(2022-08-18). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares heart failure signs, risk factors people may not be aware of. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Heart failure may seem like a disease of advanced age, but it can develop at any time in life. And, in many cases, it can be prevented or treated. In this expert alert, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains risk factors, symptoms that people may not be aware of and how heart failure is treated. Risk factors: Heart failure means that the heart is unable to pump blood as efficiently as…
(2022-08-18). Mayo Clinic facilities recognized for environmental sustainability. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been recognized for their sustainability initiatives by Practice Greenhealth. This national organization recognizes health care organizations committed to continuous improvement in sustainability practices and programs. All locations received the Greenhealth Emerald Award, which recognizes outstanding hospitals from within Partner for Change applicants. The Partner for Change application is designed for health care…
(2022-08-18). What parents should know about parechovirus in children, babies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory, asking clinicians and public health departments to be on the lookout for infants with parechovirus infections. This follows reports of infections in newborns and young infants in multiple states. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, says while some people may just be hearing about parechovirus, they are a group of viruses that are fairly common in childhood. Watch: Dr….
(2022-08-18). Drs. Julie Louise Gerberding, Martine Rothblatt to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Julie Louise Gerberding, M.D., former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Martine Rothblatt, Ph.D., chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: UTHR), were elected by the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees as public trustees at its quarterly meeting on Aug. 12. They will join the Board of Trustees effective Nov. 10. "Drs. Gerberding and Rothblatt are two of the most insightful, creative and innovative leaders in health…
(2022-08-18). No More Kaiser Suicides! NUHW Members Strike Kaiser Health System. indybay.org Two thousand Kaiser NUHW healthcare workers went on an indefinite strike on August 15, 2022 for proper staffing and compensation to keep healthcare professionals on the jobs. As a result of a lack of proper staffing, Members and patients at Kaisers have committed suicide. Clinicians…
(2022-08-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing nature for mental, physical health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eating right and exercising are important ways to stay mentally and physically healthy. And instead of getting off the couch and hopping on a treadmill, you might want to consider going outdoors and reaping the health benefits of being in nature. And don't be surprised at your next doctor's visit when you get a prescription for parks instead of pills. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/L4z4-rhGrWY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at…
(2022-08-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Back-to-school COVID-19 vaccinations for kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Before kids head back to school this fall, make sure a COVID-19 vaccination is on their back-to-school list. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic Pediatric Infectious Diseases expert, says everyone 6 months of age and older is now eligible for an authorized COVID-19 vaccination. With vaccines becoming widely available for school-aged children, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new guidance for schools that shifts the focus from restrictive measures, like quarantine and social…
(2022-08-18). Stop Discharges At Laguna Honda Hospital: Discharges = Deaths Say Labor, Community & Famil. indybay.org Labor and community activists as well as family members rallied at San Francisco Laguna Honda hospital to protest the deaths of 9 residents and patients who were discharged by London Breed's Department of Public Health management. Speakers discussed the drive for privatization and the corruption in government agencies that led to these murders.
(2022-08-18). Consumer Health: Teens and depression — a back-to-school concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, though, the lows are more than just temporary feelings. They're symptoms of depression. Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen depression is a…
(2022-08-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Where is the kidney stone belt? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Where you live, what you eat and how much you drink may tell health care professionals more about your risk of developing kidney stones than you think. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, describes intense weather areas, such as the South and Southwest, as the kidney stone belt. This is where research shows kidney stones are more prevalent. Dehydration in these hot climates, combined with certain diets, are increasing risks that can result…
(2022-08-18). Piden en Brasil acusar a Bolsonaro de difundir noticias falsas. telesurtv.net La Policía Federal solicitó al STF exigirle declarar a Bolsonaro por expresar que las vacunas contra la Covid-19 elevaban el riesgo de contraer el Sida.
(2022-08-18). Kaiser Permanente mental health workers speak out on third day of strike. wsws.org "When the pandemic began, our department was immediately inundated with patients, and we had a very hard time providing care with limited resources," one striker said. "We saw a lot of people get much worse."
(2022-08-18). What the detection of poliovirus in sewer systems in London, New York City means. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Polio, also known as poliomyelitis, is caused by the poliovirus. The contagious virus can infect a person's spinal cord and cause paralysis. The virus has been detected in the sewers of London, and in sewer systems in New York, including New York City. Health officials are urging unvaccinated residents in those communities to get immunized or get boosters if already vaccinated."The single case that we have in the U.S. appears to be vaccine strain polio…
(2022-08-18). [Articles] A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre clinical trial of AZD1656 in diabetic patients hospitalised with COVID-19: The ARCADIA Trial – implications for therapeutic immune modulation. thelancet.com Although the trial did not achieve its primary endpoint, AZD1656 was associated with a decrease in deaths and a reduction in the duration of hospitalisation, as compared to Placebo. Immunophenotyping and immunochemistry indicated an immunomodulatory effect of AZD1656. The trial suggests a beneficial therapeutic effect of AZD1656 and identifies a new therapeutic concept: small molecule activation of endogenous homeostatic immune cells which themselves become the therapeutic agent within the body.
(2022-08-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Don't skip your child's HPV vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kids are heading back into the classroom, and health care professionals say it's important to prepare for the first day of school by keeping up to date with childhood immunizations. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases physician, says if you have a preteen, make sure he or she gets vaccinated for HPV now. It could prevent your child from getting cancer later in life.Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ORgl35BN8f4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2022-08-18). Science Saturday: Do environmental exposures contribute to human diseases? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An accumulation of environmental chemicals, pollutants, microbes, and particulates may be living inside each of us — acquired from the air we breathe, the food we eat, products we touch, and the water we drink. These sometimes-harmful exposures can potentially interact with our genes to fuel diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, autoimmune diseases, and stroke. Research shows environmental factors are associated with more than 80% of human diseases and nearly 1 in 6 deaths worldwide. …
(2022-08-18). Mayo Clinic experts provide overview of latest clinical information on monkeypox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — As the monkeypox outbreak continues and the U.S. has declared monkeypox a public health emergency, Mayo Clinic experts have published a special article in Mayo Clinic Proceedings to provide clinicians with a focused overview of the viral infection, establishing strategies for infection prevention and control and a summary of clinical management to consider. "The purpose of this article is to provide an overview to assist health care professionals in addressing the challenges of…
(2022-08-18). Mayo Clinic research shows bebtelovimab to be a reliable option for treating COVID-19 in era of BA.2, other subvariants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers say the monoclonal antibody bebtelovimab, already authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use on the omicron variant of COVID-19, is a reliable option to treat BA.2 and other COVID-19 subvariants. The findings of their multisite, retrospective study involving 3,607 high-risk patients appear in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. "This study gives us confidence that bebtelovimab is reliable for the treatment of high-risk patients during this omicron…
(2022-08-18). Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate announces second cohort of AI startups. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has announced its second cohort of health tech startups, including national and international businesses. The program will help seven companies develop and validate their artificial intelligence-driven health care products or solutions and advance their business plans. The immersive, 20-week program offers participants access to Mayo Clinic experts in regulatory, clinical, technology and business domains with a focus on AI model validation and clinical readiness. Technology experts from Google and…
(2022-08-17). A Deeper Dive Into the CDC Reversal. "Minimizing the Impact of COVID-19 on Individual Persons" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-17). The Common Medications That Make It Hard for Your Body to Cope With Heat Waves. scheerpost.com 
Some pills for common ailments can prove dangerous during a heat wave. [ By Mitchell Beer | Several common over-the-counter drugs like Benadryl, as well as prescription medications for many common ailments, may increase the health threat of heat waves by affecting the body's ability to maintain a safe temperature. | "The drugs may interfere with the body's internal thermostat or impair sweating,…
(2022-08-17). Puerto Rico's Colonial Government Collapses. orinocotribune.com By José (Papo) Coss — Aug 12, 2022 | For the first time in its history, the people of Puerto Rico are seeing the total collapse of the island's colonial administration, mainly due to the open corruption of the two traditional parties, both of which promote integration into the United States and/or the permanence of the colonial regime. | At the moment, all basic public services such as health, education, housing, and security are practically dismantled, impoverishing the majority of the population, despite the funds allocated by the US authorities. Public funds are diverted to fraudulent corporations, contr…
(2022-08-17). Community demands justice in police killing of Black, 64-year-old grandmother. liberationnews.org 
Madeline Miller was killed by Flossmoor police on July 10 while having a mental health crisis.
(2022-08-17). WHO Reported Over 35 000 Cases of Monkeypox Worldwide. telesurenglish.net Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, confirmed Wednesday during a press briefing that more than 35 000 cases of monkeypox have been reported to date in 92 countries, with 12 deaths. | RELATED: | Almost 7 0 cases were reported during last week, which represents 20 percent over the previous week, Ghebreyesus said. He recalled that the main objective of all countries must be to ensure that they are prepared to deal with…
(2022-08-17). For first time ever, corporate stock buyback manipulation will be taxed. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON (AP)—Democrats have pulled off a quiet first in their newly signed legislation addressing climate change and health care: the creation of a tax on stock buybacks, a cherished tool of Corporate America that had long seemed untouchable. Under the bill President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday, companies will face a new 1% excise tax on purchases …
(2022-08-17). The University of Michigan downplays monkeypox pandemic in the lead-up to return to campuses. wsws.org The university administration is creating conditions for a massive outbreak of the second deadly disease to hit the campus.
(2022-08-17). Cuba reporta 72 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 97 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre del día de ayer, 16 de agosto, Cuba reportó 72 casos positivos a la covid-19, ningún fallecido y 97 altas médicas . Se encuentran ingresados un total de 597 pacientes, sospechosos 247 y confirmados activos 350.
(2022-08-17). Brazil Lifts Mandatory Mask Use in Airports, on Flights. telesurenglish.net Brazil's National Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) on Wednesday lifted the mandatory use of face masks in Brazilian airports and on flights, due to the current COVID-19 epidemiological situation. | RELATED: | However, Anvisa said it continues to recommend the use of face masks and social distancing as they are effective measures to mitigate the risk of disease transmission. | "Given the current situation, the use…
(2022-08-17). Alistan nuevo ferry para servicios de cargas y pasajeros de la ruta Gerona-Batabanó (+Video). cubadebate.cu Brigadas de los Astilleros "CDC" en La Habana, alistan el nuevo ferry adquirido por Cuba para servicios de cargas y pasajeros en la ruta Gerona-Batabanó-Gerona. Al mismo tiempo, equipos especializados de obras Marítimas del Ministerio de la Construcción, asumen el dragado del canal que da acceso al Puerto de Batabanó, Mayabeque.
(2022-08-17). Trece semanas consecutivas sin fallecidos por COVID-19 en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Desde el Palacio de la Revolución sesionó este martes la reunión del Grupo de Trabajo del Gobierno, encabezada por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, donde se da seguimiento cada semana a la situación epidemiológica del país.
(2022-08-17). Two recent papers further confirm natural origin of SARS-CoV-2 virus. wsws.org There is further scientific evidence that the claims that COVID-19 originated in a Chinese lab are completely baseless.
(2022-08-17). 204 Covid patients discharged from first makeshift hospital in Sanya. ecns.cn A total of 204 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from the first makeshift hospital in Sanya, south China's Hainan, as of Tuesday.
(2022-08-17). China to develop world's first remote sensing satellite for health research. ecns.cn The world's first remote sensing satellite designed for health research has been approved for development, and it is expected to be delivered in August 2023 and launched before October in China.
(2022-08-17). Video: Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate Needs to End. Prof. Martin Schwab and Dr. Reiner Fuellmich. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-17). Kaiser striking mental health workers speak out against poor conditions. wsws.org Kaiser Permanente mental health workers speak out about long wait times for patients and poor staffing.
(2022-08-17). A Pox on the House of Profit, the United Disease States of America…….but Wage Earners Can. indybay.org Wage earners have the power to remove the pox on the nation…
(2022-08-17). Seattle City Council repeals $4 hazard pay for grocery workers. wsws.org The decision is driven by the nationwide campaign to rip up the last public health measures implemented during the pandemic, and to suppress rising wages.
(2022-08-17). Revelations about secret ministerial posts show resort to dictatorial powers in Australia. wsws.org What has emerged so far reveals how quickly not just Morrison but other senior figures, the governor-general, and Labor Party state and territory leaders adopted sweeping authoritarian measures amid mounting popular unrest as the global COVID-19 pandemic hit.
(2022-08-16). CDC Has Lost The Plot (And Any Credibility) With COVID, As The True Damage Of The Jab Comes To Light. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/16/22). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2022-08-16). Refugees Are Being Stranded In NYC. popularresistance.org For several days, buses have been dumping refugees from Texas in New York City, along with buses that have been going to Washington D.C. for months. Mutual aid groups are receiving these refugees and providing them with mental health, legal support, and other resources. This mutual aid has formed in the absence of a citywide policy to welcome refugees. | In recent years, more and more refugees from Latin America are migrating to the United States. This increase in migration is a direct result of the climate crisis and centuries of imperialism ravaging and underdeveloping the Global South. Wealthy countries in the…
(2022-08-16). Video: "The Psychiatry of COVID-19". A Conversation with Dr. Emanuel Garcia. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). One Year Later: How the Biden Admin, Big Tech, and Pfizer Fooled Americans into Taking "FDA Approved" COVID Vaccines that Never Actually Existed. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-16). No-alcohol cocktails gain popularity in the U.S. america.cgtn.com A desire to live a healthier lifestyle has prompted many people in the U.S. to cut back on their alcohol intake. Bars and restaurants are increasingly catering to this demographic by offering a larger number of alcohol-free beverages. And a slew of new products on …
(2022-08-16). PfizerGate: Official Government Reports prove Hundreds of Thousands of People Are Dying Every Single Week Due to COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca