(2022-07-13). 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…
(2022-07-13). 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…
(2022-07-13). Growth remains resilient despite COVID-19, geopolitical issues. ecns.cn Despite challenges and pressure from the COVID-19 epidemic and geopolitical tensions, China's economy remains resilient, and the country has plenty of policy tools to maintain sustained and healthy economic development, experts said.
(2022-07-13). 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…
(2022-07-13). VR, AR ready to blossom nationwide. ecns.cn Virtual and augmented reality technologies, which are vital components to creating a virtual presence in the metaverse, are expected to witness rapid growth in the next few years and inject fresh impetus into a wide range of sectors like education, healthcare and entertainment.
(2022-07-13). 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…
(2022-07-13). 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…
(2022-07-13). 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….
(2022-07-13). Steps ensure import supply chains unhindered. ecns.cn Local authorities have been prohibited from imposing additional COVID-19 control measures on non-cold chain imports in an effort to stabilize supply chains, the State Council's Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism said in a notice released on Tuesday.
(2022-07-13). 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…
(2022-07-13). Gobierno cubano alerta ante discreto repunte de casos de COVID-19 (+Video). cubadebate.cu Hasta el 9 de julio la transmisión de covid-19 en Cuba había crecido en un 83,8% respecto a junio, al aumentar el promedio de casos por día a 41,9; contra 22,8 contabilizados en el sexto mes del año. El presidente cubano alertó a las autoridades del Ministerio de Salud Pública sobre la necesidad de tomar medidas para reforzar la percepción de riesgo sobre una enfermedad.
(2022-07-13). 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…
(2022-07-13). Longer vaccine interval may be more effective against Omicron subvariants: study. ecns.cn In the absence of the Omicron-specific vaccines, extending the vaccination period between doses may contribute to stopping the rapid emergence of this COVID-19 mutation, said a new study.
(2022-07-13). 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…
(2022-07-12). US Announces Additional $1.7 Billion Aid for Ukraine's Government. news.antiwar.com The US on Tuesday announced it was sending $1.7 billion in new aid to fund the Ukrainian government that is meant to pay Ukrainian healthcare workers and support other "essential services." The funds are coming from the US Treasury Department and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and are being pulled from the $40 …
(2022-07-12). Germany Criminalizes Journalist for Exposing Ukrainian War Crimes. marktaliano.net READ MORE: Israel is Arming Ukraine's Blatantly Neo-Nazi Militia the Azov Battalion/ The Real News Network, July 6, 2018 In Video: German Journalist On MSM, Situation In Melitopol And Tactics Of Azov MilitantsSouth Front THE MEDIA MONOPOLY: The Same Shady People Own Big Pharma & The Media "One-sided News on Ukraine": Open Letter to CBC …
(2022-07-12). Militant trade unionism makes a comeback in the UK. peoplesdispatch.org 200,000 workers, trade unionists, progressive activists and more gathered at the Durham Miners' Gala on July 9 after a two year hiatus due to COVID-19 regulations. The festival organized by Durham Miners' Association featured speakers such as Mick Lynch from the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), Sharon Graham of Unite, Jo Grady from University and Colleges Union (UCU), Patrick Roach from teachers' union NASUWT, and Yvette Williams from Justice4Grenfell. | This year's Gala was dedicated to all essential workers who risked their lives to keep society running during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-07-12). Roe v. Wade is Gone. A Wave of Criminalization is Coming. scheerpost.com Police arrest four women protesters who chained themselves to the columns at the steps of City Hall to denounce the US Supreme Court decision that ended federal abortion rights protections on July 6, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. David McNew/Getty Images | By Marc Steiner / | The recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case achieved something the right has pursued for decades—overturning Roe v. Wade. From legislation recognizing "fetal personhood" in Georgia and Alabama to…
(2022-07-12). Young Children Increasingly Ingest Melatonin, With Serious Outcomes. jamanetwork.com Growing melatonin use may have contributed to a 530% increase in annual pediatric melatonin ingestions—from 8337 in 2012 to 52‚ÄØ563 in 2021—reported to the American Association of Poison Control Centers' National Poison Data System, according to a CDC report.
(2022-07-12). There Should Be No Path Forward to Privatizing Veterans Affairs. commondreams.org Only an on-going community-labor campaign against VHA privatization will insure that the veterans' healthcare system is ready and able to serve them.
(2022-07-12). Pharmacogenomic Testing for Next-Step Antidepressant Selection. jamanetwork.com Among patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), less than 40% achieve clinical remission after an initial treatment with an antidepressant. For those who do not improve after 2 or more antidepressant treatment trials (ie, treatment-resistant depression), the rates of remission are less than 20%. Because each of these failed treatments translates to several months of prolonged illness, a series of multiple ineffective treatments contributes to the substantial disability and morbidity associated with MDD, as well as to an increase in the suicide risk. There is a critical need for validated biomarkers to predic…
(2022-07-12). Clinical Protection During the First Omicron Wave in Unvaccinated, Convalescent US Adults—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate the concerns expressed by Dr Stone and colleagues that the commercially available assay for antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 RBD used in our Research Letter measures total immunoglobulin levels rather than IgG levels. That said, this assay, particularly given its wide availability, has played a critical role in research about vaccines and convalescent immunity. For example, our work using this assay showed poor vaccine immunogenicity in populations at high risk of breakthrough infections, and improvement with additional vaccine doses, which led to changes in treatment guidance for immunoco…
(2022-07-12). £1.6 million raised for Parkinson's Disease continuous monitoring technology. imperial.ac.uk Imperial startup SERG Technologies has raised funds to further develop its technology to monitor and optimise treatment of Parkinson's.
(2022-07-12). Effect of Pharmacogenomic Testing for Drug-Gene Interactions on Medication Selection and Remission of MDD Symptoms. jamanetwork.com This randomized clinical trial compares the efficacy of treatment guided by pharmacogenomic testing vs usual care to determine whether pharmacogenomic testing affects antidepressant medication selection and whether such testing leads to better clinical outcomes among patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
(2022-07-12). Trends in Adverse Event Rates in Hospitalized Patients, 2010-2019. jamanetwork.com This serial cross-sectional study used data from the Medicare Patient Safety Monitoring System for 2010 to 2019 to determine the change in the rate of adverse events in hospitalized patients.
(2022-07-12). Newer Poxvirus Vaccine Recommended for Occupational Prophylaxis. jamanetwork.com As monkeypox cases increased in the US and abroad, a report from the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) outlined data supporting the November 2021 decision to recommend JYNNEOS, a newer vaccine against monkeypox and smallpox, for individuals at risk of occupational exposure.
(2022-07-12). Australian doctors and health workers speak out in defence of physician and Zero-COVID advocate Dr. David Berger. wsws.org "Dr. Berger's defence has my full support. The silencing of Dr. David Berger is an anti-democratic act by AHPRA."
(2022-07-12). Vietnam manifiesta su confianza en el proceso revolucionario cubano. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de la Unión de Organizaciones de Amistad de Vietnam (VUFO), Nguyen Phuong Nga destacó, de modo particular, el papel pionero de la Isla en el combate y control de la COVID-19, siendo el único país de América Latina que cuenta con vacunas propias contra la pandemia. También señaló la importancia de trabajar con los jóvenes respecto a la solidaridad Cuba-Vietnam.
(2022-07-11). China, U.S. should engage in healthy interactions in Asia-Pacific: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that China and the United States should engage in healthy interactions in Asia-Pacific.
(2022-07-11). China to continue increasing long-term loans to manufacturing sector. ecns.cn China's top banking and insurance regulator on Monday issued a circular urging efforts to continue the rapid growth of medium and long-term loans to the manufacturing sector.
(2022-07-12). MAHAK Mental Health Clinic for employees inaugurated. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) — MAHAK Mental Health Clinic for employees has been inaugurated with the aim of developing the psychology department as well as increasing the quality of care for cancer-stricken children and their families, in March 2022.
(2022-07-12). Clinical Protection During the First Omicron Wave in Unvaccinated, Convalescent US Adults. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent Research Letter reported that 99% of 295 "COVID-confirmed" participants tested positive for antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding domain (RBD). Testing performed on cross-sectional samples using a total immunoglobulin assay found no association between time after infection and antibody levels. The authors concluded that "although evidence of natural immunity in unvaccinated healthy US adults up to 20 months after confirmed COVID-19 infection is encouraging, it is unclear how these antibody levels correlate with protection against future SARS-CoV-2 infections, particularly with…
(2022-07-11). UN Agencies Warn Of 'Looming Catastrophe' As Global Hunger Rises. popularresistance.org A staggering 2.3 billion (30 percent) of the world's population were moderately or severely food insecure in 2021, with nearly 12 percent facing severe food insecurity. Millions across the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, Yemen and Syria already experiencing severe levels of hunger and poverty face the prospect of mass starvation. | This is set to worsen due to the US/NATO provoked war in Ukraine, with executive director of the UN's World Food Program (WPF) David Beasley warning that the food crisis caused by the war would push countries into famine, causing "global destabilization, starvation and mass migration on an…
(2022-07-11). Data Saves Lives: Roundtable event on public health. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers brought together national and local government, and NHS organisations, to discuss patient data and improving public health.