2022-11-27: News Headlines

____ (2022-11-27). Comicomment: Gun violence, US' other epidemic. ecns.cn The United States has recorded 611 cases of mass shootings so far this year, Gun Violence Archive (GVA), a non-profit organization that tracks gun-related violence in the country tweeted on Saturday.

____ (2022-11-27). (100 great changes) China's new medical reform: Return to public welfare for a healthy China. ecns.cn

TeleSUR, lvm, JCM (2022-11-27). Arriba a México primer lote anticovid de vacunas cubanas Abdala. telesurtv.net El medicamento llegó después que fuera aprobado su uso emergente por la Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios (Cofepris).

TeleSUR, lvm, JDO (2022-11-27). Caricom insta a reforzar lucha contra la violencia de género. telesurtv.net Durante la pandemia de Covid-19 se exacerbaron las desigualdades sistémicas, situación que afecta de manera desproporcionada a las mujeres.

Ananya Banerjee, Amy Tan (2022-11-26). [Perspectives] Forced to uphold white supremacy, until we couldn't anymore. thelancet.com Racism, white supremacy, and power have come under intimate inquiry, and deeper perspectives are coming to the fore as we reckon with structural injustices, societally and within our professions in medicine, public health, and academia. Our respective fields can no longer deny the existence of systemic racism and how it affects the health of Indigenous, Black, and racialised diaspora communities. The very practice of medicine perpetuates colonialism and racism on multiple levels, such as erroneously including race as a risk factor for disease and the dominance of Euro-ethnocentric scientific methods in medicine.

WSWS (2022-11-26). China tallies three consecutive days of record COVID-19 infections. wsws.org The highest daily number of COVID-19 cases was reported in China yesterday as health authorities implement only limited measures to contain the growing outbreak.

Andrea Cipriani, Edoardo G Ostinelli, Philip J Cowen (2022-11-26). [Correspondence] Pharmacological interventions for insomnia disorder in adults — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Matthew J Reid and colleagues for commenting on our systematic review and network meta-analysis.1 Although the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders does not use the term secondary insomnia, the criteria for insomnia disorder are more nuanced than Reid and colleagues suggest. For example, the diagnosis is excluded if a coexisting mental disorder can "adequately explain the predominant complaint of insomnia", which is not always an easy judgement. We agree, however, that the presence of genuine comorbidity is important because, as Reid and colleagues point out, it coul…

Richard Horton (2022-11-26). [Comment] Offline: The distance between us. thelancet.com 1000 people gathered in the magnificent Light auditorium at Friends House on a bleak winter evening in London. They were there to hear Dr Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist, answer the question, "Has Big Pharma Hijacked Evidence-Based Medicine?" Most of those assembled wanted to know Malhotra's views about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. Critics might argue that his pronouncements on vaccines should be dismissed. But to understand why vaccine hesitancy has become such an important public health challenge, one must study his arguments and claims, even if one finds them misplaced.

Jason Weatherald, AthénaàØs Boucly, Anthony Peters, David Montani, Krishna Prasad, Mitchell A Psotka, Faiez Zannad, Mardi Gomberg-Maitland, Vallerie McLaughlin, Gérald Simonneau, Marc Humbert, The Evolving Landscape of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Redesigning Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Clinical Trials Task Force of the 18th Global CardioVascular Clinical Trialists Forum (2022-11-26). [Review] The evolving landscape of pulmonary arterial hypertension clinical trials. thelancet.com Although it is a rare disease, the number of available therapeutic options for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension has increased since the late 1990s, with multiple drugs developed that are shown to be effective in phase 3 randomised controlled trials. Despite considerable advancements in pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment, prognosis remains poor. Existing therapies target pulmonary endothelial dysfunction with vasodilation and anti-proliferative effects. Novel therapies that target proliferative vascular remodelling and affect important outcomes are urgently needed.

Nayanah Siva (2022-11-26). [World Report] COP27: a "collective failure" thelancet.com Although a deal has been struck on compensation, health experts criticise the lack of progress on fossil fuels. Nayanah Siva reports.

WSWS (2022-11-26). Australia: NSW nurses speak on crisis in healthcare at fourth state-wide strike. wsws.org "The Union has had 28 years of my fees for basically nothing. We need a plan and discussion on what needs to be done."

Talha Burki (2022-11-26). [World Report] HPV and diabetes researchers win Prince Mahidol Awards. thelancet.com Ian Frazer, Douglas Lowy, and John Schiller have been recognised for their work on HPV vaccines, and Ralph DeFronzo wins for work on diabetes. Talha Burki reports.

Global Research News (2022-11-26). 367 Athlete Cardiac Arrests, Serious Issues, 209 Dead, After COVID Shot. globalresearch.ca Our thoughts are with the families of the young athletes who passed away after taking the Covid-19 Killer vaccine. | We are dealing with a crimes against humanity on an unprecedented scale. The Killer vaccine must be withdrawn immediately….

JRickey Productions (2022-11-26). Don't Get Jabbed: Powerful Video on "Killer Vaccine" that Needs to be Watched by Everyone. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2022-11-26). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their children. | "Once the Lie becomes the Truth, there is no …

RAIR Foundation USA (2022-11-26). Video: Warning: 'Vaccine Is Worse than We Feared, Could be Looking at Hundreds of Thousands More Dead'. globalresearch.ca

Contributing Writers (2022-11-26). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking/ By Prof Michel Chossudovsky. marktaliano.net By Prof Michel Chossudovsky Global Research, November 26, 2022 We are being accused of "fake news". The Reuters and AP media "trackers" will be out to smear this report as well as the testimonies of parents who have lost their children. It is happening all over the World. Let us be under no illusions, the Covid …

____ (2022-11-26). Measures roll out for smooth flow of goods. ecns.cn China's transportation sector has strengthened measures to ensure the smooth flow of goods, amid the impact of COVID-19 outbreaks on logistics networks, officials from the Ministry of Transport said on Friday.

WSWS (2022-11-26). Australian government report covers up agenda behind ex-PM's secret ministries. wsws.org The report explains nothing about the obvious question: why did Morrison and the political establishment resort to extra-parliamentary forms of rule as soon as the global COVID-19 pandemic erupted?

Dan Collyns (2022-11-26). See how Peru's recent political crises have hit the economy. america.cgtn.com Politics in Peru have long been fractious but never as unstable as the last seven years, which has seen five presidents. Add to the mix, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, rocketing global inflation, and the foundations of the economy look less and less firm.

Matthew J Reid, Andrew S Huhn, Patrick H Finan (2022-11-26). [Correspondence] Pharmacological interventions for insomnia disorder in adults. thelancet.com A meta-analysis published in 2022 by Franco de Crescenzo and colleagues1 suggested poor efficacy of pharmacotherapeutics in the treatment of insomnia disorder, which sits contrary to the outcomes of earlier meta-analyses. Despite such striking findings from transparent and rigorous methodology, there are multiple clinical scenarios and nuances in the pharmacotherapeutic treatment of sleep disorders that should also be considered.

TeleSUR -odr -YSM (2022-11-26). Alertan sobre posible nueva ola de Covid-19 en Europa. telesurtv.net Se insiste en la vacunación de refuerzo contra la Covid-19, fundamentalmente en mayores de 60 años y grupos de riesgo.

Steve Kirsch (2022-11-25). Here Is the Official Response from the CDC About the Death Safety Signal Being Triggered in VAERS. globalresearch.ca

____ (2022-11-25). Beijing municipal gov't to expedite reopening of virus-hit stores. ecns.cn The Chinese capital Beijing has promised to expedite reopening of shopping malls and supermarkets that are key to residents' livelihood after they are closed to facilitate epidemic control and prevention.

____ (2022-11-25). Six major Chinese state banks sign agreements to boost real-estate market. ecns.cn China's six major state-owned commercial banks have signed agreements with high-quality real estate enterprises, aiming to facilitate the stable and healthy development of the real-estate market.

____ (2022-11-25). Blue health code debuts in Hunan. ecns.cn A blue health code was rolled out in South China's Hunan Province on Friday, along with the existing green, red and yellow code.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-11-25). Over 80 Yemeni Newborns Die Every Day Due To Saudi-led War: Ministry. orinocotribune.com An official with Yemen's Health Ministry says more than 80 newborn babies lose their lives on a daily basis because the war-torn country does not have the required medical equipment due to the Saudi-led war and blockade. | Najeeb Al-Qubati, the undersecretary of Yemen's Ministry of Public Health and Population for the Population Sector, made the remarks on Thursday while addressing a local event. | Some 39 percent of babies are premature, which shows a significant increase compared to the period before the start of the war, he said. | The official said the use of prohibited weapons was one of the reasons behind t…

WSWS (2022-11-25). New York City EMS worker speaks to Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic. wsws.org A paramedic with 10 years experience discusses the city's negligent response to the pandemic and the consequences that it has had for his colleagues' mental and physical health.

Kristina Marusic (2022-11-25). New Report Details How Coal Plants Are Polluting Water and Getting Away With It. truthout.org PITTSBURGH — The site of a former coal-fired power plant northwest of Pittsburgh is leaking coal ash and poisoning surrounding groundwater, according to a new report. | Coal ash, the material left behind after coal is burned, contains harmful substances like arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, lithium, mercury and uranium, among others. Exposure is linked to health effects like cancer, damage to the thyroid, liver and kidneys, and neurodevelopmental problems in children. | Although coal consumption has declined across the U.S., the power industry continues to generate about 70 million tons of coal ash annuall…

____ (2022-11-25). Three China-developed monkey pox vaccines prove effective. ecns.cn China National Biotech Group (CNBG) on Tuesday announced that three mRNA vaccines to fight monkey pox have been proven effective.

Kevin Hughes (2022-11-25). COVID-19 Vaccines Are the Main Cause of Excess Mortality Around the World. globalresearch.ca

The Global Research Team (2022-11-25). "The Worldwide Corona Crisis, Global Coup d'Etat Against Humanity" by Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca My objective is to inform people worldwide and refute the official narrative which has been used as a justification to destabilize the economic and social fabric of entire countries, followed by the imposition of the "deadly" COVID-19 "vaccine". This crisis affects humanity in its entirety: almost 8 billion people.

____ (2022-11-25). Couriers struggle to work amid lockdowns. ecns.cn Some delivery drivers in Beijing are struggling to find places to stay after being locked out of their communities due to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19.

____ (2022-11-25). Airlines optimistic about intl travel routes. ecns.cn More international flights are expected to return as travel curbs and COVID-19 prevention protocols are adjusted, China's three major airlines said.

____ (2022-11-25). EU regulator warns of COVID-19 rise in 'cold winter,' urges revaccination efforts. ecns.cn The EU's medicines regulator on Thursday urged Europe to prepare for a new wave of COVID-19 as "cold winter months" arrive.

____ (2022-11-25). China strives to ensure smooth logistics amid COVID-19 flare-ups. ecns.cn China has stepped up measures to improve logistics and ensure an unimpeded flow of goods as part of efforts to optimize the COVID-19 response.

____ (2022-11-25). U.S. extends tariff exemptions on Chinese medical products for 3 months. ecns.cn The U.S. announced on Thursday that it will extend its tariff exclusions for some Chinese medical products for an additional three months in order to continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

____ (2022-11-25). China continues to improve COVID measures to better facilitate exchanges, co-op with other countries. ecns.cn

Global Research News (2022-11-25). Selected Articles: Accused of "Corona Insanity": Swiss Doctor Locked Away in Mental Asylum for Speaking Against COVID Laws, April 2020. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2022-11-25). Australians Against COVID to hold protest vigil over "let it rip" policies. wsws.org This Sunday's protest outside the federal parliament by Australians Against COVID, and its online social media day of action, is an important and politically significant event and should be supported by the widest numbers of workers, students and youth.

WSWS (2022-11-25). Top Quebec union leader opposes reinstatement of mask mandate in schools. wsws.org Even as school absences are at record levels due to a tsunami of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, the president of the CSQ, Quebec's third largest labor federation and biggest teachers' union, is vehemently opposing any reintroduction of mask mandates in the province's schools.

His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganà≤ (2022-11-25). Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤: The COVID Pandemic Farce Served as a Trial Balloon for the New World Order. globalresearch.ca

Laith Fadel (2022-11-25). Las Vegas SANDS CEO on long history with China. america.cgtn.com Las Vegas Sands is one of the biggest entertainment, retail and hospitality companies in the world. But just like any other multi-billion dollar conglomerate, the past two years have been a challenge due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent interview with Leaders magazine President …

Matthew Rozsa (2022-11-25). US Ranks Last Among Peer Nations for COVID-19 Mortality: Study. truthout.org

TeleSUR, hvh, JDO (2022-11-25). Brasil retoma uso de la mascarilla en aeropuertos y vuelos. telesurtv.net Anvisa precisó que la situación sanitaria puede empeorar con las vacaciones escolares y las festividades de fin de año.

TeleSUR, odr, JGN (2022-11-25). El Salvador presenta pico de contagios en sexta ola de Covid-19. telesurtv.net Las autoridades alertan que el pico inició en octubre pasado y se extenderá hasta diciembre, con nuevas variantes.

Staff (2022-11-25). Cuba en Datos: øQué ha pasado en la Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel? cubadebate.cu Durante los más de dos años de covid-19 la Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel mantuvo la vitalidad de sus actividades, reafirmaron los directivos de esa área estratégica en la reciente Feria Internacional de La Habana. En un periodo en el que la economía cubana estuvo prácticamente paralizada, 15 nuevos usuarios iniciaron sus operaciones productivas y de servicios y otros ocho decidieron ampliar sus inversiones.

Staff (2022-11-25). Brasil vuelve al uso obligatorio de mascarillas en aviones y aeropuertos ante aumento de casos de COVID-19. cubadebate.cu La Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria en Brasil estableció que desde este viernes será nuevamente obligatorio el uso de mascarillas en aviones y aeropuertos de esa nación, ante el aumento de casos de Covid-19. La medida se aprobó por la mayoría de sus integrantes que siguieron la recomendación de entidades médicas.

Fight Back (2022-11-25). Huge win! LA district attorney files charges on sheriff deputy for the murder of David Ordaz Jr. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from Centro CSO. | On November 10, the LA District Attorney George Gascon announced that Deputy Remin Pineda has been charged in the murder of David Ordaz Jr. while he was experiencing a mental health crisis in front of his home in East LA. This is a huge win for the struggle against police terror in Los Angeles as former DA Jackie Lacey refused to press charges on any police officers involved with the 700+ deadly shootings during her tenure of 8 years. | Pineda was charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and assault und…

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