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❓#LongCOVID community❓ Has anyone had issues with parathyroid blood results being out of range with no issues with calcium levels? ( had 1st kidney stone at late age) Thyroid fine Vitamin D under control with meds. 2 unexplained crashes same weird blood results.

The winning post over the years at #CurracleBeach #Wexford

#Curracloe #CurracloeBeach #Wexford

#SolarPVforAll Vulnerable households get less protection than well-off from energy price hikes, ESRI says irishexaminer.com/news/arid-…

A good evidence based neutral analysis of the state of #WarInUkraine Ukraine war now longer than the first world war – the similarities are unsettling theconversation.com/ukraine-…

Lapses in #memory are a normal part of #ageing but can also be signs of #dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical brain ageing and cognitive decline #freetoread | New Scientist newscientist.com/article/252…

The scenes in Belfast over the last 24 hours have been shocking. A serious violent crime deserves a serious response through the justice system. But targeting entire communities because of the actions of one individual is not justice. At a time when emotions are running high, facts matter. Our explainer is worth reading. It highlights that the vast majority of people who migrate to the UK do so legally, and that many come to work, study, join family, or seek protection. It also challenges common misconceptions about what migrants are entitled to. We can be concerned about public safety, expect accountability when crimes are committed, and still reject racism and collective blame. Northern Ireland knows better than most where division, fear and scapegoating can lead. Let’s not repeat those mistakes. #Belfast #NorthernIreland

#RefugeesWelcome - 73% of 🇮🇪 people feel comfortable with migrants as neighbors - Attitudes improved significantly over the past 10 years but declined in amid housing pressures - #Ireland had some of the most positive attitudes in the EU27. esri.ie/system/files/publica…

Working on a feature about Ireland’s Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and looking to speak with people who’ve successfully gone through the process. If that’s you, please DM me or email geraldine.herbert@independent.ie. RTs appreciated. #JournoRequest

#LongCovid #PreventLongCovid #Covid19 This is an excellent summary of the current state of play with the science (and personal and economic impact) of long covid Can every infection become a chronic disease? san.com/cc/can-every-infecti…

EVENT - Webinar on #LongCovid & Women's health on Tues June 23rd 3pm (IST). Really looking forward to an interesting discussion. Please register at the following link; us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… Please note that capacity is limited to 100 attendees

Reminder - upcoming event. Please share with any #LongCovid patients who may be interested. #pwLC #pwME

#greenEnergy Nice #rooftopSolar #solarPV track for #Ireland Irish Small-Scale Solar Tracker | Kilowatt.ie kilowatt.ie/solar/

#Ireland #immigration in Focus 2025 Mind the Gap finds a widening gap between public opinion and political discourse. A few amplified #farRight actors, via online reach and visible protests, are skewing debate while public attitudes become more inclusive. hopeandcourage.ie/ireland-in…

🔬 New insights into Long Covid causes: #LongCovid is a real disease—like lupus, MS, or Type I diabetes—driven by autoantibodies attacking the body's own tissues. 2 new studies show it may be a distinct autoimmune syndrome (similar to fibromyalgia) science.org/content/blog-pos…

Hint for all of you using both Bluesky and TwiX: I use @buffer to post on both simultaneously. The mobile app is simple, the website is powerful, and you can post to up to 3 platforms for free, for now.

Does anyone suffering from near total #anosmia as a result of #LongCovid ever have their smell come back briefly for a minute or tow at sporadic, (weekly or longer) intervals? #PreventLongCovid #Covid19

The RECOVER adult study is entering a second phase in 2026, continuing research into #LongCOVID A smaller group of participants will be followed for 2 more years to better understand effects on brain, heart, lungs, and chronic illness progression. recovercovid.org/news/recove… #Covid19