(2023-06-08). 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…
(2023-06-07). IFC, Fosun to improve healthcare access in Africa. ecns.cn Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co Ltd announced its partnership with the International Finance Corp (IFC) on Tuesday to help build a pharmaceutical production facility and distribution hub in the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire.
(2023-06-07). Qilu shipping cancer drug to U.S. ecns.cn Amid an ongoing cancer drug shortage, the United States Food and Drug Administration has been working with Chinese drugmaker Qilu Pharmaceutical Co Ltd to import the oncological medication cisplatin.
(2023-06-07). Zimbabwe: Over 2000 Suspected Cholera Cases. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Jenfan Muswere, Zimbabwe's Acting Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services made a statement explaining that the number of suspected cholera cases in Zimbabwe has exceeded 2,000, and there have been 15 confirmed deaths since the onset of the epidemic in February. | Related: | In the wake of escalating incidents, the government has advocated for a multi-faceted strategy and all-inclusive approach to tackle the spread of choler…
(2023-06-08). 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…
(2023-06-08). Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic doctor visits of the future could be powered by 'omics' research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org To glimpse the future of medicine, step inside Mayo Clinic's cutting-edge Center for Individualized Medicine. There, physicians, researchers, data scientists, artificial intelligence engineers and bioethicists are working side-by-side to investigate massive "omics" data sets. The innovative approach is the result of thousands of patients who are participating in omics-related research studies and clinical trials. The multidisciplinary teams are in pursuit of discovering hidden biological signatures and patterns of diseases, including cancer. Their hope and expectations are…
(2023-06-08). 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…
(2023-06-07). Articles] Trends in the burden and determinants of hypertensive heart disease in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990—2019: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. thelancet.com HHD remains a significant problem in the EMR, with a higher burden than global levels. Serious efforts toward high-quality management and prevention are strongly recommended. Based on this study, our recommendation for the EMR is to adopt effective preventive strategies. For example, promoting healthy dietary patterns and prompt screening for undiagnosed HTN in public places, promoting regular blood pressure measurements at home, and creating community awareness about early detection of HTN.
(2023-06-07). Attempting to define Long COVID: The NIH-funded RECOVER initiative trial. wsws.org The RECOVER initiative trial begins the attempt to define Long COVID through symptom-based scoring, which will hopefully assist in future studies of the disease, but could be misused by insurance companies to deny coverage.
(2023-06-08). 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…
(2023-06-07). Articles] Trends in the burden and determinants of hypertensive heart disease in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990—2019: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. thelancet.com HHD remains a significant problem in the EMR, with a higher burden than global levels. Serious efforts toward high-quality management and prevention are strongly recommended. Based on this study, our recommendation for the EMR is to adopt effective preventive strategies. For example, promoting healthy dietary patterns and prompt screening for undiagnosed HTN in public places, promoting regular blood pressure measurements at home, and creating community awareness about early detection of HTN.
(2023-06-07). Attempting to define Long COVID: The NIH-funded RECOVER initiative trial. wsws.org The RECOVER initiative trial begins the attempt to define Long COVID through symptom-based scoring, which will hopefully assist in future studies of the disease, but could be misused by insurance companies to deny coverage.
(2023-06-07). Anti-Trans Politicians Are Following the Nazi Playbook. otherwords.org The 1920s were both good and bad times for the Jews of Germany. | They'd been granted the same legal rights as other Germans and were established in respected professions. They were mostly treated as worthy of dignity. But that changed as antisemites scapegoated Jews for all of Germany's woes — from the loss of World War I to the hyperinflation that had ruined so many lives. | Nazis not only stereotyped Jews as rich, cunning, and devious, but also likened them to revolting vermin — including lice, rats, snakes, and cockroaches. They were depicted as creepy, smelly, disease-ridden, sub-human. | Attacki…
(2023-06-07). Climate Change Could Cause Disease to 77 Pct of Corals by 2100. telesurenglish.net Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) has estimated that 76.8 percent of corals across the world would catch disease by 2100 amid global warming. | RELATED: | In a study published in the Ecology Letters journal on Wednesday, the researchers created a data set encompassing 108 papers on global coral disease for a further meta-analysis. | They found that both rising average summer sea surface temperatures…
(2023-06-07). Marburg — Genocide or Nothingburger? "Prepare for a Disease Deadlier than Covid" globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Consumer Health: Bladder cancer — risk factors and prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the risk factors for bladder cancer and what you can do to prevent it. More than 82,000 new cases of bladder cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, and more than 16,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Bladder cancer occurs in men more frequently than in women, and the risk increases with age,…
(2023-06-07). Dr. Brian Hooker: Toxins that are injected, breathed and ingested are driving the autism epidemic. expose-news.com Mercury is a neurotoxin. And it's in childhood vaccines. When Dr. Brian Hooker did the calculations for the Hepatitis B vaccine given to children, he found his son had received 80 times …
(2023-06-08). ILWU Local 52 Gabriel Prawl On Firings In Seattle, Growing Anger & West Coast Work Action. indybay.org ILWU longshore workers are facing direct union busting by the PMA and shipping bosses. In Seattle a walkout took place after longshore workers worked to health and safety rules. Seattle Local 52 past president Gabriel Prawl talks about the conditions that are developing on the docks and why anger is growing among ILWU members.
(2023-06-08). 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…
(2023-06-08). 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…
(2023-06-08). 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…
(2023-06-08). 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…
(2023-06-08). 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…
(2023-06-08). From lift off to splash down: An update on Mayo Clinic stem cells in space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's been six years since Mayo Clinic physician Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., watched stem cells from his regenerative medicine laboratory blast into space as part of a research effort to see if zero gravity would help the cells multiply faster. Approximately 15 million people worldwide experience a stroke annually, according to the World Health Organization. Currently, stroke remains a top cause of death and disability in the world. Finding new therapies for stroke is important…
(2023-06-08). 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,…
(2023-06-08). Over 115 million across US and Canada choked by smoke as massive wildfires burn out of control. wsws.org As with every weather disaster or public health crisis the capitalist ruling elite and their political representatives have proven incapable and uninterested in meeting the needs of the population as the smoke billowed in.
(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 …
(2023-06-07). Technocracy in Action: WHO and European Commission Partner for 'Digital Health' with New COVID-19 Digital Certificate. thelastamericanvagabond.com With the latest announcement that the European Commission and the World Health Organization are partnering on a Digital Vaccine Passport the Technocratic State is coming into view. On Monday the European Commission and the World Health Organization announced a "digital health" partnership to establish a new Digital Vaccine Passport system for the world. The announcement
(2023-06-07). Norfolk Southern seeks to have lawsuits dismissed over derailment, toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org In a motion that was filed on Friday with the US District Court in Youngstown, Ohio, Norfolk Southern made the absurd claim that they are not responsible for the derailment or obligated to pay for any of the damages caused to residents health, homes or businesses…
(2023-06-07). Top Insurance CEOs Took Home $335 Million Last Year, Fueled by Stock Buybacks. truthout.org The United States' healthcare system is the worst in the developed world, delivering the highest death rates for treatable conditions, the highest infant and maternal mortality rates, and the lowest life expectancy at birth. But a system that is failing patients, often in catastrophic ways, has been a massive boon for the executives who run the few private companies that dominate the nation's… |
(2023-06-07). US activists are campaigning to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List. therealnews.com 
To most countries, particularly fellow nations in the Global South, Cuba is a sovereign nation recognized for its leadership in healthcare, diplomacy, and human development. The US government, however, has a different, and quite unique, view: Officially, Cuba is categorized as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism." | Only four countries on earth are currently designated by the US as State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSTs): Iran, Syria, Cuba, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. | NNOC plans to follow up with an action in Washington, DC, on June 25, and are calling on supporters to join a rally in front of the Wh…
(2023-06-07). "We will not give in to blackmail": Colombians defend government and progressive reforms. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands took to the streets across Colombia in support of the labor, pension, and healthcare reforms proposed by the Gustavo Petro government. The mobilization called for by the country's major trade union confederations, including CUT and CTC, also comes in response to the destabilization campaign against the government being waged by right-wing politicians and mainstream media. | Juan Carlos Quintero, a member of the Peasant Association of Catatumbo and the National Coordination of Marcha Patriótica, told Peoples Dispatch that, "The demonstrations have been massive, in support of the current government of Gus…
(2023-06-07). Colombians to March in Support of President Petro's Reforms. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, social organizations will march in the main Colombian cities to express their support for President Gustavo Petro and his health, labor, and pension reforms. | RELATED: | The day before, the leftist leader invited citizens to march not only in support of his policies but also in rejection of impunity for war crimes. | The mobilization day was announced on May 31 by the Unitary Central of Workers of C…
(2023-06-07). Ya Ya's health 'visibly improved' in video released by Beijing Zoo. ecns.cn The giant panda Ya Ya is getting used to her new habitat after returning to the zoo and is now in stable condition.
(2023-06-07). Doctors Who Poisoned Themselves and Their Families, Including Small Children, with COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Flashback: Australia to Forcibly Vaccinate Population through Aerosol Spraying. expose-news.com An article re-published on LinkedIn in 2015 described the intentional release of DNA vaccines through large-scale aerial spraying. With experiments already conducted in California, USA, the Australian Gene Technology Regulator was looking …
(2023-06-08). 2022 saw worsening level of US drug deaths. ecns.cn More than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses last year, as experts suggest drug use was worsened by the stress, anxiety and worry of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023-06-08). Record 12.91 million sit gaokao amid popularization of higher education. ecns.cn A record number of 12.91 million people in China are registered to sit for the gaokao, China's college entrance exams, on Wednesday, the first after the country downgraded its strict management of COVID-19.
(2023-06-07). Cuban authorities register 24 new Covid-19 cases. plenglish.com According to the closing report of June 6 at midnight, 34 medical discharges were granted and the number of recoveries reached 1,105,709. | Since the onset of the pandemic, in March 2020, there have been 1,114,407 Covid-19 cases. | The authorities detail that there are 109 Covid-19 patients across the country, while the number of deaths remains at 8,530. | A 90.8 percent of the Cuban population is fully vaccinated, whereas 8,745,159 people have booster doses.
(2023-06-07). The Great COVID Death Coverup. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Pilot Deaths: Four Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated Singapore Airlines Pilots Died Suddenly in May 2023. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). 1884 Athlete Cardiac Arrests or Serious Issues, 1310 of Them Dead, Since COVID Injection. globalresearch.ca
(2023-06-07). Chief Covid Con Artist Chris Whitty to approve planning for 60% of new homes. expose-news.com The UK government is to invest £3.2 billion and has created a new statutory consulting body to nudge and corral people into 15-minute cities. Active Travel England ("ATE"), as the new body …
(2023-06-07). Deagel's 2025 Depopulation Forecast is on Target due to Millions of Excess Deaths, Infertility & huge surge in Child Deaths due to Covid-19 Vaccination. expose-news.com
(2023-06-07). Pre-pandemic Event 201 Coronavirus Simulation Was Devised at Infamous World Economic Forum Confab in Davos. globalresearch.ca