(2023-05-09). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…
(2023-05-09). The Role of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Patients With Severe Alcohol-Related Hepatitis. jamanetwork.com Few effective pharmacologic therapies are available for alcohol-related hepatitis. In patients diagnosed with alcohol-related hepatitis, greater severity of liver injury and systemic inflammation are associated independently with early mortality. Three months after a diagnosis of alcohol-related hepatitis, patients who continue to use alcohol had poorer prognosis than those who abstained (no alcohol relapse, 66 deaths in 8451 patient-months observed; relapse of ‚â•30 g/d, 55 deaths in 2654 patient-months; hazard ratio, 2.89; P‚Äâ<‚Äâ.001).
(2023-05-09). UNICEF Provides Libya With 55,000 Doses of Measles Vaccines. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported that 55,000 doses of measles vaccine were supplied to Libya for the purposes of mitigating and managing the ongoing measles outbreak in the southern region of the country. | Related: | "In partnership with the Libyan Ministry of Health and the Libyan National Center for Disease Control, UNICEF Libya procured 55,000 doses of the Measles and Rubella (MR)…
(2023-05-09). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…
(2023-05-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-05-09). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…
(2023-05-09). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…
(2023-05-09). Consumer Health: Recognizing the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…
(2023-05-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…
(2023-05-09). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…
(2023-05-09). The Future of Clinical Trials in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. jamanetwork.com Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) currently affects about 100‚ÄØ000 individuals in the US, and millions globally. Patients living with IPF experience disabling symptoms and progressive loss of lung function. The 2 treatments approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat IPF, nintedanib and pirfenidone, slow disease progression but do not stop or reverse lung fibrosis. Both drugs are poorly tolerated by a substantial number of patients, and use is further limited by high cost and lack of perceived benefit on symptoms and quality of life. Many patients with IPF are eager to participat…
(2023-05-09). Study: No More Than 6 Teaspoons of Added Sugar per Day. jamanetwork.com Moderate-quality evidence has tied high intake of sugars, particularly those containing fructose, with a range of poor outcomes, such as obesity in children, coronary heart disease, and depression, according to an umbrella review of 73 meta-analyses that included 8601 studies, a majority of which were observational.
(2023-05-09). China's COVID fight a guidebook for the future. ecns.cn China took the lead in sharing COVID-19 information and virus control experience, as well as in supplying vaccines and sending medical teams, during the global fight against the disease.
(2023-05-09). Cuban province strengthens nutrition for vulnerable groups. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban western province of Matanzas is strengthening the nutrition of malnourished and underweight children who suffer from celiac disease, and pregnant women, with the inclusion of quail eggs in their diet.
(2023-05-09). Panama is under Sahara dust. plenglish.com The warning issued until Tuesday indicates that the most affected areas are the Guna Yala region and Colon, Veraguas, Cocle, West Panama, Panama, Darien, Herrera, and Los Santos provinces. | The institution stated in its press release that dust particles can affect people sensitive to allergic conditions and respiratory diseases, such as those with asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, and cancer, as well as pregnant women and children. | The Sahara dust reduces air quality, which increases pollution, it adds. | North America, the Caribbean, and South America are the most affected regions, specialists noted.
(2023-05-09). Health expert emphasizes China's leading role in COVID-19 fight. ecns.cn China has played a significant role in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Liang Wannian, head of the National Health Commission's epidemic response expert panel, said on Monday.
(2023-05-09). End of COVID-19 global health emergency doesn't mean leaving epidemic unattended: Chinese health authority. ecns.cn The end of the COVID-19 global health emergency does not mean leaving the epidemic unattended but shows that hazards caused by the epidemic can be effectively controlled with current capabilities.
(2023-05-09). Israel Kills 13 Palestinians During Airstrikes in Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Thursday morning, Israeli warplanes intensified airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, killing 13 Palestinians, including three leaders of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement (PIJ). | RELATED: | The Palestinian authorities reported that the Israeli airstrikes were carried out in the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip and in Gaza City. | The Health Ministry in Gaza said that the killed in the attac…
(2023-05-09). China's COVID fight a guidebook for the future. ecns.cn China took the lead in sharing COVID-19 information and virus control experience, as well as in supplying vaccines and sending medical teams, during the global fight against the disease.
(2023-05-09). Cuban province strengthens nutrition for vulnerable groups. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban western province of Matanzas is strengthening the nutrition of malnourished and underweight children who suffer from celiac disease, and pregnant women, with the inclusion of quail eggs in their diet.
(2023-05-09). Panama is under Sahara dust. plenglish.com The warning issued until Tuesday indicates that the most affected areas are the Guna Yala region and Colon, Veraguas, Cocle, West Panama, Panama, Darien, Herrera, and Los Santos provinces. | The institution stated in its press release that dust particles can affect people sensitive to allergic conditions and respiratory diseases, such as those with asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, and cancer, as well as pregnant women and children. | The Sahara dust reduces air quality, which increases pollution, it adds. | North America, the Caribbean, and South America are the most affected regions, specialists noted.
(2023-05-09). Health expert emphasizes China's leading role in COVID-19 fight. ecns.cn China has played a significant role in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Liang Wannian, head of the National Health Commission's epidemic response expert panel, said on Monday.
(2023-05-09). End of COVID-19 global health emergency doesn't mean leaving epidemic unattended: Chinese health authority. ecns.cn The end of the COVID-19 global health emergency does not mean leaving the epidemic unattended but shows that hazards caused by the epidemic can be effectively controlled with current capabilities.
(2023-05-09). Israel Kills 13 Palestinians During Airstrikes in Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Thursday morning, Israeli warplanes intensified airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, killing 13 Palestinians, including three leaders of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement (PIJ). | RELATED: | The Palestinian authorities reported that the Israeli airstrikes were carried out in the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip and in Gaza City. | The Health Ministry in Gaza said that the killed in the attac…
(2023-05-09). Breaking barriers: Helping Native Americans in need get the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Monroe and Jackie Johnson stand near their home on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona For many American Indians and Alaska Natives, living on an Indian reservation provides a sense of pride, independence, and the ability to maintain cultural and social traditions important to their heritage. Life on the Indian reservation can also mean high rates of poverty, lack of access to food, transportation, communication and health care. Complex medical procedures like an organ…
(2023-05-09). Mayo Clinic Health System announces grand opening of new location for Plainview clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PLAINVIEW, Minn. — The Plainview community is invited to attend a grand opening celebration at the new Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview clinic location, 245 First St. SW, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Tours of the new facility will follow a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4: 15 p.m. On Monday, April 24, Mayo Clinic Health System in Plainview's new location at 245 First St. SW will open for patient appointments. Patients…
(2023-05-09). Consumer Health: 3 types of head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about three types of cancer that affect these areas of the body. Head and neck cancers account for nearly 4% of all cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. These cancers are more than twice as common among men as women, and are diagnosed more often among people over 50. Among the many types of head and neck cancers are…
(2023-05-09). Ready to Run: Mayo athletic trainer suggests ways to manage pain, swelling during marathon training. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Everyone has heard the saying "No pain, no gain," and, if you're training for a long-distance race, chances are that you've felt some pain. "General muscle soreness and mild discomfort is common among runners, and it often is the sign of a successful training program," says Paul Osterman, a licensed athletic trainer in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System. "When training for a long-distance race, it's important to gradually progress your training and…
(2023-05-09). SF City Politicians Outsource Police Oversight To Non-profit HealthRight 360. indybay.org The murders by police and recently by the Walgreen's security guard Banko Brown have exposed the role of Mayor London Breed and the rest of the Democratic Party politicians to allow the police and company police to have free hand. | Diana Aroche started with Coleman Advocates, then worked for Maria Su at the Mayor's Office of Children, Youth, and Families, then for Mayor Edwin Mah Lee – who outsourced Violence Intervention and Prevention to HealthRight 360 – and now works at the SF Police Department as its Director of Policy and Public Affairs.
(2023-05-09). Rule Tackles Medicare Advantage Marketing, Prior Authorization. jamanetwork.com Under a finalized rule that aims to smooth disruptions in care, approved prior authorizations for Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries will be valid for as long as they are medically necessary, according to an announcement by the US Department of Health and Human Services. A health care professional will also need to review refusals of coverage based on medical necessity before MA plans can issue a denial.
(2023-05-09). Cuba to prioritize improvement of primary health care. plenglish.com Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) on Tuesday maintains among its priorities the improvement of primary health care as a first step to achieve the well-being and quality of life of the population.
(2023-05-09). Debate in Cuba on agricultural health from sciences. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, May 9, (Prensa Latina) An analysis from sciences on the current actions on animal care becomes the main objective of the 4th International Seminar on Agricultural Health (SISA 2023) held at the Plaza America Convention Center in Varadero.
(2023-05-09). Cuba reports 24 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com Havana, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) on Tuesday reported 24 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of contagions to 103 at present, and no deaths.
(2023-05-09). African youths learn TCM therapies in Fujian. ecns.cn Four African youths from Kenya and Tanzania learned Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies such as cupping, massage, guasha, and moxibustion at Zhangzhou Health Vocational College in Fujian Province during their two-day research starting from Monday.
(2023-05-09). Government of Bolivia confirms stability with results. plenglish.com La Paz, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, highlighted today the recovery of health, education, the reconstruction of the economy and progress towards industrialization two and a half years into his government.
(2023-05-08). Record waiting times in Australian hospitals. wsws.org In some areas, people are waiting years for essential medical appointments which are supposed to be conducted within weeks, placing their health and their lives at risk.
(2023-05-08). Israeli Occupation Forces Launch Airstrikes On Gaza Strip. telesurenglish.net Israeli occupation forces launched airstrikes against the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, targeting Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) facilities, the Israeli military confirmed. | RELATED: | According to Al Jazeera news agency, citing the Palestinian Ministry of Health, at least 10 people have been killed, and an unspecified number injured in the Israeli airstrikes. | An Al Mayadeen correspondent reported that two residential…
(2023-05-08). Protecting Migratory Birds is Crucial for Ecosystems Balance. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Peter Njoroge, the head of the Ornithology Section and senior research scientist at the National Museums of Kenya, stressed that protecting natural habitats for migratory birds will unleash a range of ecological, health and economic benefits. | RELATED: | Kenya is a major corridor for migratory bird species escaping from winter in Europe and Asia and heading to the warmer tropical regions where they forage for food in important biodiversity ar…
(2023-05-08). Resident physicians in Queens, New York, could strike next week. wsws.org In their struggle for a living wage, healthcare workers at Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital are on the verge of conducting what would be the first strike of New York City physicians since 1990.
(2023-05-08). Australia: New South Wales health workers protest Labor's inaction on wage cap. wsws.org These stoppages were limited affairs, tightly stage-managed by the HSU bureaucracy. A press release announcing the walkouts was published less than 24 hours before the first action at Tweed, where workers received no advance notice at all.
(2023-05-08). Selected Articles: The Great FREESET Versus The Great Reset. URGENT Message from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. globalresearch.ca 
By This is an URGENT message from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Children's Health Defense (CHD) Team about the …
(2023-05-08). Forum discusses medical misogyny, seeks support for change. greenleft.org.au Gender bias in the health system was discussed at a forum hosted by Geelong Women Unionist Network (GWUN) and the Geelong Regional Library. Jackie Kris reports.
(2023-05-09). Dr. Clare Craig shares some facts about "vaccines" with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. expose-news.com At the beginning of 2022, the UK launched a Covid-19 Inquiry to investigate the "preparedness and resilience" of the UK's response to the covid pandemic. Diagnostic pathologist Dr. Clare Craig was asked …
(2023-05-09). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…
(2023-05-09). 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony held in France. ecns.cn The Laureus Award was founded in 2000 to celebrate sporting excellence during the past year. This year's ceremony was held in person after the previous two editions were conducted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.