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Originally posted on Michael McFarland Campbell:
Many of my friends across Europe were shocked to hear that when I was first diagnosed with my Goodpasture Syndrome and its associated kidney failure, I received no sick pay from my employer. It… Continue reading Ireland needs sick pay for all
The third step of humility is that for the love of God one should be obedient to a superior in all things imitating the Lord of whom the Apostles says, ‘He was made obedient even unto death.’ The Rule of Saint Benedict, Chapter 7: Humility, translated by Abbot Parry OSB, Gracewing, 1990. In recent weeks and months, I have been re-reading The Rule of Saint Benedict, with a view to putting the principles of his rule into practice in my own life. A couple of Sundays ago I was on a Zoom call with the House of Initia Nova Benedictines … Continue reading Meds: a matter of obedience — thanks St Benedict
Ground-breaking new study shows the efficacy of a long-acting injectable to prevent HIV UNAIDS has warmly welcomed the announcement that the long-acting injectable cabotegravir is safe and effective in preventing HIV among gay men and other men who have sex … Continue reading Welcome from UNAIDS for new tool for HIV prevention for gay men and other men who have sex with men and trangender women
Background The main job of kidneys is to clean blood of excess fluids and waste products. When they are working they can filter 130 to 170 litres of blood each day producing 1 to 2 litres of urine. This helps … Continue reading Keeping track of the potassium is vital for renal patients
Additional note It should be noted that the advice below goes further than that provided by Ireland’s HSE even for those who are Cocooning. Everyone in Ireland should all be following the advice of the HSE. I think it is … Continue reading Helpful guide for shopping during the COVID-19 outbreak: UPDATED
The Irish Government has directed (see the tweet from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD below) that those over 70 and with a medical condition should not leave their homes from now and up until Easter Sunday. Therefore, my little trip … Continue reading And so into lockdown I go
In case anyone has not seen what UNAIDS has said about what people living with HIV need to know about Covid-19, I am reposting their information here. These are difficult times for all of us. UNAIDS is urging people to … Continue reading What people living with HIV need to know about Covid-19
Whilst I do not live in the UK currently, I do share the love of the NHS that unites people living in the UK like nothing else can. But it would be nothing without the incredible people – doctors, nurses, paramedics, midwives, cleaners and many more – that work selflessly and tirelessly, day in and day out, to make sure we can all access free, life-saving care whenever we need it. If you agree, join me in signing the Scram News open letter to say thank you to NHS staff, especially during the coronavirus outbreak: Thanks! Continue reading The NHS and coronavirus
