Issue #118: Houston's Derecho Impact, Floridians Receive Free Dental Help, Asthma Risk from E-Cigarettes, McLaren's GP Strategy

05/20/2024

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Ted Grellner
20 May

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⛈️ What is a Derecho and How Did It Affect Houston?

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🦷 Mission of Mercy: Free Dental Services for Floridians in Need

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🚬 E-Cigarette Use Linked to 252% Increase in Early Asthma Onset

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🏎️ McLaren Plans Logical Approach Over Gambles in Emilia Romagna GP

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Recently, Houston’s weather was severely affected by a derecho:

What is a Derecho and How Did It Affect Houston?

A derecho is a strong, fast-moving wind storm that can cause a lot of damage over a large area. Unlike tornadoes, which have swirling winds, derechos have straight-line winds that can be just as powerful. These storms can stretch over 240 miles and have wind gusts of at least 58 mph.

Derechos form from clusters of thunderstorms. As these storms move, they create a bow shape on radar. The storm's rain-cooled air spreads out, pushing warm air upward, which keeps the storm strong and allows it to travel long distances.

Recently, Houston experienced severe weather partly due to a derecho. The storm brought strong winds that caused a lot of damage, similar to hurricane-force winds. This event shows how destructive derechos can be, even though they aren't as well-known as hurricanes or tornadoes.

Knowing what a derecho is and how it works can help us be better prepared for such storms in the future.

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Mission of Mercy: Free Dental Services for Floridians in Need

Florida’s MOM is a great event

 Floridians in need of dental care can receive free services at the Florida Dental Association Foundation’s Mission of Mercy event in Lakeland. Held on May 31 and June 1 at the RP Funding Center, the event offers cleanings, fillings, extractions, and more. Doors open at 7 a.m., with patients seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes at noon on June 1. Veterans can pre-register online by May 30 for priority service.

No identification or insurance is required. The event, supported by 300 volunteer dentists and hygienists, aims to treat around 2,000 individuals. Services include cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and limited dentures and partials, with pediatric dentists available for children.

Mission of Mercy addresses the needs of Florida’s dental deserts, where 6 million residents lack basic dental care. These areas, often underserved due to low Medicaid reimbursement rates, see high patient volumes with limited provider capacity. Last year, the event provided care valued at over $1.8 million to 1,300 patients.

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E-Cigarette Use Linked to 252% Increase in Early Asthma Onset

Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston found a significant link between e-cigarette use and earlier onset of asthma in U.S. adults. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study reveals that adults who used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days had a 252% higher risk of developing asthma at an earlier age compared to non-users.

Led by Adriana Pérez, PhD, MS, the research analyzed data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study. Pérez emphasized the importance of understanding the risk of earlier asthma onset related to recent e-cigarette use to discourage initiation and encourage cessation.

The findings highlight the need for further research on the impact of e-cigarette use, especially on youth, and its association with early asthma onset and other respiratory issues. The study suggests modifying screening guidelines to include recent e-cigarette use for earlier detection and treatment of asthma, potentially reducing morbidity and mortality.

Pérez stressed the economic impact of asthma, citing $300 billion in annual losses from missed school or workdays, mortality, and medical costs. The study calls for stronger tobacco regulations, prevention and intervention campaigns, and cessation programs to combat the early onset of asthma due to e-cigarette use.

McLaren Plans Logical Approach Over Gambles in Emilia Romagna GP

NOTE: For Formula 1 race fans: While this is old news for the F1 Grand Prix that was held yesterday, it presents a rather interesting perspective into the racing strategy to be used. Did it work?

McLaren has decided not to take significant risks with its strategy for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, despite being Red Bull's closest competitor at Imola. Although their pace suggests a potential pole position, Oscar Piastri’s three-place grid penalty complicates their chances against Max Verstappen.

McLaren is exploring various strategies, such as starting on soft tires, attempting an undercut during pit stops, or delaying the tire change to benefit from fresher tires towards the end. Team principal Andrea Stella emphasizes a calculated approach rather than taking gambles, noting the long run to Turn 1 at Imola which might alter positions by the end of the first lap.

Pirelli’s head of F1, Mario Isola, highlights that temperature will significantly impact the race, affecting tire performance and the effectiveness of the undercut strategy. He is skeptical about the advantage of starting on soft tires to overtake Verstappen, considering his proficiency in starts.

Stella also acknowledges Ferrari as a significant competitor, particularly with Charles Leclerc's impressive lap times during free practice, suggesting that McLaren must be vigilant about threats from behind as well.

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