#Clinic Vest Project

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Fucking Clowns

A Danny Phantom x DC crossover Inspired by this prompt from @greenmango-kai

Arkham

Fucking Arkham

Arkham Arkham Arkham

The insane asylum

For the insane

Of course

Of course he was in FUCKING Arkham. Because where else would he be right? Studying to be an astronaut? Hahaha fucking Nope. Maybe an engineer? Nu uh. Flying free as you like as Phantom? No fucking chance. Because he, Danny Fenton, was clinically insane.

Obviously. Obviously he was insane. Obviously because ghosts Don't exist. No. Nope. MmM. Especially not vengeful ghosts that kidnap half dead kids and try to make them kill their murderers. No, no that's crazy talk.

Hahahahahaha haaha ha shhhhhhutup shut up shut up shut up Shut Up Shut UP "SHUUUT UUUUUP" Danny screamed at the gaggle of restless ghosts that sobbed, and yelled, and laughed around him. It didn't help of course. But! Hahaha bonus though! He didn't need to worry about anyone calling the cops on the screaming crazy kid in the dorm, no, because he was already In the place the Dumb Fucking Cops put you AFTER being called on the screaming crazy kid.

Fucking Arkham.

With all the damned assholes trying to tell him he's crazy, trying to psychoanalyze him and find what horrible trauma of his past could have triggered this episode. Apparently "I died" didn't cut it here.

God Jazz would be so disappointed in him. But Jazz, well, Jazz didn't have to deal with ghosts harrassing her all the time. No, no Jazz was Nice, and Normal, and fully Alive. No, Jazz didn't have to run away from home! She gets to live with parents that actually Love her! ALL of her! They didn't even try to hunt down and exterminate her even a little!!

No, no she got to go to school and get good grades, and make lots of friends, and didn't have anyone screaming in her ear to Fucking kill the got damned psychopath Clown next door.

No. That was just Danny.

It wasn't all bad though, he'd been admitted under a threat to self risk, and if he could prove he was no longer a risk to himself he could leave. He could leave. He could leave. If he could Just get a little bit of sleep maybe he could get a hold of himself enough to leave this shithole.

Okay shithole might be an exaggeration. He'd been fortunate enough to land in The Actual Batman's pet project asylum. The place being well funded was a massive fucking understatement. The food was good, his room was private and secure, and the staff were all well trained and vetted Heavily. So when he'd (slightly manically) explained that he has a phobia of needles and being treated like a lab rat would absolutely make him spiral they had actually listened!

Insane. But like. In the unbelievable way. Like that shit is not how Real Actual insane asylums function. But apparently Batman having a vested interest really meant something.

Now if only the damn bat didn't have such a strong moral compass and had just killed the Damn clown...

Why'd it have to be clowns. Why the fuck is it always got danged creepy ass clowns. They're supposed to be funny! That's literally their entire purpose! Why then. Why. Does Danny have to keep dealing with these fucking creep shows!

They were creepy. But they weren't what Danny was afraid of. No. Nonononono. It can't be as simple as just that can it. No. Danny gets to be scared of becoming a murderer or really truly permanently losing his fucking mind. Both options were fucking terrifying actually. And he was stuck here until he figured out another option. Stuck here with all these traumatized ghosts that just won't "Shut UUUUUUUP. OKAY! Okay okayokayokayokayokay shut up and I'll listen okay? OKAY? SHUT UP. one at a time. One at a time and I'll listen. I'll hear you out okay? I'll listen. And then... And then I'll see what I can do"

Gloriously the wailing quelled to an almost bearable level as a small wavering shadow of a child stepped forward and took the first turn at recounting his passing at the hands of the man that slept on the other side of the facility.

The nurse on shift noted the usual outbursts of yelling and slammed fists that came from their newest resident had calmed over the past hour, and when checked found the child laying calmly, crying softly, and muttering to himself. They made a few more notes as the shift passed, hopeful this change was for the better and might mean some much needed rest for the boy.

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Part 2

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Shadow Service Animal AU Brainrot

OKAY THO LIKE HEAR ME OUT

cause artists are always drawing Shadow as a service animal of sorts, and like, what if there was an au made of it? Ex-

---Humans and Mobians exist on different planets. There are mobians on Earth and humans on Mobius, but it's only been a few decades since the technology was even achieved for planetary travel.

---Further stress on planetary relations are due to.. well.. speciesism. Mobians are offput by humans and vice versa. Most humans are under the assumption that Mobians are just cute animals and unintelligent.

There are, of course, Mobians on Earth and Humans on Mobius, but it is VERY uncommon. . Cross Planet news is also very sparse.

---Not sure about Shadow's backstory, but kneejerk-> ---The ARK facility is a very secretive project on researching Mobian biology for technological advances for the human race, with a specialization in Biomedical research and weaponry using chaos energy.

---The Robotniks are a wealthy and influential family in biomedicine. Gerald was chosen as the lead on the humanitarian side of the ARK, and was allowed to bring Maria under the guise of finding a cure for her NIDs using clinical trials.

---Shadow is one of the major breakthroughs on the ARK, with both teams collaborating to lead to his creation. This breakthrough is due to the fact that Mobian biology is compatible with Chaos, and human biology's relationship with chaos is at best undocumented and worse, akin to radiation poisoning.

---In this AU, The SHADOW project's breakthrough did give a cure to Maria, though not a one off. The researchers are unsure how much time the cure will give her, but hypothesize that it makes NID's a chronic illness instead of a fatal one.

(pardon me, I am not someone with a chronic illness nor do I know anyone who deals with that sort of thing. Don't mean to offend, please lmk if I misstepped with that terminology. Trying to say that she wont die from NIDs anymore but still suffers other symptoms due to the illness.)

---Gerald and most scientists on the ARK believe in the inferiority of Mobians. Therefore, while Maria is still a sweetheart, her only knowledge of Mobians comes from what she's learned from the ARK. Therefore, her understanding of Shadow is that he's a pet that can talk. She loves him, but he can't survive on his own ofc. Very patronizing towards him.

---Shadow, someone whose been raised on the Ark, assumes this is normal. He is a pet, humans know better than him because ofc they do, etc. His only purpose is to help Maria get better, and he shouldn't expect anything else.

---Since Maria is at a much better state then when she entered, she begs Gerald for her to go back to Earth. Gerald does NOT want this to happen, because, what if she relapses?

---After a lot of red tape, he finally lets her go with the caveat that Shadow is registered to her as an emotional support animal. Furthermore, twice a year, they are to return to the ARK to take more of Shadow's DNA and check on Maria's progress.

---So, Maria is on Earth with Shadow as her ESA when she gets word of her parents going to Mobius to visit distant relatives/some political thing/whatever. She manages to get on the trip!!!

---Part of the trip is a ball for influential people on the planet. Maria goes and takes Shadow.

---On the flipside, Sonic gets some stupid letter in the mail about ANOTHER ball. Unfortunately, it's not just Sonic but the entire team, so Sonic has to accept. This is due to the fact that the mobian part of the council that oversees peace between the two planets wants to show off their best. So Sonic and co. are basically flaunted to show how cool they are.

---They get to the ball and Sonic is dressed in some suit that is WAY too uncomfortable. He has to mingle but he also hates events like this so he ends up sliding up next to this hedgehog who's hanging outside the restrooms. Tries to make small talk, like "How come you don't have to wear a tux. What's your vest say?" etc while Shadow is standing there like 👀👀👀🤨🤨🤨 because A) Never seen another Mobian before and B) Why is this person talking to him???

---Thankfully, Maria comes out of the restroom and freaks because she gets to talk to a mobian!! She introduces herself and they get excitedly chatting before Sonic's like "Does he just lurk behind you all the time or does he speak"

Maria looked confused, "Hm?" She turned, and notices the black hedgehog Sonic's referencing. The subject of their conversation raised a questioning eyebrow at her, and, to Sonic's mild confusion, she let loose a laugh. She covered her mouth as she turned back to him, waving the other hand carelessly.

"Don't mind him, he's my ESA," She said breezily. Sonic cocked his head, and at his uncertain glance, she continued, "My service animal. He alerts me if I strain myself too hard."

Sonic blinked. That explanation didn't help at all. "I thought those jobs are for, like, Flickies or something." At Maria's confusion, he elaborated. "Animals." As in, Service Animal. Not Service Mobian, or Service Human-

The Earth duo looked at him with different degrees of bafflement. Maria ended up laughing again as if he told a particularily funny joke, the bright sound at odds with the creeping realization that was dawning upon him as he looked at her "service animal" again. The other's vest isn't a bizarre fashion choice, but a uniform. He stood behind her on her left, and, beyond his eyes observing the situation from time to time, didn't interact or speak. Sonic still didn't know his name.

"You're silly, Sonic. But I guess I can understand. You and Shadow do look really similar. But don't worry, Shadow isn't like you. He was made specifically to help me."

Sonic nodded along at her explanation, but couldn't help his eyes straying over her shoulder to see the designated "Not Mobian." Despite Maria's playful reassurance, intelligent ruby eyes met his own, and he felt this night get a lot more complicated.

Cue plot about Sonic and co. tryna rescue Shadow and teach him that YES he actually is allowed to have wants and needs outside of Maria's and YES he isn't just a pet.

[knitmeapainting]

Hello friends! I have put together a small shop of my art. For now it will just hold those five listings, but as I get larger pieces done I will probably start paying for the shop and listing more stuff there. If there's ever a painting here that you want, know that:

1) You can message me through here, or email knit me a pony at gmail and I will list it for you, and

2) Half the proceeds go to Clinic Vest Project, a great cause. (The other half go to cat food, various bills, and more art supplies for future art.)

If you really love a piece but can't afford it, know that I also collect art and I'd be happy to work on a trade with you if you'd like to do that!

http://knitmeapony.bigcartel.com

[knitmeapony]

At The Empty Bottle in Chicago tonight, giving away notebooks and spells to support the Clinic Vest Project! Swing by if you are in town!

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I'm a true believer that before, uhm, the whole exploding the whole universe and becoming all-powerful thing, John was a colourful wardrobe guy. That before becoming obsessed with the cryo project he wanted to be an actual teacher, and he was confident he'd be the cool teacher™ (he would not) and his wardrobe had to reflect that.

I'm talking crazy sweaters, colorful jeans, multicolored sneakers, maybe even a vest, etc.

(Teacher John tangent. He thinks he'd be the cookie quirky teacher but he'd be the insane chaotic one that looks like he hasn't slept in three days and yet doesn't drink any coffee, he either hasn't fucked in two year or shagged five minutes before getting into class, divorced vibes yet he's never been married, is clearly in love with the bitchy biology teacher and the lame ass history teacher, he loves kahoot with candy prizes bc it brings the worst in his students, you know his abilities were made for rocket building but he insists on teaching the kids, tells everyone jokingly about his crazy ex who is actually clinically insane. Of course he teaches physics, almost all of his experiments end either with fire or some crazy witchcraft shit.)

But then, well, he became the necrolord prime, ransomer of death, yada yada, so he had a persona to uphold. He has to dress like he's eternally mourning and if we consider one day of morning for each person who died he'll need at least 500 thousand years of worth of black outfits and that's just torture.

[knitmeapony]

So a couple of years ago I took my little @knitmeapainting canvases to a fundraising party (for the Clinic Vest Project, who continue to be awesome) and gave them away to people who donated money to the cause.

This year, I went back to give away little notebooks I'd made, and someone told me that they had kept my little silly painting in their foyer and everyone still loves it.

Two years, someone has kept that lil tiny canvas and it's still bringing them joy.

I literally cried, y'all. TELL. PEOPLE. YOU. LOVE. THEIR. WORK.

its so scary to put yourself out there but a SINGLE message saying "hi i loved what you made it touched me in some way" makes it all worth it 10000%

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Innovations in Oscillatory Therapy Boost Airway Clearance Segment

Global Mucus Clearance Devices Market to Surpass USD 847 Million by 2028, Driven by Rising Respiratory Health Challenges and Homecare Adoption

The Global Mucus Clearance Devices Market is projected to exceed USD 847 million by 2028, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.1%. This growth is attributed to the rising prevalence of respiratory illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and asthma, especially in aging populations and regions with high exposure to air pollution and smoking.

These devices are vital in managing mucus accumulation in the lungs, reducing infection risk, improving oxygen exchange, and preventing complications. Technologies such as positive expiratory pressure (PEP) devices, oscillatory PEP systems, high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) vests, cough assist machines, and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) are increasingly utilized across hospitals, homes, and clinics.

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Key Market Drivers

1. Rising Incidence of Chronic Respiratory Diseases Chronic conditions like COPD and cystic fibrosis affect millions globally. For instance, over 16 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with COPD. Effective mucus clearance is essential to reducing flare-ups, hospitalizations, and mortality in these patients.

2. Global Aging Population Older adults are more prone to impaired mucociliary clearance, making them more dependent on mechanical airway clearance therapies. This demographic shift supports long-term market expansion.

3. Growing Adoption of Homecare and Self-Management Solutions The rise in remote patient care and non-hospital interventions has led to increased demand for user-friendly, portable devices. Home-based treatments reduce costs and support chronic disease management.

4. Technological Innovations The development of wearable HFCWO vests, app-enabled tracking, automated therapy control, and personalized treatment settings has made airway clearance devices more effective and accessible.

5. Rise in Post-COVID-19 Respiratory Support Needs Long-COVID has highlighted the need for airway support in recovering patients. Mucus clearance devices are increasingly used in post-infection rehabilitation programs.

Regional Market Insights

North America North America remains the dominant market, contributing over 40% of total revenue. This is driven by high diagnosis rates of chronic respiratory illnesses, greater awareness, well-established healthcare infrastructure, and significant homecare utilization.

Europe Europe is a mature market supported by public health reimbursement policies, aging populations, and national respiratory disease prevention programs. Germany, the UK, and France lead regional demand.

Asia-Pacific This region is expected to register the fastest growth through 2028, due to expanding healthcare infrastructure, rising urban pollution, and growing elderly populations. Countries like India, China, and Japan are investing in pulmonary care innovation and access.

Latin America & Middle East/Africa These markets are evolving as awareness increases and investments in healthcare modernization improve access to respiratory therapies.

Application Areas and End Users

Hospitals and Clinics These facilities represent the largest segment due to the need for clinical monitoring and advanced device capabilities in critical care and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Homecare Settings With the rise of outpatient and chronic disease management, homecare solutions are gaining momentum. Devices that are compact, battery-powered, and easy to use are leading in this segment.

Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) ASCs utilize mucus clearance devices for pre- and post-operative respiratory support, especially in patients with underlying pulmonary conditions.

Rehabilitation Centers Specialty respiratory rehab centers are adopting airway clearance devices for long-term disease management and post-surgical recovery.

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Market Challenges

Cost and Reimbursement Barriers In developing markets, affordability and lack of insurance reimbursement for mucus clearance devices limit adoption.

Training and Compliance Issues Proper usage often requires patient education and periodic therapist supervision, which can be challenging in homecare settings.

Limited Awareness in Emerging Economies Despite growing respiratory disease prevalence, knowledge about airway clearance techniques remains low in many regions.

Industry Trends and Innovations

Smart Vest Systems High-frequency chest wall oscillation vests with Bluetooth-enabled control and real-time performance tracking are gaining favor in both hospitals and homes.

Telehealth Integration Airway clearance devices that transmit usage data to healthcare providers are supporting remote care models and improving therapy adherence.

Clinical Trials and Regulatory Approvals Several companies are conducting studies to demonstrate improved outcomes and secure approvals for broader indications.

Strategic Partnerships Mergers, acquisitions, and distribution collaborations are shaping market competition. Leading players are focusing on expanding product portfolios and regional penetration.

Key Players

Major companies in the mucus clearance devices market include:

Hill-Rom (now part of Baxter) – known for SmartVest

Philips Respironics

Electromed

Monaghan Medical Corporation

Smiths Medical

PARI GmbH

These players are actively investing in R&D, digital health integration, and global distribution to maintain competitive advantage.

Conclusion

The global mucus clearance devices market is entering a transformative phase, driven by rising chronic respiratory conditions, aging demographics, and increasing preference for home-based healthcare. With significant technological progress and wider clinical acceptance, the market is poised to exceed USD 847 million by 2028. North America remains dominant, while Asia-Pacific is set for rapid expansion. From smart vests to portable oscillatory devices, the future of mucus clearance will be shaped by innovation, accessibility, and patient-centric care models.

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Arrhythmia Monitoring Devices Market To Reach USD 12.03 Billion By 2030

Arrhythmia Monitoring Devices Market Growth & Trends

The global arrhythmia monitoring devices market size is expected to reach USD 12.03 billion in 2030 with a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Continuous R&D activities in the field of cardiac monitoring are leading to technological expansion. This, in turn, is positively influencing the growth of the arrhythmia monitoring devices market. Wearable diagnostic patch by iRhythm Technologies, Inc., Zio, has led to symptomatic arrhythmia monitoring, which is superior in comparison to conventional Holter monitors.

Big pharma and medical device companies are heavily investing in R&D to perform a detailed mapping of cardiac arrhythmia. In February 2018, Medtronic received FDA clearance for the first non-invasive cardiac mapping system, CardioInsight. It includes wearable 252-electrode sensor vest that creates 3D electroanatomic maps of heart by combining data from a cardiac computed tomography scan with ECG signals collected from the chest region.

In addition to these technologies, emergence and advancements in mobile cardiac telemetry are leading to further progress of the overall market. In October 2017, Abbott received FDA clearance for Confirm Rx, a smartphone-compatible implantable cardiac monitor indicated for arrhythmia diagnosis. Boston Scientific announced its FDA approval for Resonate, a line of cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator and cardioverter defibrillator systems for the cardiac management.

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Arrhythmia Monitoring Devices Market Report Highlights

Holter monitors dominated the market in terms of revenue in 2023. On the other hand, mobile cardiac telemetry is expected to witness the fastest growth rate during the forecast period

Atrial fibrillation dominated the market in terms of revenue in 2023. The growth in the number of untreated cases of arrhythmias are leading to increasing need for advanced cardiac monitoring devices

Heightened adoption of sophisticated technologies has led to the expansion of the market. Kardia Mobile by AliveCor captures ECG in 30 seconds projecting the heart rhythm for conditions such as atrial fibrillation

The hospitals and clinics segment held the largest share in the market in 2023. On the other hand, diagnostic centers are likely to experience the fastest growth over the forecast period

Arrhythmia Monitoring Devices Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global arrhythmia monitoring devices market report based on type, application, end-use, and region:

Arrhythmia Monitoring Devices Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

ECG Monitors

Implantable Monitors

Holter Monitors

Mobile Cardiac Telemetry

Arrhythmia Monitoring Devices Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Bradycardia

Tachycardia

Atrial Fibrillation

Ventricular Fibrillation

Premature Contraction

Others

Arrhythmia Monitoring Devices End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Hospitals and Clinics

Ambulatory Centers

Diagnostic Centers

Others

Arrhythmia Monitoring Devices Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

UK

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Denmark

Sweden

Norway

Asia Pacific

Japan

China

India

Australia

South Korea

Thailand

Latin America

Brazil

Argentina

Middle East and Africa (MEA)

South Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Kuwait

List of Key Players in the Arrhythmia Monitoring Devices Market

Abbott

ACS Diagnostics

GE HeathCare

Biotronik

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.

Medtronic

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

FUKUDA DENSHI

Spacelabs Healthcare

AliveCor, Inc.

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Exploring the Airway Clearance Systems Market: Key Drivers, Challenges, and Future Prospects

The global airway clearance systems market size is expected to reach USD 852.9 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The airway or mucus clearance devices are majorly used for the treatment of various respiratory diseases. Rising adoption of clearance system to curb the surmounting prevalence of cystic fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), bronchiectasis is the primary market driver.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, About 1 in every 2,500 to 3,500 Caucasian babies is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in U.S. This ratio significantly lower among Asian and African Americans at 1 in 31,000 and 17,000 births, respectively. This factor is expected to contribute to the product demand over the forecast period.

Breakthroughs in airway clearance systems are anticipated to positively influence the market. For instance, as manufactured by Dymedso, a digitally controlled acoustic airway clearance device endorses bronchial drainage by inducing vibration in the thoracic walls. Leading to a less painful and more effective treatment. Groundbreaking technological advancements are rapidly transforming the airway clearance devices, creating new growth opportunities.

Key players operating in the airway clearance systems market are Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.; Electromed Inc.; Aptalis Pharma U.S. Inc.; and Thayer Medical. These players account for a significant market share, owing to their broad product offerings. Microsoft, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and University College London have collaborated to develop Project Fizzyo, to make the cystic fibrosis treatment more enjoyable for the children. This project gamifies the treatment with the help of innovative technology.

Major market players are focusing on increasing their brand penetration and acceptance by collaborating with insurance companies. For instance, under Patient Assistance Program, Hill-Rom offers access to VitalCough System and Vest Airway Clearance System for reducing the financial burden from the eligible patients.

Airway Clearance Systems Market Report Highlights

Flutter mucus clearance device held the dominant market share in 2023 due to cost effectiveness, ease of use, and easy portability of the product

Cystic fibrosis segment held the largest market share in 2023 and is anticipated to witness significant CAGR over the forecast period due to growing patient population and available of patient care support

Home care settings held the dominant market share in 2023 mainly due to ease of therapy accessed from the comfort of home

Baxter; Electromed Inc.; Koninklijke Philips N.V.; Med Systems, Inc. And AbbVie Inc are some of the major market player 

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Airway Clearance Systems Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global airway clearance systems market based on device, application, end use, and region:

Airway Clearance Systems Device Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP)

Flutter Mucus Clearance Device

High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO)

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV)

Others

Airway Clearance Systems Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Cystic Fibrosis

Neuromuscular

Bronchiectasis

Others

Airway Clearance Systems End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Hospitals and Clinics

Home care settings

Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Others

Airway Clearance Systems Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

North America

US

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

South Korea

Australia

Latin America

Brazil

Middle East and Africa (MEA)

KSA

UAE

South Africa

Key Players in the Airway Clearance Systems Market

Baxter

Electromed, Inc

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

General Physiotherapy II LLC

AbbVie Inc

Med Systems, Inc.

Smiths Group plc

VYAIRE

PARI GmbH

Dymedso

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[aboxfullofnonsense]

This reminds me of an old story of my Father’s. When he was in the forces, he was lucky enough to serve on a base relatively close to home, and thus was able to visit his family in his off time for a decent meal and a hot bath. On one faithful occasion, he went to visit on of his sisters, who had recently moved into her own place for the first time. She was obviously very proud of herself, and keen to show off, but she had made the decision to sew her own curtains, and in her rush to tidy her project away and make the living room presentable, a needle was dropped, a needle which Dad had the misfortune of stepping on in his civilian shoes, and as it was a thick needle meant for dealing with thick blackout curtain fabric it made short work of the thin rubber sole, and then the sole of his foot, too.

Now, this was already a very bad time, but then after a lot of shouting and hopping and bleeding and panicking, his sister grips the end of the needle with a pair of forceps and pulls out… half of a needle.

Once everyone had time to calm down and staunch the bleeding, Dad makes the decision to go back to base and get the doctor to see to it there, as he’s likely to be seen far sooner there than at the overburdened public hospital, and it would save him a lot of bureaucracy in the long run given he was still in active service. So he calls ahead to his Father (who lives closer to the base) and limps into his sister’s car to get relayed back there.

It’s a four hour trip, so his Dad (my Grandpa) has had time to mull over the situation by the time he arrives, and raises the point that, while Dad is certainly in a lot of pain, they have no way of knowing that the needle wasn’t already broken when he first stepped on it, and suggests they swing by his clinic to take some x-rays of his foot before they go to base. If there's nothing in there he can get another night sleep at home, and if there is it'll be diagnostic if nothing else.

Dad saw the logic in that, so off to Grandpa’s clinic they went.

Now, it is important to note that Grandpa was not a podiatrist, or a surgeon, or even a radiographer, Grandpa was a dentist, but he was a dentist with a state of the art mobile-arm mounted dental x-ray machine and he knew how to use it, and thus Dad was swaddled up in a lead vest, plunked his foot up into the dentists chair, and Grandfather took his happy snaps, and when they were done, well you didn’t need to be a podiatrist to know half-a-needle when you see one, and that it’s not meant to be wedged inbetween your phalanges.

Save to say Dad was bundled up again, and hustled off to the base doctor, his happy snaps in their brown envelope, and after a fair bit or waiting and bellyaching and hobbling back and forth was finally seen by the base doctor. He explained the whole story and handed over the x-rays, and the doctor took a look at the half-a-needle and made all the expected hissing sympathetic noises, then asked “your Dad’s a dentist then?”

“Yes,” said Dad.

“Thought so. We’re more than likely going to have to do some surgery to get that out. Mind if I ask for a second opinion on this?”

“Sure,” Dad said.

So the doctor makes a call, and a few minutes pass, Dad’s foot is throbbing and he is tired and miserable, and then, who should come in to the room but the base dentist.

“Have a look at these,” said the Doctor, and nonchalantly waved to the dental X-rays.

The dentist looks, then looks again, then looks at Dad white in the face, as if he’s surprised he’s upright and talking at all, then looks back at the x-rayed phalanges in all their needle impaled glory.

“Bloody hell, I’ve never seen molars this impacted in all my life!” he said, and, then the Doctor, and Dad managed about, five seconds of stoicism before they broke down laughing.

By all accounts, the dentist never lived it down.  

Doctor: What do you see in this X-ray?

Students: *collective gasp*

Doctor: Please don’t do that in front of patients.

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The Medical Radiation Shielding Market: Safeguarding Health in an Increasingly Radiative World

Market Overview

The global medical radiation shielding market is projected to be valued at USD 1.07 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 1.43 billion by 2030, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.94% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030.

Key Drivers of Growth in the Medical Radiation Shielding Market

Increasing Use of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy: With the growing reliance on diagnostic imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, and PET scans, as well as radiation therapy for cancer treatment, the demand for radiation shielding has risen sharply. As more patients undergo imaging and radiation-based treatments, the need for effective radiation protection solutions is more important than ever.

Rising Awareness of Radiation Risks: As the medical community becomes more aware of the potential long-term health risks of radiation exposure, including the increased risk of cancer, there is a greater emphasis on adopting safety measures. This heightened awareness among healthcare professionals and patients about the importance of radiation protection has driven the demand for advanced shielding products.

Technological Advancements in Shielding Materials: Innovations in radiation shielding materials, such as lead-free alternatives that offer comparable or superior protection, are contributing to market growth. New materials, such as tungsten and barium-based compounds, are being developed to replace lead, which has raised concerns due to its toxicity and weight. These advances are providing healthcare facilities with safer, lighter, and more environmentally friendly options.

Regulations and Safety Standards: Increasingly stringent regulatory standards and safety protocols around radiation use in healthcare are playing a key role in driving the demand for shielding products. Organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) have set guidelines to ensure the safety of medical workers and patients. Compliance with these standards has prompted healthcare facilities to invest in the necessary protective equipment.

Rising Healthcare Expenditures: Healthcare investments are on the rise globally, with many countries upgrading medical infrastructure and incorporating more advanced technologies in their healthcare systems. This includes expanding access to radiation-based treatments and diagnostics, consequently increasing the demand for radiation shielding solutions to ensure that these procedures are performed safely.

Types of Medical Radiation Shielding Products

Lead Aprons and Vests: One of the most common forms of radiation shielding is the lead apron. Lead aprons are worn by patients and healthcare professionals to protect vital organs during radiological procedures. These aprons are available in various designs, including vests, skirts, and full-body covers.

Radiation Shielding Walls and Barriers: Radiation shielding walls are installed in radiology departments or radiation therapy rooms to create safe zones for medical staff. These walls are typically made from leaded glass or composite materials that block harmful radiation, ensuring that radiation is contained within the treatment area.

Lead-Free Alternatives: Due to concerns about lead's toxicity, many hospitals and clinics are turning to lead-free shielding products made from materials like barium, tungsten, and polymer-based compounds. These products offer comparable radiation protection and are often lighter and more environmentally friendly.

Protective Glasses and Face Shields: In radiology, protective glasses and face shields are essential for safeguarding the eyes and face from stray radiation. These products are often worn by healthcare professionals who are in close proximity to radiation sources during diagnostic imaging procedures.

Regional Insights and Market Growth

The medical radiation shielding market is growing globally, but regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are expected to dominate the market due to their advanced healthcare infrastructures and high rates of medical imaging and radiation therapy usage.

North America: The region holds a significant share of the medical radiation shielding market, primarily due to the high adoption of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies in the United States and Canada. Additionally, regulatory standards in this region are stringent, driving the demand for high-quality radiation shielding products.

Europe: Europe also represents a large portion of the market, with several countries adopting cutting-edge radiation therapies and diagnostic technologies. The growing aging population in Europe further drives the need for radiation therapy for cancer treatment, which boosts demand for radiation shielding.

Asia-Pacific: The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth in the market, driven by the expansion of healthcare access, rising healthcare expenditures, and increasing adoption of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology. Countries like China and India are investing heavily in healthcare infrastructure, creating significant opportunities for the radiation shielding industry.

Challenges in the Medical Radiation Shielding Market

Cost and Affordability: High-quality radiation shielding materials, particularly those made from lead or advanced composites, can be expensive. Smaller healthcare facilities, particularly in developing countries, may struggle with the initial investment in radiation protection equipment.

Environmental Concerns: While lead-based products are highly effective in shielding radiation, concerns about their environmental impact and disposal continue to drive the search for lead-free alternatives. This creates challenges for manufacturers to balance safety, cost, and environmental responsibility.

The Future of the Medical Radiation Shielding Industry

The medical radiation shielding market is poised for continued growth as the adoption of radiation-based medical technologies expands. With ongoing innovations in materials and an increasing focus on safety and sustainability, the industry is likely to see the development of even more efficient, lighter, and eco-friendly shielding products.

The growing awareness of radiation risks, combined with stricter regulations, will continue to drive demand for advanced shielding solutions across the globe. Additionally, as healthcare systems in emerging economies improve, the need for effective radiation protection will become more pronounced, further expanding market opportunities.

Conclusion

The medical radiation shielding industry plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the health of patients and healthcare professionals. As the medical field continues to rely on radiation-based technologies for diagnostics and treatments, the demand for effective and innovative radiation shielding solutions will only continue to rise. By investing in new materials, adhering to regulatory standards, and focusing on safety, the industry will continue to evolve, ensuring the well-being of all those who interact with medical radiation technologies.

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Sunday January 5, 2025

It ended up being a really cold night, even with two wool blankets. I was too groggy to get up to put on more clothes or shut the windows! It was in the 50’s, but without elevation and at this altitude, that felt cold.

I got out of bed about 6am, dressed in yoga clothes with a puffy vest and went in the kitchen to put the hot water kettle on for tea. Then I grabbed my yoga mat and set up in the courtyard for meditation and yoga. By the time I got going, I felt warmed up. Back to the room to change for breakfast with the group at 8am.

Breakfast was omelets with cheese and fresh zucchini, beans and fresh fruit. Wonderful food here so far. Jeff and I sat in the rocking chairs on the porch of the kitchen and visited with others for a bit. The sun was up (we’re in a valley so the sun disappears early and arrives late) and it was starting to warm up. I walked around the grounds a bit taking in all the amazing flowers and plants in our compound - breathtaking!

At 9am we gathered on the porch for Dave to tell us some history of Guatemala and Mission Guatemala. Here is my best recap:

Guatemala is a very poor country and the economy relies heavily on agriculture. It is also a very unequal society, but is steadily improving in healthcare and literacy rates.

The Mayans had been here since the beginning of time, and had a very sophisticated civilization before this area was discovered (conquered) by the Spanish. Just as we learned in Peru, the natives were murdered and enslaved, and many died after being exposed to western diseases. In Guatemala, there is still a mindset of the Mayans being a substandard class of people. Dave reported research has shown that because they were stronger than the average person, many whites people claimed that was “proof” they’re animals, not human.

Centuries of exploitation continue to this day with examples of forced labor on coffee and sugar plantations as well as highway work for the government. A thirty-six year civil war ended in 1996, with natives fighting for equality. Because of anti-insurrection tactics from parties outside of Guatemala, there is still a lot of trauma and mistrust among the Mayan people. Today, there are 21 different Mayan communities in Guatemala making up about 51% of the country’s population.

Dave’s description of the “hope” of the Mayan people differed from some of what Daniel said in the van yesterday, but of course their perspectives would be very different. Dave told us the country is very hopeful that the new president, elected last year, can reform the government from its former corrupt ways. Daniel said not much has changed, but those things would take time.

Mission Guatemala was founded in September 2010 by United Methodist pastor Tom Heaton, with the original mission of operating a small medical clinic to serve the people in San Andres and surrounding communities. Tom and his wife had adopted two boys from Guatemala and they travelled here often to try to keep their sons engaged in the culture. Dave said Tom tells a hysterical story about packing their van with household items and driving from Indiana, through Mexico to Guatemala (not recommended).

Today, the clinic serves thousands of patients every month and the mission of MG has been expanded to include:

operating a dental clinic

In partnership with another non-profit, provides pre-school education for the community

Runs two feeding programs providing 45,000 meals per year

Initiated a stove and clean water project

Hosts over 20 volunteer teams per year to work on projects in the communities

Works in part with 18 communities to help the residents realize their dreams

Dave moved from Florida to Guatemala in 2008, after working in HR for the state government left his soul feeling numb. He worked with a few other non-profits before meeting Tom and agreeing to help him with MG. He told the story of Sugar River UMC being the first church to come here to help with the mission. Tom had developed a website, and someone from the church found it and a partnership was born! Tom is back in the states now and mostly retired, and Dave is the man. He was humble in his description of what they’ve done and how they’ve done it. But for two white guys to integrate themselves into this culture, which you have to do to be trusted, it’s an amazing feat.

In 2014, MG bought the River House, where mission groups stay. I must say, this is the cushiest accommodation we’ve experienced on a mission trip! It was a former senior housing compound. Each apartment has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a small kitchen and sitting area. There is a separate large kitchen where our meals are prepared and served.

Next we walked to a spot above the river where a Mayan spiritual guide, Elma, led us through a ceremony. She told us about the Mayan calendar and that guides like her are keepers of time, and help connect participants with nature, ancestors and the universe, and help to balance the energies of people. Most amazing to me was when she chanted in her native language, the sounds of which I’d have no chance of making on my own! We participated by dropping wood, candles, seeds and corn into the fire - offering a prayer or a wish for something each time as she led us through the different spirits and energies.

We’d been sitting in the sun and it felt fantastic after being on the cool side yesterday and this morning. Beside probably having a bit of sunburn in some spots now, I’ve already got bites from no-see-ums … bound to happen to me!

After the ceremony, six of us loaded into two Tuk-tuks, the others in the open bed of Dave’s truck and headed into Panajachel for lunch and our first glimpse of town. We’d preordered lunch and they had it ready for us at Mister Jon’s - a hamburger - taco joint that is owned by an American with a Japanese wife (who owns a local sushi bar). Lunch was great and it gave us a chance to chat with our teammates and Dave a little more.

After lunch, some of the group went shopping, some were going hiking and possibly zip-lining, some went back, but Jeff and I walked to a sports bar I’d seen hoping to watch the Packer game. We walked into the bar with one large TV and it had a soccer game on. The bartender was willing to change the channel, and found two games, but not the Packer-Bear game. So we had a beer and watched the Tampa Bay - Saints game instead. We were just about to leave when six of our teammates came in with loaded shopping bags, so we stayed awhile longer before walking the 1.5 miles back to the River House. The walk was slightly treacherous mainly because of scarce sidewalks and crazy drivers, although it was mostly motorcycles, Tuk-tuks and several “Chicken Buses.” The shops and dwellings were pretty run down and junky, but it didn’t feel unsafe … just the low standard of living I think.

Back to our room, I used the WiFi to watch the Packer game overview, didn’t look great. The Viking-Lion game is tonight and we’ll have to check that out on our phones, not heading back to town tonight!

Before dinner, Dave invited a family to come and sell Guatemalan goods to us. It’s a dad and his 5 kids, the mom died a year ago. The older kids go to an English immersion school and like to meet the team members to practice English! They were darling, and the goods were pretty inexpensive, so it was fun to interact with them. I bought a small table cloth, a backpack handbag, and Jeff bought a shirt.

Another nice dinner. It’s really a great group. Looking forward to getting to work tomorrow. I’m going to post this, play a little backgammon and get a good nights sleep!

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Please ignore the absolute train wreck of a desk and simply enjoy these little journals that I am making to give away in return for donations to the clinic vest project at a party this weekend! The party is called waking the witch so everything has 13 sheets/26 pages.

Clearance scrapbooking cardstock for the outside, thrift store resume paper for the inside, and a simple five hole pamphlet stitch. Plus I got to play with my new window making punch and corner rounder.

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Since I just saw a post on the same blog about countering the spread of misinformation using the SIFT method I'm going to apply it here.

Stop

Is this post provoking an emotional response? Yes

Is it trying to? Also yes.

What do I already know about the source? Twitter screenshots on Tumblr are unreliable. I know nothing about the linked pmc19.com but it doesn't look like a government or university website url.

Investigate (The Source)

What can you find about the author/website creators?

the link to pmc19.com/data resolves, and that website does seem to be the source of these claims, although the current numbers are slightly off those reported in the tweets, likely because we're a week later.

pmc19.com links to a PDF with "Background on Dr. Hoerger and the PMC". There they discuss how Dr. Hoerger (who claims copyright of the webpage at the bottom) is trained in clinical psychology, has taught and was doing an MBA in 2019 on strategic management. It claims he's "an expert in personality, emotions, and affective decision science..." and mentions he did a masters degree wich involved a lot of stuff... And also epidemiology.

The PMC is apparently "The Pandemic Mitigation Collaborative" with unnamed members who have " led many projects to keep people safer during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic." and "The PMC dashboard is cited in grant applications, including at least two grants already funded. It has been cited by trusted organizations like the People’s CDC, news outlets, and scientific journals, including several papers published in JAMA journals."

Which really sounds like they think I should trust them at least as much as I trust people who write grants, and/or "The People's CDC" -- this makes me think they are unlikely to be an accurate source.

Here's Dr. Hoerger's bio at Louisiana Cancer research center:

https://www.louisianacancercenter.org/people/michael-hoerger-phd

It says "Dr. Hoerger conducts psychosocial research to reduce the emotional and physical burden of serious illnesses. Dr. Hoerger is an international expert in psychosocial oncology as well as pandemic mitigation." And the lists a bunch of psychology stuff. Literally never mentions pandemics again. If he's an "international expert in pandemic mitigation" a) I'd expect him to work somewhere other than a Cancer center b) I'd expect his bio to mention his pandemic mitigation work. Maybe he's new to all this pandemic stuff? He certainly doesn't claim to be an epidemiologist on the pmc website, just to have worked on a project that involves it.

When I google "The Pandemic Mitigation Collaborative" the second result is this webpage which questions their methodology and suggests that their model is incapable of making accurate predictions -- claiming it's always going to be biased towards whatever happened on the same dates last year -- both low and high. (I'm summarizing and interpreting a huge amount here,so read it yourself, and the source is just a blog post so not intrinsically more credible...) But it is note worthy that the main 3rd party discussion of this organization is someone questioning the utility of their predictions.

https://buttondown.com/abbycartus/archive/we-need-to-talk-about-the-pandemic-mitigation/

What is their mission? Do they have vested interests? Would their assessment be biased?

Their mission seems to be to "track" or predict cases of covid -- but like better than the real CDC and epidemiologists. Presumably this is born out of concern for immunocompromised individuals, or boredom, or needing a project for a Strategic Management MBA, or distrust of Official Sources.

They appear to have a vested interest in pandemic mitigation, and therefore alarmism and possibly in not agreeing with official sources. Their assessment may well be biased!

Do they have authority in the Area?

No. They mention precisely 0 epidemiologists working for or with them. I don't see a reason to trust their models more than my physics grad student friends who made pandemic models on a lark in 2020.

Find Better Coverage

The official CDC (Centers for Disease Control) webpage on Covid data is here:

https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home

It indicates lower numbers than last year for everything they track, numbers that are kind of ticking up in recent weeks, but numbers that are forecast (if I'm reading that right) to reach a smaller peak than in prior years.

Notably the CDC is not making any directly comparable claims about number of people infected or infectious. Or how many might be infected next month. I believe this is because these are fundamentally unknowable from the data they have, and that speculating on them would be irresponsible for public communicators of science. Sure, one could create models that predict those numbers, but publishing the results to the public without context on the uncertainties of the models would be irresponsible since people might make life or death decisions like wearing a mask or getting a vaccine based on those bad predictions. Or they might just rage at people online who disagree with them. Idk, I'm not a science communicator.

Don't trust the CDC? Tough. The New York Times ended their own covid tracking in 2023 saying:

After more than three years of daily reporting of coronavirus data in the United States, The New York Times is ending its Covid-19 data-gathering operation. The Times will continue to publish virus data from the federal government weekly on a new set of tracking pages, but this page will no longer be updated.

This change was spurred by the declining availability of virus data from state and local health officials. Since few states report more than once a week (and some no longer report data to the public at all), the weekly data reports from the C.D.C. have become the most reliable source of information on the virus’s spread.

There new webpage is here and it was last updated in March 2024, it says:

These Covid tracking pages are no longer being updated. Get the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control, or find archived data from The Times’s three year reporting effort here.

John's Hopkins University has this to say:

On March 10, 2023, the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center ceased collecting and reporting of global COVID-19 data. For updated cases, deaths, and vaccine data please visit the following sources: Global: World Health Organization (WHO) U.S.: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

So yeah, reputable sources have stopped caring and link you to the CDC as the place to get your info.

Trace Claims, Quotes, and Media to their Original Context

The pmc19.com website does appear to be the original context for these claims. Thank you OP for linking that.

My Verdict:

These claims are misinformation. Specifically they claim numbers that are based on a model that was not created by subject matter experts, that disagrees with the trends reported by the CDC and it's epidemiologists. Either government employed epidemiologists are wrong and no university epidemiologists want to call them out on it... Or the PMC is wrong. Since they aren't epidemiologists... They're probably wrong. Moreover: If you don't trust the CDC you shouldn't The PMC because in their technical apendix they claim to use CDC data to make their projections. The only way the PMC could be right is if all other epidemiologists are wrong about the COVID pandemic and how to interpret wastewater and hospitalization data.

The PMC and Dr. Hoerger are engaging in academic sounding BS. They have incentives to be alarmist and fear monger, and don't seem to care or understand that they're using a model that probably doesn't have predictive value.

Data source: https://pmc19.com/data/

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