(2022-07-23). Scott Morrison Awaits the Apocalypse. dissidentvoice.org The minds of defeated prime ministers are rarely pretty. In some cases, they are damnably awful places, where ruins accumulate and dust gathers in wretchedness. Such figures can become, by the admission of former Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, miserable ghosts, cantankerous, bitter and resentful. Then come some, such as Malcolm Fraser, who have healthy …
(2022-07-23). Global Unions Demand Immediate Release of Syrian Journalist Kidnapped by SDF. orinocotribune.com By Steve Sweeney Jul 19, 2022 | SYRIAN journalist Mohammad al-Saghir must be released by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), global unions said today as he started a hunger strike in protest against his treatment. | The correspondent for the al-Ikhbariyah news channel has been held by the Kurdish-led authorities in Syria's Hasakah province since June 2019 when it is alleged he was abducted. | Fears have been raised over his health with his colleagues concerned over his safety while his family say he has suffered a number of strokes while in jail. | Friends and colleagues have alleged that Mr Saghir has been…
(2022-07-23). Amazon joins the Medicare privatization spree. mronline.org 
The retail behemoth has acquired One Medical, which is in the Medicare privatization business.
(2022-07-23). Mayo Clinic Minute: 'Forever chemicals' found in thousands of household products may affect women's heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thousands of household products that you may use every day contain human-made chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. They're also known as "forever chemicals" because they break down very slowly over time. Studies have found that even small exposures to these per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pose a health risk. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. DeLisa Fairweather, explains how these forever chemicals affect women's heart health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/nR0lvK9LkTM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2022-07-23). Xi sends message of sympathy to Biden over COVID-19 infection. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of sympathy to U.S. President Joe Biden over the latter's COVID-19 infection.
(2022-07-23). China holds int'l travel fair after one-year pause. ecns.cn The 2022 China International Travel Mart (CITM) kicked off Friday in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, after a hiatus of one year due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
(2022-07-23). [Comment] Contraceptive mix and informed choice. thelancet.com Contraceptive use is associated with economic development, improved maternal and child health, education, and the empowerment of women and their family planning needs.1 These gains can also reduce poverty and slow population growth.2—3 Access to contraception supports the quest for gender equity4 and human rights,5 and represents a strategy to reduce health system and household costs.6 Measuring progress toward satisfying the need for family planning entails assessing the general contraceptive prevalence and unmet demand and the range and types of contraceptive procedures employed.
(2022-07-23). [Articles] Measuring contraceptive method mix, prevalence, and demand satisfied by age and marital status in 204 countries and territories, 1970—2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. thelancet.com The dominance of one contraceptive method in some locations raises the question of whether family planning policies should aim to expand method mix or invest in making existing methods more accessible. Lower rates of demand satisfied among women aged 15—24 years are also concerning because unintended pregnancies before age 25 years can forestall or eliminate education and employment opportunities that lead to social and economic empowerment. Policy makers should strive to tailor family planning programmes to the preferences of the groups with the most need, while maintaining the programmes used by existing…
(2022-07-23). [Obituary] Colin Brian Blakemore. thelancet.com Neurobiologist and public intellectual of science. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, on June 1, 1944 and died of motor neuron disease in Oxford, UK, on June 27, 2022 aged 78 years.
(2022-07-23). Pandemics Are Prosperity, Sickness Is Health, Ignorance Is Strength. indybay.org The Pandemic and Social Collapse…
(2022-07-23). Biden Must Do More to Protect Medication Abortion in the Post-Roe South. commondreams.org By declaring a public health emergency under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, the Biden administration could "enable out-of-state prescribing and dispensing of medications for abortion for those in states with abortion bans."
(2022-07-23). AI applied to prediagnostic CTs may help diagnose pancreatic cancer at earlier, more treatable stage. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study published in Gastroenterology finds that radiomics-based machine learning models may detect pancreatic cancer on prediagnostic CT scans substantially earlier than current methods for clinical diagnosis. "Pancreatic cancer is a deadly disease and a leading cause of cancer-related death," says Ajit Goenka, M.D., a Mayo Clinic diagnostic radiologist and the study's senior author. Dr. Goenka says that while early detection enhances the chances for successful treatment, standard imaging cannot detect early…
(2022-07-23). [Articles] Intervention with methotrexate in patients with arthralgia at risk of rheumatoid arthritis to reduce the development of persistent arthritis and its disease burden (TREAT EARLIER): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, proof-of-concept trial. thelancet.com Methotrexate, the cornerstone treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, initiated at the pre-arthritis stage of symptoms and subclinical inflammation, did not prevent the development of clinical arthritis, but modified the disease course as shown by sustained improvement in MRI-detected inflammation, related symptoms, and impairments compared with placebo.
(2022-07-23). More statements in defence of Zero-COVID advocate Dr David Berger. wsws.org The WSWS is continuing to receive statements supporting Dr. David Berger, a dedicated Zero-COVID advocate, who has been ordered by the Australia Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority to undertake a special "education program" or be deregistered.
(2022-07-23). [Comment] Towards preventive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. thelancet.com Prevention of rheumatoid arthritis is an ambitious therapeutic goal. Once it has developed, rheumatoid arthritis is characterised by high chronicity and often requires lifelong treatment.1,2 Sustained drug-free remission is rare, especially in seropositive disease, which is defined by the presence of rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA).3 Onset of rheumatoid arthritis, characterised by joint swelling, is preceded by a pre-arthritis phase, in which patients show discrete symptoms (eg, pain), presence of autoantibodies (rheumatoid factor and ACPA), and subclinical signs of inflammation…
(2022-07-23). US Covid-19 Insanity, The Working Class. Covid & Capitalism & THE NEW NORMAL By Dr. Gordon. indybay.org Dr. Nayvin Gordon reports on abandonment of any public health protection as the Covid-19 pandemic expands over two years after the pandemic starts.
(2022-07-23). [Articles] Efficacy and safety of abrocitinib versus dupilumab in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: a randomised, double-blind, multicentre phase 3 trial. thelancet.com Abrocitinib 200 mg per day was more efficacious than dupilumab in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis on background topical therapy in inducing early reductions of itch and atopic dermatitis disease signs. Both treatments were well tolerated over 26 weeks.
(2022-07-23). Consumer Health: Treating glioblastoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Glioblastoma Awareness Day will be observed Wednesday, July 20, which makes this a good time to learn more about treating one of the most complex, deadly and treatment-resistant cancers. More than 13,400 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022, according to the National Brain Tumor Society. The five-year survival rate is 6.8%, and the median length of survival is eight months. Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme, is a type of glioma,…
(2022-07-23). University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Mayo Clinic Health System enter student health services agreement. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. ‚Äï Starting this fall, the Student Health Center at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will look a little different. A new health services agreement between Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will bring Mayo Clinic care directly to students. The agreement, signed Wednesday, July 20, at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, enhances student health services, with on-campus access to Mayo Clinic services and expertise. "Convenience and…
(2022-07-23). Coronavirus outbreak at children's summer camp in Germany. wsws.org The case is symbolic of the federal and state government's policy of mass infection and their propagation of "living with the virus" in Germany.
(2022-07-23). Mobile app for improving heart health among African Americans shows promise, Mayo study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mobile apps are popular tools for people looking to improve their health, but are they effective? They can be if the app is culturally tailored to the needs of its users. In a study published on Monday, July 18, in Circulation, Mayo Clinic researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally relevant mobile app designed to improve heart health among African Americans in faith communities. The researchers found that people who participated in…
(2022-07-23). Oregon Nurses Association forces through sellout contract at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. wsws.org The sellout contract pre-empts a unified struggle of all Providence nurses for safe staffing, decent wages and affordable health care. Nurses had no time to review the contents of the agreement.
(2022-07-23). What you need to know about the BA.5 omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cases of COVID-19 are once again surging in the U.S., and the BA.5 omicron variant is fueling this latest wave, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, says the BA.5 variant is hypercontagious and is contributing to increases in hospitalizations and ICU admissions. A new study published in Nature found the variant was four times more resistant to messenger RNA vaccines than earlier strains of…
(2022-07-23). Lisa Health launches Midday, an app leveraging AI to personalize the menopause journey, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org OAKLAND, Calif. and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Today, Lisa Health, a digital health company creating advanced technology solutions for menopause and healthy aging, launched Midday: an app that leverages AI, sensor technology, and digital therapeutics to support women on their menopause journey. Midday is a personalized digital health solution that illuminates what is happening physically and emotionally during menopause and provides the right intervention at the right time to promote healthy aging. As part of a…
(2022-07-23). [World Report] Tackling heroin use in Mozambique. thelancet.com Heroin use has spiked in Mozambique, but harm-reduction programmes are being expanded in the hope of improving health. Sophie Cousins reports.
(2022-07-23). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: BA.5 omicron variant fueling latest COVID-19 surge. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The BA.5 omicron variant is now the dominant strain in the U.S., and it is leading to a new wave of COVID-19 infections. BA.5 was responsible for nearly 54% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., and BA.4, a similar variant, accounted for another 17%, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts are concerned because this particular variant appears to be good at evading the immune system. "This BA.5…
(2022-07-23). [Comment] Atopic dermatitis: time for tailored therapy. thelancet.com Atopic dermatitis represents the most frequent chronic inflammatory skin disease, affecting up to 7% of adults and 25% of children.1 The pathogenesis includes inflammation, skin barrier dysfunction, dysbiosis, and modulation by environmental and genetic factors. Patients generally present with erythema, xerosis, excoriations, lichenification, and pruritus. It affects the quality of life of both patients and family members, and patients with atopic dermatitis are at higher risk for allergic comorbidities.
(2022-07-23). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Indian public sector insurance workers hold national strike; Andhra Pradesh rural health workers demand minimum wage; Sri Lankan teachers and health workers protest fuel shortages; Australia: Sydney commuter rail workers to strike again…
(2022-07-23). Medical reform in China eases financial burdens for patients. ecns.cn China's medical reform in the past ten years has significantly eased the financial burdens for patients, according to the National Health Commission.
(2022-07-22). Nora Benavidez on Post-Roe Data Privacy, Dorothee Benz on January 6 Insurrection. fair.org 
This week on CounterSpin: The internet has changed the way we communicate, access information and even organize, which means concerns about digital privacy are concerns about privacy, period. In the wake of the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, allowing for the criminalization of abortion, our ability to safely access information and health care …
(2022-07-22). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Safety tips for summer activities. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love to be outdoors. I enjoy running, hiking and swimming. Often in the summer, I take my family camping, and we go kayaking, canoeing and do other activities. With the temperatures anticipated to be above average this summer, what advice do you have for making sure we avoid issues while being active outside? ANSWER: It is great that you are dedicated to staying healthy through exercise, and being outdoors certainly is a bonus….
(2022-07-22). Mayo Clinic Minute: Bone marrow donor diversity is needed. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bone marrow transplants are procedures that infuse healthy blood stem cells into your body to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow. Just like people in need of solid organ transplants, such as hearts or kidneys, people in need of a bone marrow transplant have to find a matching donor. Dr. Ernesto Ayala, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, says bone marrow donations from people of all races and ethnicities are essential in order to help…
(2022-07-22). US unemployment claims and job cuts mount as interest rate hikes begin to hit economy. wsws.org US initial claims for unemployment insurance rose for the third week in a row, while Ford announced 8,000 salaried job cuts as the impact of recent interest rate increases starts to be felt.
(2022-07-22). Presidente de EE.UU. da positivo a la Covid-19. telesurtv.net La Casa Blanca informó que el mandatario presenta síntomas leves y se mantendrá en aislamiento hasta dar negativo.
(2022-07-22). Biden's infection exposes "living with COVID" propaganda. wsws.org The fact that Biden, who is surrounded by a level of security unknown to all but a handful of Americans, has contracted COVID-19 exposes the recklessness of his administration's pandemic policies.
(2022-07-22). Dan a conocer ajustes en equipo cubano que participará en Torneo Challenger de voleibol. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Voleibol (FCV) informa que serán 12 los jugadores que viajarán a Corea del Sur para intervenir en el cercano Torneo Challenger Mundial, clasificatorio para la Liga de Naciones de este deporte en 2023. La exclusión de Robertlandy Simón y Liván Osoria obedece a que han dado positivo a la COVID-19.
(2022-07-22). Current measures effective for variants. ecns.cn China's COVID-19 disease control measures can effectively tackle the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of Omicron, and existing vaccines can offer protection against the two highly contagious strains, a public health expert said on Thursday.
(2022-07-22). Australia: Western Sydney nurses protest unsafe conditions for patients as union steps up isolation. wsws.org Patients are waiting hours for urgent care, even sleeping in corridors, due to an acute shortage of staffed beds and an overwhelming influx of COVID-19 patients.
(2022-07-22). Confirman 19.038 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net Las autoridades sanitarias indicaron que que las subvariantes BA4 y BA5 de ómicron representan cerca del por ciento de las que circulan en el país.
(2022-07-22). "They're going to lose their livelihoods": Protesters blockading Port of Oakland speak out against new state legislation which would eliminate independent truckers. wsws.org AB5 would force owner-operators to either sell their trucks and become direct employees of a company, move out of state, or start their own independent businesses and cover substantial administrative and insurance fees and paperwork.
(2022-07-21). Gramsci In The Midst Of Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement. popularresistance.org Despite the persistent hegemony of capitalism and its ruling neoliberal ideology, various forms of resistance, social struggle, and proposals for an emancipated future continue to emerge. This is taking place in the face of economic, political, social, and environmental crises as well as a continuing lack of vision of how to overcome the health crisis. Our intellectuals must put their hearts and souls precisely into this orientation toward the future, one based on the possibility of change and hope for human emancipation, as we argued in Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research dossier no. 13, The New Intell…