(2023-09-30). Correspondence] Natural SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced immune protection against re-infection. thelancet.com In their remarkable systematic review and meta-analysis,1 the COVID-19 Forecasting Team showed that past infection-induced protection against re-infection from pre-omicron variants was very high for at least 40 weeks, that protection was substantially lower and shorter for the omicron BA.1 variant, and that protection from severe disease was high for all variants. The authors establish a strong COVID-19 milestone (pre-empted in some perspective papers from 2020 to 2021)2,3 that is a giant leap for global health epidemiology and clinical practice.
(2023-09-30). Correspondence] Extra data to confirm waning protection of omicron (B.1.1.529) natural immunity. thelancet.com We read with interest the meta-analysis authored by the COVID-19 Forecasting Team.1 The authors report a high degree of protection (>80%) against re-infection and COVID-19 disease for ancestral, alpha (B.1.1.7), beta (B.1.351), and delta (B.1.617.2) variants, but a higher risk of re-infection and symptomatic disease from the omicron BA.1 variant than other variants. We have been reassured to learn that the findings of a previous meta-analysis on the topic have been substantiated.2…
(2023-09-30). Correspondence] Arcturus (XBB.1.16) COVID-19 subvariant emergence in Indonesia. thelancet.com The COVID-19 pandemic is still a problem for the global community. New subvariants, primarily descended from omicron (B.1.1.529) sublineages, are continuously emerging and making this scenario harder to control due to their immune evasion capacity.1…
(2023-09-30). Correspondence] Cautionary notes on the COVID-19 re-infection study. thelancet.com The COVID-19 Forecasting Team's systematic review and meta-analysis indicated a high protective effect of past SARS-CoV-2 infection against re-infection with pre-omicron variants.1 As an interested reader of this study, I suggest a more cautious interpretation of the current findings due to potential sources of bias in the risk of re-infection assessment.
(2023-10-01). No Jab. No Education? Lockdowns and QR codes Worldwide. Big Pharma's Stranglehold on Schools. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-30). Federal Judge Blocks Big Pharma Attempt to Stop Medicare Drug Price Negotiation. truthout.org A federal judge in Ohio on Friday blocked an attempt by corporate interests to stop Medicare's historic negotiation of certain drug prices with pharmaceuticals. Medicare gained the power to negotiate drug prices as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), but the several industry groups and drug makers have sued to forestall the program, arguing that it is unconstitutional, CNN explained. |
(2023-09-30). Official Biochemical and Statistical Evidence proves beyond a reasonable doubt Moderna created the COVID-19 "Virus" expose-news.com Evidence has emerged which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the pharmaceutical giant Moderna, the company that has made billions through the sale of an experimental COVID-19 injection, actually created the COVID-19 …
(2023-09-30). Obituary] Anthony Bryceson. thelancet.com Authority on leishmaniasis and other tropical diseases. He was born in Kohat, Pakistan, on Nov 16, 1934 and died in Cairns, QLD, Australia, on July 19, 2023 aged 88 years.
(2023-10-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing atrial fibrillation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 3 million Americans are living with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that number could be as high as 12 million by the start of the next decade. September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. But what is atrial fibrillation and how do you fix it? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eognqWn8ZSI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 25) is in the…
(2023-10-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Red flags for heart failure during pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Deaths from heart disease in women who are pregnant or delivered a baby within one year has increased over the previous 30 years. Dr. Demilade (Demi-lad-ay) Adedinsewo (Ah-ded-in-shay-woah), a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the red flags for heart failure during pregnancy and how healthcare professionals are working to detect the condition earlier. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/DCgDX2yvUc0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg…
(2023-10-01). Consumer Health: Do you know the symptoms of prostate cancer? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about treating prostate cancer. Prostate cancer will affect 1 in 8 men, according to the American Cancer Society. After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the U.S. More than 288,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year, and more than 34,000 people will die of the disease. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland in…
(2023-10-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Breaking healthcare barriers in the Hispanic community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15—Oct. 15. It's an opportunity to celebrate the more than 60 million people of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Dr. Juan Carlos Leoni Moreno, a Mayo Clinic transplant cardiologist, says soaring obesity rates contribute to high rates of diabetes and heart disease in the Hispanic population. And healthcare disparities, including cultural differences, language barriers and lack of information, add to the challenges many Hispanic residents face. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2023-10-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: What Black men need to know about prostate cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It's one of the leading causes of cancer death among all men. However, Black men are disproportionately hit hard by the disease. One in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime — compared to 1 in 8 in other men. They are also more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer. Dr. Cassandra Moore, a Mayo Clinic oncologist, explains what Black men need to…
(2023-10-01). Mayo Clinic advances research on mysterious blood vessel disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Immunofluorescent image of highly activated immune cells in giant cell arteritis (GCA). This inflammatory blood vessel condition is an autoimmune disease that affects about 200,000 people in the U.S. Giant cell arteritis (GCA), formerly known as temporal arteritis, was first described by Mayo doctors and classified as an inflammatory condition of the blood vessels in the early to mid-20th century. The condition causes bulging blood vessels at the temples, which, left untreated, may lead to…
(2023-10-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Correcting the curve with scoliosis surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve. It often is diagnosed in children — perhaps during a growth spurt or in and around the time of puberty. However, it can be associated with other conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, infection or injuries to the spine. There are also other conditions, including congenital or neuromuscular diseases, that con contribute to a curvature. Surgery is usually a last resort to fix the problem. And…
(2023-10-01). Manage your risk of carotid artery disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Carotid artery disease occurs when the blood vessels supplying your brain and head, known as carotid arteries, are damaged or blocked by fatty deposits. These deposits contain cholesterol that organizes as a plaque, which clogs or blocks the carotid arteries. This is similar to coronary artery disease, which reduces blood flow to your heart. This blockage in blood vessels increases your risk of stroke — a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is…
(2023-09-30). Kenya: Land & Funds Allocated, Public Health Emergencies, WHO. telesurenglish.net "This strategic initiative, falling under the Operations Support and Logistics (OSL) pillar, addresses a critical gap in managing the numerous public health emergencies faced by WHO-AFRO, totaling over 142 ongoing crises encompassing disease outbreaks and humanitarian challenges." | WHO's Regional Emergency Hub reflects Kenya's commitment to global health collaboration. Sep. 30, 2023.
(2023-10-01). The Hegemonic UN-WEF-NATO Triad: U.N. "Sustainable Development" (SDG 2030) = Endless Wars, Poverty and Famine Worldwide. globalresearch.ca "Those of us who do understand the nefariousness of the empire, and the ever-increasing danger it represents, must be clear that the effective defense of life on planet Earth, including that of the human species itself, inexorably demands the existence …
(2023-10-01). Canadian Oligarchy: How the Super-Rich Rule "Socialized" Healthcare. libya360.wordpress.com Miranda Schreiber At the intersection of College St. and University St. in Toronto, six hospitals crowd together over five blocks. Although they are public institutions, most of their various departments are named by both speciality and private donor. In fact, nearly every center for care, research center, 'wellness gallery,' and atrium — even the nearby…
(2023-10-01). We're in the Middle of a Global Coup — Here's How We Stop It. expose-news.com In an interview with Dr Mercola, board-certified internist and biological warfare epidemiologist Dr. Meryl Nass discuss the dangers posed by the World Health Organization's upcoming pandemic treaty and the International Health Regulation …
(2023-10-01). Italy: West Nile virus cases soar to 283. plenglish.com Rome, Oct 1 (Prensa Latina) Italy is facing an escalating health crisis as West Nile virus cases surge to 283 with 17 fatalities, according to data updated on 27th September.
(2023-10-01). Covid Vaccine Harms: We must speak up because governments won't admit it's happening until we make them. expose-news.com Dr. Guy Hatchard bumped into several friends last week who are experiencing ongoing health issues. New Zealand's hospitals are overwhelmed, as they are in other highly covid-vaccinated countries. There is no point …
(2023-09-30). Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers set to strike. liberationnews.org 
More than 60,000 California healthcare workers have authorized a strike at Kaiser Permanente — signaling the possibility of the largest healthcare strike in United States history.
(2023-09-30). Perspectives] Are we genetically literate enough for global precision health? thelancet.com In The Age of Scientific Wellness Leroy Hood and Nathan Price argue with passion, excellence, and personal experience for a proactive approach to achieving the real potential of precision health, developed around prospective data-based preventive system health. This approach integrates various indicators from genomics, phenomics, blood multiomics precision measurements, environmental big data clues, and computer science, including artificial intelligence, to achieve what they describe as "Scientific Wellness"—ie, a cutting-edge form of personalised precision preventive care, aimed at beating any occurrence…
(2023-09-30). Correspondence] Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy hurdles. thelancet.com Vaccine hesitancy and the spreading of misinformation continue to be important barriers to implementing crucial public health interventions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, according to the report by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus from the 14th meeting of the International Health Regulations COVID-19 Emergency Committee.
(2023-09-30). Correspondence] Striving to afford free health care in Greece during COVID-19. thelancet.com Greece is fortunate to have a public health-care system that provides free access to highly expensive investigations and treatments. However, the reality of understaffing and underfunding within the health-care system means that patients' relatives often have to accompany them day and night to assist with practical needs, such as dressing, eating, and the use of the lavatory. These dedicated, informal caregivers provide these services without any compensation or formal education, sacrificing their own physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
(2023-09-30). News] European Geriatric Medicine Society Congress 2023: healthy ageing in a changing world. thelancet.com Attended by over 1700 people worldwide, the European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS) Congress took place in Helsinki, Finland on September 20—22, 2023. Over 1000 abstracts were presented, and 115 oral presentations were delivered across 54 sessions on topics including the prevention of falls, frailty, and cognitive impairment, management of musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal disorders, drug therapy, addiction, loneliness, as well as many others. Herein, we present some conference highlights.
(2023-09-30). Right-Dominated Supreme Court Is Poised to Do Grave Harm in Upcoming Term. truthout.org The 2023-2024 Supreme Court term will begin on Monday, October 2. Dominated by six right-wingers, the court has agreed to review cases in which voting rights, consumer protection, and the regulation of health and safety, workers' rights and the environment are in jeopardy. The cases present the issues of gerrymandering and the power of administrative agencies. In light of its recent conservative… |
(2023-09-30). Editorial] Immigration reform in the USA: health must come first. thelancet.com The International Organization for Migration's (IOM) Missing Migrant Project found that 2022 was the deadliest year on record for migrants and identified the USA—Mexico border as the most dangerous overland migration route in the world. The perilous journeys migrants are forced to make expose them to a vast array of health risks. Difficulties in reporting along these clandestine routes mean that the true scale of the challenges migrants experience rarely makes headlines, but the USA's consistent focus on deterrence exacerbates the complex health demands of migration and needlessly exposes vulnerable populat…
(2023-09-30). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: 20,000 ASHA Accredited Social Health Activist workers continue strike Haryana; Sri Lankan academic educators protest nationally over tax increases and excessive workloads; Australia: Firefighters in Victoria demonstrate for improved work agreement…
(2023-10-01). Thursday 10/19: "Children of the Vine": Film Talk on Monsanto's Toxic Roundup Harming Human Health w/ CBD. indybay.org Register here to view the films on demand: filmfestplus.com/get-pass/?festival=FJ23… | Register here to attend the webinars by selecting the session dates you want to attend: | biologicaldiversity-org.zoom.us/webinar/……
(2023-10-01). Nicaragua: Putting People First. orinocotribune.com By Roger McKenzie — Aug 29, 2023 | Estelí, the eighth-largest city of the Central American nation, the de facto capital of the north, is also the country's main tobacco production region. The land around Estelí is ideal for growing cigar tobacco and the city became a conclave for Cuban cigar makers who left the Caribbean island after the revolution in 1959. Since that time Estelí has become one of the most important cigar producing cities anywhere in the world. | Tobacco and the health problems that arise from it for the workers who produce it and the smokers that use it seemed to me a good place to look at…
(2023-10-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Fall prevention tips for kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In conjunction with the first day of fall in mid-September, Falls Prevention Awareness Week is a national health campaign observed to raise awareness about injuries due to falls. Dr. Neha Raukar, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says many injuries and even deaths in children can occur because of falls. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/d3cvmaONJ-4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News…
(2023-10-01). Mayo Clinic Q&A: How to manage dry mouth during cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with oral cavity cancer and will need surgery. I spoke to another patient who underwent a similar procedure, and he said he had many issues afterward with hyposalivation, which affected his eating, speaking and oral health. Can you explain what this is and how do I prevent it? ANSWER: While they are being treated, patients with head and neck cancer often experience xerostomia, or dry mouth, which may be…
(2023-10-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Is erythritol a safe and healthy sugar substitute? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently she mentioned a sugar substitute called erythritol. I'm not familiar with this product. Can you explain what it is and if it is healthy? ANSWER: Sugar is one of those ingredients that always seems to be in the news. Eating and drinking too much sugar can…
(2023-10-01). Mayo Clinic and GE HealthCare enter strategic collaboration to advance innovation in medical imaging and theranostics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Combining the world-class clinical and research expertise of Mayo Clinic with the deep research, engineering, and product development expertise of GE HealthCare, this new collaboration aims to forge an integrated innovation engine to advance the practice of radiology and care to patients worldwide. ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Today, Mayo Clinic and GE HealthCare announce a strategic healthcare collaboration for research and product development programs aimed to transform the experience of patients and clinicians in the practice…
(2023-10-01). On International Safe Abortion Day, women across Latin America march demanding reproductive rights. peoplesdispatch.org 
On September 28, hundreds of thousands of women flooded the streets across Latin America to commemorate the International Safe Abortion Day and to demand decriminalization and legalization of abortion in the region. Wearing green scarves, the women campaigned for Legal, Safe and Free Abortion. | Abortion is strictly regulated in the Latin American and the Caribbean region. Of the 33 countries in the region, only Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Guyana, some states in Mexico, and Uruguay allow elective abortion. Some countries such Chile, Ecuador, and Venezuela allow abortion in circumstances such as rape or health risk…
(2023-09-30). Botswana: Mobile Clinics for HIV Testing Launched. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Botswana launched community clinics on wheels that are expected to provide critical integrated health services, especially HIV testing. | Related: | The four mobile clinics will enable implementing partners to provide a range of integrated health care services, including HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention, antiretroviral treatment, viral load testing, tuberculosis screening and pr…
(2023-09-30). A Major Win Against Factory Farming In Oregon. popularresistance.org In July, Gov. Tina Kotek signed Oregon Senate Bill 85, which places a moratorium on factory farms' ability to use unlimited amounts of groundwater. While some advocates consider the bill to be a diluted compromise, it has potential to significantly limit the destructive activities of CAFOs in a state where a healthy remnant of the family farming economy still thrives. On a national level, it represents the first major state legislative victory against factory farming in the U.S. in years. | SB 85 is the product of a years-long organizing effort, whose ultimate goal is to pass a full moratorium on new factory farm…
(2023-09-30). Maui wildfire survivors plea for increased aid and insurance payouts as Hawaiian Electric deflects responsibility. wsws.org Through multiple hearings and townhalls across the island and in Wasington D.C., politicians have sought to suppress enormous opposition boiling over among workers and youth through feigned concern for those desperate for relief.
(2023-10-01). Reuters Mistakenly Implies that the United States Government Does Already Negotiate Drug Prices. cepr.net A piece on a U.S. District Court judge's ruling in favor of the Biden administration's plan to negotiate on the price Medicare pays for drugs concluded by telling readers: "Many other countries already negotiate drug prices." In fact, the United States government already negotiates drug prices for programs like the Veterans' Administration and Federal Employee's …
(2023-10-01). Bombshell. Pfizer "Confidential" Report: Vaccine Only Has 1,291 Side Effects! globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-30). World Report] COVAX: the unspent billions. thelancet.com Waning demand has left COVAX, the scheme to provide COVID-19 vaccines to lower-income countries, with billions of unspent dollars. What to do with the money? Ann Danaiya Usher reports.
(2023-09-30). The Nuremberg Doctors Trial and Modern Medicine's Panic Promotion of the FDA's Experimental and Unapproved COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca Should physicians in the NIH, the CDC, the NIAID and the FDA (all of whom presumably pledged the hippocratic oath at the beginning of their medical careers) who then promoted the untested experimental emergency use authorized (EEUA) Covid-19 Vaccines, be subject to the Nuremberg Code of Ethics?
(2023-09-30). A comparison of Government reports suggests the COVID-19 Vaccinated are developing Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. expose-news.com Historical UK PHE Vaccine Surveillance Report figures on Covid cases show that doubly vaccinated 40-70-year-olds have lost 40% of their immune system capability compared to unvaccinated people. Their immune systems were deteriorating at …
(2023-10-01). Government of Canada data is truly terrifying; suggesting the Triple Vaccinated have developed "AIDS" & are now 5.1x more likely to die of Covid-19 than the Unvaccinated. expose-news.com The latest official Covid-19 figures from the Government of Canada are truly terrifying. They show that the double vaccinated population across Canada have now lost on average 74% of their immune system …
(2023-09-30). Correspondence] COVID toes, newborn blue toes, and prepartum SARS-CoV-2 infection — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Ya Bin Zhou and Zi Gang Xu for their interest in our Clinical Picture1 and their critical considerations.
(2023-09-30). Correspondence] Community COVID-19 response in WHO's European region. thelancet.com The Risk Communication, Community Engagement, and Infodemic Management (RCCE-IM) unit of the WHO European region read the Correspondence by Ruth Kutalek and colleagues1 with interest. COVID-19 showed that RCCE-IM is an integral component of the emergency cycle, from preparedness to recovery. The authors rightly highlight that community engagement with civil society organisations (CSOs) deserves greater acknowledgment and investment to ensure sustainability in the long term, particularly in Europe.
(2023-09-30). Hidden COVID wave starts to wane in US, with new variants around the corner. wsws.org The SARS-CoV-2 virus is continuing to spread unhindered throughout the world, with wastewater data on the rise in Canada, Germany and other countries that still have such surveillance systems in place.
(2023-09-30). Correspondence] COVID toes, newborn blue toes, and prepartum SARS-CoV-2 infection. thelancet.com We appreciate Christoph Hochmayr and colleagues1 sharing a case of a newborn baby with blue toes. However, we disagree with the diagnosis given for this case.
(2023-10-01). Gatwick airports cancels flights and school closes down as COVID spreads in UK. wsws.org The ongoing COVID wave will be amplified by the start of the new school year. Millions of children started school at the beginning of the month in buildings with no mitigation measures at all.
(2023-10-01). Student-Loan Debtors Weigh Options As Debt-Payment Moratorium Expires. popularresistance.org "I'm thinking about the interest that's going to be accruing, on top of each loan, and I'm like, okay, that's going to total maybe $1,000 a month," says Rachel Jerome of the upcoming federal student-loan payment ≠resumption. | After Jerome earned her bachelor's degree, she realized that her career goals were much different than when she was 18 years old. She wanted to switch gears and go back to school for a master's in strategic communications, so she attended an online program at Syracuse University while working full-time at a nonprofit and living with her parents. | COVID-19 induced a federal moratorium on…
(2023-10-01). At-home COVID-19 tests: A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions on expiration dates and the new variants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 at-home antigen test At-home COVID-19 tests allow you to collect your sample and detect active COVID-19 infections. But what if you have at-home COVID-19 tests nearing expiration or expired on your shelf? Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says companies set the original test dates arbitrarily due to these diagnostic at-home tests being developed rapidly. So, check your boxes before you toss them. "Now that we are 3 1/2 years into…