(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.
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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."
(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.
(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.
(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?
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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.
(2022-11-25). COVID-19 Vaccines Are the Main Cause of Excess Mortality Around the World. globalresearch.ca
(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
(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 
(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.
(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.
(2022-11-25). Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganà≤: The COVID Pandemic Farce Served as a Trial Balloon for the New World Order. globalresearch.ca
(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 …
(2022-11-25). US Ranks Last Among Peer Nations for COVID-19 Mortality: Study. truthout.org
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(2022-11-24). Covid Disruptions, 'Rising Anti-Vaccine Activism' Linked to Growing Measles Threat. commondreams.org "Widening gaps in immunization coverage are letting measles—the most contagious yet vaccine-preventable killer disease—spread and cause illness and death," said one expert.
(2022-11-24). Dr. Gabor Maté on "The Myth of Normal," Healing in a Toxic Culture & How Capitalism Fuels Addiction. democracynow.org 
In an extended interview, acclaimed physician and author Dr. Gabor Maté discusses his new book, "The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture." "The very values of a society are traumatizing for a lot of people," says Maté, who argues in his book that "psychological trauma, woundedness, underlies much of what we call disease." He says healing requires a reconnection between the mind and the body, which can be achieved through cultivating a sense of community, meaning, belonging and purpose. Maté also discusses how the healthcare system has harmfully promo…
(2022-11-24). The strain on pediatric hospitals from a triple epidemic of RSV, COVID and the flu continues unabated. wsws.org Pediatric hospitals across the US are facing the continued strain caused by respiratory illnesses driving families to emergency departments seeking medical attention.
(2022-11-24). The US Spends Almost as Much on Healthcare as the Rest of the World Combined and Has One of the Worst Outcomes. scheerpost.com 
Esteemed physician Dr. Stephen Bezruchka explains why spending the most in the midst of inequality and flawed politics produces an unhealthy prognosis.
(2022-11-24). Across Africa, water conflict threatens security, health, and the environment. nationofchange.org The scarcity-led conflict and crisis.
(2022-11-24). Poor People's Campaign Mobilizing Low-Income Voters Ahead of Georgia Runoff. truthout.org Economic justice advocates in Georgia are mobilizing ahead of next month's runoff U.S. Senate election in the state, working to convince low-income residents who lack access to healthcare and living wages to back Democratic Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock. | The Georgia Poor People's Campaign announced late Wednesday that it is launching a statewide canvassing, text-banking, and social media campaign to reach out to millions of Georgia voters who are low-income, calling the push their "If We Ever Needed To Vote, We Sure Do Need To Vote Now Tour." | "It ain't over yet, and every vote must be cast to count," said the gro…
(2022-11-24). Bolivia: Far-Right Protesters Attack Ambulances & Health Workers. orinocotribune.com Far-right opposition groups in the city of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, are violating international law by attacking health workers and hindering the passage of ambulances. The city's police have registered more than Protesters say they want the national census to be brought forward six months, and the…
(2022-11-24). Pfizer CEO Claims 400% Price Hike on COVID Vaccines Will be "Free" globalresearch.ca
(2022-11-24). Sinopharm developing three potential monkeypox vaccines. ecns.cn Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm said on Wednesday that it is developing three potential mRNA vaccines to fight monkeypox.
(2022-11-24). White House Announces 'New Enforcement Guidance' on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates. globalresearch.ca
(2022-11-24). "The Covid mRNA Vaccine Causes Cardiac Arrests, Heart Attacks, Strokes… : Leading British Cardiologist, Dr. Aseem Malhotra, and Dr. Peter McCullough Independently Come to Same Conclusion. globalresearch.ca
(2022-11-24). Video: Biden COVID Minion Tells Americans "God Gave Us Two Arms" for Multiple Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2022-11-24). The Worldwide Corona Crisis, Global Coup d'Etat Against Humanity by Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. southfront.org 
(2022-11-24). Graphene COVID Kill Shots: Let the Evidence Speak for Itself. globalresearch.ca
(2022-11-24). China to strive to ensure daily necessity supplies: commerce ministry. ecns.cn China will make greater efforts to ensure the supply of daily necessities, especially for the residents in areas hard hit by COVID-19 resurgence, an official with the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.
(2022-11-24). Many People Fully Vaccinated for COVID Are Now Going Blind. globalresearch.ca
(2022-11-24). Medical Ethics and the Covid Pandemic. Give People "Morality Pills" globalresearch.ca
(2022-11-24). Accused of "Corona Insanity": Swiss Doctor Locked Away in Mental Asylum for Speaking Against COVID Laws, April 2020. globalresearch.ca
(2022-11-24). Cuba: Avanza proyecto entre el gobierno japonés y Unicef para fortalecer el sistema sanitario. cubadebate.cu El proyecto Fortalecimiento de la capacidad del Sistema Nacional de Salud para la crisis de covid-19, financiado por el gobierno de Japón y ejecutado por el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (Unicef) con la participación de autoridades cubanas, avanza con buenos resultados tras un año de implementación.
(2022-11-24). Reportan 200 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El país caribeño contabiliza 888 pacientes activos, el mayor número de ellos se localiza en el Distrito Nacional y el Gran Santo Domingo.