(2023-07-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: How heat affects medication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Finding ways to keep your body cool during extremely high temperatures is important, and so is ensuring your medications aren't exposed to extreme heat. Scott Hall, a Mayo Clinic pharmacist, says medications can become degraded during temperature changes. He says some medications also can cause heat intolerance. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7hM14G0Z__Y Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Temperature can impact…
(2023-07-18). Across the West, people are dying in greater numbers: nobody wants to learn why. dissidentvoice.org 
During the pandemic, the challenge for each of us was to maintain critical distance: spurning both the tribalism of those insisting Covid was a hoax and the counter-tribalism of those who demanded complete acquiesence to a corporate-political agenda dictated by Big Pharma under the mantle of "Follow the science". Fear of living under Big Brother …
(2023-07-17). Australian Pharmaceutical Industry workers vote down company offer again as strike enters fourth week. wsws.org Despite a campaign of isolation by the United Workers Union, workers have taken an important stand, determined to secure a pay increase that enables them to survive crippling mortgage interest rates, soaring rents and energy prices.
(2023-07-18). Science Saturday: A novel testing approach for newly identified VEXAS syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org VEXAS syndrome is a severe autoinflammatory disease that results in a spectrum of rheumatologic and hematologic conditions. Mostly affecting men over age 50, VEXAS is caused by somatic mutations in the UBA1 gene of blood cells, which is a gene located in the X chromosome. Until just a few years ago, patients presenting with features of VEXAS syndrome were not unified under a specific diagnosis. The underlying cause of newly identified VEXAS (vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory,…
(2023-07-18). Alzheimer's drug lecanemab granted full approval by FDA, Mayo Clinic expert weighs in. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven't had before: a medication that may slow the decline of memory and thinking. A monoclonal antibody, lecanemab, shows promise in removing amyloid plaques from the brain, according to phase 3 trial results. Amyloid plaques are one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease, according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, a neurologist and director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's…
(2023-07-18). Why LGBTQ+ adults should pay attention to heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent studies reveal a concerning trend in the cardiovascular health of LGBTQ+ adults. They experience worse heart health compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers. LGBTQ+ people also tend to have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Rekha Mankad, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what may be putting LGBTQ+ adults at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and what can be done to lower their risk. Watch: The Mayo…
(2023-07-18). Universal Childhood Lipid Screening. jamanetwork.com Screening for lipid disorders in children and adolescents can identify 2 types of lipid disorders: primary lipid disorders, which typically are monogenic, rare, and severe, and the more common secondary lipid disorders that often result from other disease processes or lifestyle behaviors (such as poor nutrition or inadequate activity) and are often less severe. The most common primary lipid disorder of childhood is familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), which is present in 1 in 250 to 350 children. Familial hypercholesterolemia causes markedly elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) starting a…
(2023-07-18). Increasing All-Cause Mortality in US Children and Adolescents—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In their Letter about our recent Viewpoint, Dr Probst and colleagues rightly emphasize the health challenges facing rural youth in the US. Pediatric mortality rates in rural counties—already higher than in metropolitan areas—increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data indicate that between 2019 and 2021, all-cause mortality at ages 1 to 19 years increased by 14% in rural (nonmetropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore) counties. The primary cause was not COVID-19, which explained one-fifth of the increase, but fatal injuries and poisonings.
(2023-07-18). Accelerometer-Derived "Weekend Warrior" Physical Activity and Incident Cardiovascular Disease. jamanetwork.com This study examines associations between an accelerometer-derived "weekend warrior" pattern (ie, most moderate to vigorous physical activity achieved over 1-2 days) vs similar physical activity spread more evenly and the risk of incident cardiovascular events.
(2023-07-18). US Military Researches In Ukraine And Worldwide Aimed To Create Artificially Controlled Epidemics — Russian MoD. southfront.org 
On July 18, the Russian Ministry of Defence revealed new details of the ongoing investigation of the military biological activities…
(2023-07-18). Fentanyl is Solely US Problem, and It Blames China. telesurenglish.net The United States is the only country in the world that has been battling a grave opioid epidemic, and it is bent on blaming China. The abuse of opioids, particularly fentanyl, has overtaken gun violence and car accidents in recent years to become the leading cause of accidental deaths across the United States. | RELATED: | Analysts said that while there are mixed factors behind the crisis, Washington should face up to its own incompetence…
(2023-07-18). West Virginia rally condemns jail deaths. workers.org 
Beckley, West Virginia Nearly 100 prison abolitionists and family members of jailhouse murder victims rallied in Beckley on July 15 to raise awareness of the growing number of deaths in jails throughout West Virginia. In the last couple of years, the deaths have become epidemic, with dozens of incarcerated workers . . . |
(2023-07-18). Timely steps seen facilitating breakthroughs in generative AI. ecns.cn China's timely measures for managing generative artificial intelligence services will give a strong boost to the technology's healthy development and help nurture key future economic growth drivers to hedge against external uncertainties.
(2023-07-18). Safe, healthy cyberspace key for young people. ecns.cn Young people in China have shown greater respect for the code of conduct in cyberspace as internet companies and platforms have made more efforts to effectively regulate online behavior.
(2023-07-18). 7 in 10 Americans Support Passage of Pro-Union PRO Act, Poll Finds. truthout.org With labor activity making headlines across the U.S. and wealth inequality at all-time highs, new polling finds overwhelming support among the public for a slate of pro-worker bills advanced by Sen. Bernie Sanders's (I-Vermont) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee last month. According to polling by Data for Progress released Tuesday, all three bills passed by the committee last… |
(2023-07-18). Monday 7/17: #PlasticPollution: How Plastic Threatens Human and Planetary Health. indybay.org Online event…
(2023-07-18). Understanding effects of heat on mental health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Irritability is a common side effect of heat. A heat wave is affecting parts of the U.S., including much of the Southwest, through the Southeast and parts of Europe. When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll more than just physically. Our well-being can suffer as well. "A study of over 2 million people found an increased visit rate or incidence of people going to the emergency department with psychiatric and mental health-related concerns during…
(2023-07-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Effects of hot weather, humidity on blood pressure, heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm retired and enjoy spending time outdoors in my garden and kayaking with my family. I have high blood pressure, which has been managed by medication for nearly 10 years. Recently I've noticed that I develop a headache, nausea and sometimes dizziness after a few hours in the heat and sun. What is causing these symptoms? ANSWER: Weather can play a role in triggering certain health problems. High temperatures and high humidity are two…
(2023-07-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Plant-based diet is encouraged for patients with cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For patients diagnosed with cancer, is there one diet that is better than another? Dr. Dawn Mussallem, an integrative health specialist at Mayo Clinic, says it's not about one food or diet, but rather a dietary pattern that emphasizes a predominant plant-based diet that is high in fiber. And, Dr. Mussallem says, 97% of Americans aren't getting enough fiber. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/R0SBgxhZfFU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2023-07-18). Burning mouth syndrome: Why doctors sometimes fight its fire with fire. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause is a risk factor for painful condition, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains LONDON — Hot flashes, mood swings and sleep problems are common as a woman approaches and passes menopause. Much less common but as disruptive is another condition that can afflict perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: burning mouth syndrome. Sarmed Sami, MBChB, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, describes the painful condition, how it is diagnosed and why doctors sometimes fight its…
(2023-07-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Food and Drug Administration rule requires healthcare providers to notify people if they have dense breasts. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to women without, and that's why early detection is so important. "About 50% of women have…
(2023-07-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a breast medicine specialist? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people think that a breast health specialist only treats cancer, but the truth is that these doctors handle a wide range of breast-related conditions. Dr. Lauren Cornell, a Mayo Clinic breast medicine specialist, says there are many ways people can benefit from seeing a breast medicine expert. Watch: Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a breast medicine specialist? youtu.be/sU7I61tnxZA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2023-07-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Proper posture and body alignment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me healthy as I age. But I'm only 17. Does it really matter if I'm slouching a bit? ANSWER: Though it may seem annoying, your grandmother is correct in that good posture supports good health. And starting good habits now, though it requires conscious effort, can help you…
(2023-07-18). Mayo Clinic hosts RISE for Equity conference in Minneapolis Aug. 10-12. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Hundreds of healthcare professionals will gather Aug. 10-12 for Mayo Clinic's third annual RISE for Equity: Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen & Empower 2023 conference, an opportunity to advance national discussion and learn evidence-based practices to improving diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare. Keynote presentations by leading experts and panel discussions will cover topics such as health disparities, digital equity, artificial intelligence (AI) and coded bias, representation, and organizational belonging, among many others. The…
(2023-07-18). Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London adds doctors in several medical specialties. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Mayo Clinic Healthcare is adding several doctors, including cardiologists, a gastroenterologist, experts in women's and men's health, and radiologists who specialize in a range of conditions and imaging techniques. Several of the doctors are multilingual. Mayo Clinic Healthcare, located at 15 Portland Place in the Harley Street Medical Area, provides personalised healthcare including specialized care, second opinions, advanced medical imaging and tailored wellness plans. The clinic also serves as a gateway to Mayo Clinic's…
(2023-07-18). Yale University-Mayo Clinic CERSI Receive up to $50 Million FDA Grant to Advance Medical Research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Yale University-Mayo Clinic Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI), a joint effort between Yale University, Mayo Clinic and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct research and develop tools to support regulatory decision-making, has received renewed FDA funding to advance its efforts to improve public health. The renewed funding — spanning 5 years and up to $50 million —will support a wide range of research projects focused on areas such as the development of…
(2023-07-18). Gaza: +9000 Cancer Patients Suffer From Medicine Shortages. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Palestinian health authorities said that the lack of medicines threatens the lives of more than 9,000 cancer patients in the Gaza Strip. | Related: | "Cancer patients in the Gaza Strip suffer from a lack of diagnostic and treatment capabilities, with the increasing number of cancer patients among the population of the Gaza Strip," Subhi Skaik, director general of the Gaza Cancer Center, said at a press conference. | Accord…
(2023-07-18). Costa Rican workers strike against health care privatization. wsws.org The working class has demonstrated its resolve to resist the decades-long wave of social cuts, but is repeatedly betrayed by the trade union bureaucracy and its pseudo-left apologists.
(2023-07-18). Debt is grinding down developing countries but there is no plan for relief. peoplesdispatch.org Two reports which came out last week point out that a large number of developing countries are spending more on repayment of debt than on the development of social sectors such as health and education…
(2023-07-18). The Culture Wars Are Hijacking Debate On the Military Budget. progressive.org Republicans want to fill the defense bill with bans on abortion, trans health care, and racial diversity initiatives in the military.
(2023-07-18). Increasing All-Cause Mortality in US Children and Adolescents. jamanetwork.com To the Editor As public health researchers, we applaud the recent Viewpoint that called attention to recent increases in child mortality. However, we believe that this Viewpoint did not acknowledge a child population that has been markedly underserved and generally understudied—rural children.
(2023-07-18). Physical Activity for Health—Every Minute Counts. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses the amount of physical activity recommended by the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition, and how clinicians should use these recommendations to personalize and set achievable physical activity goals for their patients.
(2023-07-18). Skin Lesions, Foot Drop, and Hand Contractures. jamanetwork.com A previously healthy individual in his 20s had 3 months of annular skin lesions, with numbness and paresthesia in the affected areas. Physical examination revealed multiple tattoos, bilateral palpable thickened auricular and ulnar nerves, and claw-hand deformity; test results for rapid plasma reagin, antinuclear antibodies, rheumatoid factor, acid-fast bacilli, mycobacteria, and fungi were negative, and biopsy did not identify Mycobacterium leprae. What is the diagnosis and what would you do next?
(2023-07-18). Health Care Costs Will Comprise About 20% of US Economy by 2031. jamanetwork.com The country's health care spending will grow an average of 5.4% per year between 2022 and 2031, accounting for about $1 out of every $5 spent in the US by the end of the period, according to new projections from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published in Health Affairs. The agency expects that recent legislative changes, such as the expiration of regulations surrounding the COVID-19 public health emergency and the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act's prescription drug provisions, will drive some of the health expenditure trends.
(2023-07-17). Since "Dobbs" Ruling, Native People Face a Web of Obstacles to Reproductive Care. truthout.org Abortion access was already a near impossibility for people receiving services through the Indian Health Service (IHS), even before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The ruling is likely to increase already high rates of pregnancy-related mortality for Native pregnancy-capable people (NPCP) in the U.S., creating "the perfect environment for… |
(2023-07-17). Australia: Health workers should reject union-government sellout and build rank-and-file committees to fight for a real pay rise! wsws.org Neither of the pay options offered by the New South Wales Labor government and the Health Services Union represent a way forward for workers.
(2023-07-18). State Public Insurance Coverage Policies and Postpartum Care Among Immigrants. jamanetwork.com This study examines the association between state public insurance coverage and postpartum care among low-income immigrants and the differences in care received among immigrants relative to nonimmigrants.
(2023-07-18). Utilization Management Trends in Medicare Part D Oncology Drugs, 2010-2020. jamanetwork.com This study examines the exposure of Medicare Part D beneficiaries to utilization management, such as prior authorization, for oral oncology drugs.
(2023-07-18). Video: The Covid-19 "Vaccine": Canada's Dr. Mark Trozzi Targeted for Speaking the Truth. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-18). Video: "Definitive Proof the COVID-19 Vaccines are Causing Death". Kim Iversen Interviews Peter McCullough. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-18). US flying blind amid warnings of new COVID-19 surge. wsws.org Times writer David Leonhardt omits the words "variant," "evolution," "Long COVID," "cases," "testing" and "wastewater" from his article, because each of these facets of the pandemic shows that it is ongoing and remains a threat to masses of people globally.
(2023-07-18). Young Teachers (COVID-19 Vaccinated) Who Died Suddenly During March 2023. 14 Sudden Deaths Examined. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-18). Covid lies are needed to sustain the medical gold rush. expose-news.com We are still being told the covid injections are safe. This narrative runs against the accumulating evidence of excess deaths and adverse reactions. For example, the Western Australian government has just issued …
(2023-07-17). Antisemitism and anti-Chinese racism: The case of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wsws.org Kennedy is not just a lunatic bigot. Powerful sections of the US ruling elite are promoting the Wuhan lab lie, claiming China deliberately created the COVID virus, and whitewashing the neo-Nazi forces in the Ukraine war.