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Mask Wearers Have 40% Higher Infection Rate

https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/study-finds-higher-incidence-of-covid-19-among-consistent-mask-wearers

Higher Incidence of COVID-19 Found Among Consistent Mask-Wearers: Study

Some mask wearers were found to have up to 40 percent higher incidence of infection, contradicting earlier studies and opposing the narrative of mask mandates.

11/27/2023
People who wore protective masks were found to be more likely to contract COVID-19 infections than those who didn’t, according to a recent Norwegian study.The peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Epidemiology and Infection on Nov. 13, analyzed mask use among 3,209 individuals from Norway. Researchers followed them for 17 days, and then asked the participants about their use of masks. The team found that there was a higher incidence of testing positive for COVID-19 among people who used masks more frequently.

Among individuals who “never or almost never” wore masks, 8.6 percent tested positive. That rose to 15 percent among participants who “sometimes” used masks, and to 15.1 percent among those who “almost always or always” wore them.

Adjusting for factors such as vaccination status, the study determined that individuals who sometimes or often wore masks had a 33 percent higher incidence of COVID-19, compared to those who never or almost never wore masks. This jumped to 40 percent among people who almost always or always wore them.  (See link for article)

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**Comment**

Defying all logic and common sense, mask mandates are returning in many areas despite a Cochrane review analyzing 78 randomized controlled trails that found masks did not show “a clear reduction in respiratory viral infection with the use of medical/surgical masks.”

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo highlighted the issue of the ineffectiveness of masking policies:

“What do you call re-imposing mask policies that have been proven ineffective or restarting lockdowns that are known to cause harm? You don’t call it sanity,” he said in a post on X. “These terrible policies only work with your cooperation. How about refusing to participate.”

Even the highly bought out CNN is finally questioning masks.

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Activism, research, Treatment

Post-Vaccination Syndrome: A Descriptive Analysis After COVID Shots

Again, caution must be used in reading the following article which calls the mRNA “vaccinations” against COVID-19 “safe” and effective, and that they “saved lives.”

“Authorities” used a plethora of  faulty data and faulty studies to make their claims.

Go here to see these injections are far from safe or effective, had no measurable impact on mortality, and here for the latest VAERS reports and mounting list of adverse reactions and death.  You’d have to be deaf, blind, AND dumb to state they are “safe and effective.”

Go here to read more about these “unintended immune responses” occurring which the authors insist have no “ill-effects.”

Tell that to all these people.

Lastly, many experts have been shouting about the dangers of mRNA technology which hijacks human cells, injects an operating system, and creates something that attacks the body, yet they are injecting animals, vegetables, and milk for human consumption with it despite the fact it has been shown to be transmissible through the GI tract.  Please read here about how these new proteins could be toxic or allergenic and have no good reason to be injected into anything we consume. 

Go here to take action.

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Unexpected COVID Shot Complication

Dr. Phillip McMillan

The Pfizer vaccine can cause formation of abnormal proteins, not anticipated by the mRNA template.

The researchers in the following study are admitting, albeit subtly, that mRNA therapeutics cause “potentially harmful immune responses,” or else they wouldn’t be redesigning them to prevent such responses.

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/researchers-redesign-future-mrna-therapeutics-to-prevent-potentially-harmful-immune-responses

Researchers Redesign Future mRNA Therapeutics to Prevent Potentially Harmful Immune Responses

Article Excerpts:

  • They found an unintended immune response occurred in one third of the 21 patients in the study who were vaccinated – but with no ill-effects, in keeping with the extensive safety data available on these COVID-19 vaccines.
  • The researchers identified that bases with a chemical modification called N1-methylpseudouridine – which are currently contained in mRNA therapies – are responsible for the ‘slips’ along the mRNA sequence.“We can remove the error-prone code from the mRNA in vaccines so the body will make the proteins we want for an immune response without inadvertently making other proteins as well. The safety concern for future mRNA medicines is that mis-directed immunity has huge potential to be harmful, so off-target immune responses should always be avoided.”

But everything we really need to know is right here:

This research was funded by the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome LEAP R3 programme, and supported by the NIHR Cambridge BRC.

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https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.11.09.23298266v1

Post-Vaccination Syndrome: A Descriptive Analysis of Reported Symptoms and Patient Experiences After Covid-19 Immunization

Harlan M. Krumholz, Yilun Wu, Mitsuaki Sawano, Rishi Shah, Tianna Zhou, Adith S. Arun, Pavan Khosla, Shayaan Kaleem, Anushree Vashist, Bornali Bhattacharjee, Qinglan Ding, Yuan Lu,César Caraballo,Frederick Warner, Chenxi Huang, Jeph Herrin, David Putrino, Danice Hertz, Brianne Dressen, Akiko Iwasaki
Nov. 10, 2023
doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.11.09.23298266

This article is a preprint and has not been certified by peer review [what does this mean?]. It reports new medical research that has yet to be evaluated and so should not be used to guide clinical practice.

ABSTRACT

Introduction A chronic post-vaccination syndrome (PVS) after covid-19 vaccination has been reported but has yet to be well characterized.

Methods We included 241 individuals aged 18 and older who self-reported PVS after covid-19 vaccination and who joined the online Yale Listen to Immune, Symptom and Treatment Experiences Now (LISTEN) Study from May 2022 to July 2023. We summarized their demographics, health status, symptoms, treatments tried, and overall experience.

Results The median age of participants was 46 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 38 to 56), with 192 (80%) identifying as female, 209 (87%) as non-Hispanic White, and 211 (88%) from the United States. Among these participants with PVS, 127 (55%) had received the BNT162b2 [Pfizer-BioNTech] vaccine, and 86 (37%) received the mRNA-1273 [Moderna] vaccine. The median time from the day of index vaccination to symptom onset was three days (IQR: 1 day to 8 days). The time from vaccination to symptom survey completion was 595 days (IQR: 417 to 661 days). The median Euro-QoL visual analogue scale score was 50 (IQR: 39 to 70). The five most common symptoms were:

  • exercise intolerance (71%)
  • excessive fatigue (69%)
  • numbness (63%)
  • brain fog (63%)
  • neuropathy (63%)

In the week before survey completion, participants reported feeling:

  • unease (93%)
  • fearfulness (82%)
  • overwhelmed by worries (81%)
  • feelings of helplessness (80%)
  • anxiety (76%),
  • depression (76%)
  • hopelessness (72%)
  • worthlessness (49%) at least once

Participants reported a median of 20 (IQR: 13 to 30) interventions to treat their condition.

Conclusions In this study, individuals who reported PVS after covid-19 vaccination had low health status, high symptom burden, and high psychosocial stress despite trying many treatments. There is a need for continued investigation to understand and treat this condition.

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**Comment**

I’m sure this is all very “rare” and completely coincidental.  #ABV

Please go here to read one researcher’s theory that this could very well be a new Spike-Induced Amyloidosis.

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Activism, Psychological Aspects, research, vaccines

Federal Oversight of Lab Tests Part 2

Go here for Part 1.

https://www.change.org/p/the-us-senate-calling-for-a-congressional-investigation-of-the-cdc-idsa-and-aldf/u/

Medscape: New Federal Oversight of Lab Developed Tests (Part 2)

Carl Tuttle

Hudson, NH, United States

DEC 4, 2023 — 

Follow-up letter to Auwaerter’s Commentary on Medscape:

New Federal Oversight of Lab Developed Tests
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/997365

———- Original Message ———-
From: CARL TUTTLE <runagain@comcast.net>
To: “pauwaert@jhmi.edu” <pauwaert@jhmi.edu>, “pgauwaerter@gmail.com” <pgauwaerter@gmail.com>
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Date: 11/01/2023 9:04 AM EDT
Subject: Re: Medscape: New Federal Oversight of Lab Developed Tests

“I often see patients who are concerned they might have Lyme disease, or they’ve been told by other physicians that they have a tickborne or multiple infections. I’ve had patients who claim to have five or six infections: Lyme disease, Babesia, Bartonella, Mycoplasma, or Epstein-Barr virus. -Dr. Paul Auwaerter/Medscape

Dr. Auwaerter,

The following recent study (15 Aug 2023) shows that “multiple tickborne infections” are common as a third of these 140 individuals had more than just Lyme disease. Only 52% of patients recalled having a tick bite, while 46% did not exhibit a bull’s-eye rash.

My inquiry to you that has gone unanswered:

What “FDA approved Tick-Borne Disease Panel” are you recommending so as not to miss any of these infections?

A Longitudinal Study of a Large Clinical Cohort of Patients with Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Co-Infections Treated with Combination Antibiotics
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/9/2152

Summary By Dr. Daniel Cameron:
https://danielcameronmd.com/how-effective-is-combination-antibiotic-treatment-for-tick-borne-infections/

In their article “A Longitudinal Study of a Large Clinical Cohort of Patients with Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Co-Infections Treated with Combination Antibiotics” Xi and colleagues looked at 140 individuals who tested positive for tick-borne infections (TBI) with 33% of those patients infected with multiple TBIs.¹

The authors found that out of the 140 participants:

-93 (66.43%) had positive antibody responses to one tick-borne infection
-83 (59.29%) were positive for Borrelia
-7 (5.00%) were positive for Rickettsia
-1 (0.71%) each for either Babesia, Bartonella, or Ehrlichia

The remaining 47 (33.57%) patients were infected with multiple tick-borne infections, including Borrelia, Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia and Rickettsia.

The majority of patients were treated with a triple antibiotic combination regimen.

Most of the participants received 500 mg cefuroxime, 300 mg rifampicin, and 300 mg lymecycline. Treatment duration ranged between 12 and 40 weeks.

In the first follow-up visit with 118 patients, 59% reported having pain and 41% had neurological symptoms. Meanwhile, there was continued improvement in patient symptoms at the second follow-up visit. Out of 101 patients, 41% reported having pain and 30% had neurological symptoms.

“There were statistically significant reductions in the incidence of pain and neurological symptoms between follow-ups,” the authors wrote.

“Thus, our study demonstrates that combination antibiotics effectively relieve TBI symptoms with good patient tolerance.”

According to the survey, 52% of patients recalled having a tick bite, while 46% did not exhibit a bull’s-eye rash.

The patients exhibited significant improvements in their health status during the first and second follow-up visits.

“The three most common symptoms reported by the patients were pain, fatigue, and neurological symptoms, such as a tingling sensation in the limbs and memory defects,” the authors wrote.

At the second follow-up visit, “The number of patients suffering from pain, neurological symptoms, and fatigue decreased by 41.43%, 37.50%, and 17.54%, respectively,” according to the authors.

The improvement in pain and neurological symptoms was significant but fatigue continued to be problematic for patients.

Authors Takeaways:

“Our study established that most patients in this cohort were infected with the Borrelia burgdorferi species, and about a third had co-infections with other tick-borne pathogens.”

“Approximately half of the patients recalled receiving a tick bite and developing a bull’s-eye rash.”

“Pain, fatigue, and neurological symptoms were among the most common persistent symptoms.”

Dr. Auwaerter,
 
What FDA approved Tick-Borne Disease Panel are you recommending so as not to miss any of these infections?

On 10/30/2023 10:21 AM EDT CARL TUTTLE <runagain@comcast.net> wrote:

Dr. Auwaerter,

Let me remind you that as Vice Chair representing the IDSA Foundation, you are required to respond to inquiries regarding any statements you make in public otherwise your credibility/integrity is in question.

Carl Tuttle

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And BOOM! Carl knocks the opponent out of the ring.

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Activism, Lyme, research, Testing

The Potential Benefits of Proteolytic Enzymes to Help Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis

https://popularrationalism.substack.com/p/the-potential-benefits-of-proteolytic?

The Potential Benefits of Proteolytic Enzymes to Help Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis

People with RA often have restricted diets. Check this out!

JAMES LYONS-WEILER
DEC 3, 2023

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that predominantly affects the synovial joints, leading to progressive joint destruction and disability. Traditional treatment modalities have primarily focused on anti-inflammatory medications and immunosuppressants. However, the exploration of complementary therapies, such as proteolytic enzymes, has gained momentum in recent years. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the potential benefits of proteolytic enzymes in managing RA, backed by scientific evidence and clinical trials.

What are Proteolytic Enzymes?

Proteolytic enzymes, also known as proteases or peptidases, are enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids. They are naturally occurring enzymes found in the digestive system, certain foods, and available as supplements. The enzymes work by breaking down protein structures, which can be beneficial in inflammation and tissue damage. They have a wide range of medical applications, from aiding digestion to wound healing1.

Key Reference: Serratiopeptidase: Insights into the therapeutic applications

(See link for article)

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**Comment**

This website has posted on proteolytic enzymes (PE) for years.  They do so many beneficial things, every Lyme/MSIDS patient should learn about them and consider adding them to their regimen.

The article states that proteolytic enzymes have been studied for their anti-inflammatory effects as well as their ability to reduce pain and improve mobility – all of which are often issues with Lyme/MSIDS patients.  It also states that conventional treatments for RA come with a host of side effects while PE are safer and more cost effective.  RCTs are still needed to establish long-term safety and efficacy.

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Inflammation, Lyme, Pain Management, research, Supplements, Treatment

Lyme Disease & America’s Secret Bioweapons Programs: Kris Newby

https://www.bitchute.com/video/4YlysWNwKcVW/  Video Here.  Approx. 23 Min

KRIS NEWBY: LYME DISEASE AND AMERICA’S SECRET BIOWEAPONS PROGRAMS

Investigative journalist Kris Newby has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that secret bioweapons programs involving insects, conducted by the military and intelligence communities in the United States, may have led to the outbreak of Lyme disease.

In this interview with The New American, Newby discusses the key findings of her book Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons, which reveals shocking details about these covert programs and their potential connection to Lyme disease, which affects over half a million individuals annually. The interview delves into the history of bioweapons research, specifically the bug-borne bioweapons program of the 1950s and 1960s, where insects such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes were explored as carriers of deadly pathogens.

Willy Burgdorfer, a central figure in Newby’s research and the discoverer of Lyme disease, played a crucial role in this program. Burgdorfer, brought to Rocky Mountain Labs in 1951, researched turning arthropods into bioweapons that could be deployed covertly, affecting populations without destroying infrastructure. The writer highlights an alarming experiment involving the release of radioactive lone star ticks in coastal Virginia during the late 1960s, likely contributing to the spread of tick-borne diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. 

Newby stresses the need for transparency, the declassification of relevant records, and further scientific investigation into the genomes of pathogens carried by ticks.

The interview also raises concerns about the lack of oversight during the Cold War bioweapons programs and questions the current safety of biolabs, especially considering the proliferation of bio-level three and bio-level four labs since 9/11. Newby suggests that CRISPR technology, which allows genome manipulation, poses additional risks, and calls for increased regulation and transparency in the field of biodefense.

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Activism, Lyme, research