Benjamin Kohn

New study reveals molecular basis of Long COVID brain fog Even though many years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of infection with SARS-CoV-2 are not completely understood.

“New study reveals molecular basis of Long COVID brain fog”

“Given the hundreds of millions of global cases, Long COVID represents a massive public health and socioeconomic challenge…”

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Sharp rise in memory and thinking problems among U.S. adults, study finds A growing number of U.S. adults—particularly those under 40—are reporting serious challenges with memory, concentration and decision-making, according to a new study published in Neurology.

American Academy of Neurology: “Sharp rise in memory and thinking problems among U.S. adults, study finds”

“..have emerged as a leading health issue reported by U.S. adults..”

“rate of cognitive disability in the U.S. rose from 5.3% in 2013 to 7.4% in 2023”

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It's not a matter of autistic people being the only people who need things, while you are a bastion of calm independence. Your needs get met as a matter of course because the system is designed for you. I am asking for a fraction of that energy.

Why Masks-Required Concerts Still Sell Out in the Bay Area | KQED COVID-conscious musicians and fans have created a tight-knit, DIY scene that’s all about accessibility.

My latest @kqedarts.bsky.social story about sold-out masks-required shows sums up many of my thoughts on the ongoing pandemic's fifth anniversary. Many of us are living in the actual new normal. It's never too late to start protecting your loved ones & self again! www.kqed.org/arts/1397262...

"We propose that skeletal muscle tissue in ME/CFS and Long COVID-19 progresses through a hypermetabolic state, leading to severe muscular and mitochondrial deterioration. This is the first study to suggest such transient metabolic adaptation." #mecfs #LongCovid

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As COVID precautions vanish, people with disabilities struggle with safety and isolation The pace of COVID fatalities in the U.S. has slowed significantly, with the nation’s death toll standing at more than 1 million people. With precautions like mandatory masking no longer in place, it…

"The person next to you, you don't know what chronic condition you don't have...You giving them COVID could be literally life or death. So I would implore people to think about community when they wear a mask instead of thinking about themselves." www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Study suggests kids with severe COVID-19 have lasting metabolic changes

CIDRAP: 'Study suggests kids with severe COVID-19 have lasting metabolic changes'

'Researchers said the findings add to a growing body of literature on long-term health outcomes for children with COVID-19'

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Good lord, just learned (form the conlawprof Listserv) about the most transparently Orbanist stunt yet. Steven Miller filed a FOIA suit against John Roberts as pretense to claim that the administrative office of the U.S. courts is really an executive agency

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How would such a distinction even be relevant to a FOIA suit? Or John Roberts be a proper defendant to one as opposed to the agency maintaining whatever records Stephen Miller was after?

‘..identified
73 novel genes in long COVID,
14 in ME/CFS &
7 that overlap between the two conditions.

The findings have also pointed to 9 generic drugs that might treat both.’

‘Replication of the results is absolutely critical for the scientific community to have confidence in them..’

it's not outrageous to suggest an evidence-based strategy like universal masking. infection-associated chronic conditions are no joke. 800-1000 people in the US are dying from covid each week, 5-20% developing long covid...the burden on health systems, and the specialists faced with huge numbers

I wonder if flight ✈️ safety is at risk also 👀

CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER THAT CONSISTS OF RICE, RICE, AND MOOOOOOORE RICE

My husband works in an office on the floor under an FDA office, and he had a conversation with them this week... he said they are all concerned because so many were laid off (the inspectors, who actually *make money* for the gov't), and the ones left are concerned they will be laid off.

Is Covid Rewriting the Rules of Aging? Brain Decline Alarms Doctors Millions of long-Covid patients continue to struggle with cognitive difficulties.

There are alarming signals that in some people long Covid cognitive difficulties not only don't improve - but are progressive

"It doesn’t look in older adults that this is a reversible process"

No paywall 🔗

I’ve now petitioned SCOTUS two times in one year in Kohn v. State Bar of California! www.supremecourt.gov/Search.aspx?...
This time from the 9th Circuit 3-judge panel ruling on 10/21/2024 (rehearing and rehearing en banc denied 12/31/2024). Petition can be accessed and read at the above link.

Long Covid office ‘will be closing,’ Trump administration announces The move comes as part of the administration’s reorganization of HHS, according to an internal email seen by POLITICO.

Politico: “Long Covid office ‘will be closing,’ Trump administration announces”

“How does somebody who can no longer take care of themselves, and there’s no medical solution yet, how do they live a life?”

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Memo to Vance: I don’t think Denmark is an ally at all any more. That’s what happens when you threaten to conquer someone’s territory for funsies. They stop being your ally.

Yes

The greatest business battle EVER to be fought will come when President Elon starts trying to implement AI for federal processes.

The battle will be fought over which company’s AI will be used by the feds.

This is a zero sum battle that will create more chaos than this country has ever seen

You cannot determine whether you saved or cost money based solely on one side of the ledger.

Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.

Covid brain damage is so obvious on our roads. It's almost funny watching people invent reasons as to why this increase in accidents & dangerous, inattentive driving is happening all of a sudden. Just like all the other pandemic fallout, they bury it with cognitive dissonance.

Supreme Court To Weigh How ADA, 504 Claims Against Schools Should Be Handled The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up a case centering on what standard students must meet in order to bring claims of disability discrimination at school.

The U.S. #SupremeCourt is set to take up a case centering on what standard students must meet in order to bring claims of disability discrimination at school. #disabilities

Trump Administration's Halt of CDC's Weekly Report Stalls Bird Flu Studies Source says MMWR expected to be on hold at least until next week

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➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years

This is #tRumpsCrash

To review, the FAA administrator was forced out because of a business vendetta of Elon Musk’s, Trump froze the hiring of new ATCs despite staff shortages, Musk launched an underhanded attempt to hollow out the whole federal workforce, and then the first US airliner crashed in 16 years.

Scientists Discover 'Blood Fingerprint' of Long COVID in Children, Paving Way for First Diagnostic Test In a discovery that could transform how doctors diagnose and treat Long COVID in young patients, Italian researchers have identified a distinct molecular

ScienceBlog: 'Scientists Discover ‘Blood Fingerprint’ of Long COVID in Children, Paving Way for First Diagnostic Test'

'Using advanced protein analysis and artificial intelligence, the research team examined blood samples from 112 children...'

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Just received notice that my NIH study section next week has been cancelled. It has nothing to do with DEI and will have a negative impact on critical cancer research.