(2023-10-07). Kaiser Permanente Workers In D.C. And Virginia Go On Strike. popularresistance.org Thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers across the United States began a strike against contract negotiations that strikers say are not being done "in good faith" and fail to adequately address the "unsafe staffing levels" within the major medical organization. | The contracts for several thousand Kaiser Permanente workers expired Sunday evening, including contracts for about 400 pharmacists and optometrists out of Virginia and Washington, D.C., kicking off the nationwide strike of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers and technicians, according to a written statement from The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions.
(2023-10-07). Cuban President congratulates Putin on his birthday. plenglish.com With the sincere affection of those who have felt the value of his friendship at difficult times for Cuba, I want to congratulate and wish good health on his birthday to the President of the Russian Federation, my friend Vladimir Putin, the Cuban head of State wrote on the social network x. | Havana and Moscow maintain historic relations of friendship and cooperation in various fields, such as economy, energy, transportation, industry, pharmaceuticals, among others, which were forged on the basis of mutual respect, since the time of the Soviet Union. | Russia has made humanitarian contributions of food, medicine…
(2023-10-07). Comment] Building on current progress to shape the future of biomedical science. thelancet.com The past 200 years have seen rapid advances in western biomedicine. A model arising from western Europe and North America, current biomedical science is largely driven by efforts to prevent or cure diseases. It uses hierarchies of evidence generated from observational and experimental research,1 and is arguably driven by the interests of scientists who hold this underlying philosophy, with recirculation of knowledge through structured dialogue in medical and scientific journals, professional and research settings, scientific meetings, and other medical contexts.
(2023-10-07). Perspectives] Medical research, clinical trials, evidence, and the shaping of policy. thelancet.com Strong evidence that informs the provision of care in health systems, shapes policy, and reduces premature deaths worldwide lies at the heart of medical practice. Over recent decades the organisation, focus, and sheer scale of biomedical research has expanded exponentially. This unparalleled surge in scientific activity has seen a simultaneous concentration on population health with clinical trials and large-scale epidemiological studies that look at the determinants of disease and health among individuals and societies alongside research at the sub-individual level, comprising cells, molecules, and mechanisms of…
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] A four-decade association with The Lancet. thelancet.com We congratulate The Lancet for their efforts to improve the scientific landscape and serve the global population. We share in the journal's success and celebrate its 200-year milestone, having been authors and subscribers since 1978. We believe that The Lancet is the most reputable voice in medical science—since its inaugural issue on Oct 5, 1823, it has published work on a multitude of topics, including infectious diseases, psychological disorders, toxicology, and global health. The journal's editorial team is equally brilliant and provides excellent author service.
(2023-10-07). The Anti Parasitic Drug That is Cheap, Safe & Kills Aggressive Cancers — But Has Not Been FDA Approved. expose-news.com Yesterday the Expose published an article which highlighted just a few of the various diseases that were found to be potentially caused by parasites, including cancers. A recent review of nine published …
(2023-10-07). Nothing could justify death of a child due to US sanctions: Iran. presstv.ir Iran vehemently denounces the US's sanctions and their potentially deadly role for Iranian patients, including children, who face life-threatening diseases.
(2023-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing atrial fibrillation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 3 million Americans are living with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that number could be as high as 12 million by the start of the next decade. September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. But what is atrial fibrillation and how do you fix it? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eognqWn8ZSI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 25) is in the…
(2023-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hand, foot and mouth disease, most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, is a highly contagious childhood illness. The virus can be spread through respiratory droplets, person-to-person contact and touching a contaminated object.Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, says it is typically an illness of young children — usually children under 5. But you can get infected with hand, foot and mouth disease at any age. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Tv1v-rMiK4A…
(2023-10-08). Consumer Health: Treating thyroid cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about treating thyroid cancer. Nearly 44,000 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and more than 2,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood…
(2023-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why more preventive screenings are needed in the Hispanic community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to a recent study by the American Cancer Society, cancer is a leading cause of death among those of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Hispanic and Latino people are less likely to be diagnosed with lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers than non-Hispanic white men and women. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says preventive screenings for cancer and other diseases are effective ways to help reduce these burdens. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/UEWLL7Om-ow Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2023-10-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who benefits from taking statins? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you're at risk of heart disease, your healthcare team might use the pooled cohort equation (PCE) tool to determine your long-term risk and whether taking statins — cholesterol-lowering medication — is a good option. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says it's important to understand who benefits the most from statins. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7J-pyvntHyg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-10-08). Real-world study confirms reliability of tool assessing 10-year risk prediction of heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent study based on real-world community patient data confirms the effectiveness of the Pooled Cohort Equation (PCE), developed by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology in 2013. The PCE is used to estimate a person's 10-year risk of developing clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, and guide heart attack and stroke prevention efforts. Study findings are published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The…
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] Call to action: HIV among adolescents in Sierra Leone. thelancet.com Sierra Leone, a west African country with an approximate population of 8 ∑5 million people, is experiencing a steady increase in HIV prevalence, despite a low national HIV prevalence of 1 ∑7%.1 The country's vulnerability to an HIV epidemic is compounded by many risk factors, such as poverty, economic deprivation, and a history marred by a decade-long civil strife and an Ebola virus outbreak that claimed more than 4000 lives.2 These collective adversities pose major obstacles to effective HIV prevention and control measures, particularly among the population aged up to 24 years.
(2023-10-07). "SHOT: We the Mothers Miami" america.cgtn.com 
A photography exhibit in Miami is drawing attention to what many call America's epidemic of gun violence, and the collateral damage left behind. It features portraits of 44 mothers who lost children to gun violence, the full spectrum of their pain and grief on display.
(2023-10-07). The Hegemonic UN-WEF-NATO Triad: U.N. "Sustainable Development" (SDG 2030) = Endless Wars, Poverty and Famine Worldwide. globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on October 2, 2023 | *** | "Those of us who do understand the nefariousness of the empire, and the ever-increasing danger it represents, must be clear that the effective defense of life on planet Earth, including …
(2023-10-08). Palestinian resistance continues operation amid indiscriminate airstrikes by Israel in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at a ground invasion during his address to the nation on Saturday, October 7, more than 16 hours after the Palestinian resistance movements launched their operation Al-Aqsa Floods. The move would be a serious escalation in Israeli aggression against Gaza. | Hours after the start of the operation, Israeli forces began a campaign of intensive bombings inside Gaza. The airstrikes have destroyed several civilian buildings in besieged Gaza Strip including a 14-storied building, housing various administrative offices. According to the Palestinian health ministry, an esti…
(2023-10-07). Comment] New estimates of preterm birth: data gaps and quality issues linger. thelancet.com Preterm birth is a major public health problem affecting 13 ∑4 million births worldwide in 2020 according to new estimates in The Lancet, with the majority of these births occurring in southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.1 Complications of preterm birth were responsible for an estimated 1 million child deaths in 2019 and were the leading cause of death among children younger than 5 years.2 Many survivors of preterm birth face lifetime disabilities, including learning disabilities, behavioural disorders, and visual and hearing impairment.
(2023-10-08). Real-world study confirms reliability of tool assessing 10-year risk prediction of heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent study based on real-world community patient data confirms the effectiveness of the Pooled Cohort Equation (PCE), developed by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology in 2013. The PCE is used to estimate a person's 10-year risk of developing clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, and guide heart attack and stroke prevention efforts. Study findings are published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The…
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] Call to action: HIV among adolescents in Sierra Leone. thelancet.com Sierra Leone, a west African country with an approximate population of 8 ∑5 million people, is experiencing a steady increase in HIV prevalence, despite a low national HIV prevalence of 1 ∑7%.1 The country's vulnerability to an HIV epidemic is compounded by many risk factors, such as poverty, economic deprivation, and a history marred by a decade-long civil strife and an Ebola virus outbreak that claimed more than 4000 lives.2 These collective adversities pose major obstacles to effective HIV prevention and control measures, particularly among the population aged up to 24 years.
(2023-10-07). "SHOT: We the Mothers Miami" america.cgtn.com A photography exhibit in Miami is drawing attention to what many call America's epidemic of gun violence, and the collateral damage left behind. It features portraits of 44 mothers who lost children to gun violence, the full spectrum of their pain and grief on display.
(2023-10-07). The Hegemonic UN-WEF-NATO Triad: U.N. "Sustainable Development" (SDG 2030) = Endless Wars, Poverty and Famine Worldwide. globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on October 2, 2023 | *** | "Those of us who do understand the nefariousness of the empire, and the ever-increasing danger it represents, must be clear that the effective defense of life on planet Earth, including …
(2023-10-08). Palestinian resistance continues operation amid indiscriminate airstrikes by Israel in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at a ground invasion during his address to the nation on Saturday, October 7, more than 16 hours after the Palestinian resistance movements launched their operation Al-Aqsa Floods. The move would be a serious escalation in Israeli aggression against Gaza. | Hours after the start of the operation, Israeli forces began a campaign of intensive bombings inside Gaza. The airstrikes have destroyed several civilian buildings in besieged Gaza Strip including a 14-storied building, housing various administrative offices. According to the Palestinian health ministry, an esti…
(2023-10-07). Comment] New estimates of preterm birth: data gaps and quality issues linger. thelancet.com Preterm birth is a major public health problem affecting 13 ∑4 million births worldwide in 2020 according to new estimates in The Lancet, with the majority of these births occurring in southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.1 Complications of preterm birth were responsible for an estimated 1 million child deaths in 2019 and were the leading cause of death among children younger than 5 years.2 Many survivors of preterm birth face lifetime disabilities, including learning disabilities, behavioural disorders, and visual and hearing impairment.
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] Iraq's mental health crisis: a way forward? thelancet.com For the past 20 years, mental health in Iraq has been a difficult issue to address as the country has faced wars, conflicts, and political instability.1 Moreover, Iraq has faced huge hurdles that have substantially influenced the mental wellbeing of Iraqi people in terms of medical facilities, security, and the availability of necessities such as food and water. Over 20% of Iraqis have mental illnesses, and that percentage is steadily rising.2…
(2023-10-07). What Was COVID Really About? Triggering A Multi-Trillion Dollar Global Debt Crisis. "Ramping up an Imperialist Strategy"? globalresearch.ca If it was indeed about public health, why close down the bulk of health services and the global economy knowing full well what the implications would be? And why mount a military-style propaganda campaign to censor world-renowned scientists and terrorise entire populations…
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] A plea for psychiatric and humanitarian support in northwest Syria. thelancet.com The Syrian conflict has taken a devastating toll on the mental health of its civilian population, resulting in high levels of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The traumatic events experienced by people in Syria (eg, bombings, shootings, chemical weapon attacks, attacks on crucial infrastructure, terrorism, and forced displacement) have all contributed to these problems. Furthermore, the fragmentation of health-care infrastructure, the exodus of health-care providers, ongoing crises, reduced international aid, and the shortage of mental health professionals all worsen the psychologic…
(2023-10-07). Comment] Displaced people's perilous journeys: border violence as a public health issue. thelancet.com The 21st century has seen displacement of migrants and refugees unprecedented since World War 2. As of the end of 2022, of the 108 million people who had to leave their homes because of persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations, 62 ∑5 million were internally displaced, 35 ∑3 million were refugees, and 5 ∑4 million were officially asylum seekers.1 However, the number of people still in transit in search of protection or a better life is unknown. Whether they are Venezuelans trying to reach the USA, Senegalese trying to reach the Canary Islands, or Ethiopians trying to reach Saudi Arab…
(2023-10-07). The Gulf Islands Food Co-Op. popularresistance.org The Gulf Islands Food Co-op was created in 2018 to foster inter-island co-operation and develop new resources and practical supports for food producers and consumers on Galiano, Mayne, Pender and Saturna islands (the Southern Gulf Islands SGI). | The co-op's main goals are to help sustainably increase island food production, food security and resilience by encouraging the growing and purchasing of local food. | Its initiatives range from educational programs, such as "healthy soils and regenerative agriculture," to sharing of local resilient seeds, supporting an Indigenous Venison/Deer workshop offered by The Gal…
(2023-10-07). Comment] Integrating HIV, hypertension, and diabetes primary care in Africa. thelancet.com Hypertension and diabetes are to 2023 what HIV was to 2003—a global health crisis causing countless premature deaths and stunting global economic development with an epicentre in sub-Saharan Africa.
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] We need a public health campaign on climate change. thelancet.com In April, 2023, hundreds of health professionals from 26 different groups travelled to London, UK, to lobby the Department for Health and Social Care. We were watching as Dame Parveen Kumar and then Fiona Godlee took the stand to explain to the crowds why we were there: to call for a climate public health campaign.1…
(2023-10-07). 22 Years Ago, US-NATO Invaded Afghanistan: Heroin Is "Good for Your Health": Occupation Forces Support Afghan Narcotics Trade. globalresearch.ca Multibillion dollar earnings for organized crime and Western financial Institutions…
(2023-10-07). Despite the Mountain of Evidence proving Serious Harm, UKHSA encourages Pregnant Women to get the Latest COVID Injection. expose-news.com On Thursday, the UK Health Security Agency ("UKHSA") was caught promoting covid injections to pregnant women, again. Last year, Professor Norman Fenton exposed how the UK government, its advisors and the NHS …
(2023-10-07). Editorial] The Lancet's 200 years: much more to do. thelancet.com Oct 5, 2023, is The Lancet's 200th anniversary. To mark the moment, we are this week publishing a special theme issue to reflect on what our history means and what the future might hold. The Lancet's founder, Thomas Wakley, intended to open medical knowledge to a wider readership and to engage politically with the health issues of his time. In their review article, Martin Gorsky and Agnes Arnold-Forster describe The Lancet's participation in some of the biggest scientific discoveries of the past two centuries, together with the campaigns our predecessors initiated or joined.
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] Funding for global health research in Germany. thelancet.com Over the past 15 years, Germany has strategically expanded its role in global health against the backdrop of geopolitical developments, upheavals, and crises (appendix p 1) to become one of the largest political and financial contributors in the field. One of Germany's key priorities has been to fortify its strong but fragmented research landscape in global health. In January, 2020, a 5-year infrastructure programme from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF; costing approximately ‚Ǩ3 million) culminated in the progressive establishment of the German Alliance for Global Health Res…
(2023-10-07). The Kaiser workers' strike and the fight for socialized medicine. wsws.org The central question posed by the strike is who will control the healthcare industry—the healthcare giants committed to profits or the working class committed to healthcare as a social right?
(2023-10-07). Voices from Lahaina: Residents languish with little relief, fear health risks. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site interviewed people at distribution hubs throughout Maui who spoke on their experiences the day of the fire as well as the conditions they, and so many other residents, are still facing.
(2023-10-08). Consumer Health: Dehydration — it's more than being thirsty. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Water is essential to good health. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly. Water is essential for maintaining your body temperature; lubricating and cushioning your joints; and getting rid of waste through urination, perspiration and bowel movements. Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't…
(2023-10-08). Consumer Health: Do your medications and supplements affect your blood pressure? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you're in good company. Nearly half of the adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, and many don't even know they have it, according to the American Heart Association. Your healthcare professional likely has provided information about the dangers of high blood pressure and lifestyle changes you can make to control it. And if lifestyle changes aren't enough, your healthcare team may recommend medication to lower your blood pressure. You also should know…
(2023-10-07). Comment] Equity, transparency, and accountability: open science for the 21st century. thelancet.com Knowledge is essential to saving lives and improving wellbeing. The term open science has been applied to improving the transparency of knowledge generation, but open science also has the potential to address many of the problems of inequity, inaccuracy, and misconduct that plague research, as well as to build public trust.1…
(2023-10-08). Pericarditis Is Up 700% in 2022. Pfizer Executives Don't Understand How Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Cause Pericarditis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-08). SF City Workers Against Firings Over Vaccine, Attacks on Civil Service & Privatization. indybay.org San Francisco city workers and non-profit workers spoke out against firings over refusal to take the vaccine, attacks on the merit system and civil service and outsourcing and privatization of public services.
(2023-10-08). 13 reasons why you should NEVER allow your Child to get the COVID-19 Vaccine. expose-news.com For a child to be competent enough to make the decision to have the Covid-19 vaccine they should be made aware of all the facts before they reach their decision, and the …
(2023-10-07). SF City Workers Against Firings Over Vaccine, Attacks on Civil Service & Privatization. indybay.org San Francisco city workers and non-profit workers spoke out against firings over refusal to take the vaccine, attacks on the merit system and civil service and outsourcing and privatization of public services.
(2023-10-07). COVID-19 Vaccine-associated Mortality in the Southern Hemisphere. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-08). A Contract for COVID-19 Research was issued 3 months before COVID-19 was known to "officially" exist by the U.S. D.O.D to a company in Ukraine. expose-news.com The world first started to hear about a novel coronavirus in early January 2020, with reports of an alleged new pneumonia-like illness spreading across Wuhan, China. However, the world did not actually …
(2023-10-07). Video: Dr. Kary Mullis, The Other "Covid Nobel Prize". Inventor of PCR "Test", Died in August 2019. globalresearch.ca A brilliant scientist Dr. Kary Mullis passed away 4 months before the Covid-19 crisis. His PCR duplication / amplification process, earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1993). According to Mullis The PCR " does not tell you that you are sick."
(2023-10-07). Global WAR-NING! Geoengineering Is Wrecking Our Planet and Humanity. globalresearch.ca World leaders are meeting in Glasgow at COP-26. All eyes are now on "the imminent dangers of CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions". The "climate emergency" is a timely instrument of propaganda used to distract people from questioning "the real crisis", namely the Covid-19 "plandemic".
(2023-10-07). Agenda to Depopulate the Planet Through COVID Vaccination. Revealed by Government Reports and Pfizer Documents. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-07). Is COVID pandemic or endemic? A discussion with Boston University epidemiologist Dr. Eleanor Murray. wsws.org The COVID-19 pandemic remains a deadly threat to millions, both in the United States and worldwide.