(2023-06-09). Science Saturday: Pharmacists play key role in clinical research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When people think of a pharmacist, they usually think of someone dispensing medication. Pharmacists do fill prescriptions, but there's another type of pharmacist who plays a vital role in clinical research. The research pharmacist is skilled in making the clinical trial part of drug development possible. Indeed, research pharmacists are part of multidisciplinary teams that investigate new pharmaceuticals and drugs developed for patient care. There are two types of research pharmacists at Mayo Clinic. One…
(2023-06-09). China approves world's first XBB-specialized COVID-19 vaccine as second wave nears end by June. ecns.cn A recombinant trivalent COVID-19 trimeric protein vaccine developed by WestVac Biopharma and West China Medical Center at Sichuan University, effective against the most recent XBB variants, has received emergency use approval in China.
(2023-06-08). Lula Resumes Free, Low-Cost Medicine Program in Brazil. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva launched a new version of the government program People's Pharmacy, which offers free or reduced-price medicines. | RELATED: | Noting that many Brazilians have died with a prescription on the table but no money to buy medicines, he relaunched the program, saying: "This will no longer happen in this country." | "The People's Pharmacy is coming back with more medicines for the enti…
(2023-06-08). Death Toll From Cholera Rises To 31 In South Africa. telesurenglish.net The National Department of Health reported Thursday that the death toll from cholera in South Africa now stands at 31, with Gauteng province reporting the highest number of deaths. | RELATED: | Gauteng, which includes the largest city, Johannesburg, and the capital, Pretoria, recorded 29 deaths, while Free State and Mpumalanga recorded one death each, the department said in a statement. | It also noted that the country ha…
(2023-06-10). Correspondence] Questions about the BE COMPLETE trial. thelancet.com We thank Iain B McInnes and colleagues for conducting two well designed trials—BE COMPLETE1 and BE OPTIMAL2—and helping to expand the therapeutic armamentarium of psoriatic arthritis. In the BE COMPLETE trial, the stringent use and balance of concomitant conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs during a trial period homogenises the baseline treatment of the study population. Providing the mean baseline dose of methotrexate and post-hoc efficacy analysis on the basis of methotrexate dose stratification would present valuable insights regarding combination therapy versus monotherapy.
(2023-06-09). Articles] Impact of minimal residual disease standardised assessment by FDG-PET/CT in transplant-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma enrolled in the imaging sub-study of the FORTE trial. thelancet.com We herein confirm the applicability and validity of DS criteria to define CMR and its prognostic relevance and complementarity with MFC at the BM level.
(2023-06-09). Articles] Prospective evaluation of minimal residual disease in the phase II FORTE trial: a head-to-head comparison between multiparameter flow cytometry and next-generation sequencing. thelancet.com The significant biological/clinical concordance between MFC and NGS at the same sensitivity suggests their possible use in the evaluation of one of the currently strongest predictors of outcome.
(2023-06-09). 30% of Americans Have Fatty Liver Disease. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-09). Consumer Health: Preventing osteoporosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn what you can do to prevent this bone disease. Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to the Office on Women's Health. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses, such as bending over or coughing, can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most…
(2023-06-09). Patient seeks to give back by participating in clinical trials to advance research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mark Lewis is an advocate for participating in clinical trials. As a person who is immunocompromised and has been a Mayo Clinic patient for decades, he hopes to inspire others to join clinical trials for "the greater good." Lewis has lived with Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) marked by inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract, since he was in high school in the mid-1970s. He's struggled with debilitating symptoms. Now, he's…
(2023-06-08). Reduced time in deep sleep may rise risk of cognitive decline. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) A new study reveals a potential link between sleep apnea, reduced time in deep sleep, and brain biomarkers associated with increased risk of conditions like stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive decline.
(2023-06-08). WHO, Global Fund announce commitment for increased cooperation. plenglish.com Geneva, Jun 8 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) on Thursday signed a new and revised Strategic Framework for Collaboration to build stronger and more resilient health systems and maximize collaboration and impact in support of country, regional and global responses to major communicable diseases.
(2023-06-10). Editorial] Protecting the health of sex workers in the EU. thelancet.com The decriminalisation of sex work has long been a contentious issue, nowhere more so than in the EU, where member states are ideologically divided on sex work policies. The EU is currently debating a proposal on sex work that will be voted on at the end of June, before a Parliamentary-level vote expected by September. The draft document encourages member states to adopt a form of regulation in which clients but not sex workers are criminalised, with the promise of lessening the demand for sex work and reducing harms to women—an approach aligned with the so-called Nordic Model.
(2023-06-10). World Report] Malaysia to decriminalise suicide. thelancet.com The change has been welcomed by mental health advocates, who see it as an important first measure in preventing suicide. Megan Tatum reports.
(2023-06-10). World Report] Health community speaks out on UK migration bill. thelancet.com The Illegal Migration Bill has been opposed on medical, ethical, and humanitarian grounds. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-06-10). Perspectives] Donna Ockenden: dedicated to improving UK maternity services. thelancet.com Donna Ockenden is a respected UK health-services leader. A Welsh native and nurse and midwife by training, she is Chair of the Independent Review of Maternity Services at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. Speaking about her priorities in the role, the straight-talking Ockenden says: "I'm absolutely clear that all voices that want to be heard, will be heard, and will be amplified. And what they tell us absolutely will be acted upon. We know that Nottingham has a diverse population and a community and from day one we are ensuring that we listen to and act upon the voices of all those women and fami…
(2023-06-09). Salvadorans Ask for the Release of Santa Marta Activists. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Association for Social Economic Development (ADES) filed a legal appeal in favor of the Santa Marta's community environmental leaders who remain detained and accused of murdering a woman in 1989. | RELATED: | Before the Sensuntepeque Court, their defense attorney Denis Muñoz requested alternative measures to preventive detention, arguing that they are in delicate health conditions. Three months ago, however…
(2023-06-09). Ukraine-Launched Storm Shadow Missiles Hit Children's Camp In Kherson Region. Casualties Reported. southfront.org 
At least one person was killed and another one was injured when Storm Shadow missiles struck the Dnepryany children's health camp in the Arabat Spit area in Russia's Kherson region. | The acting governor of the region Vladimir Saldo confirmed the incident in his Telegram channel."Another confirmation of the barbarism and inhumanity of the Kiev regime," the governor wrote. "One missile was shot down, but two nevertheless reached the target. As a result, one person died, another…
(2023-06-10). Editorial] Protecting the health of sex workers in the EU. thelancet.com The decriminalisation of sex work has long been a contentious issue, nowhere more so than in the EU, where member states are ideologically divided on sex work policies. The EU is currently debating a proposal on sex work that will be voted on at the end of June, before a Parliamentary-level vote expected by September. The draft document encourages member states to adopt a form of regulation in which clients but not sex workers are criminalised, with the promise of lessening the demand for sex work and reducing harms to women—an approach aligned with the so-called Nordic Model.
(2023-06-10). World Report] Malaysia to decriminalise suicide. thelancet.com The change has been welcomed by mental health advocates, who see it as an important first measure in preventing suicide. Megan Tatum reports.
(2023-06-10). World Report] Health community speaks out on UK migration bill. thelancet.com The Illegal Migration Bill has been opposed on medical, ethical, and humanitarian grounds. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-06-10). Perspectives] Donna Ockenden: dedicated to improving UK maternity services. thelancet.com Donna Ockenden is a respected UK health-services leader. A Welsh native and nurse and midwife by training, she is Chair of the Independent Review of Maternity Services at the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. Speaking about her priorities in the role, the straight-talking Ockenden says: "I'm absolutely clear that all voices that want to be heard, will be heard, and will be amplified. And what they tell us absolutely will be acted upon. We know that Nottingham has a diverse population and a community and from day one we are ensuring that we listen to and act upon the voices of all those women and fami…
(2023-06-09). Salvadorans Ask for the Release of Santa Marta Activists. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Association for Social Economic Development (ADES) filed a legal appeal in favor of the Santa Marta's community environmental leaders who remain detained and accused of murdering a woman in 1989. | RELATED: | Before the Sensuntepeque Court, their defense attorney Denis Muñoz requested alternative measures to preventive detention, arguing that they are in delicate health conditions. Three months ago, however…
(2023-06-09). Ukraine-Launched Storm Shadow Missiles Hit Children's Camp In Kherson Region. Casualties Reported. southfront.org At least one person was killed and another one was injured when Storm Shadow missiles struck the Dnepryany children's health camp in the Arabat Spit area in Russia's Kherson region. | The acting governor of the region Vladimir Saldo confirmed the incident in his Telegram channel."Another confirmation of the barbarism and inhumanity of the Kiev regime," the governor wrote. "One missile was shot down, but two nevertheless reached the target. As a result, one person died, another…
(2023-06-09). How to remove Graphene Nanobots being transmitted from the COVID Vaccinated to the Unvaccinated from the body. expose-news.com In an era marked by the infiltration of graphene nanomaterials/nanobots into various aspects of our lives, concerns over their potential health implications have grown. The inadvertent exposure to graphene and its potential …
(2023-06-09). High Court Denies Assange Right To Appeal. popularresistance.org The single judge on the court, Sir Jonathan Swift, issued the 3-page decision on Tuesday. It is not yet publicly available on the High Court's website. | In December, Assange appealed to the European Court of Human Rights. The court could issue an emergency injunction to stop Assange's extradition until it examines the case. | Assange initially won the case against extradition in the lower court based on his health and conditions of U.S. prisons. This was overturned by the High Court after the court accepted U.S. written assurances that Assange would not be mistreated in U.S. prisons.
(2023-06-09). Pelosi & Her Elitist Dems Awarded For Trashing Consumers. trofire.com Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was recently given an award by the healthcare industry for working tirelessly — for years — to prevent REAL healthcare reform that would provide relief to consumers from happening. Mike Papantonio & Farron Cousins discuss more. Transcript: *This transcript was generated by a third-party transcription software company, so please excuse any typos. Mike Papantonio: Former …
(2023-06-09). Blue State "Shield" Bills Link Protections for Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care. truthout.org Blue states are crafting a new kind of legislation to respond to a dramatic wave of restrictions on abortion access and gender-affirming care across the country. Democrats are invoking the fall of Roe v. Wade as a reason to protect both areas of health care simultaneously — while aiming to create safe havens for those fleeing surrounding Republican-controlled states. Lawmakers in five states… |
(2023-06-09). Big oil shill tells Fox viewers there is 'no health risk' from inhaling toxic smoke. nationofchange.org "He has been trying to recast air pollution—particularly PM2.5—as innocuous for decades, since he was working for Big Tobacco."
(2023-06-09). Abortion bans and women's healthcare. liberationnews.org 
Abortion rights advocates have warned legislators for decades that restricting abortion access, whether by law or by other social factors, would have a cascading negative effect on public health.
(2023-06-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: What women need to know about stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stroke is a medical emergency. The faster you get treatment, the better your chances are of recovering. May is Stroke Awareness Month to raise awareness about stroke prevention and treatment. It's also Women's Health Awareness Month. Mayo Clinic experts say women with stroke symptoms should not delay seeking treatment. They say some women don't realize the symptoms could be life-threatening, and don't get the care they need in time. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5Pzg7VzL0_E…
(2023-06-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ+ and may be struggling. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experiences some type of mental health issue during their teen years. For LGBTQ+ youth, the statistics are alarming. A recent national survey showed 41% expressed serious suicidal ideation. Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, says these kids need support. It can be as simple as listening. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4YxiGVkCguI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00)…
(2023-06-09). Consumer Health: What's the difference between heartburn and GERD? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heartburn — that burning pain in your chest after eating certain foods or when you lie down in the evening — is a common complaint and usually no cause for alarm. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes, including maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding…
(2023-06-09). Consumer Health: Cancer survivorship and life after cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Cancer Survivors Day will be observed Sunday, June 4, which makes this a good time to learn more about life after cancer. One in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and more than 18 million cancer survivors are alive today, according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the world. Survival rates are improving for many types of…
(2023-06-09). What's the best nonhormonal therapy for hot flashes? Experts release new menopause therapy guidelines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New guidelines around the use of nonhormonal therapy for hot flashes — or vasomotor symptoms— due to menopause have been released by the North American Menopause Society. Dr. Juliana Kling, a women's health specialist at Mayo Clinic and one of the authors of the new guidelines, says, "The new guidelines include a review of the newest (Food and Drug Administration) FDA-approved medications as well as other medications and other treatments, like clinical hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy, discussion…
(2023-06-09). Staying healthy and safe during a hurricane or other severe weather. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Mid-Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Various reports indicate the 2023 season will be an active one. The National Hurricane Center says it is anticipating at least 15 named storms, with at least three reaching significant status. Taking time to prepare in advance of severe weather can help reduce stress and ensure personal safety and well-being when a storm does arise. "Past experiences show it can take one storm to have…
(2023-06-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Does menopause cause brain fog? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause can bring on an array of symptoms from hot flashes and night sweats to weight gain. But can it cause problems with memory? Mayo Clinic's Dr. Juliana Kling, assistant director of Mayo Clinic's Women's Health Center, explains the connection between menopause and brain fog. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/k-FxySlqK8Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-06-09). Men's health: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares key symptoms to act on. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — As men age, even those accustomed to good health may encounter symptoms that affect their quality of life and are important to mention to their physicians. Vikas Mehta, MBChB, a general medicine doctor at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, describes several physical signs that are worth following up on. Dr. Vikas Mehta "For men, very often the symptoms that affect their lives are things that they are not very comfortable talking to others…
(2023-06-09). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 4 on Forbes' 'America's Best Employers for New Graduates' list. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to identify the companies most liked by new people entering the workforce. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. 4 on Forbes' list of "America's Best Employers for New Graduates" and No. 1 in the "Healthcare & Social Industry" category. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to identify the companies most liked by new people entering the workforce. They surveyed more than 28,000 young and early career professionals in the U.S. with…
(2023-06-09). Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees approves enabling projects for Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester is a multiyear strategic initiative to help achieve the Mayo Clinic's strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform health care. The project reinforces Mayo Clinic's commitment to the City of Rochester and State of Minnesota. The initiative focuses on reimagining Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester campus, which includes adding state-of-the-art, flexible physical spaces to allow full integration of digital technology to better support the evolving needs of patients,…
(2023-06-09). Mayo Clinic receives top honors for environmental excellence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida and Rochester, and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been recognized as an industry leader in environmental sustainability by Practice Greenhealth. The national organization honors hospitals and healthcare systems annually for their achievements and leadership in sustainability practices through its Environmental Excellence Awards. Mayo Clinic in Rochester received the Top 25 Award, Practice Greenhealth's highest honor for hospitals for…
(2023-06-08). The Heat: Consequences of U.S. Post-9/11 Wars. america.cgtn.com 
A new study says America's post 9/11 wars have led to millions of deaths, and continuing health, economic and environmental challenges. Following the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001, the United States launched what it called the "Global War on Terrorism." In the …
(2023-06-08). UKHSA nudges festival-goers to get MMR vaccines. expose-news.com UK Health Security Agency ("UKHSA") is pushing for festival-goers to get two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella ("MMR") vaccine. "We're seeing outbreaks of measles. Check you've had 2 doses of …
(2023-06-08). Venezuela: Oil Sector Workers Protest for Health Insurance, Higher Wages. venezuelanalysis.com A trade union representative told Venezuelanalysis that the industry workers and retirees find themselves in a "very precarious reality."
(2023-06-08). 10 and 11 June, Online Event: Cuba Hearing, International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism. samidoun.net 
Join us on Saturday and Sunday, June 10th and 11th to hear the effects of U.S. imperialism on the people of Cuba at 10: 30AM [GMT -4]. Hear from a range of experts who will testify to the impact of sanctions and blockades on Cuba in agriculture, health, communications and other sectors, and the role of …
(2023-06-08). Fox News Guest Tells Viewers Cancer-Causing Wildfire Smoke Is Safe to Breathe. truthout.org As unprecedented, climate change-fueled wildfires in Canada are resulting in record-breaking pollution in cities and towns across the U.S., marking not only a climate event but also a major public health event, a coal-funded lawyer went on Fox News on Wednesday night to spread a particularly dangerous lie: that breathing wildfire smoke doesn't have any negative health effects. Appearing on "The… |
(2023-06-08). Biden Urged to Declare Climate Emergency as Air Pollution Chokes Eastern US. truthout.org Environmental groups are demanding that world leaders take urgent action as smoke from Canadian wildfires fueled by the climate crisis continued to smother eastern regions of the United States on Wednesday, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) in both nation's capitals to "unhealthy," with at least 16 states issuing air quality alerts affecting millions of people. New York City had the worst air… |
(2023-06-08). Technocracy in Action: Global Digital Vaccine Passports. WHO and EU Commission Partner for 'Digital Health' with New COVID-19 Digital Certificate. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-08). Air pollution cloaks eastern U.S. for second day in a row. peoplesworld.org 
Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed. The smoke was flowing from dozens of wildfires in several Canadian provinces. Much of the air was in the "unhealthy or worse categories in areas from …
(2023-06-08). Makers Of PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Covered Up Health Risks. popularresistance.org
(2023-06-09). Video: Pfizer's "Secret" Report On The Covid Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence Is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. southfront.org 
Written by Prof Michel Chossudovsky. Originally published on GlobalResearch. The following video interview with Prof. Michel Chossudovsky pertains to the Confidential Pfizer Report released as…
(2023-06-09). "Vaccines Have Been Pulled for Much Less": Dr. Aseem Malhotra Makes Waves in Australia Renewing Call for Withdrawal of COVID Shots. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-09). Experiment in Progress: Neurological Damage from the mRNA Vaccine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-09). Some Sudden Deaths Caused by COVID-19 Vaccines, Autopsies Confirm. file:/Users/jmartinez/Dropbox/_data/_rss/globalresearch.ca.xml
(2023-06-10). Correspondence] Scientific misinformation. thelancet.com I have read with great concern the retraction note recently published.1 In addition to using non-scientific content and data with questionable reliability, the authors of the retracted manuscript mention in the title of the work that the COVID-19 pandemic could have come to an end. However, at the time, WHO had not yet declared the end of the pandemic, and a considerable number of COVID-19 cases continue to be registered around the world. Although COVID-19 vaccination has contributed a lot to control the situation, there remains a substantial and persistent number of severe cases and deaths in numerous countries,…
(2023-06-09). Articles] Effect of weight-adjusted intermediate-dose versus fixed-dose prophylactic anticoagulation with low-molecular-weight heparin on venous thromboembolism among noncritically and critically ill patients with COVID-19: the COVI-DOSE trial, a multicenter, randomised, open-label, phase 4 trial. thelancet.com In the COVI-DOSE trial, the observed rate of thromboembolic events was lower than expected in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 infection, and the study was unable to show a significant difference in the risk of venous thromboembolism between the two low-molecular-weight-heparin regimens.
(2023-06-09). Seattle/Amazon workers walk out. workers.org 
Seattle Amazon Employees for Climate Justice staged a walkout and rally of over 1,000 tech workers at Amazon's company headquarters in Seattle on May 31. In what the organizers called, "the largest tech worker action since the COVID-19 pandemic," another 1,000 workers joined the protest from across the U.S., Ireland, . . . |
(2023-06-09). COVID Propaganda Roundup: Pfizer Knew mRNA Shots Sicken Infants in April 2021. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-08). The Covid Era: The Necessary Virtues of Debate. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-08). Cuba reports 22 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com According to MINSAP ¥s latest report, 38 patients were discharged from hospital, so the country ¥s overall recovery toll jumped to 1,105,747. | Since the beginning of the pandemic, as many as 1,114,429 citizens have been infected. | No deaths have been reported so far, so Cuba ¥s total death toll remains at 8,530. | 90.8% of the Cuban population has been fully vaccinated and 8,745,778 people have received booster doses.