2021 Hospital admissions from Omicron should be expected to follow soon (high confidence). Though there remain some important uncertainties, Early verbal reports indicate that hospitalisations due to Omicron are now increasing in South Africa. The doubling time for new Omicron infections is currently around 3 days in England It is unlikely to be any slower than a 5-day doubling time (high confidence) Household studies show higher secondary attack rates (high confidence). Why is omicron more transmissible? Combinations of transmissibility and immune escape Some early indications from South Africa suggest less severe disease in those hospitalised A modest reduction in severity would not avert high numbers of hospitalisations if growth rates remained very high. One thousand per day be end of month The peak is highly likely to be higher than 1,000 to 2,000 Omicron hospital admissions per day without intervention For it to be below this level there would need to be only a small degree of immune escape and very high protection from boosters against Omicron With very rapid doubling times a large wave could occur leading to synchronous absences from work. With lags of the order of two or more weeks, and doubling times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 37 min

    Parliamentary speech on excess deaths

    If you live in the UK, you can contact your MP using this link, https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/ Uploaded 20-10-23 Watch the debate live, https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/00961342-e42c-431c-b26b-fda858dba69b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 5 min

    Risks to children

    This excellent scientific analysis of recent events continues in interview three of this series. Follow Dr. Craig on SubStack, https://drclarecraig.substack.com COVID, the untold story. So much more makes sense after this book and my first illuminating discussion with Dr. Craig. Get your copy in the UK here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Expired-untold-Dr-Clare-Craig/dp/1739344707 For friends in the US get your copy here, https://www.amazon.com/Expired-untold-Dr-Clare-Craig/dp/1739344707 Have you ever felt the covid story did not entirely add up? Expired contains multiple eye-opening revelations about covid with compelling evidence that provides a coherent, sober and clear explanation that better fits the data we have so far. Meticulous research by pathologist Dr Clare Craig sheds light on the largely overlooked evidence of airborne virus transmission, examining twelve related beliefs on spread, lockdowns, asymptomatic infections, and masks. In addition, Expired champions the importance of Western ethical principles, damaged by pandemic actions and calls for their restoration. The covid debate has proved incredibly polarising. One side believed every intervention was saving lives, while the other emphasised the harms caused. Biased modelling based on a worst-case scenario led to fearful assumptions presented as fact. By dint of sheer repetition these ‘facts’ became unquestionable. Those scientists who dared to question were proclaimed dangerous. Welcome to Cloud-Covid-Land. Let’s bring back nuance. It’s time to return to reality." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 18 min

    Changing a mind

    Professor David Nutt is a leading doctor, psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, researcher, author and communicator. Here we talk about the coming second psychedelic revolution in psychiatric medicine. Based on David’s latest book on the subject, ‘Psychedelics’ written for everyone and reasonably priced, check it out, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Psychedelics-Revolutionary-Drugs-Change-Expert/dp/B0C2ZYXCCB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ELAL1TTCN6WB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wtmpP1gZgeXLB_XhhebihMmiIT96rT4URSV40XbpgwkXlewitdGosFNOdYTGXMcXJHSqU1sipPl1kcwMw5o22r59OC0v7q03iidZVDeMqnk.7TOG1W3VAgyrLtjRy_l8TGKlpDSenjj3q43_MKpIYI4&dib_tag=se&keywords=psychedelic+nutt&qid=1741823081&sprefix=psychedelic+nutt%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1 Uploaded 12-05-25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 2 min

    Message for men and women

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  • October 9 · 20 min

    Groupthink and conflicted interests

    Amid Growing Evidence of Conflicts of Interest and Obdurate Groupthink in Medical Journals, Researchers Must Entertain Contrarian Ideas Uploaded 16-08-25 https://www.cureus.com/articles/336128-amid-growing-evidence-of-conflicts-of-interest-and-obdurate-groupthink-in-medical-journals-researchers-must-entertain-contrarian-ideas#!/ Mainstream medicine, like other academic fields, is shaped by prevailing paradigms and the dominant narratives they create. Over the past half-century, these paradigms have increasingly reflected the growing commercial influence of the pharmaceutical industry. Dominant narratives are closely tied to groupthink, to which medical journals are often subject. In addition, more “prestigious” medical journals tend to have further financial conflicts of interest with the pharmaceutical industry. These dynamics limit scientific progress by suppressing awareness of the iatrogenic aspects of industry products, and the benefits of alternative non-patentable and unpatentable medical products and therapeutic interventions. Journals need to adopt a more open policy to manuscripts that encompass contrarian perspectives to dominant narratives while still adhering to time-tested scientific values and methods. Thomas Kuhn (1962) https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/S/bo13179781.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transaction Scientific endeavour is subject to “paradigms” that restrict what ideas are considered valid Scientists and the peer-reviewed literature, influenced by groupthink processes as by dispassionate rationality. Science v “The Science” Groupthink theories can be vociferously held and enforced with brutal censorship, e.g. Nicolaus Copernicus (c, 1500) Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis (c, 1860) Dismissed due to conflicts of interest. Considered a misinformation merchant in his own time, he is now an icon of medical science, innovation, and courage. During the past half-century, the profitability of large pharmaceutical companies has enabled them to dispense enormous financial investments into…. research, universities, medical education, medical journals, political parties, drug regulators, medical colleges and associations, and supranational institutions such as the World Health Organization. They can create the medical groupthink consensus. Internal pharmaceutical industry documents released in litigation from criminal trials, where the industry has been fined $122 billion since 2000, have revealed companies invest in shaping narratives to dominate a particular medical field in favour of their products, understating harms and overstating benefits. Conflicts of interest now bedevil every level of pharmaceutical/medical science. Pharmaceutical companies tend to oversee the trials for their own products Large pharmaceutical companies provide the majority of funding to the regulators tasked with considering the evidence of clinical trials and granting or denying licensure. A few journal chief editors have stated that their publications are effectively part of Big Pharma’s marketing departments https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/182478 https://www.bmj.com/content/326/7400/1202 https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020138 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(11)61019-2/fulltext Editors of major medical journals have received payments from large pharmaceutical companies https://www.bmj.com/content/359/bmj.j4619 Peer reviewers have also received payments https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2824834 Pharmaceutical companies make payments to doctors https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0004867412446494 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2816900 Pharmaceutical product recalls, are numerous, but take years to be actioned https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 9 · 21 min

    Covid deaths down 90% this year

    Covid deaths down 90% in 2022 Uploaded 13-11-22 https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-opening-remarks-at-the-media-briefing---9-november-2022 https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/media-resources/press-briefings Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus 9,400 covid linked deaths last week Almost 90% less than in February of this year (February 2022, 75,000 a week, globally) We have come a long way, and this is definitely cause for optimism. But we continue to call on all governments, communities and individuals to remain vigilant Almost 10,000 deaths a week is 10,000 too many for a disease that can be prevented and treated WHO continues to urge caution, and we continue to urge everyone to be fully vaccinated – including getting your next dose if it’s due. https://www.who.int/westernpacific/emergencies/covid-19/information/transmission-protective-measures Get all the recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccine Keep a safe distance from others, especially in closed spaces When indoors, open windows if possible Wear a mask if you’re or those around you are at high risk of severe illness Keep hands clean Cover coughs and sneezes Stay home when feeling unwel Maria Van Kerkhove substantial underestimate of the true circulation of the virus still a pandemic, and it’s still circulating quite rampantly around the world China, moves towards reality https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/983898?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=127834AR&impID=4860881&faf=1 Shortening quarantine times, close contacts, inbound travellers Seven days down to 5 Stop trying to identify "secondary" contacts Looking incremental National Health Commission (NHC) Optimising and adjusting prevention and control measures Not laying flat 10,535 new domestically transmitted cases for Thursday ONS release, 2nd November 2022 https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates/bulletins/populationandhouseholdestimatesenglandandwales/census2021unroundeddata On Census Day, 21 March 2021, the size of the usual resident population in England and Wales was 59,597,542 56,490,048 in England and 3,107,494 in Wales https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/patients-registered-at-a-gp-practice-november-2022 https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/patients-registered-at-a-gp-practice/november-2022 https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/patients-registered-at-a-gp-practice/november-2022 So Five and a half more people registered with a GP than the total population We also know there are millions in England not registered with a GP Professor Norman Fenton https://twitter.com/profnfenton/status/1591155275272261632/photo/1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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