drjudystone

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Infectious disease physician, medical writer (Forbes, Medscape, freelance).

Author of "Resilience: One Family's Story" http://bit.ly/ResilienceStone & Conducting Clinical Research http://bit.ly/CCRText

Other interests:#nature #photography #woodturning and more

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A new blog post from @drjudystone is a must-read for our current situation regarding viruses, other infectious diseases and the mess that is our political situation.

#ID #covid

https://drjudystone.com/coronavirus-tidbits-343-april-12-2026/

Coronavirus Tidbits #343, April 12, 2026 - Dr. Judy Stone

Quick links News     Diagnostics     Drugs    Devices    Epidemiology/Infection control     Tips     Politics    Feel good du jour     Comic relief     Perspective/Poem     Bits of beauty Announcements: First, there is now a Resources Page here for the most commonly asked questions I’m getting. Happy to continue to answer…

Dr. Judy Stone

Why is #Gilead refusing to sell Lenacapavir to #MSF? Breakthrough HIV Drug Is Out Of Reach For Many Who Need It Most via @forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2026/04/16/breakthrough-hiv-drug-is-out-of-reach-for-many-who-need-it-most/

#Lenacapavir #ResearchEthics #bioethics

Breakthrough HIV Drug Is Out Of Reach For Many Who Need It Most

Len is a gamechanging drug to prevent HIV infections, priced by Gilead at $28,200. Limited drug is available at cost to low-income countries. Research ethics are discussed.

Forbes

Please catch up on the state of public health, viruses and politics from @drjudystone and her #CovidTidbits

Always so much to read,

https://drjudystone.com/coronavirus-tidbits-381-january-25-2026/

Coronavirus Tidbits #381, January 25, 2026 - Dr. Judy Stone

Quick links News     Diagnostics     Drugs    Devices    Epidemiology/Infection control     Tips     Politics    Feel good du jour     Comic relief     Perspective/Poem     Bits of beauty Announcements: First, there is now a Resources Page here for the most commonly asked questions I’m getting. Happy to continue to answer…

Dr. Judy Stone

Experts call for N95s over surgical masks as flu and COVID viruses spread.

“From an economic perspective alone, the WHN makes a compelling case for respirators as the standard of care for healthcare workers” —
@drjudystone
via
@Forbes

https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2026/01/15/experts-call-for-n95s-over-surgical-masks-as-flu-covid-viruses-spread/

Experts Call For N95s To Replace Surgical Masks As Flu, Covid Viruses Spread

World Health Network experts urge WHO to make N95, KN95, or FFP2 respirators the standard for protection for healthcare workers, not inferior surgical masks.

Forbes

there seems to be some yellow light outside and it's shining on some pretty colourful things?

#BloomScrolling

Time to catch the latest #CovidTidbits from @drjudystone

Info on the rampant spread of respiratory viruses in the US and yet another failure of the regime:

"What distinguishes outbreaks in detention from those in the broader community is not just risk, but power. When the government imposes confinement, it assumes a heightened, nonnegotiable responsibility to prevent foreseeable harm."

https://drjudystone.com/coronavirus-tidbits-383-february-8-2023/

#ID #PublicHealth

Coronavirus Tidbits #383, February 8, 2023 - Dr. Judy Stone

Quick links News     Diagnostics     Drugs    Devices    Epidemiology/Infection control     Tips     Politics    Feel good du jour     Comic relief     Perspective/Poem     Bits of beauty Announcements: First, there is now a Resources Page here for the most commonly asked questions I’m getting. Happy to continue to answer…

Dr. Judy Stone

Via @drjudystone another article in Forbes, this time stressing the need to replace the idea of surgical masks as sufficient against airborne viruses.

Respirators, N95 masks etc. are much more effective, and no one needs a clinical trial to prove it.

“It’s like no one has shown a benefit from parachutes or lead aprons. We don’t have to prove that parachutes are a good idea if you fall out of a plane.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2026/01/15/experts-call-for-n95s-over-surgical-masks-as-flu-covid-viruses-spread/

#covid #virus #MaskUp

Experts Call For N95s To Replace Surgical Masks As Flu, Covid Viruses Spread

World Health Network experts urge WHO to make N95, KN95, or FFP2 respirators the standard for protection for healthcare workers, not inferior surgical masks.

Forbes

A new #CovidTidbits from @drjudystone

Issues about viruses, but also so much on combating funding for ICE, and what is going on currently in Minnesota.

Please take the time to read, if you can, it's always informative and uplifting.

https://drjudystone.com/coronavirus-tidbits-380-january-18-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coronavirus-tidbits-380-january-18-2026

Coronavirus Tidbits #380, January 18, 2026 - Dr. Judy Stone

Quick links News     Diagnostics     Drugs    Devices    Epidemiology/Infection control     Tips     Politics    Feel good du jour     Comic relief     Perspective/Poem     Bits of beauty Announcements: First, there is now a Resources Page here for the most commonly asked questions I’m getting. Happy to continue to answer…

Dr. Judy Stone

My latest: New CDC Vaccine Chair Prioritizes Personal Choice via @forbes He wants to make #vaccines optional.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2026/01/24/new-cdc-vaccine-chair-prioritizes-personal-choice/
#PublicHealth #Measles #Polio #CDC

with thanks to @defendpublichealth.bsky.social's @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social and @jimalwine.bsky.social for comments

New CDC Vaccine Chair Prioritizes Personal Choice

Dr. Kirk Milhoan emphasizes personal choice over public health in guiding vaccine policy. How will that affect decisions for school and healthcare?

Forbes
‘Open Source And Ethical’ TikTok, WhatsApp And Instagram Alternatives Could Transform Social Media

As major platforms face mounting scrutiny over content moderation and user privacy, a developer's vision for ethical social media draws support

Forbes