tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post1807691648469714061..comments2024-03-28T23:48:08.527-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: Doctor Questions Coronavirus StrategyKingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-46174977951047423662020-03-31T11:37:40.414-05:002020-03-31T11:37:40.414-05:00@10:08PM, do you need some help getting that clean...@10:08PM, do you need some help getting that cleaned up?Sho Nuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988115507084924173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-54044646494755361722020-03-31T10:01:24.138-05:002020-03-31T10:01:24.138-05:00Enough already. Stop being lazy and learn how to ...Enough already. Stop being lazy and <a href="https://sandradodd.com/hotlink" rel="nofollow">learn how to hotlink</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-51476782602258262202020-03-31T09:49:21.050-05:002020-03-31T09:49:21.050-05:00
Social distancing just got more interesting. We ...<br />Social distancing just got more interesting. We have been basing our knowledge of viral spread on the assumption that this virus spreads by droplet. This is not surprising as our knowledge base for the virus is all of three months old. Not all viruses spread by droplets. Some (like the measles) spread by airborne transmission. Our recommendations on six feet of social distancing may be very incorrect. Is six feet better than 1-3 feet? Absolutely. But 20 feet or 100 feet is safer. For those of you who wish to delay getting the virus until, say, July or August, here is the emerging evidence submitted by a good group of scientists at the University of Nebraska:<br /><br />https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.23.20039446v2<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-13551380139885302812020-03-31T09:14:52.092-05:002020-03-31T09:14:52.092-05:00@6:02. The CDC list of priority testing was not m...@6:02. The CDC list of priority testing was not made in a vacuum and is operational across the US. (It is also endorsed by the White House Task Force).<br /><br />For those of you who are not familiar with it, here is the link available to all:<br /><br />https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/priority-testing-patients.pdf<br /><br />There is a nationwide shortage of swabs and VTM (viral transport media). There are medical centers currently unable to expand testing (or even continue it) because of that. All labs and academic medical centers are running experiments (today and yesterday and tomorrow) to find acceptable alternatives to both swabs and VTM. Will saline work? How about buffered saline? We do know that the yield is less with these alternative methods and that decreases the utility of the tests.<br /><br />The governor and state health officer’s strategy is now “offensive” which means “test” and isolate clusters. That is wasteful to testing and will not work. Our borders are not closed and this plan will soon fail and be wasteful. That is the rationale for the comments you (@6:02) asked for.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-57921962610921807562020-03-30T22:08:30.527-05:002020-03-30T22:08:30.527-05:00BarfBarfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-40137690765633682192020-03-30T20:14:09.799-05:002020-03-30T20:14:09.799-05:00Kingfish, if I misunderstood your phrase,"shu...Kingfish, if I misunderstood your phrase,"shutdown by their government," I apologize. I have no ego to protect. I assumed you meant internet censorship, or media blackout. I appreciate those who were willing to sacrifice for the good of others. Where they come from is not important to me. I specifically mentioned those who were disappeared, because there are some things worse than death. I am a guest on your blog, Kingfish, and I meant in noway to treat you disrespectful. If, I have wronged you, I ask your forgiveness. Signed a humble man. Sho Nuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988115507084924173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-77614249788926901382020-03-30T18:13:16.366-05:002020-03-30T18:13:16.366-05:004:02 - I've seen what I assume might be the sa...4:02 - I've seen what I assume might be the same "Chinese Doctor" at St. D - Dr. Qu - who is one of the best oncologists and hemotologist in the area. Certainly intelligent and well trained. Respect him a lot for his treatment of my conditions.<br /><br />BUT, I'm still not considering him to be an absolute source for medical issues outside his realm of expertise. Coming from a family that has lots of doctors and in-law doctors, I hear them constantly saying "that's not my area" when asked about medical issues in other specialties. And I also don't view his procurement and disbursement management skills as being absolute just because he is a great oncologist. I also don't kick them to the can because he is Chinese.<br /><br />There are many different things at play in this post - and the fact that some are turning the comments into 'racist' issues are not the fault of the commentators, but that they are reacting to KF's introduction of his guru - championing his Chinese heritage and 'connections' (for what they are actually worth). <br /><br />Appreciate his thoughts. But - don't think I'm going to weigh his opinion over and above that of the folks that are actually trained in the field, dealing with the circumstances as they exist on the ground, and are having to make the hard calls considering all factors -- regardless of their heritage, background, where they go to church, what sports team they cheer for, or any other intrinsic matters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-76236498029400359292020-03-30T18:09:01.245-05:002020-03-30T18:09:01.245-05:00What would be a threshold number of cases in a com...What would be a threshold number of cases in a community for the department of health to issue a stay at home order for a ‘cluster community’?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-60324124536304104742020-03-30T18:02:42.785-05:002020-03-30T18:02:42.785-05:002:03 - that's a damn broad claim you are makin...2:03 - that's a damn broad claim you are making with nothing but a link to supposedly back your claim up.<br /><br />"The CDC has given guidance on the use of test kits and our governor, state health officer, and others are not following that guidance."<br /><br />Your link does not tell me a damn thing about where our State Health Officer, our Governor, or others are not following 'guidance" on the use of test kits.<br /><br />Please enlighten us more on your profound knowledge - or your profound political hate of our Governor - to back up this B/S statement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-65996484568756186262020-03-30T16:59:52.001-05:002020-03-30T16:59:52.001-05:00Better Than Ever said...
@2:07 Logical fallacy: a...<i>Better Than Ever said...<br /><br />@2:07 Logical fallacy: appeal to authority</i><br /><br />BTE has been appealing to himself as an authority from the moment he landed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-30136608440396722952020-03-30T16:17:37.894-05:002020-03-30T16:17:37.894-05:00I want the test to see if I already had it. It wou...I want the test to see if I already had it. It would have been a mild case, since I have underlying issues. I stayed in bed about 4 days, 60-80% for at least 3days before and after. Hard Cough and Fever. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-74973732539225099992020-03-30T16:02:39.722-05:002020-03-30T16:02:39.722-05:00I think a Chinese doctor, who is now an American c...I think a Chinese doctor, who is now an American citizen and has been treating patients in our country for twenty-one years is worthy of a listen and read. <br /><br />Who gives a damn where he was born. During a cancer scare a few years back, I saw a doctor at St Dominick who was born in China. He was well recommended by my dermatologist and well worth the money. <br /><br />I didn't give a shit if he was Chinese or Martian.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-66611235688492893252020-03-30T15:44:26.051-05:002020-03-30T15:44:26.051-05:00Sho Nuff, why don't you actually read what I w...Sho Nuff, why don't you actually read what I wrote? <br /><br />" It was Chinese doctors who tried to get the word out about the virus and were shut down by their government."Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-13441003887653319162020-03-30T15:31:24.029-05:002020-03-30T15:31:24.029-05:00We are not following the same trends as Italy or I...We are not following the same trends as Italy or Iran. They chose not to quarantine as early as we did. This "doctor" is poorly informed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-68007216324735008842020-03-30T15:28:53.886-05:002020-03-30T15:28:53.886-05:00@2:07 Logical fallacy: appeal to authority. Moot p...@2:07 Logical fallacy: appeal to authority. Moot point for the most past. Virus is here and now. We are not going to stop mfg & trade with China or any other nation. Nobody is going to cut us a check for expenses incurred. <br /><br />Focus on keeping infection rates low. Take a shower when you get home from being out and about. Wipe your touchscreen phone down with alcohol when you get home.<br />Better Than Everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171756320167504943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-4777991567259531402020-03-30T15:22:21.181-05:002020-03-30T15:22:21.181-05:00It is so interesting to see in such a severe pande...It is so interesting to see in such a severe pandemic time, some people are still playing racism card. I have found the logic is fascinating: He is a Chinese = Chinese people = Chinese Communist Party = Chinese government. Chinese Communist Party is bad = all Chinese are bad. Therefore, whatever he says is bad. Some of Chinese products are bad= all Chinese products are bad. I don’t have to remind that you have used products made in China for almost 4 decades. I would like to remind you, yes, I am a Chinese but I am an American too. I have treated American patients for 21 years and helped countless patients. Yes, I am not a virologist but it doesn’t mean I don’t know anything about it. I’ve learned so much about this virus before it has come here long before anyone in Mississippi.Zilin Wang, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730891886788177116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-3892555239389412372020-03-30T14:07:06.894-05:002020-03-30T14:07:06.894-05:00"So if an American physician happens to be Ch..."So if an American physician happens to be Chinese, we shouldn't listen to what he has to say because of where he is from? I forgot, we are in Mississippi."<br /><br />No KF, the fact he is Chinese doesn't mean that we shouldn't listen to him, but because he went to school with some high ranking Chinese Government Official doesn't mean that we should give his opinion any more credibility either.<br /><br />You are, and have been, fascinated by this guy's opinion - and you are certainly entitled to your valuation. But, that doesn't mean that we should take this cardiologist's 'recommendations' over and above those that are in the fight daily, across the state (and the nation) with epidemological training and education.<br /><br />Does some of what your guru think make sense? Absolutely, but is it possible across the state? Testing at a central location for example - you think all the folks from Tippah County and Wilkenson County should cross paths with those from Tunica and Jackson Counties as they trek to Kosciusko (the geographical center of the state) or to any other "central point"?<br /><br />Many other 'suggestions' from your guru make as little practical sense either. While they might be the best way to fight this virus, ignoring the practicality of them puts this cardiologist in about the same realm as listening to a lawyer or a 'philanthropist' for pandemic advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-32594644003217902942020-03-30T14:03:45.178-05:002020-03-30T14:03:45.178-05:00The anti-Chinese racism by some on this blog is of...The anti-Chinese racism by some on this blog is offensive and shows nastiness in the heart of the writers and their stupidity.<br /><br />Nearly all we know about the virus and the infection is due to the incredible intelligence and strength of Chinese scientists. Our test kits are based upon their knowledge.<br /><br />The CDC has given guidance on the use of test kits and our governor, state health officer, and others are not following that guidance. It can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/priority-testing-patients.pdf<br /><br />There is a nationwide shortage of swabs and viral transport media and "widespread testing" is stupid.<br /><br />Those groups of young people congregating will find their own tragedy in this epidemic when 1 of 1,000 of their friends die from it.<br /><br />Let's jump ahead a month or two. Say your doctor has met the virus and he won. His antibody is positive. He has a swab test which is negative. Will you be safe going to him? Maybe and maybe not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-47537684982019063952020-03-30T14:03:01.291-05:002020-03-30T14:03:01.291-05:00Why would I listen to a cardiologist about a virus...Why would I listen to a cardiologist about a virus? Shouldn't that be the job of a virologist? Just seems weird. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-294783561924829582020-03-30T13:37:56.637-05:002020-03-30T13:37:56.637-05:00If, your comment was meant for me, Kingfish, I pla...If, your comment was meant for me, Kingfish, I placed the blame firmly on the Chinese government. You mentioned the doctors that died fighting the virus, but what of those that were disappeared for daring to speak of the lies? The Chinese government can not be trusted. Being from Mississippi, which I am not originally, has nothing to do with distrust of the Chinese propaganda machine. I cannot know the extent of the doctor's personal relationship with the Chinese government, but the fact he has classmates with positions in the communist Chinese government would cause me to suspect his motives. I, also, am suspect of the fact he has not commented on the damage caused by the denial, and coverup of the Chinese government, which allowed this virus to spread to various parts of the world, causing this pandemic. Are you implying that a negative comment, about this article, makes someone racist, bigoted, xenophobic, or just something some ignorant redneck from Mississippi would say? Sho Nuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988115507084924173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-88050610745648623482020-03-30T12:56:29.889-05:002020-03-30T12:56:29.889-05:009:21 am Oh please do tell us how many people die d...9:21 am Oh please do tell us how many people die driving to the courthouse a month in MS.<br />Oh please do tell us how many people have died of the ordinary flu in a month in MS.<br /><br />You are arguing that because people die of other causes that we should cheerfully embrace a new way to have more die a year? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-91186732555998232232020-03-30T12:51:06.052-05:002020-03-30T12:51:06.052-05:00In case you didn't notice, quite a few Chinese...In case you didn't notice, quite a few Chinese doctors died fighting the disease. Is that sacrifice good enough for you? It was Chinese doctors who tried to get the word out about the virus and were shut down by their government. There is a difference between the doctors and the government. <br /><br />So if an American physician happens to be Chinese, we shouldn't listen to what he has to say because of where he is from? I forgot, we are in Mississippi. Kingfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-69039713119758691882020-03-30T12:40:47.589-05:002020-03-30T12:40:47.589-05:00Were we to use the same faulty test kits that Spai...Were we to use the same faulty test kits that Spain used? Or, rely on the false information that China pumped in to the information stream? The same China that produced the faulty test. If, as some so desperately want, we are a global community, the Chinese are bad faith actors. Who would have ever suspected a communist country of being deceptive, or bad faith actors? Are we to believe that China would treat the rest of the world better than it treats its own people? The problem started with, and was exacerbated by the Chinese government. Sho Nuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988115507084924173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-48490847503512987102020-03-30T12:04:52.421-05:002020-03-30T12:04:52.421-05:00@10:15 Absolutely medical personnel should be reg...@10:15 Absolutely medical personnel should be regularly tested to ensure they don't pass it along to sick people unknowingly. Until the 15 minute test is widely rolled out and enough test kits are available that is not feasible though. Trump said the company was going to be shipping 50K tests per day. That is a drop in the bucket compared to the 3 million doctors and nurses working in the U.S. Maybe if they prioritize personnel working in the ER and ICU areas it could be done effectively. Personnel working with a lot of at-risk people, like nursing home employees, should also get priority.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-80785239776332027282020-03-30T11:29:57.169-05:002020-03-30T11:29:57.169-05:00The comments here show the damage that was done by...<i>The comments here show the damage that was done by their initial insistence that there is nothing to worry about.</i><br /><br />What specific damage was done as evidenced by the comments here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com