(2023-03-14). Study: No New SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Recent Outbreak in China. jamanetwork.com After relaxing its "zero-COVID policy" in early December 2022, China's SARS-CoV-2 infections surged, stoking concerns that new variants might appear. But none emerged in a genomic analysis of 413 COVID-19 cases collected in Beijing between November 14 and December 20, 2022. Two Omicron subvariants—BA.5.2 and BF.7—represented more than 90% of local infections, researchers in China reported in The Lancet.
(2023-03-15). Team makes nucleolus research breakthrough. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have made a fundamental breakthrough in the understanding of the nucleolus, a structure with important functions in the nucleus. Their findings may also pave the way for diagnoses and treatments of related diseases.
(2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is multiple myeloma? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon form of blood cancer that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population, according the American Cancer Society. March is Myeloma Awareness Month. People younger than 45 rarely get the disease, and it occurs more in older men than women. And your risk is doubled if you're African American. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/pShHvj3Y3Nw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2023-03-14). Study: No New SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Recent Outbreak in China. jamanetwork.com After relaxing its "zero-COVID policy" in early December 2022, China's SARS-CoV-2 infections surged, stoking concerns that new variants might appear. But none emerged in a genomic analysis of 413 COVID-19 cases collected in Beijing between November 14 and December 20, 2022. Two Omicron subvariants—BA.5.2 and BF.7—represented more than 90% of local infections, researchers in China reported in The Lancet.
(2023-03-15). Team makes nucleolus research breakthrough. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have made a fundamental breakthrough in the understanding of the nucleolus, a structure with important functions in the nucleus. Their findings may also pave the way for diagnoses and treatments of related diseases.
(2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is multiple myeloma? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon form of blood cancer that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population, according the American Cancer Society. March is Myeloma Awareness Month. People younger than 45 rarely get the disease, and it occurs more in older men than women. And your risk is doubled if you're African American. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/pShHvj3Y3Nw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2023-03-15). 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…
(2023-03-15). 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…
(2023-03-15). 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…
(2023-03-15). 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….
(2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. What is bariatric surgery? And are there different types of procedures available? ANSWER: Obesity is a disease, and overcoming it often is not easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines overweight or obesity as a "weight that is…
(2023-03-15). 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…
(2023-03-15). Consumer Health: Do you check the Nutrition Facts label? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy choices. Most people in the U.S. don't eat a healthy diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most consume too much sodium, saturated fat and sugar, increasing their risk of chronic diseases. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is a tool created by the Food and Drug Administration to help…
(2023-03-15). Science Saturday: Expanding regenerative biotherapeutics to new practice areas. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a physician at the forefront of new cancer therapies, Yi Lin, M.D., Ph.D., understands the highs and lows that patients experience. Will the latest technologies slow or stop disease? If not, is this the last, best option? Dr. Lin, a hematologist, sees the need for a new class of drugs that provides different treatment choices for patients with complex conditions, such as cancer. As the new associate medical director for Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, …
(2023-03-15). 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…
(2023-03-14). New Report Estimates Disease Burden Among Displaced Ukrainians. jamanetwork.com Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to the displacement of about 12.3 million Ukrainians—more than 25% of the country's population. About half of those displaced left for other countries; the remainder moved within Ukraine.
(2023-03-14). Teens Report Record Levels of Violence, Mental Health Challenges. jamanetwork.com Adolescent mental health continued to worsen through 2021, based on survey responses from 17‚ÄØ232 high school students. According to the report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen girls scored worse than boys on almost all measures collected, with nearly twice the number of girls—57% in total—experiencing persistent sadness or hopelessness during the past year. In addition, 30% of teen girls seriously considered suicide and 18% experienced sexual violence.
(2023-03-14). Medicare Advantage Enrollment by Beneficiaries With End-Stage Renal Disease. jamanetwork.com This cross-sectional study uses data from Medicare beneficiaries with ESRD (kidney transplant recipients and those undergoing dialysis) to examine changes in Medicare Advantage enrollment after enactment of the 21st Century Cures Act overall, by race and ethnicity, and by dual-eligible status.
(2023-03-14). 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…
(2023-03-15). Mask mandate dropped for school campuses. ecns.cn Students and teachers are no longer required to wear masks on campuses, according to the latest COVID-19 epidemic control plan for schools and universities.
(2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Help with hot flashes due to menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Dr. Suneela Vegunta, a Mayo Clinic women's health physician, explains what happens to the body and offers ways to find relief. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eRzYfnKjqzg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-03-15). Consumer Health: Don't let the time change get you down. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For much of the U.S. and many places around the world, daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12, when clocks are turned forward one hour. Sleep provides the foundation for all your daily habits and decisions. Getting enough quality rest each night is essential for optimal health. Regularly sleeping less than seven hours per night is associated with weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and depression. Lack of sleep also can affect your immune system and heart health. But a time shift ‚Äï…
(2023-03-15). 5 ways to get better sleep. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You're not alone if you have trouble falling or staying asleep. Many people struggle with sleep — and that's a problem, since sleep plays a crucial role in your health, energy levels and ability to function at your best. Most adults require seven to eight hours of sleep each night to feel well-rested and energized each day. If restless nights have become the norm for you or you find that your sleep is not refreshing,…
(2023-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Does one moldy berry spoil the whole bunch? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring is around the corner, which means the beginning of berry season. Berries can be a great source of potassium and vitamins C and K, and can also promote a healthy gut. While berries are among the healthiest foods to eat, if not stored properly, they can get mushy and grow mold. But a little bit of mold doesn't necessarily mean the whole batch goes to waste. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse,…
(2023-03-14). Alberta, Canada Is Now Giving COVID-19 Vaccines to Minors Without Parental Consent. Doctors Are Now a Hazard to Your Child's Health. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-14). Federal Officials Issue Initial Guidance to Rein in Drug Spending. jamanetwork.com The US Department of Health and Human Services released a preliminary plan for decreasing drug prices as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which President Joe Biden signed into law last August. Under the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program, companies will be required to pay rebates to Medicare if they increase their prices for both Part B and Part D drugs faster than the rate of inflation.
(2023-03-14). Physicians Are More Burned Out Than Ever—Here's What Can Be Done About It. jamanetwork.com This Medical News article discusses US initiatives to improve health care worker well-being as burnout and intent to leave to medicine reach record levels.
(2023-03-14). Negative Trial Challenges Paradigms and Guidelines. jamanetwork.com In this issue of JAMA, Borlaug and colleagues report the results of a important clinical trial, which are likely to alter paradigms and clinical guidelines for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The prevalence of this syndrome has progressively increased, and HFpEF has become the most common form of heart failure, particularly in older persons, women, and Black individuals. It affects more than 3 million people in the US and is associated with severe symptoms of exertional dyspnea and fatigue (exercise intolerance), impaired health-related quality of life, severely reduced exercise capacity (…
(2023-03-14). Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and New Mental Health Diagnoses in Adult Survivors of Critical Illness—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Our study demonstrated a modest association between survivorship after ECMO and new mental health diagnoses. In their Letter, Drs Li and Li hypothesize that this association may have been mediated by differences in sedation among patients exposed to ECMO.
(2023-03-14). Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and New Mental Health Diagnoses in Adult Survivors of Critical Illness. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study found that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was significantly associated with a modestly increased risk of new mental health diagnoses or social problems in adult survivors of critical illness in Canada. Although Cox regression analyses were performed to determine the independent factors associated with new mental health diagnoses or social problems, it is important to consider the role of sedation in patients treated with ECMO.
(2023-03-14). Consistency of Physician Data Across Health Insurer Directories. jamanetwork.com This study assesses the consistency of information across publicly available physician directories from 5 large national health insurers.
(2023-03-14). 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…
(2023-03-14). Beware of the QR Code, Remember Agenda ID2020? globalresearch.ca It's Agenda ID2020 on steroids. It's the worldwide invasion of the QR code — QR coding of everything, all of your most intimate data, health, personal behaviors, habits — track records of where we have been and even where we may be planning to go. Nothing will escape the QR code. Nobody talks about it.
(2023-03-14). No One Should Face the Death Penalty for Accessing Health Care. aclu.org 
It was one of the first things anti-abortion politicians
(2023-03-14). EPA Proposes Limiting "Forever Chemicals" in Drinking Water for the First Time. truthout.org The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that officials are proposing putting limits on levels of PFAS chemicals in drinking water for the first time, marking a win for environmental advocates who have long been warning about the detrimental health effects of the "forever chemicals." The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing limits for six of the most toxic PFAS compounds. |
(2023-03-14). Many school buildings in England at risk of collapse. wsws.org The school estate is being run down as part of austerity cuts to pay for the banking collapse in 2008/9, the pandemic bailout, and the defence budget increases for the war in Ukraine—all at the expense of the health and safety of pupils and staff.
(2023-03-14). Vinyl chloride, dioxin and the poisoning of East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org The derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3, 2023 and the controlled release and burn of vinyl chloride on February 6 have contaminated the village and large regions of the area with highly toxic chemicals with the potential for significant impact on the health of the population.
(2023-03-14). SEP (Australia) campaigners for NSW election speak to Central Coast workers about cost of living crisis and war. wsws.org "Capitalism is like a jungle. You do what you need to do to survive. If you need to kill someone, or step on the head of your friend, that's capitalism. Socialism is totally different. It's guided by equality and supporting healthcare, education and so on. Socialism is for the working class."—Roberto, a truck driver.
(2023-03-14). California ends mask requirement for health care workers in health facilities. wsws.org Leaving mask policy up to individual health care facilities will only increase deaths and debilitation among patients and health care workers in a system that prioritizes profits over lives.
(2023-03-14). New York City municipal unions impose privatized health care on retirees. wsws.org Last week, an association of New York City unions agreed to provide retired city workers with inadequate privatized health insurance.
(2023-03-14). The transformation of Germany's postal service into a low-wage sector. wsws.org Deutsche Post DHL Group exemplifies an international trend; mercilessly sacrificing workers' living standards and health for profit.
(2023-03-14). California's State Insurance Gender Nondiscrimination Act and Utilization of Gender-Affirming Surgery. jamanetwork.com This population epidemiology study assesses the association of California's 2013 implementation of the Insurance Gender Nondiscrimination Act and utilization of gender-affirming surgery among California residents, compared with residents of the control states of Washington and Arizona.
(2023-03-14). Criminalization of Poverty Program at IPS's Statement on President Biden's Budget. ips-dc.org "As an expression of values, its proposals to invest in families and workers, protect Social Security, and strengthen Medicare reflect the values of most of us."
(2023-03-15). SVB collapse exposes deep problems in US financial system. wsws.org The Fed and the FDIC, with the full backing of the Biden administration, which has pledged to do "whatever is needed," have justified their actions, full coverage for uninsured depositors at SVB as well as increased liquidity provisions for banks, on the grounds of "systemic risk."
(2023-03-14). Seeing Is Believing: What the Data Reveal About Deaths Following COVID Vaccine Rollouts Around the World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-15). How Covid lockdowns primed the current financial crisis. thegrayzone.com The lockdowns and the stimulus required to keep the economy alive helped drive inflation. Then the Fed jacked up interest rates. And all hell broke loose. On Friday March 10th, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) died of Covid. Alright, it's a little more complicated than that, but Covid lockdowns followed by massive government stimulus were a critical — and massively under-acknowledged — factor in propelling the bank's demise. At the heart of the crisis is the gigantic pile of low-interest …
(2023-03-15). China scraps mandatory mask wearing for teachers, students. ecns.cn China has scrapped mandatory mask wearing for school students and teachers, a fresh move linked to relaxed COVID-19 preventive measures since nearly 300 million teachers and students across the country returned to campus a month ago.
(2023-03-14). Disminuyen casos de Covid-19 por decima semana en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Según el titular el reporte de la semana epidemiológica 10, se reportaron 681 casos, es decir una disminución del 33 por ciento con respecto a la semana anterior…