(2023-05-20). Nucleus RadioPharma to open manufacturing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Facility aims to manufacture next generation of radiopharmaceuticals ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nucleus RadioPharma, a radiopharmaceutical company founded by Eclipse and Mayo Clinic, announced today it has received approval from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its economic incentive request to support a facility in Rochester. The facility will be based in the Two Discovery Square building within Destination Medical Center's Discovery Square District. Nucleus was established to address the acute manufacturing…
(2023-05-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: African Americans and heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am an African American woman in her 40s. I recently had a well-woman checkup done and was told that I also should have a cardiac workup. Although I don't eat as healthy as I should and high blood pressure and cholesterol run in my family, I have not begun menopause yet. Why do I need to be concerned about heart disease now? ANSWER: Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in…
(2023-05-20). The silent liver disease experts warn is on the rise among Hispanics and children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Two months after his liver transplant, Juan Silva with his wife, Gisela Juan and Gisela Silva have a lot to smile about these days. One reason why, they are back to enjoying home-cooked together. "Oh man, I can eat more now," says Juan. "Before I didn't want to eat anything because it would mess up my stomach and stuff because something wasn't working right." That led Juan to his doctor's office where a series of…
(2023-05-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can aspirin make your breathing worse? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Spring allergies feel bad enough for people with nasal congestion and asthma symptoms. But imagine if aspirin is the culprit that makes everything feel worse and you didn't know it. For some people with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), also known as Samter's triad, it can be a challenging and long road to diagnosis. Dr. Angela Donaldson, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, focuses her research on this difficult to diagnose condition. Learn about AERD in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: …
(2023-05-20). Consumer Health: What do you know about malaria? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Malaria Day will be observed Tuesday, April 25, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially fatal disease. Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect red blood cells. This is when people typically develop malaria symptoms. Because the parasites…
(2023-05-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs and symptoms of asthma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asthma is a global issue. It's estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It's a chronic disease that makes it hard to breathe. Asthma often starts in childhood, but can develop in people of any age and is common in adults as well. Symptoms of asthma can range from mild to life-threatening. Dr. James Li, a Mayo Clinic allergist, talks about the signs and symptoms of asthma in this Mayo Clinic Minute. …
(2023-05-20). Obituary] Zafrullah Chowdhury. thelancet.com Surgeon, public health activist, and champion of health equity. Born on Dec 27, 1941 in what is now Raozan, Bangladesh, he died from chronic kidney disease complications on April 11, 2023 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, aged 81 years.
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Addressing the issue of a depleting health workforce in sub-Saharan Africa. thelancet.com Health-care workers have a crucial role in improving health outcomes, and their migration has harmed the quality of health services in sub-Saharan Africa. The region has 25% of global diseases,1 and only 3% of health workers globally, highlighting a severe shortage of skilled professionals to tackle high rates of mortality. The main reasons for migration are poor working conditions, low remuneration, and a scarcity of career development opportunities. Insecurity and high crime rates also contribute to migration in countries such as South Africa.
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] DESTINY-Breast03 trial: some questions remain — Authors' reply. thelancet.com Elif Hindié noted that the optimal treatment sequencing of trastuzumab deruxtecan is still not defined. We agree that the optimal treatment sequence of trastuzumab deruxtecan after disease progression and the outcomes of post-trial therapies are important to investigate. DESTINY-Breast03 was a global trial with participation from 15 different countries. Although data were collected on…
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Europe has much to do to improve the quality of and access to safe pain management. thelancet.com We have read with interest the debate surrounding opioid use in the USA and related deaths. We also welcomed the different perspectives of Gerard A Kalkman and colleagues,1 concluding that universal health care and addiction care in Europe contributes greatly to preventing an opioid epidemic of US proportions. If we agree with many points, we respectfully disagree that this prevention is homogeneously helping to prevent such a crisis development. The authors mentioned only the opioid crisis in Scotland and, after studying it themselves, acknowledge that it cannot be fully explained, which also means that the opio…
(2023-05-20). What to expect at the 76th World Health Assembly. peoplesdispatch.org In Geneva, Switzerland, the World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing for its 76th World Health Assembly (WHA 76), which kicks off on May 21, 2023 and is set to wrap up on May 30. The ten-day conference will see participation from delegations from across the world. Activists, civil society organizations, and journalists have also arrived in the city to make interventions and cover the event. | The WHA is taking place shortly after the Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, WHO played a key role in supporting health systems around th…
(2023-05-20). Saturday 6/10: AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Jam. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2023-05-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce your stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, but Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest spotting the signs and reducing stroke risk should be part of everyday awareness. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood of stroke increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iShun0adjek Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 55) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-05-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in my family, I should consider medications to lessen my risk of a heart attack or stroke. I am not inclined to take medication if I do not need it yet. Is there anything else I can…
(2023-05-20). Mayo Clinic research on remote hospital care for a rural or urban home setting. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chad Semling, who is 47 years old, spent 113 days in the hospital for recovery and rehabilitation before being admitted to Advanced Care at Home, a Mayo Clinic program that uses telehealth to provide health care remotely for patients who live in rural and urban areas. Semling, a Mayo Clinic patient in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, suffered multiple compression fractures within his back, a collapsed lung, fractured ribs and severe lung blockage, all due to COVID-19….
(2023-05-20). Mayo Clinic study suggests improved time efficiency, accuracy with AI-automated head and neck radiotherapy model. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A study conducted by Mayo Clinic suggests artificial intelligence could potentially improve time efficiency and standardization for radiation therapy planning in patients with head and neck cancers. The validation study, published in Frontiers in Oncology, evaluated the efficiency of an algorithm trained by Mayo Clinic and developed in collaboration with Google Health. Radiation therapy planning for head and neck cancers requires a heavy time investment from multiple specialty areas due to the…
(2023-05-20). Be safe when flooding occurs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — With the snowmelt and recent rains, the National Weather Service says major flooding has occurred or is forecast along the Mississippi River in portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Health care professionals at Mayo Clinic Health System have several health-related tips to stay safe if the water rises. "First and foremost, be safe. Do not walk, swim, drive or ride in a car through floodwaters," says Michael Bassett, M.D., family medicine…
(2023-05-20). Debt lawsuits would eliminate health insurance for Americans. plenglish.com Washington, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States will lose health insurance coverage if the Republican Party's demands on the federal debt negotiations are put into practice, an authorized source estimated.
(2023-05-20). Cuba reports 35 new cases of Covid-19, without deaths. plenglish.com Havana, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health reported today 35 new cases of Covid-19 in the last day, without deaths, critical or serious patients.
(2023-05-20). Syria receives new batches of aid from Jordan, Romania and Bulgaria. plenglish.com Damascus, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Tens of tons of humanitarian assistance donated by Jordan, Bulgaria and Romania arrived today in the Syrian provinces most affected by the earthquakes that devastated the country last February. | The Ministry of Transport reported that a ship docked at the port of the coastal city of Tartous bringing on board approximately 3,300 baskets of relief materials, equivalent to the load of four trucks. | The aid includes special materials for children, health supplies, food, clothing and footwear donated by Romanian and Bulgarian citizens and members of the Syrian community in those two…
(2023-05-20). Ghana grateful for Cuban doctors ¥ 40-year professionalism. plenglish.com Accra, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Since the Cuban medical collaboration in Ghana started off back in 1983, we ¥ve ever received an unfavorable view about any doctor and I am proud of that, according to Dr. Hafez Adam Taher, director of External Cooperation at Ghana ¥s Health Ministry.
(2023-05-20). World Report] With the COVID-19 PHEIC over, what next? thelancet.com With the formal declaration of a public health emergency of international concern ending, what are the implications for international response efforts? John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2023-05-20). Comment] Offline: The case for global health. thelancet.com Global health has become fashionably unfashionable. The case against global health is strong. Global health is the invention of a largely white and wealthy elite residing in high-income, English-language speaking countries. The discipline claims to be concerned about the health of people living in low-income and middle-income settings. But the resources—human, infrastructural, and financial—underpinning global health are mostly concentrated in those countries already replete with power and money.
(2023-05-20). World Report] Palestinians continue to face barriers to health. thelancet.com WHO says that occupation, political divisions, fragmentation, blockade, and obstacles to movement continue to limit access to health services. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2023-05-20). World Report] Warnings over the future of UK medical research. thelancet.com A new report by the Academy of Medical Sciences calls for changes to employment and funding to safeguard the future of health research in the UK. Talha Burki reports.
(2023-05-19). Inspiration and Illumination: People's Health Assemblies towards a more caring world. peoplesdispatch.org A carnival of many colors, many backgrounds, many different political perspectives; sharing experiences, discussing how people's health is shaped, exploring how health care can be transformed: this is the People's Health Assembly (PHA). | The PHA is the top direction-setting forum for the People's Health Movement (PHM). But it is much more than that. Plenary presentations; sub-plenaries for further exploration and discussion; workshops, music, dancing, marching, and breaking bread. | Many participants at previous PHAs have found the experience deeply inspiring: finding comrades you didn't know existed; learning w…
(2023-05-19). It's Time To Guarantee Healthcare To All Americans As A Human Right. progressivehub.net BERNIE SANDERS | THE GUARDIAN…
(2023-05-19). Angola Needs Infrastructure to Facilitate Growing Population. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Manuel Homem, the governor of Angola's Luanda Province, has said that his territory needs more education and healthcare infrastructure to meet the growing population's needs and ensure that people have the necessary living conditions. | RELATED: | According to Homem's speech at the Oscar Ribas University, Angola has a high birth rate, and Luanda is among the regions where the rate is rapidly increasing. | Luanda Province…
(2023-05-19). Kidnapped Australian Doctor Freed After 7 Years. telesurenglish.net The Australian government has officially announced the safe release and return of an 88-year-old Australian physician who was held captive in West Africa for more than seven years. | Related: | According to a statement released by Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Friday, Kenneth Elliott, a resident of Perth located on the West Coast, has been confirmed as being in good health and has been successfully reunited with hi…
(2023-05-19). Escalating homelessness crisis in Los Angeles as deaths reach new records. wsws.org Los Angeles County Public Health Department issued a report documenting 2,201 homeless deaths in 2021.
(2023-05-19). Sri Lankan public health system in crisis as doctors warn of rising dengue fever infections. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government's response to the worsening health crisis is revealed in its 2023 budget, with 539 billion rupees for the military-police repressive apparatus and just 322 billion rupees for health.
(2023-05-19). New Zealand budget deepens austerity. wsws.org Contrary to the media spin, the Labour government's budget continues to starve healthcare, welfare and other services, while significantly increasing military spending.
(2023-05-20). Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in Uruguay. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Mayo Clinic has opened a patient information office in Montevideo to assist patients, their families, referring physicians, and insurance companies and brokers. The office joins several around the world established to serve people interested in connecting with Mayo Clinic. The Montevideo office staff, fluent in Spanish and English, will help patients, their families and physicians who refer patients to make appointments at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville,…
(2023-05-20). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Medicare For All Sees Record Support. levernews.com
(2023-05-20). Correspondence] Tanzania's COVID-19 vaccination strategy: lessons, learning, and execution. thelancet.com Tanzania has taken an unusual route in the COVID-19 pandemic response. In early 2021, Tanzania was reported to have refused COVID-19 vaccines.1 In response, the Tanzanian Government explained the country's position, arguing there were concerns with initial vaccine safety but pointing out that the country was ready to work with the international community in the fight against COVID-19.2 After the appointment of a presidential task force in April, 2021, to establish the country's direction on COVID-19 response, as initially recommended by an expert committee,3 Tanzania joined COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX)…
(2023-05-20). Doctors Win Benefits At Two Queens Hospitals After Near Strike. popularresistance.org During the first wave of Covid-19, Queens hospitals were on the frontlines of the pandemic. Although they were celebrated as essential workers, some first-year physician residents were only making between $15 and $17 an hour while they routinely worked 80-hour weeks. | Nearly three years later, about 300 resident physicians and fellows at Jamaica and Flushing Hospitals have won a new contract after threatening to walk off the job if their demands for better wages and improved working conditions were not met.
(2023-05-20). Registran 103 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net La cifra total de contagios aumentó a 5.286.744, de los cuales 310 pacientes están en etapa activa.
(2023-05-20). San Diego educators and staff rally after a year of working without a contract. wsws.org Educators expressed a strong desire to fight against deteriorating conditions, including spiraling class sizes, high turnover, poorly maintained infrastructure and inadequate COVID-19 safety measures.
(2023-05-20). A year of Australia's Labor government: Militarism, austerity and "let it rip" mass death. wsws.org More rapidly than any recent government, the Labor administration has implemented a program of reaction all down the line, including escalating Australian involvement in US plans for war with China, an offensive on social spending and homicidal COVID policies.