(2022-07-09). Letting Medicare Negotiate Drug Prices Would Save US Nearly $290 Billion: CBO. commondreams.org "By empowering Medicare to directly negotiate prices for prescription drugs Congress can end the days of seniors missing lifesaving medications because they cannot afford them," said Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
(2022-07-09). The making of the Evangelical anti-abortion movement. mronline.org 
In 1971, the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, adopted a resolution calling on fellow Southern Baptists to work to make abortion legal under certain conditions, namely, 'rape, incest, clear evidence of severe fetal deformity, and carefully ascertained evidence of the likelihood of damage to the emotional, mental, and physical health of the mother'.
(2022-07-09). Raeisi stresses observing health standards at borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) — The Iranian president has said that travelers must have Covid-19 negative test results and comply with the health standards when they enter the country through border crossings.
(2022-07-09). [Perspectives] Plant agency and planetary health. thelancet.com Even before you enter the Rooted Beings gallery at the Wellcome Collection in London, UK, fascinating green things meet the eye. Ingela Ihrman's giant gauze renditions of a marine algae, gut weed (Ulva intestinalis), dangle through the spiral staircase as if the tide has gone out and they are waiting knowingly for the water's return. It is a clever use of space. The scale of Ihrman's work playfully asks us to question what we are seeing. It's germane because unbidden by human hand, gut weed is a natural shapeshifter.
(2022-07-09). Scientists and anti-COVID activists defend Australian physician Dr. David Berger. wsws.org Scientists across the world are speaking against the atrocious disciplinary actions undertaken by Australia's Medical Board against Zero-COVID activist and physician Dr. David Berger for his uncompromising stand against the deadly policies that are forcing populations to live with COVID-19.
(2022-07-09). COVID-19 vaccination for kids age 5 and younger starting the week of July 4 at most Mayo sites. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 vaccine recommendations have been extended to include children age 5 and under. Mayo Clinic will begin offering vaccine doses to all eligible patients the week of July 4. COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in the U.S. have been expanded to include children ages 6 months to 5 years, following meetings of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18. Mayo Clinic will begin offering vaccine doses to all eligible patients the week of July…
(2022-07-09). [Obituary] Kwaku Ohene-Frempong. thelancet.com Paediatric haematologist-oncologist and authority on sickle cell disease. Born on March 13, 1946 in Kukurantumi, Ghana, he died of metastatic lung cancer on May 7, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA, USA, aged 76 years.
(2022-07-09). German hospitals face deepening crisis as COVID-19 infections and deaths rise. wsws.org Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and other government representatives have made it clear that effective measures such as lockdowns and school and business closures will no longer be considered under any circumstances.
(2022-07-09). Francia registra más de 1 .000 decesos por la Covid-19. telesurtv.net Ante el repunte de casos de las últimas semanas, las autoridades indicaron que Francia vive una séptima ola de contagios.
(2022-07-09). México supera los 32.000 casos de Covid-19 en 24 horas. telesurtv.net Las autoridades sanitarias expresaron su preocupación por el aumento en la tasa de contagios diarios en las últimas semanas.
(2022-07-09). Science Saturday: What happens in medical research before clinical trials begin? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When scientific advances burst into the news, such as a new medication to treat COVID-19 or a new concept like CRISPR for gene editing, people get a glimpse of how a scientific idea becomes a treatment or a tool. But what's the full story? Where did that idea come from? What happens in the research lab before clinical trials begin? How is scientific discovery transformed into a potential therapy that is ready to be tested…
(2022-07-09). [Clinical Picture] Eosinophilic gastroenteritis with ascites: an enigmatic diagnosis. thelancet.com A 41-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a 1-month history of worsening abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The patient gave no history of recent travel, previous abdominal surgery, or adverse reactions to any allergens. She had no past medical problems. However, 2 days before we saw her, the patient had a gastrointestinal endoscopy which found no abnormalities; gastroduodenal and colonic mucosal biopsies had also been reported as healthy.
(2022-07-09). Beijing allows unvaccinated to access public spaces. ecns.cn Beijing residents can enter the public spaces as long as they provide negative nucleic acid test results taken within 72 hours, have their temperature checked and scan their health codes for COVID-19 prevention and control.
(2022-07-09). [Correspondence] Tachi Yamada: a missed global health leader. thelancet.com On June 5, 2022, Tachi Yamada was remembered by family and a legion of friends, colleagues, and students in a special gathering in Seattle, WA, USA. This date would have been his 77th birthday. Sadly, this global health titan passed away prematurely in August, 2021.
(2022-07-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: How vertebroplasty can reduce back pain for some. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Complaints of back pain are on the rise. About 40% of people in the U.S. experience back pain, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study That's up 10% over the past 20 years. Dr. David A. Miller, a Mayo Clinic diagnostic radiologist, explains how vertebroplasty, an outpatient procedure to stabilize fractures in the vertebrae by using bone cement, can reduce back pain. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBZXkXfLt-w Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg…
(2022-07-09). HKSAR gov't appeals to all sectors to continue to fight COVID-19 together. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Friday strongly appealed to all sectors of the community including domestic helpers to continue to fight the COVID-19 virus together.
(2022-07-09). "They Only Understand Power" 2022 SF "Bloody Thursday" ILWU Local 10 Trent Willis Speaks. indybay.org At the ILWU Local 10 "Bloody Thursday" commemoration past ILWU Local 10 president talked about the conditions facing ILWU members including covid and the contract fight with the shipping companies. This took place on July 5, 2022…
(2022-07-09). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What causes a high platelet count? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 33 years old and recently had an annual physical and routine blood work. I'm active with two children and feel fantastic, but my platelet count came back as 651. My health care professional said it could indicate a blood cancer and referred me to a hematologist. What can cause my platelets to be so high? I'm nervous, as my only prior medical problem was iron deficiency anemia. ANSWER: Being told you might…
(2022-07-09). World Bronchiectasis Day targets chronic, progressive lung disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A chronic, progressive lung disease is attracting new global attention. Today marks the inaugural World Bronchiectasis Day, an awareness day set for July 1 each year. Goals include increasing recognition and treatment of the disease by health care providers and encouraging more research, says a Mayo Clinic expert helping to lead the effort internationally. In bronchiectasis, the walls of the bronchial tubes, which carry air into and out of the lungs, are injured, becoming enlarged….
(2022-07-09). Argentina vacunará contra la Covid-19 a niños desde los 6 meses. telesurtv.net La información fue dada tras la autorización de la inmunización por la Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica.
(2022-07-09). Arkansas reports first case of monkeypox. wsws.org The monkeypox outbreak comes amidst another rising wave of COVID-19 in the US. The endless waves of infection have been facilitated through the criminal policies of not one, but two presidential administrations.
(2022-07-09). [World Report] 6 million female health workers are unpaid or underpaid. thelancet.com Experts say that the exploitation of women's labour has negative effects on health systems. Udani Samarasekera reports.
(2022-07-09). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Proton beam therapy spares surrounding tissue when treating bone cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sarcoma is the general term for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and soft tissues of the body, including muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and the lining of your joints. There are more than 70 types of sarcoma. Bone cancer is a rare disease, accounting for just 0.2% of all cancers. An estimated 3,910 new cases of sarcoma of the bones and joints will be diagnosed in 2022, according to…
(2022-07-09). Daily Round-up| Healthworkers on 2-day strike in Turkey against doctor's murder & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we bring you stories from the protest by Turkish health workers, the persecution of Indigenous activists in Canada, the resignation of Boris Johnson, and the sentencing of Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd case…
(2022-07-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Concerning rise in syphilis cases across Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is raising a red flag over what it says was a sharp rise in syphilis cases across the state in 2021, according to an annual report of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV data. According to MDH, the increase in syphilis cases in the state mirrors a disturbing national trend of starkly rising syphilis cases, affecting all communities. Of special concern was a syphilis outbreak in the Duluth area and…
(2022-07-09). An interview with microbiologist Dr. Diane E. Griffin on Long COVID and viral RNA persistence. wsws.org Dr. Diane E. Griffin, M.D. and Ph.D., is the university distinguished service professor and a professor in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
(2022-07-09). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: The importance of COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in the U.S. have been expanded to include children ages 6 months to 5 years. The new vaccine recommendations mean children in the under-5 age group can receive a three-dose primary series of the Pfizer vaccine or a two-dose primary series of the Moderna vaccine. "This age group is one that can't wear a mask or anything else reliably," explains Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases specialist. "And so this is…
(2022-07-09). Philippine President Marcos tested positive for COVID-19. ecns.cn Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos has tested positive for COVID-19, Press Secretary Rose Beatrix Cruz-Angeles said Friday.
(2022-07-09). Hancock Health, Hendricks Regional Health in Indiana join Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Hancock Health, Hendricks Regional Health and Mayo Clinic announced Wednesday, June 29, that the two Indiana health systems have joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted, independent health care organizations, have special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. Hancock Health and Hendricks Regional Health have a shared vision to provide central Indiana with excellent health care and keep communities healthy…
(2022-07-09). Mayo Clinic receives first-of-its-kind accreditation for diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic's Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, the academic testing arm for Mayo Clinic Laboratories, has been accredited as a diagnostic site by the PCD Foundation. Mayo Clinic is the first and only center of excellence to receive PCD Foundation accreditation for the diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare and debilitating lung disease. "This recognition of our laboratory services by the PCD Foundation is a clear reflection of our shared commitment to…
(2022-07-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do if you are exposed to Lyme disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists are studying why tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease, are on the rise and why ticks are expanding into new geographic areas. Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne infection, is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii. It's transmitted by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, previously known as a deer tick. The Northeast and Upper Midwest are hot spots for Lyme disease, though there are other parts of the U.S. and the world…
(2022-07-08). How Cuba is eradicating child mortality and banishing the diseases of the poor. mronline.org 
The drastic reduction in infant mortality rates is yet another testimony to the Cuban Revolution's attention to the health of the country's population.
(2022-07-08). Starbucks sows doubt about abortion, gender-affirming healthcare as union-busting tactic. liberationnews.org 
When Starbucks' "values" clash with the need to constantly increase profits, profits are always the priority…
(2022-07-08). Gabriela USA and International Women's Alliance condemn overturn of Roe v. Wade. iacenter.org July 8, 2022 This slightly edited joint statement was released on June 24 by Terrie Cervas, GABRIELA USA Secretary General and Angelica Lim, GABRIELA USA International Relations Officer and International Women's Alliance Secretariat Member. You can email both organizations at gabrielawomen@gmail.com and internationalwomensalliance@gmail.com. GABRIELA USA and International Women's Alliance (IWA) vehemently condemn the United States Supreme Court overturn of Roe v. Wade and call on all people to defend basic human rights to health care, including access to abortion, and to fight the attacks on women's rights. Roe v…
(2022-07-08). Nomenclature system for medical devices could promote equity and accessibility. peoplesdispatch.org The 75th World Health Assembly (WHA 75) discussed a report by the Director General concerning the standardization of the medical device nomenclature system, a topic that has been on the agenda of several World Health Assembly and Executive Board sessions. In the lead up to the WHA 75, the World Health Organization (WHO) carried out several mapping and converging exercises of the existing nomenclature system to create a standardized nomenclature system that will meet all countries' needs. | Medical devices are health products needed for the protection, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, and include…
(2022-07-08). Federal Judge Finds Arizona's Prison Health Care Is "Plainly Grossly Inadequate" and Unconstitutional. aclu.org A prison sentence should not mean people lose fundamental human rights such as access to health care or humane conditions of confinement. Yet in Arizona prisons, despite a settlement promising to improve conditions, this problem persisted for years. Finally, after almost a decade of broken promises by Arizona state prison officials, U.S. District Judge Roslyn O. Silver
(2022-07-08). 11 months in Israeli prison: Shatha Odeh's struggle for basic rights. peoplesdispatch.org Health activist Shatha Odeh speaks to Hani Serag of People's Health Movement about her days imprisoned in two Israeli prisons, the everyday struggle of prisoners for their basic rights and the atrocities inflicted upon them by Israeli authorities.
(2022-07-08). Three Ways We're Fighting for Disability Rights in Courtrooms Across the Country. aclu.org People with disabilities have a right to equal access under the law, including equal access to voting, education, and protections in the criminal legal system. But too often, policies and practices at the polls, and in schools, jails, and prisons violate our fundamental rights. These violations hinder access to the ballot, risk students' health and safety, and trap people with disabilities in the carceral system. | At the ACLU, we're fighting back in the courts and in legislatures to help people with disabilities access their rights. In honor of Disability Pride Month this July, we're highlighting a few of our…
(2022-07-08). First domestic cases of BA.5 registered. ecns.cn China has reported its first domestic cases of the Omicron subvariant known as BA.5－a highly-transmissible strain feared for its immunity-evading ability－renewing calls for accelerating COVID-19 vaccine booster campaigns.
(2022-07-08). ONU: Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible están en peligro. telesurtv.net El informe de la ONU subraya que "más de cuatro años de progreso contra la pobreza han sido borrados por la Covid-19".
(2022-07-08). Ontario government inspectors made scores of visits to National Steel Car plant where three workers died in past 22 months. wsws.org Successive governments have gutted workplace regulations and presided over a broken occupational health and safety system that allows companies like National Steel Car to turn workplaces into death traps.
(2022-07-08). Africa, China, and U.S. imperialism. cpusa.org 
The U.S. government has become obsessed with Africa. Not with fostering its strength, independence, health, or economic development, mind you. Instead, it is worried about why Africans don't like us much. Recent polling in 29 African countries shows that African youth hold more favorable opinions of China than of the U.S. More than eight …
(2022-07-08). Mayo Clinic joins coalition to end drug shortages. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has joined the End Drugs Shortages Alliance, a coalition that seeks to prevent drug shortages in the U.S. "Drug shortages continue to impact patient care and care delivery. Mayo Clinic is joining this collaborative effort to help ensure patients have access to essential medications and treatments when they need them," says Eric Tichy, Pharm.D., division chair of Pharmacy Supply Solutions at Mayo Clinic. Tichy is serving as chair of the…
(2022-07-08). Conscientious Objection for Pharmacists/ By Ryan Heath, Esq. and Colleen Huber, NMD. marktaliano.net Soon pharmacists, and maybe also physicians, will be pressured to give the COVID vaccines or other mRNA injections. We have some thoughts on the time-honored stance of conscientious objection. ColleenHuberNMD Original Link Here: Conscientious Objection for Pharmacists (substack.com) ColleenHuberNMDJul 69851 By Ryan Heath, Esq. and Colleen Huber, NMD Pfizer and Moderna are both planning future mRNA vaccines, as announced this …
(2022-07-08). 6-27-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Monkeypox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Today the Minnesota Department of Health announced the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Minnesota. What does this mean for Minnesotans? What steps can people take to stay safe? What should someone do if they think they may be infected? Richard Kennedy, Ph.D., co-director of Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group fielded questions from the media and others on this topic. Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to…
(2022-07-08). Australian medical authorities order Zero-COVID activist Dr David Berger to undertake "education" program or be deregistered. wsws.org The Medical Board allegations against Berger are a sinister message to all medical practitioners that their careers will be destroyed if they publicly expose who is responsible for the worsening COVID-19 catastrophe.
(2022-07-08). As new COVID surge begins in Australia, Labor government declares public health restrictions a thing of the past. wsws.org In statements identical to those of the previous conservative government, Labor Health Minister Mark Butler said it was necessary to "move beyond" public health measures and for individuals to "take responsibility."
(2022-07-08). Cinemas in Shanghai suspend operations due to COVID-19 resurgence. ecns.cn Shanghai cinemas were originally scheduled to reopen from Friday, however, those in Xuhui district postponed the resumption due to the COVID-19 resurgence.
(2022-07-08). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Regenerating damaged skin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regenerative medicine is an emerging field that looks to repair, replace or restore diseased cells, tissues or organs. One specialty that's a natural fit for regenerative medicine is dermatology. That's because the skin is the largest organ that regenerates in the body. "Regenerative medicine is the idea that we can reestablish form and function," says Dr. Saranya Wyles, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist. "So when we are born, we have that baby skin. And as we…
(2022-07-08). DHL strike in Rhode Island for livable wages and affordable health care meets with violence on picket line. wsws.org Delivery services such as DHL, FedEx and UPS are notorious for their abysmal pay and working conditions. Drivers at DHL in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, often work 12-hour days and are paid only $18 an hour on average. The astronomical cost of health care is out of reach for most workers.
(2022-07-08). Los Angeles teacher: "I feel like we're living in a Covid coverup" wsws.org Our reporter recently spoke with a teacher in Los Angeles Unified School District who reflected on the pandemic, poor working conditions, and economic hardship.
(2022-07-08). China eases Covid travel-tracking requirements. ecns.cn As required by the COVID-19 Prevention and Control Scheme (9th Edition), China has shortened the time-range inquiry of travel code from 14 days to seven days, says the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
(2022-07-07). A Radical Supreme Court Term in Review. aclu.org The recently completed U.S. Supreme Court term was the
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(2022-07-07). Beyond the SCOTUS attack on abortion. iacenter.org July 5, 2022 White supremacy did not begin nor will it end with the June 24 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that swept away Roe v. Wade, that for almost 50 years legalized access to abortion. Yet the ruling has sharpened this major pillar of capitalist oppression that touches every aspect of life in the U.S. Without this depraved weapon to uphold the superrich's status quo, that targets oppressed peoples, especially those of color, the U.S. would not have developed into the most powerful imperialist country in history. White supremacy permeates U.S. society. The SCOTUS ruling is a frontal attack on the right to health…
(2022-07-07). How the 'Janes' created underground abortion access. iacenter.org By Marie Kelly June 24, 2022 A U.S. Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization is expected to overturn the 1973 SCOTUS Roe v. Wade ruling sometime during late June — and pave the way to re-criminalization of the right to abortion. At this writing 26 states are poised to outlaw abortion and impact the lives of 64 million women — and any person of childbearing age who has a uterus. (guttmacher.org/abortion-rights-supreme-c… U.S. Census Bureau) A banner for the Jane Collective, the Abortion Counseling Service of Chicago Women's Liberation, carried during a protest for abor…