(2023-03-08). International pharmaceutical company announces $35 cap on insulin in the US. nationofchange.org The changes, which represent a 70 percent decrease in price, will go into effect at the end of 2023.
(2023-03-07). California Governor Gavin Newsom declares war on Walgreens. americanthinker.com The retail pharmacy's sin in Newsom's eyes is that it refuses to break the law by selling abortion pills in states in which abortion is illegal.
(2023-03-08). China sees inbound and outbound traffic rebound since Jan. 8. ecns.cn China has seen a rebound of inbound and outbound traffic since Jan. 8 when it downgraded management of the disease from Class A to Class B, the National Immigration Administration said on Wednesday.
(2023-03-08). Chinese researchers discover recessive virus-resistant wheat gene. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a gene that can enhance resistance to wheat yellow mosaic disease, which causes significant losses in crop yield, according to a report in China Science Daily on Monday.
(2023-03-08). Infectious disease modellers win prestigious mathematics prize. imperial.ac.uk An Imperial epidemiologist has been awarded a share of a prestigious maths prize for her outstanding work in modelling infectious disease outbreaks.
(2023-03-08). International pharmaceutical company announces $35 cap on insulin in the US. nationofchange.org The changes, which represent a 70 percent decrease in price, will go into effect at the end of 2023.
(2023-03-07). California Governor Gavin Newsom declares war on Walgreens. americanthinker.com The retail pharmacy's sin in Newsom's eyes is that it refuses to break the law by selling abortion pills in states in which abortion is illegal.
(2023-03-08). China sees inbound and outbound traffic rebound since Jan. 8. ecns.cn China has seen a rebound of inbound and outbound traffic since Jan. 8 when it downgraded management of the disease from Class A to Class B, the National Immigration Administration said on Wednesday.
(2023-03-08). Chinese researchers discover recessive virus-resistant wheat gene. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a gene that can enhance resistance to wheat yellow mosaic disease, which causes significant losses in crop yield, according to a report in China Science Daily on Monday.
(2023-03-08). Infectious disease modellers win prestigious mathematics prize. imperial.ac.uk An Imperial epidemiologist has been awarded a share of a prestigious maths prize for her outstanding work in modelling infectious disease outbreaks.
(2023-03-08). Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo…
(2023-03-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade. Colon cancer symptoms usually don't appear in early stages of the disease and when they do, they are often at an advanced stage. Dr. Johanna Chan, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says it's important to recognize colon cancer symptoms and to seek…
(2023-03-08). Consumer Health: What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….
(2023-03-08). Mayo Clinic discovery leads to life-changing treatment for young girl with ultra-rare disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28 raises awareness of the 30 million people in the U.S. who have a rare disease. Months after young Maggie Carmichael started taking an experimental drug for her ultra-rare genetic disease, she was able to trade in her wheelchair for a walker. The 9-year-old Mayo Clinic patient even took a few of her first-ever steps on her own. She also became better at feeding herself, her speech improved and she…
(2023-03-08). Obesity makes it harder to diagnose and treat heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being overweight impacts your heart health in more ways than you might think. A new JACC review paper from Mayo Clinic outlines how obesity affects the common tests used to diagnose heart disease and impacts treatments. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and globally, yet it is largely preventable. "Excess fat acts as a kind of filter and can skew test readings to under-or overdiagnosis," says senior…
(2023-03-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you have dry eyes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause a range of discomfort. It can happen when the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eye properly lubricated. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains some of the causes of dry eyes, treatments and some symptoms you shouldn't ignore. Watch this Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU8CLcwtjLY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at…
(2023-03-08). Early Mayo Clinic research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Perianal fistulas are painful tunnels between the intestine and the skin that often do not go away with standard medical or surgical care. People with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions are most at risk for this condition. In a prospective, phase 1 clinical trial, researchers loaded stem cells…
(2023-03-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Game-changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression of the disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated with medication that could slow the progression of their disease, and help avoid the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation altogether? Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist says there is a class of medications to help people with chronic kidney disease that does just that. He says Mayo Clinic…
(2023-03-08). Cauliflower: A versatile nutrition superstar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many consumers, you may be on a quest for healthier food options and willing to try something new or a new take on a familiar food. If you're diagnosed with celiac disease, you may be looking for gluten-free alternatives. Or maybe you're on the hunt for lower carbohydrate choices. Cauliflower may be just what you're searching for. This versatile veggie can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, baked into a pizza crust, or cooked…
(2023-03-07). Respiratory disease in early childhood linked to higher risk of death for adults. imperial.ac.uk Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood has been linked to a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult.
(2023-03-07). Hammering the Last Nail into the Coffin of Western Neocolonial Aspirations. libya360.wordpress.com Dmitry Medvedev A sharp blade of turbulence in international relations has opened a festering sore of our world's long-standing problems. For many decades they have been treated with "political band-aids" instead of addressing the causes of the disease. But the abscess cannot go on forever. It is time for international surgery to remove the malignant…
(2023-03-07). DNA Sequencing to Detect Residual Disease for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. jamanetwork.com In this observational study, targeted deep DNA sequencing was performed to test the hypothesis that detection of specific residual AML-associated variants in the blood of patients in first remission prior to allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant would be associated with higher rates of relapse and mortality after transplant…
(2023-03-07). The Status of Epidemic Encephalitis as an Independent Disease. jamanetwork.com From the spring of 1920 until recently, there have been comparatively few new cases of epidemic (lethargic) encephalitis in North America, and interest in it has been kept up mainly by the surprising array of its somatic and psychic sequels. Within the last few weeks, however, reports have come of a large epidemic in Winnipeg, and smaller ones in Connecticut and elsewhere. Since 1917, nearly 2,000 articles on this disease have appeared, and, within the last two years, four comprehensive reviews in book form. In addition, the French investigator Levaditi has written a book giving a comparative epidemiologic, patho…
(2023-03-07). Consumer Health: 8 heart-healthy diet strategies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn about how your diet affects your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., regardless of race or ethnicity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although you cannot change some risk factors, such as family history, sex or age, you can take some key steps to reduce your risk of heart disease. You can avoid heart…
(2023-03-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for a heart-healthy sandwich. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Packing a healthy lunch seems like an easy task, but sometimes all the sandwich choices may seem daunting. Many deli, or processed meats, are packed with preservatives, nitrates and sodium that could raise your risk of heart disease and other health issues. So is there a better choice to build a lunch you'll love and feel good about? Kate Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist, says what you pack with your lunch may help…
(2023-03-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo Clinic say obesity also can affect the heart in entirely independent ways. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the resources available to help patients battling obesity and heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-03-08). The crisis of trans health care in Canada. mronline.org 
Public health coverage in Canada needs to expand to include a wider range of interventions and gender affirming procedures.
(2023-03-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who should be screened for colorectal cancer? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Colorectal cancer cannot be totally prevented, but there are ways to lower your risk and that's with regular screening. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society encourage patients to start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45. Dr. John Kisiel, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, also says patients should begin screening at 45. He recommends checking with your health care team about your risks, and with your…
(2023-03-08). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert: Artificial intelligence improves colonoscopy accuracy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON —‚ÄØJames East, M.D., spends his days skillfully examining people's colons, searching for and snaring away suspicious polyps that might one day turn into cancer. A gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, he says the ability to identify cancer risks and eliminate them on the spot during a colonoscopy is one of the most satisfying parts of his chosen profession. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard in detecting and preventing colorectal cancer. But the procedure…
(2023-03-08). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Exercise safety in cold weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I work out at least three days per week at the gym, but I also like to exercise and run outside. Although I know better than to be outdoors in a winter storm, do you have any tips for exercising safely outdoors in cold weather? ANSWER: It is great that you are dedicated to staying healthy through exercise. Being active at all ages is recommended to improve overall health. It's easy to lose motivation…
(2023-03-08). Black History Month: Dr. Michele Halyard on a lifetime commitment to health equity, inclusion and diversity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Michele Halyard Black History Month is commemorated every February. It's a month for all people to celebrate and learn about diverse and important contributions of African Americans to American society and culture, as well as to reflect on the ongoing fight against racism, inequity and discrimination. Mayo Clinic News Network is highlighting Mayo Clinic physicians who are focused every day on achieving health equity, inclusion and diversity through their work. Meet Dr. Michele Halyard,…
(2023-03-08). Mayo Clinic continues strong performance in 2022 thanks to staff, 'Bold. Forward.' strategy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is positioned to achieve its vision to transform health care and remains committed to its mission to serve patients and invest in staff. With careful planning and the support of Mayo's dedicated staff, the organization enters 2023 financially strong and focused on leading the transformation of health care through its "Bold. Forward." strategy. In an industry facing significant financial pressures as well as staffing challenges, Mayo Clinic staff have stepped…
(2023-03-08). Three Women Discover the Americas' Best Kept Secret—Nicaragua! indybay.org Eyewitness account-inspiring trip Jan.2023. 50% of government is female. Met w/ Minister of Women, Sandinista legislators, peasant revolutionaries, agro-ecologists at women cooperatives, health pro's. Model of resilience, caring economy/society, alternative to capitalist corporatocracy. Preschool thru post doc free. Free health care. No hunger or homeless. Si se puede!
(2023-03-08). Norfolk Southern offers pittance to cover East Palestine, Ohio residents' hotel costs after derailment. wsws.org The move is a fig leaf which will do nothing to alleviate the long-term effects of the disaster on residents, the health effects of which will linger for years.
(2023-03-07). It's up to states and counties to fight the World Health Organization. americanthinker.com If Joe Biden drags the USA into a treaty that lets the WHO control us, it will be up to local governments to fight back.
(2023-03-07). Biden Hands The Covid Response To The Private Market, Endangering Us All. popularresistance.org In this year's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden took care to portray the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as a trial that is behind us and a victory for the people. "Today, Covid no longer controls our lives," Biden said, adding that "while the virus is not gone, thanks to the resilience of the American people … we have broken Covid's grip on us … And soon we'll end the public health emergency." | This rosy depiction belies reality. Even by the official count, hundreds of people in the United States are dying of Covid-19 daily. In recent months, more than h…
(2023-03-07). More Primary Care Visits Address Mental Health. jamanetwork.com Between 2006 and 2018, the number of visits during which primary care physicians managed mental health concerns increased by 50%, from about 11% of visits to about 16%, according to an analysis of 109‚ÄØ989 visits published in Health Affairs. Visits that had focused on depression and other affective disorders decreased over time as those tackling anxiety and stress-related conditions increased.
(2023-03-07). Most COVID-19 Deaths Worldwide Were Among Older People. jamanetwork.com More than 80% of the global COVID-19—related deaths between 2020 and 2021 occurred among people aged 60 years or older, according to data published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
(2023-03-07). NIH Considers Lessons Learned During COVID-19 Pandemic. jamanetwork.com A decades-long investment in basic science research, focus on diversity in clinical trials, and coordinated efforts to repurpose therapeutics and develop diagnostics were among the factors that contributed to the US National Institutes of Health—led response to COVID-19, according to a report published in Science by several authors including Francis Collins, MD, PhD, and Anthony Fauci, MD.
(2023-03-07). WHO Revises List of Stockpiled Drugs for Nuclear Emergencies. jamanetwork.com The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a document outlining the medications countries should have stored in case of a radiation or nuclear emergency, updating its 2007 recommendations.
(2023-03-07). Unintended Pregnancy and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We agree with Dr Luo and colleagues that the nonrandomized studies of unintended pregnancy and health outcomes included in our systematic review and meta-analysis are subject to bias and methodological limitations. However, this research question will never be answered with randomized clinical trials because pregnancy intention cannot be randomized. We attempted to mitigate study limitations by using prespecified eligibility criteria, assessing individual study quality and overall strength of evidence for each outcome, using only adjusted estimates from individual studies to estimate overall associations…
(2023-03-07). Health Equity Measures and Hospital Rankings—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In response to our recent Viewpoint about hospital rankings and health equity, Dr Bai and colleagues note that certain hospitals may attract patients from a broader geographic base outside of the hospital service area for various reasons, including providing specialized care. To address this, US News & World Report's measures that examine racial and ethnic representation were limited to individuals who reside within each hospital's service area. That is, persons who did not reside in a hospital's service area were excluded from both the numerator and denominator.
(2023-03-07). Unintended Pregnancy and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that unintended pregnancy was significantly associated with higher odds of depression during pregnancy and postpartum, and increased maternal experience of interpersonal violence, preterm birth, and infant low birth weight. However, we have several concerns about this study.
(2023-03-07). Health Equity Measures and Hospital Rankings. jamanetwork.com To the Editor In a recent Viewpoint, authors from US News & World Report described several health equity measures to be used to evaluate hospitals' performance on 3 dimensions: access, outcome, and social determinants of health. While we applaud the effort to promote health equity and ensure hospital accountability, in this Letter, we highlight some potential limitations of the effectiveness of these measures for evaluating hospitals' health equity performance.
(2023-03-07). Reducing Acetaminophen Toxicity. jamanetwork.com Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is the most widely used pain reliever globally. It was approved in the US in 1950 as a prescription drug and then for over-the-counter (OTC) use in 1955. Currently, more than 52 million persons in the US consume acetaminophen on a weekly basis, although many of them are unaware that they are consuming medications that contain acetaminophen. Although acetaminophen has a remarkable safety record when taken as directed, its use has been associated with liver and kidney toxicity, which may be fatal because of a narrow safety range between therapeutic effect and toxicity. The public health…
(2023-03-07). Hospice care: Comfort at the end of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It was announced earlier this week that former President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care. But just what is hospice care and how it can provide comfort and support? Hospice care is for people who are nearing the end of life. The services are provided by a team of health care professionals who maximize comfort for a person who is terminally ill by reducing pain and addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. To help…
(2023-03-07). Women's rights at the heart of the fight over pensions in France. peoplesdispatch.org This year's International Working Women's Day in France holds special significance because of a nation-wide call by trade unions and people's movements to bring the country to a standstill from March 7…
(2023-03-07). Whingeing billionaires don't need placating. greenleft.org.au Superannuation tax concessions now cost as much as the age pension and more than the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Peter Boyle takes issue with the private superannuation system which was always going to best serve the rich.
(2023-03-07). Marburg Vaccine Safe, Immunogenic in Phase 1 Trial. jamanetwork.com An investigational Marburg virus vaccine was well-tolerated and generated an enduring immune response after a single dose, according to the results of a phase 1 clinical trial.
(2023-03-07). Still Looking for a Simple, Effective Prevention Measure for Neonatal Sepsis in High-Mortality Settings. jamanetwork.com The "Decade of Vaccines" contributed to notable global declines in mortality among children younger than 5 years, but mortality in the neonatal period remains a stubborn problem. Most neonatal deaths occur in the first week of life. The causes of such deaths are difficult to characterize. Evidence suggests complications of labor and delivery play a major role in deaths in the first hours after birth, and that preterm delivery and infections also each cause approximately one-third of deaths in the first week of life. Many neonatal deaths are a result of multiple conditions, such as preterm birth in combination wit…
(2023-03-08). Why the Body Attacks Itself After COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-08). Successful COVID fight sets example. ecns.cn China, with one-fifth of the global population, triumphantly exited the three-year COVID-19 pandemic with the lowest cost in terms of human life, setting a good example for other populous countries, experts said.
(2023-03-08). Major-country diplomacy to grow network of friends. ecns.cn China's major-country diplomacy has pressed the "acceleration button" this year as the COVID-19 situation improves and the country resumes exchanges with the rest of the world, Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday.
(2023-03-08). Amount of travelers entering, exiting China dramatically increases. ecns.cn The number of people and transportation vehicles entering and leaving the Chinese mainland has increased significantly since the implementation of the optimized COVID-19 prevention and control measures on Jan 8.
(2023-03-08). Selected Articles: Young People Who Suffered Blood Clots and Amputations After COVID-19 Vaccination Are Being Lied to, and Media Uses Them to Lie to Us. globalresearch.ca 
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(2023-03-08). Millions face 'hunger cliff' as food stamps cut. workers.org 
During the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused millions of people to either lose or be suspended from their jobs, Congress enacted an Emergency Allotment increase in federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These additional food stamp benefits helped millions of people to get food and sustain themselves during . . . |
(2023-03-08). China's National People's Congress convenes amid mounting crises. wsws.org The highly stage-managed affair takes place amid growing threats of war by the US, a sharp economic slowdown and rising social tensions, exacerbated by the criminal decision to end the zero-COVID policy.
(2023-03-07). Unanswered Covid questions. americanthinker.com Questions that deserve exploration…
(2023-03-07). Covid Propaganda Roundup: The Lies, Distortions and Abuses. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-07). Young People Who Suffered Blood Clots and Amputations After COVID-19 Vaccination Are Being Lied to, and Media Uses Them to Lie to Us. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-07). Portuguese scholar: Fake news tries to forget China's contribution to battling COVID-19. ecns.cn "My view on China's contribution to fighting COVID-19 globally in the past three years is very positive," said Professor Rui Lourido, president of the Observatory for China in Portugal during an online interview with China News Network.
(2023-03-07). Economist Joseph Stiglitz on How War, COVID & Climate Crisis Cause Economic Crises Around the World. democracynow.org 
As the U.N. secretary-general blasts wealthy nations for rigging the global economy for their benefit, we speak with economist Joseph Stiglitz about how war, the pandemic and the climate emergency are causing economic crises across the globe. He also says interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve are making things worse for the Global South, as the cost of borrowing rises for many countries already struggling with debt. Stiglitz is a Nobel Prize-winning economist, Columbia University professor and former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. He is also currently the chief economist of the Roosevelt Ins…
(2023-03-07). New Zealand deaths increased 10 percent last year. wsws.org Due to the Labour-Greens government's removal of measures to stop COVID-19 from spreading, New Zealand experienced its biggest annual increase in deaths since the 1918 flu pandemic.