(2023-05-24). Shanghai community hospitals introduce new COVID-19 vaccines covering Omicron variants. ecns.cn Some community hospitals in Shanghai have introduced new COVID-19 vaccines covering the Omicron variants, including the protein subunit vaccine and the mRNA vaccine, which are available for people aged above 18.
(2023-05-23). XBB.1.16 Deemed COVID-19 "Variant of Interest" jamanetwork.com After increasing in prevalence during the early months of 2023, the Omicron descendent XBB.1.16 is now a variant of interest, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced. XBB.1.16, a combination of 2 BA.2 lineages, accounted for 4.15% of COVID-19 cases worldwide as of the week of March 27, up from 0.52% 4 weeks prior. More than 30 countries have reported XBB.1.16 cases, the majority of which are in India.
(2023-05-24). 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…
(2023-05-23). ACA Had "Minimal" Effect on Health Insurance Stability. jamanetwork.com Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reduced the proportion of uninsured US residents from 20% to 12.5% in any given month, the legislation had little effect on their ability to maintain health coverage, according to a recent study.
(2023-05-24). People's Health Tribunal finds Shell and Total Energy guilty of harming African communities. peoplesdispatch.org Environmental, health, and human rights activists deplored the actions of extractive corporations in Africa, who exploit natural resources and sow poverty and disease, during a People's Health Tribunal…
(2023-05-24). It's Time for Congress to Update Our Genetic Nondiscrimination Law. aclu.org 
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) was enacted in 2008 to protect Americans from being widely discriminated against by a then new technology: genetic testing. The law was written after genetic discrimination emerged in the 1970s. At the time, programs to screen and identify genetic carriers of sickle cell anemia, a disease which afflicts many Black Americans, were being mandated by states. These mandated screening programs targeted Black people, perpetuating racial bias and stigmatization. Congress acted to make this genetic discrimination illegal. But now, GINA is 15 years old and needs to b…
(2023-05-24). Science Saturday: Collaborative study discovers new disease behind patient's recurring blood clots. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2018, a male patient in his 60s began experiencing chest pains, which turned out to be caused by multiple blood clots in his lungs. As he visited several institutions in and around his home state of Michigan, doctors conducted the typical testing panels to look for a condition called thrombophilia that causes blood clots to form too easily. But tests did not confirm the known thrombophilic conditions. "So people were not able to give…
(2023-05-24). Consumer Health: Women's health and living a longer, healthier life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Women's Health Week will be observed May 14—20, which makes this a good time to learn about two of the top threats to women's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Heart disease and cancer are two of the top three leading causes of death for women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk for…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Innovative technology to treat head and neck cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In the U.S., HPV is linked to about 70% of throat and mouth cancers. And more than 70% of those cancers are diagnosed in men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Treatment for throat and mouth cancers, also referred to as oropharyngeal or head and neck cancers, depends on location and stage of the cancer as well as other factors. Dr. Phillip Pirgousis, a Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeon, says patients now have safer, less invasive surgical treatments…
(2023-05-24). Skin cancer survivors: How to stay safe in the sunshine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many people, playing and relaxing in the sun is fun. But for skin cancer survivors, the sun can be a source of fear and anxiety. That's because sun exposure is one of the most significant risk factors for developing skin cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Skin cancer survivors often feel stress and anxiety People who have previously…
(2023-05-24). Consumer Health: Stroke — know the signs and risk factors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the signs and risk factors for stroke. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How to treat dry eye disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I have gotten older, I notice that my eyes are almost constantly dry. I use over-the-counter eye drops to keep them moist, but I also have some itching and redness. What causes dry eyes? Are there any other treatments available to alleviate the condition? ANSWER: Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause an array of uncomfortable side effects. Symptoms of dry eyes often include blurry vision; eye redness; sensitivity to…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic expert talks benefits, risks of experimental Alzheimer's drug. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease shows promise to slow the progression of the disease, according to clinical trial results reported by Eli Lilly and Company. Study participants with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia stages of Alzheimer's disease who received donanemab showed a slowing of clinical decline by 35% compared to placebo and resulted in a 40% less decline in the ability to perform activities of daily living. "Donanemab is a drug that…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why alcohol and menopause can be a dangerous mix. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hot flashes. Night sweats. Sleep problems. Weight gain. Menopause can seem like a rollercoaster with symptoms that can make life challenging. Could that glass of wine or cocktail be making menopausal symptoms even worse? Yes, according to experts. Dr. Juliana Kling with Mayo Clinic's Women's Health Center in Arizona says that alcohol use during menopause can worsen symptoms and increase a woman's risk for serious health conditions, like heart disease and osteoporosis. Dr. Kling warns…
(2023-05-23). Brazil In State Of Health Emergency Due To Avian Influenza. telesurenglish.net The Brazilian government on Tuesday declared a state of animal health emergency throughout the country, according to press reports. | RELATED: | The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced on May 22 the declaration of the state of emergency for 180 days, with the objective of preventing the disease from reaching subsistence and commercial poultry, in order to preserve people's health. | The declaration all…
(2023-05-23). "Humanity's Debt to Medical Science" jamanetwork.com In the Current History Magazine for April, Mr. Fred C. Kelly, who on previous occasions has indulged in antimedical propaganda, published an attack on modern medicine entitled, "Is Better Health Due to the Doctors?" It was apparently the view of Mr. Kelly that the great advances in sanitation and hygiene, as well as in the care of disease, were due to other agencies. In the same publication for May, Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, President-elect of the American Medical Association, replies to Mr. Kelly and indicates promptly his belief that the attack is a good illustration of what modern medicine is likely to mean to tho…
(2023-05-23). Four-Year Visual Outcomes After Intravitreous Aflibercept for Vision-Threatening Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study presented outcomes of treating nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) without center-involved diabetic macular edema (CI-DME) with 2.0-mg aflibercept intravitreal injections. The authors concluded that initiating aflibercept induction therapy with regular quarterly treatments reduced the probability of anatomic disease progression to PDR or CI-DME with no gain in mean change in visual acuity from baseline to 4 years.
(2023-05-23). Coronary Artery Calcium and Polygenic Risk Scores to Predict CHD. jamanetwork.com This study involving 2 large, community-based, longitudinal, cohort studies whether adding 2 markers—coronary artery calcium score and polygenic risk score—to traditional risk factor—based scores improves predicting coronary heart disease among middle-aged to older adults.
(2023-05-23). Swapping Out Sugary Drinks Associated With Lower Mortality. jamanetwork.com For adults with type 2 diabetes, consuming more than 1 serving of a sugar-sweetened drink per day was linked to a 20% increase in all-cause mortality as well as an increase in cardiovascular disease events and death compared with drinking less than 1 serving per month, according to data from 15‚ÄØ486 participants who were followed up for almost 19 years. Increased consumption of beverages including tea, coffee, plain water, and low-fat milk were associated with lower mortality.
(2023-05-23). Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Threats, and Diagnostic Advances—Highlights From ECCMID, Europe's Largest Infectious Disease Conference. jamanetwork.com This Medical News article is an interview with ECCMID program director Jacob Moran-Gilad, MD, MPH.
(2023-05-24). Students create hands-on activities to engage the public. imperial.ac.uk Students on the Public Engagement Horizons module created activities exploring the health impacts of pollutants inside our homes.
(2023-05-24). Imperial staff recognised for health and safety excellence. imperial.ac.uk Provost Ian Walmsley hosted the 2023 health and safety awards last week.
(2023-05-24). Chinese health authorities warn of a new surge in COVID-19 infections with the XBB subvariant. wsws.org Chinese health authorities warn of another wave of COVID-19 Infections to peak at the end of June with more than 65 million weekly infections.
(2023-05-24). Michigan hospital merger threatens jobs and patient services. wsws.org UM Health, run by the University of Michigan regents, took over Lansing-based Sparrow Health last month.
(2023-05-24). Health reform bill in Colombia advances with approval in House Commission. peoplesdispatch.org The health reform bill seeks to transform the current system in Colombia. Amongst other things it calls for creating healthcare access points in each neighborhood and town of the country to ensure access to all citizens…
(2023-05-24). Participants first: Shaping the future of clinical trials through digital innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Clinical trials advance medicine, but the National Institutes of Health says that more than half of studies are unable to recruit or retain the necessary research participants, which can exacerbate health disparities. However, in recent years, digital technologies have helped trials become more accessible and inclusive. Clinical trials are moving out of traditional research facilities and into the everyday lives of participants. "Instead of asking participants to come to us, we're going to them," says David Harmon, M.D.,…
(2023-05-24). Future of health care: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students graduate in Florida. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Medical students graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine on Saturday, May 13. The graduates were part of an innovative program that allows students to complete their first two years of didactic study in Phoenix or Rochester, Minnesota, and finish the final two years of clinical study in Jacksonville, Florida. Nine students graduated from the school's Florida campus on May 13. They join the more than 90 other Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students in…
(2023-05-24). Former VA deputy secretary Donald M. Remy to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Donald M. Remy, former deputy secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on May 12. Donald M. Remy "Mr. Remy is an exceptional leader who comes to us with significant experience in health care, government and legal affairs, and international business," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "We are pleased and honored to welcome him to…
(2023-05-24). Consumer Health: Does expired sunscreen still work? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to check the expiration date on last year's sunscreen. It's that time of year when everyone's looking forward to some fun in the sun. Too much sun can be dangerous, though. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin, and children are especially vulnerable because they tend to spend more time outdoors and can burn easily. Skin damage from the sun…
(2023-05-24). 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…
(2023-05-24). 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…
(2023-05-24). 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….
(2023-05-24). 'One Health' will give WHO's Dictator General power to initiate climate lockdowns. expose-news.com The proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHRs") and the Pandemic Treaty both incorporate the "One Health" approach. One Health has little definition or structure and is sold using vague strings …
(2023-05-24). How to remove the Nanobots, Nanotech & Graphene found in the COVID Injections being transmitted from the Vaccinated from your 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 …
(2023-05-24). China supports WHO's work in health emergency response. ecns.cn China will continue to support the World Health Organization's work in global health emergencies preparedness and response, said a delegate from China on Tuesday at the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland.
(2023-05-24). SF consul general: Signs of progress on ties amid challenges. ecns.cn Despite the severe challenges facing China-U.S. relations today, China's consul general in San Francisco remains upbeat about future bilateral exchanges and healthy commerce between the two nations.
(2023-05-24). Eight Mayo hospitals again earn highest grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Group. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eight Mayo Clinic hospitals were recognized for excellent patient safety, again earning A grades from the Leapfrog Group. Eight hospitals across Mayo Clinic scored high marks for patient safety, earning A grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization that provides safety ratings. The ratings are intended to help patients choose their preferred health care destinations. Mayo Clinic hospitals that received an A grade are: Arizona Mayo Clinic Hospital. Florida Mayo Clinic Hospital….
(2023-05-24). Mayo hospitals rank high in patient experience in latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services survey. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic hospitals received four- and five-star ratings in patient experience in the latest Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The rankings reflect staff dedication to providing a supportive and excellent experience for patients. Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida, Rochester and Mayo Clinic Health System — Northland in Barron, Wisconsin, received five-star ratings for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare &…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic receives high score in DiversityInc's 'Top Companies for Diversity' rankings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic ranked highly among the 'Top Hospitals and Health Care Systems' in DiversityInc's rankings Mayo Clinic ranked high in the annual DiversityInc rankings of the "Top 50 Companies for Diversity." Mayo was ranked No. 3 among "Top Hospitals and Healthcare Systems for Diversity." This year's survey was the most competitive yet and saw a 32% increase in the number of health care systems participating. This was Mayo Clinic's 12th straight year of being ranked and ties Mayo's…
(2023-05-24). Mayo Clinic Platform expands its distributed data network to partner to globally transform patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Innovative data science will enable scalable and accessible personalized, predictive and proactive medicine for patients ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform is expanding its distributed data network, Mayo Clinic Platform_Connect1, to include Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Brazil, Sheba Medical Center in Israel and University Health Network (UHN) in Canada, joining Mercy, Connect's first member. The first-of-its-kind global alliance establishes a data-sharing network that transcends language barriers and accelerates AI-based solutions by using current data…
(2023-05-23). Growth of Home Care Coverage Outpaced Number of Workers. jamanetwork.com Although Medicaid's coverage for home- and community-based services has expanded over the last 2 decades, the growth of the workforce has not kept pace, according to an analysis published in Health Affairs.
(2023-05-23). Ownership Data Now Available for Hospice and Home Health Agencies. jamanetwork.com The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released ownership information about more than 6000 Medicare-certified hospices and 11‚ÄØ000 home health agencies. The publicly available data include information about mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, and changes in ownership, as well as whether a given agency's owners are direct or indirect and whether they are an individual or organization.
(2023-05-23). RSV Infection During Infancy Tied to Asthma Later. jamanetwork.com Healthy children who were not infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during their first year of life were 26% less likely to have asthma by age 5 years than those who had been infected, according to results from an observational study that included 1946 participants. The researchers calculated that preventing RSV infections during infancy could avoid 15% of asthma cases in 5-year-olds.
(2023-05-23). Cuba Has Been Saving Lives Worldwide for 60 Years. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Cubans celebrate the 60th anniversary of the start of the solidarity actions that their doctors and health workers have carried out around the world. | RELATED: | "Today is a day of gratitude for the opportunity we have had to be part of this great army of white coats that is making history in the five continents," said Idael Cabrera, a doctor who is part of a Cuban mission in Ghana. | "The whole world knows the value and commitment of our prof…
(2023-05-24). Jeffrey Sachs: Bipartisan Support of War, from Iraq to Ukraine, Is Helping Fuel U.S. Debt Crisis. democracynow.org 
The United States faces a default on its debt in early June if a deal on the debt ceiling is not reached between the Biden administration and Republicans in Congress before then. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pushing for sweeping budget cuts and new work requirements for recipients of government programs, including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP. Notably, however, neither Republicans nor Democrats are proposing cuts to one of the biggest drivers of the nation's debt: the massive U.S. military budget. "We've got to get this military-industrial lobby under control, but it's h…
(2023-05-24). "Severe Post COVID-19 Vaccine Syndrome": Diagnosis Only Available in UK and Europe (Not in Canada or USA). globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Is This Why Pediatricians Push Vaccines? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of "spreading disinformation" regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media "trackers" and "fact checkers" will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …
(2023-05-24). Video: mRNA Vaccine: New Phenomenon of Virulent Cancers. Dr. William Makis, David Knight Show. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-23). BCG Vaccine Not Effective Against COVID-19. jamanetwork.com Although the bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is used primarily to protect against tuberculosis, previous research has suggested it might also guard against other infections. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers hypothesized that vaccination with BCG, which seems to cause epigenetic changes in immune cells that promote a stronger immune response against pathogens, might be effective against COVID-19.
(2023-05-23). Covid vaccines as the cause of myocarditis in newborns must be investigated urgently. expose-news.com Can a woman who takes the covid mRNA injection during pregnancy or after birth harm her baby? Yes. Vaccinating the mother vaccinates the baby in the womb. And, infants get the mother's …
(2023-05-24). A message of solidarity to Royal Mail workers from a Belgian postal worker. wsws.org "You have strikes in Britain, Germany, France and Holland, it's everywhere today. It is like a little bit of a spark because COVID really showed the importance of essential workers and their value."
(2023-05-24). Australian parliamentary inquiry into Long COVID downplays crisis. wsws.org Despite receiving 566 submissions, many from Long COVID sufferers and concerned scientists and doctors, the report minimalised the impact of this "mass disabling event."
(2023-05-24). Bombshell Video: The "COVID Pandemic" Was the Result of Extensive Media Propaganda: "Nobody Is Safe, BE AFRAID!" globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-24). Selected Articles: Don't Let Them Rewrite History: Ventilators Killed People… and It Was No Accident. globalresearch.ca 
By A new study from Northwestern University has concluded that the majority of "Covid19" patients put on ventilators were actually killed …
(2023-05-23). Following Failed Kidnapping Of Imran Khan, Regime Cracks Down On Dissent. popularresistance.org Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan pledged to build a "Naya Pakistan" — a New Pakistan. He hoped to break with decades of internal misrule and gross corruption and offer a hopeful future for the world's fifth-most populous country, of nearly 248 million people. | Khan's vision also meant a New Pakistan that ended its external dependencies and subordinate relationship with Washington, which could only be described as neo-colonial. | Khan's period in power came at a bad time, especially because of the Covid-19 crisis, and his own rule did at times reflect a lack of political acumen and an inability t…
(2023-05-23). PSYOP incoming: Environmental advisors to German government suggest covid era tactics be used to "carefully restrict" people's behaviour. expose-news.com