Kathy Collett
@KathyCollett7
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Artist, passion for architecture, fashion and object design, advocate for ME and stopping Elder Abuse. 30 years ME research. Former patient of Dr Goldstein.
Joined March 2018
#Inflammation linked to many different diseases. https://t.co/77e711HU3p
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'New research suggests that blows to the head can reactivate viruses sleeping inside the brain, leading to inflammation and dementia. Cells that had been infected with HSV-1, showed reactivation of the virus.' https://t.co/9HH8CI6eZr
science.org
Head injury may raise the risk of neurodegenerative disease by awakening a dormant virus.
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How does wildfire smoke affect your lungs? Wildfire smoke contains many pollutants, including tiny particles that can get into your lungs and even your bloodstream. https://t.co/iz4eDeUuNv
time.com
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, experts answer key questions about how wildfire smoke affects health and how to protect yourself.
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Could this help people with mecfs? research shows we have lesions on the myelin sheath
Muscle building supplement can help remyelination. https://t.co/Ec0ATokaHm
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Why hasn’t the Australian government funded comprehensive guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19? Many experts would have offered to provide their recommendations free of charge, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The COVID-19 Taskforce included experts
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@elisaperego78 I brought it to the attention of a friend in Munich where it originates. She may contact them.
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I would not have believed it when my teacher first told us about climate change in 1988 if they said so few serious people would be vocal about it 37 years later. I would have laughed in their face.
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"The idea that people are ill or disabled because they dont want to get better or aren't trying to get better is bound out of nothing but ableism It's easier to think its the patient's fault rather than acknowledge you dont know how to help them" @dgurdasani1
#ME #MEcfs #pwME
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Study based on mouse model reveals that the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 could remain in the brain long after infection, causing potential neurological issues and accelerated brain aging, thereby contributing to #LongCovid
scitechdaily.com
Researchers have discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein persists in the brain and skull bone marrow for years after infection, potentially leading to chronic inflammation and neurodegenerative...
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Parallels between M.E. and Long Covid explored at Newry event https://t.co/VvtccdZRXw
@VioletaQSmith @BhupeshPrusty
northernirelandworld.com
An evening hosted by Hope 4 ME and Fibro Northern Ireland highlighted the devastating effects of post-viral illness, through an exploration of the striking similarities between Myalgic Encephalomye...
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inclusive". Sebastian's acceptance speech at the Golden Gloves for best actor in "A Different Man". What a speech!
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"Our ignorance and discomfort around disability and disfigurement has to end now" Sebastian Stan said. "We have to normalise it & continue to expose ourselves to it & our children to encourage acceptance. One way we can do that is by continuing to championing stories that are
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