A Little Hurried...

We have some plans today & I'm trying to get my midday stuff handled.  I almost forgot to post.  Not that it'll be much of a post.  I try to post something everyday, even if it's not much.  I don't want to get out of the habit. That said, that's all for today.

Cya...

Cell Detection...

Bear with me if some typos get by me this morning.  It's the 1st morning of sub-freezing temps & the house is cold.   My fingers are sluggish & want to hide under my sleeves.  I hate Winter.

This article is over using cellphones & a special attachment to detect HIV.  At this point, the approach would be limited to less developed areas, lacking funds & access for the usual medical methods.   If this works well, the method could be expanded.  It could include testing for other illnesses or even in rural parts of developed countries.  It could eventually surpasses current  methodologies.   Have to keep an eye on this topic.

Take care, stay warm.

Cya...

Heater On Standby....

Tested the heaters again.  We'll need them tonight.  Our 1st freeze is nearly here.  A few times, before  Thursday, we could be looking at overnight temps as low as 22F.   That's a bout -5 C for everyone else.  Whatever you call it, it'll be frigid.  

The heaters were lit & left on for a bit.   The 1st lengthy on time for the stoves is always odd.  They smell off for a bit, until they burn through it.  They make sounds you're not accustomed to anymore.   They crackle & hiss when on & then the metal makes noise as it cools when you turn them off for a while.  

Cabinets near sinks will be left open.  The ceiling fans have been reversed.  Covers are being brought out.  Throws are on the couch & chair.   House shoes, warm socks & flannels have  appeared.  Our 1st dip into  frigid is coming early this year.   At least this round, will only last a few days,   Soon, it'll just be the seasonal norm.  

Take care, stay warm.

Cya...

Here Comes the Cold...

Normally, we can last until the holidays to turn on the heater.  That won't be the case this year.  From Friday til mid next week, we're supposed to hit an unseasonable cold snap.  Overnight temps in the mid 20's will require a heater.  So, they'll be on for at least a few days.   I bet it still doesn't kill the grass.

Cya...

Issues With Articles...

When I'm looking for articles, I run into several problems.  The most common, is I simply can't locate any new pieces.   But there are others.

This piece is about the medication being developed in Israel.    I posted about this drug yesterday.  Zion, the developer, is having to quell rumors of it being an utter cure or an absolute hoax.   Follow up to new articles is always important.  Which of those is right?  Probably neither, but may take a while for the actuality of things to come out.

This piece is about another dentist, this time in Pennsylvania.   The dentist failed to do proper sanitation.  The office is closed & the dentist surrendered his license.  Health authorities are warning any one who went to the this dentist in the past 11 years to get tested for HIV & hepatitis.  

Then there was another article.  I'm not posting a link.  I refuse to help this site.  It sounded interesting.  It alleged it was about HIV & comorbidities.   This is a serious problem & could've been a good read.  All this "professional" piece said was that  there was a problem & pattern with HIV  & comorbidities.  Well, DUH! We knew that.   They hoped their drivel would motivate more actual study.  This wasn't a professional article, it wasn't an abstract, hell it wasn't even a tidbit.

Articles can be scarce or even problematic.  They can continue to develop over a long period.  The info can change or repeat.  Some, just aren't really articles at all.

Take care.

Cya...

Articles For Today...

Today is mid-term election day, go vote.  I did during early voting.  Now, it's a wait & see game.

I found a couple articles, neither are very extensive, so I'll post them & you can go read them.  The 1st is about medication that fights HIV differently.  It's from Zion, a pharma company out of Israel.   The details are light, but the article has potential.

The 2nd, the FDA has approved a new HIV testing kit from Ortho Clinical Diagnostics.  Again, not a lot of details, but it seems to promise more efficacy at earlier times post possible exposure.   Give it a read.

That's all for now.   Take care.

Cya...

Bumps...

“Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride,” is a quote the Gay community loves to throw about.  It's a slight misquote of Bette Davis from All About Eve.   It applies to a lot of things in Gay culture.  It's also pretty pertinent when dealing with anxiety.   I don't know why, but sometimes it feels like I'm in a race against something.  I have no idea why I'm racing, against who or what, not even why.  I just know I'm in a mad dash, pushing as hard as I can & I'm still falling behind.   I'm left feeling harried, frustrated & exhausted.  But mostly, I'm just trying to figure why I'm rushing & where's the finish line

I can usually handle this by trying to manage my life.  Not micro manage all the minutia, but at least have idea of what I'm doing that day.  Like what will we eat for the day?  Do we have any errands to run?  This usually works.

But as life would have it, something always have to screw it up & then the race is on again.   It doesn't have to be a big thing, it can be the smallest change or addition that throws you back on the track.   Even if you know it's nothing, suddenly everything's speeding again & there's an endless supply of potholes & bumps in the road.   All you can do is breath & push forward.

Cya...