(2021-11-04). Nimotuzumab: El medicamento cubano contra el cáncer que reduce las secuelas pulmonares de la COVID-19. cubadebate.cu El Nimotuzumab es una molécula muy segura, que además evidencia una alta tasa de recuperación y permite la reducción de las secuelas pulmonares en pacientes que enfermaron de covid-19. La mejor de las pruebas está en historias como la de Marlon, o en las tantas batallas acumuladas de Leonor, Yaikiel y Raity, quienes desde dentro de la zona roja han visto en el Nimotuzumab traducirse la ciencia de un laboratorio, a la esperanza y la seguridad en salvar vidas.
(2021-11-04). US airline staff could 'end up on the street' for refusing vaccines, pilot tells RT. rt.com 
With details of President Biden's private-sector vaccine mandate revealed, commercial pilot Jason Kunisch told RT that such mandates already risk cratering the aviation industry, which is dealing with "severe" staffing shortages. | The Department of Labor's Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) on Thursday revealed the details of the Biden administration's controversial vaccine order for private companies. The order, which OSHA is considering making permanent, requires all companies with more than 100 staff to force their employees to get vaccinated by early January or submit to regular testing…
(2021-11-04). What is herd immunity? A public health expert and a medical laboratory scientist explain. Rodney E. Rohde, Professor of Clinical Laboratory Science, Texas State University 
(2021-11-04). South Dakota governor sues Biden over vax mandate… after getting sued by Republicans. rt.com South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says her state has joined a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its latest "unconstitutional" vaccine mandate. However, Noem herself is facing a mandates-related lawsuit. | The Department of Labor's Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) revealed the details of its vaccine mandate for the private sector on Thursday. Threatening companies with fines of up to $136,000, the mandate requires all firms with more than 100 staff to force their employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19, or submit to regular testing and masking. | Within hours, Noem announced…
(2021-11-04). Facebook has a misinformation problem, and is blocking access to data about how much there is and who is affected. Ethan Zuckerman, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication, and Information, University of Massachusetts Amherst 
(2021-11-04). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Understanding mix-and-match COVID-19 boosters. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have made booster recommendations for all three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S., including authorizing a mix-and-match option for booster shots from Johnson & Johnson (J&J), Moderna or Pfizer. For people who received Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, booster vaccinations are recommended 6 months or more after finishing the initial two-dose series for those age 65 and older and for younger adults 18 and…
(2021-11-04). Study credits vaccination with 'almost eliminating' cervical cancer in young women. rt.com 
Introducing an HPV vaccine as part of the NHS effort to prevent cervical cancer has saved hundreds of British women from developing the disease, a fresh study says, citing 13 years of observations. | The first generation of a human papillomavirus HPV vaccine, introduced in the UK as part of an NHS programme to combat cervical cancer in women, has reduced the disease rate among those vaccinated by 87% on average, a fresh study funded by Cancer Research UK said. | "The HPV immunisation programme has successfully almost eliminated cervical cancer in women born since Sept 1, 1995," the study published in the Lance…
(2021-11-04). Consumer Health: Pancreatic cancer risks and prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the risk factors for pancreatic cancer and what you can do to keep yourself safe. More than 60,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and more than 48,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Pancreatic cancer begins…
(2021-11-04). Capitalism makes people sick. greenleft.org.au Children and young people are experiencing a mental health epidemic. Markela Panegyres argues that resources are not being made available either for the treatment or to tackle some of the causes.
(2021-11-04). Activists and scholars condemn closure of Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity in Australia. peoplesdispatch.org In a surprise move, Flinders University has decided to shut down the world-renowned Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity, a key institution for the research of social determinants of health…
(2021-11-04). The COP26 health agenda must revitalize Primary Health Care. peoplesdispatch.org As COP26 continues, we bring an overview of the intersection of health and climate change at the summit. Health systems can contribute to decreasing carbon emissions by promoting the Primary Health Care approach…
(2021-11-04). The US Has an Unhealthy Obsession With Cuba. socialistproject.ca 
The piggy bank was rattled again. In September 2021, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
(2021-11-04). Bill Gates wants US & UK to spend billions on 'germ games'. rt.com 
Activist-philanthropist Bill Gates has raised alarms with critics by suggesting that billions of dollars be invested into a global pandemic task force running "germ games" to prepare for future outbreaks or biological attacks. | Gates made his comments during a discussion with the chair of the Health Select Committee and former UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt at the COP26 summit this week. | "It'll take probably about a billion a year for a pandemic Task Force at the [World Health Organization] level, which is doing the surveillance and actually doing what I call 'germ games' where you practice," Gates said. H…
(2021-11-04). Public service union Verdi ends 50-day strike by Berlin health workers. wsws.org After sabotaging the strike by nursing staff at the state-owned hospital Vivantes and at the Charité in Berlin, the German public service union Verdi has now called off a strike by workers at Vivante subsidiaries.
(2021-11-04). Preventing future pandemics starts with recognizing links between human and animal health. Deborah Kochevar, Professor of Comparative Pathobiology and Dean Emerita, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine; Senior Fellow, The Fletcher School, Tufts University 
(2021-11-04). Go ahead, enjoy your memes — they really do help ease pandemic stress. Jessica Myrick, Professor of Media Studies, Penn State 
(2021-11-04). Jameel Institute: Global experts discuss the role of data analytics during COVID. imperial.ac.uk Scientists, journalists and global health leaders discussed the role of data analytics during a pandemic at the Jameel Institute's annual symposium.
(2021-11-04). New Zealand COVID-19 cases surge as government plans to lift more restrictions. wsws.org Public health experts have warned that the Labour Party-led government's decision to open more businesses in Auckland, while case numbers are surging, will lead to more hospitalisations and deaths.
(2021-11-04). Tackling diversity issues with innovative Mayo Clinic workplace development approach. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — When analyzing the complex issues surrounding equity, inclusion and diversity in health care, examining all facets, subtleties and underlying problems is the only way to craft real-world solutions, according to Anjali Bhagra, M.D., medical director for Mayo Clinic's Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. "We often get stuck in analysis paralysis or admiration of the problem," says Dr. Bhagra. Dr. Bhagra will dig deeply into the tough questions that equity, inclusion and…
(2021-11-04). Europe Goes Through A New Outbreak Of COVID-19 Cases. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that insufficient vaccine coverage and relaxation of epidemiological restrictions is prompting an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Europe. | RELATED: | "Today every single country in Europe and Central Asia is facing a real threat of COVID-19 resurgence or already fighting it… Europe is again at the epicenter of the pandemic, whe…
(2021-11-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important for kids to be vaccinated for flu. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Flu season typically starts in the U.S. in November, December. That's why it's important to get your flu shot now. Mayo Clinic health experts say it's the best tool for preventing the flu. And kids of almost every age are eligible. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/zwAGf1V9iUw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Winter is coming. And health…
(2021-11-04). Citing Failure to Prosecute Trump and Cronies, Legal Group Calls On AG Garland to Resign. commondreams.org "The U.S. must use its vast legal powers to force or compel Moderna to share the tech and help boost global production of the vaccine."
(2021-11-04). The Fascist Wing Solidifies: Anti-Vaxx Cops & Pardons for Paramilitaries. itsgoingdown.org photo: @nycantifa On this episode of the It's Going Down podcast, we discuss the continuing anti-democratic turn of Trumpism into an authoritarian, paramilitary movement. We touch on two key stories: first, the embrace of anti-vaccine conspiracy theories by some sections of the police and other public employees, which has manifested in continued coalition building with…
(2021-11-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: High-dose flu vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 65 and had my annual physical. This year, my doctor recommended that I receive a high-dose flu vaccine. Why do I need a high-dose vaccine? ANSWER: Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system, including your nose, throat and lungs. Influenza, commonly called the flu, is not the same as stomach flu, which is an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever….
(2021-11-04). Why vaccine doses differ for babies, kids, teens and adults — an immunologist explains how your immune system changes as you mature. Brian Peppers, Assistant Professor of Pediatric and Adult Allergy/Immunology, West Virginia University 
(2021-11-04). Selected Articles: "New Normal" Winter Is Coming: Social Purge on "The Unvaccinated" globalresearch.ca 
By An economic downturn during the first quarter of 2020 resulted in the loss of millions of jobs and hundreds of thousands of businesses. Governments …
(2021-11-04). Emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a request from Pfizer to amend its emergency use authorization to allow the use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children 5—11."An emergency use authorization is a mechanism that exists within the Food and Drug Administration to provide accelerated availability and use of any medical device, or medication or vaccine, during emergency situations, such as during a pandemic," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious…
(2021-11-04). New York's Ex-Cop Mayor-Elect Says Will 'Revisit' Vaccine Mandate in Wake of NYPD Walkout. sputniknews.com A day after winning his mayoral election in New York City, former New York Police Department (NYPD) captain Eric Adams has said he's considering negotiating with city workers who have so far refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as required by an order from Mayor Bill De Blasio.
(2021-11-04). COVID Queries: Pregnancy and the COVID-19 vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Q: I'm pregnant, and I've heard that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is dangerous for the baby. Should I wait to get it until after I deliver? A: Actually, getting the vaccine during pregnancy is perfectly safe for most women. There is no evidence that any vaccine, including the COVID-19 vaccines, causes fertility problems in men or women, or that they cause adverse pregnancy-related outcomes. To the contrary, pregnant and recently pregnant women are at an…
(2021-11-04). Moderna Reports 'Obscene' Profits From Covid Vaccine Funded by US Taxpayers. commondreams.org It doesn't pay to be right about America's wars, especially from the start. Nobody cares. Nobody remembers.
(2021-11-04). U.S. has no coherent plan to end COVID-19 pandemic: magazine. ecns.cn The United States is rendering an uncontrolled experiment with every strategy all at once, with COVID-19 policies differing wildly by state, county, university, workplace and school district, The Atlantic has reported.
(2021-11-04). Widespread COVID-19 infection found in U.S. deer: NYT. ecns.cn A large number of white-tailed deer were infected with the coronavirus in Midwestern U.S.Up to 80 percent of deer sampled from April 2020 to January 2021 in the state were infected, which was characterized by researchers and outside experts as a troubling development in the course of the pandemic, it said.
(2021-11-04). For Migrant Families, COVID-19 Made Precarious Housing Much Worse. shadowproof.com As the national lockdown went into effect in March 2020, Susana, a Latina woman in her early 60s, was living alone on the Northside of Minneapolis. She had been getting by as a childcare provider for an affluent family. But when her employer began working from home, that source of income became impromptu at best—and, …
(2021-11-04). Putin & Lukashenko approve new military doctrine as they ink Russia-Belarus integration docs. rt.com 
The Russian and Belarusian presidents have signed a revised Union State military doctrine, as well as a package of other integration documents, paving the way for bringing the two nations closer together. | The landmark documents were signed by Vladimir Putin and Aleksandr Lukashenko on Thursday during a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State of Russia and Belarus. Due to Covid-19 measures, the meeting was held via a video link. | The new military doctrine, also signed on Wednesday, would "make defense policy more coherent [and] adapt the objectives of the defense ministries in a timely fashio…
(2021-11-04). School taught lesson on 'dual pandemic' of Covid-19 & racism in US. rt.com 
A Maryland school board has come under fire for giving kids a "psychoeducational lesson" about what it called the US' "dual pandemic" of Covid-19 and "systemic racism." | According to documents published by Judicial Watch and seen by Fox News, the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) board launched the curriculum last year. In an August 2020 email, MCPS Associate Superintendent Janet Wilson announced that all schools would be "required" to implement the lesson as part of a "mandatory Social-Emotional Learning" module by the following month. | The lesson was said to provide "crisis facts" about a "dual pande…
(2021-11-04). COVID-19 rash in kids and adults. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rashes on babies and children are common. They can happen for many reasons, including COVID-19 infection. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been studying the dermatologic effects of COVID-19 on kids and adults. "By the time we grow into adulthood, our immune systems have had the opportunity to see many viral, bacterial and miscellaneous infections, and grow immunity such that if you get exposed again, you hopefully will not have a true…
(2021-11-04). What to know now to plan for a safe Thanksgiving gathering. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thanksgiving is traditionally a day of family and friends gathering for food and celebration. It's also one of the busiest travel seasons as people fly and drive to see their loved ones. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, planning ahead is important to ensure everyone who wants to participate in gatherings is fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Watch: What to know now for a safe Thanksgiving gathering. youtu.be/9tDmgKpMIy0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality soundbites are available in the downloads at…
(2021-11-04). Comienza en Cuba fase II de ensayo clínico de Abdala y Mambisa para convalecientes. cubadebate.cu El ensayo clínico fase II con el inmunógeno Abdala y el candidato vacunal Mambisa para convalecientes de la covid-19 en Cuba comenzó este miércoles en La Habana, e incluyó a personas alérgicas al tiomersal. Al finalizar el estudio, los voluntarios recibirán resultados de la respuesta inmunológica a la infección natural y dosis de refuerzo.
(2021-11-04). Moscow mayor rules out extension of COVID-19 restrictions amidst surge in cases and deaths. wsws.org Russia is reporting near-records in deaths and cases almost every day, along with alarming levels of mass infection among children.
(2021-11-04). OMS autoriza vacuna india para uso de emergencia. telesurtv.net Covaxin, primera vacuna anticovid, completamente india, recibe la homologación de la Organización Mundial de la Salud.
(2021-11-04). Estados Unidos supera las 750.000 muertes por Covid-19. telesurtv.net A partir de enero, más de 100 millones de trabajadores tendrán que vacunarse obligatoriamente en EE.UU.
(2021-11-04). Venezuela abre puertas a su Feria Internacional del Libro. telesurtv.net Filven21 rinde homenaje a la gesta de Carabobo y se realiza pese a la guerra económica de EE.UU. y la Covid-19.
(2021-11-04). Coronavirus situation stabilizes in Moscow "more or less," mayor says. tass.com According to Sergei Sobyanin, around 6,000 cases are confirmed daily compared to the peak number of 8,000…
(2021-11-04). US Rate of New Retirees More Than Doubles During Pandemic – Report. sputniknews.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Elderly Americans are retiring at more than double the rate during the decade preceding the coronavirus pandemic, a Pew Research Center report said.
(2021-11-03). US-led media campaign to "open up" China—an echo of the Opium Wars. wsws.org While the US is not at this point resorting to military force, the media campaign to demand an end to China's COVID-19 public health restrictions does recall the barbaric methods employed by imperialism in the 19th Century.
(2021-11-03). Election Campaign Ends in Nicaragua. telesurenglish.net Nicaragua closed its electoral campaign period four days before the elections, which started last September 25 as political parties attempt to win votes for the legislative, presidential and vice-presidential positions. | RELATED: | The participants in this process had to comply with the sanitary measures of prevention and control of Covid-19, dictated by the Ministry of Health, among them, avoiding massive face-to-face events and prioritizi…
(2021-11-03). Airports to Restart Operations as Venezuela Eases COVID-19 Restrictions. orinocotribune.com As part of the flexibilization of commercial and labor activities in Venezuela, announced by President Nicolás Maduro to begin on Monday, November 1, and that will last up to December 31, general, private and commercial aviation will begin operations to and from the controlled airports of the Maiquetía region, La Guaira. This measure exempts uncontrolled airports, which still require authorization. This was informed by the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC). | Through a statement, INAC explained that starting from November 1, as part of the flexibilization scheme, the air routes, which had remained su…
(2021-11-03). In OtherWords: November 3, 2021. otherwords.org Well, despite our leading with it each week for what feels like months, congressional leaders still haven't quite wrapped up a deal on the Biden administration's jobs and infrastructure agenda. | But while higher wages, better health care, sick leave, and other priorities have hit a wall in Washington — something Khalil Bendib illustrates skillfully in his cartoon — workers across the country are organizing to win them directly. This week in OtherWords, Rebekah Entralgo reports on a remarkable surge of union activism — and explains how the Build Back Better Act, if it ever passes, could help uni…
(2021-11-03). Headlines for November 3, 2021. democracynow.org Youngkin Beats McAuliffe in VA Gov. Race; India Walton Trails Write-in Primary Loser Byron Brown in Buffalo, Eric Adams Wins NYC Mayoral Race; Michelle Wu Is 1st Woman, BIPOC Elected as Boston Mayor, Ohio Special House Races Go to Republican Mike Carey and Democrat Shontel Brown, Minneapolis Rejects Police Overhaul Measure, COP26: U.S. Joins 90 Nations in Pledge to Cut Methane Emissions; South Africa Coal Deal Announced, CDC Approves Pfizer COVID Vaccine for 5- to 11-Year-Olds, Ethiopia Declares State of Emergency as Tigrayan Forces Advance; U.N. Report Details Mass Atrocities, Sheikh Jarrah Families Reject Israe…
(2021-11-03). Human-animal health links key to pandemic prevention. asiatimes.com 
The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated that zoonotic diseases — infections that pass from animals to humans — can present tremendous threats to global health. More than 70% of emerging and reemerging pathogens originate from animals. That probably includes the virus that causes the human disease Covid-19 — SARS CoV-2, which scientists widely believe originated in …