(2023-10-24). Traditional Chinese Medicine Meets Evidence-Based Medicine in the Acutely Infarcted Heart. jamanetwork.com Over the past 40 years, outcomes for patients experiencing acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) have improved dramatically, fueled by therapeutic interventions proven effective and safe by rigorous clinical trials. Those often landmark clinical trials arose from the transformational concept that treatment should be guided by the results of simple, adequately powered, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trials that test the effects of single pharmaceutical-grade agents or devices for the outcomes of interest. And the advances they afforded to clinical practice arguably represent some of the…
(2023-10-24). Revisions to Medication Description and Manufacturer. jamanetwork.com The Original Investigation titled "Effect of Fluvoxamine vs Placebo on Time to Sustained Recovery in Outpatients With Mild to Moderate COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial," published on January 12, 2023, was corrected to fix the description of how the medications were distributed and the name of the manufacturer. In the Methods section, under the Interventions subsection, the first sentence should have been "Participants received a 10-day supply of either fluvoxamine or placebo matching fluvoxamine in bottles provided by the manufacturer (Apotex) via direct home delivery from a central pharmacy." This article w…
(2023-10-24). How to Reduce Worldwide Cancer Inequities for Women. jamanetwork.com Globally, women face distinct barriers to reducing their risk of cancer as well as to obtaining a timely diagnosis and treatment if they develop the disease, according to findings from a Lancet Commission. In general, women are more likely than men to face financial catastrophe due to cancer and are less likely to have the knowledge and power to make informed decisions about their health care, the report noted. Women also perform most unpaid caregiving for people with cancer.
(2023-10-24). US Obesity Prevalence Surged Over the Past Decade. jamanetwork.com At least 35% of adults in 22 US states are now living with obesity, according to 2022 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 3 of those states—Louisiana, Oklahoma, and West Virginia—at least 40% of adults have obesity. By comparison, 19 states had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35% in 2019 and none did a decade ago, the CDC reported.
(2023-10-24). Patient Information: Glaucoma. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes the eye disease glaucoma, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
(2023-10-24). The Limitations of Medicine. jamanetwork.com Medicine has for its object the relief of suffering and the prolongation of life. There exist many limitations to the successful accomplishment of this object. The limitations of medicine are less numerous today than in the past, and many of the obstacles to success in the prevention of disease and the healing of the sick will be removed in the future.
(2023-10-24). Traditional Chinese Medicine for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. jamanetwork.com In this issue of JAMA, the editors selected for publication a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of a traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs) following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The compound, referred to as Tongxinluo, consists of a mixture of powders and extracts derived from plants, centipedes, cicada, and other sources. Among the various components of this compound, there are no known active ingredients that would be expected on a mechanistic basis to favorably affect cardiovascular disease.
(2023-10-25). Consumer Health: Liver cancer — risk factors and prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about risk factors for liver cancer and what you can do to prevent it. More than 41,000 new cases of primary liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and nearly 30,000 people will die of these diseases, according to the American Cancer Society. Liver cancer is cancer that begins in the cells of your liver, which…
(2023-10-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why you and your family need a flu shot. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Make getting a flu shot a family affair If you haven't had the flu in a few years, there's a reason. As Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, shares, all the more reason to ensure you and your family are vaccinated this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot. And make it a goal to be vaccinated by the…
(2023-10-25). Zooming in on rare bone cells that drive osteoporosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org High-resolution image showing senescent cells in bone that drive osteoporosis. Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new high-resolution, analytical technique to identify the rare senescent bone cells that are known to drive osteoporosis. Senescent cells are malfunctioning cells that build up as people age or as the result of chronic diseases. Once these cells form, they can contribute to developing diseases and consequences of aging. This new method, detailed in a paper published in Nature Communications, will…
(2023-10-25). Mayo Clinic and Oxford Nanopore announce collaboration to advance precision medicine for cancer and genetic disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Joint development collaboration to bring leading-edge nanopore sequencing into clinical laboratories at Mayo Clinic to increase understanding and improve treatment of cancer and genetic disorders ROCHESTER, Minn., and OXFORD, UK — Mayo Clinic and Oxford Nanopore Technologies, the company delivering a new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology, today unveiled a multi-year joint development collaboration to develop new clinical tests for diseases and improve patient care. Mayo Clinic and Oxford Nanopore have identified several areas…
(2023-10-25). To Fix Short-Staffing, Raise Wages, PeaceHealth Strikers Say. popularresistance.org One of the largest non-nurse health care strikes in Pacific Northwest history began at 6: 30 a.m. this morning, shedding light on skilled workers who often get overlooked. | We're demanding that PeaceHealth, a Jesuit-run health system, raise wages and fix critically short staffing—two issues that are closely related. | The strikers are 1,300 workers at two hospitals in southwest Washington: PeaceHealth Southwest in Vancouver, and PeaceHealth St. John in nearby Longview. | The strike will last five days; workers will return to work October 28. PeaceHealth had announced that it would cut off health insurance i…
(2023-10-25). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 17: Deadliest Round Of Israeli Bombing. popularresistance.org In the last 24 hours, Israel's army hit the Gaza Strip with the deadliest round of relentless bombardment since it began 17 days ago, killing at least 400 Palestinians. Wafa reported at least 25 Israeli air attacks on residential areas, many of them hitting civilian homes with no warnings. | According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, 70 of those killed happened overnight on Sunday as Israel carpet bombed the densely populated Jabalia refugee camp near two hospitals in Gaza City, Al-Shifa and Al-Quds. | Israeli airstrikes were recorded near Al-Quds Hospital by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, causing fear and…
(2023-10-25). 'Defend The Sacred' Rally At Alaska Federation Of Natives In Anchorage. popularresistance.org Anchorage, Alaska — A large crowd gathered and rallied outside the Annual Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) convention Thursday afternoon around a large hand-painted banner that read "Defend the Sacred: Extraction is NOT our way of life". The rally was organized by a coalition of Alaska Native groups to connect the growing crisis of environmental and community health impacts of the extraction industry on Indigenous communities around the State. Host organizations included, United Tribes of Bristol Bay, Mother Kuskokwim, Native Movement and Grandmothers Growing Goodness.
(2023-10-25). Gaza health care system 'totally collapsed' amid Israeli offensive. presstv.ir Aid agencies warned that a humanitarian catastrophe was unfolding in the besieged enclave.
(2023-10-24). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes into Gaza and is preparing for a massive ground operation. The Israeli government is vowing to eradicate the militant group Hamas, after more than 1,400 people were killed in an attack on October 7th. | The Palestinian Health authority says more than 5,000 people, including women and children, have been killed since the conflict began. | On Monday, a third envoy carrying food, water and medical supplies was allowed to enter Gaza, but the United Nations warns fuel could run out within days. | Joining the discussion: | Marwan Jilani is the Director General of the Palestine…
(2023-10-24). 63 Chinese giant pandas thriving abroad, demonstrating excellent health conditions: forestry authority. ecns.cn China is engaged in panda conservation cooperation and research with 19 countries, with a total of 63 pandas residing abroad.
(2023-10-24). Hospital Chain Threatened to Cancel Health Insurance of 1,300 Striking Workers. truthout.org On Monday morning, over 1,300 unionized health care workers employed by PeaceHealth Southwest and PeaceHealth St. John in Washington State walked out of their workplace to commence a five-day unfair labor practice strike in protest of low wages, chronic understaffing and management's canceling of bargaining sessions. They are represented by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals… |
(2023-10-24). Majority of People Live With Uncontrolled Hypertension Worldwide. jamanetwork.com The number of people living with hypertension globally has doubled since 1990, affecting 1.3 billion individuals as of 2019. The increase is driven in part by the rise in numbers of older adults worldwide, according to the first annual World Health Organization (WHO) report on hypertension.
(2023-10-24). Trial Launches of New HIV Vaccine Candidate With CMV Vector. jamanetwork.com Clinical testing has begun for a new HIV vaccine candidate with a unique vector, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced. The phase 1 trial, which aims to enroll 95 people without HIV in South Africa and the US, will evaluate the safety of the vaccine as well as its ability to trigger an HIV-specific immune response in participants.
(2023-10-24). Acute Kidney Injury With Empirical Antibiotics for Sepsis. jamanetwork.com Sepsis describes life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to infection. It is a global health priority affecting 55 million people worldwide causing 11 million deaths annually. Failure to initiate timely antibiotic therapy for sepsis can result in progression to septic shock, which is associated with a mortality rate of 30% to 40%. Accordingly, sepsis is recognized as a time-critical medical emergency.
(2023-10-24). Pregnancy Outcomes in Transgender People—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Ms Chiu for the comments about our Research Letter. We wholeheartedly agree that transgender people face substantial health disparities that may affect birth outcomes. We acknowledge the limitations of using claims data for identification of transgender individuals, as well as for identification of relatively rare outcomes such as severe parental morbidity or death. Chiu cites an article that showed increased mortality in the gender-diverse population. While these findings may imply poor pregnancy outcomes, this study also relied on secondary data and patient disclosure of their gender identity.
(2023-10-24). UN begs for more aid to enter Gaza as hospitals run out of fuel. electronicintifada.net Seven hundred Palestinians killed overnight, health ministry says.
(2023-10-24). Israel kills 700 Palestinians in 24 hours. peoplesdispatch.org Earlier this morning, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported that within the span of 24 hours, Israeli airstrikes had killed 700 Palestinians. The Health Ministry also announced the collapse of the health system in Gaza amid ongoing fuel shortages, Israel's cutting of electricity in the entire Strip, and the bombardment of hospitals including the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital and the Al-Wafa Hospital. | Read more: Simultaneously,…
(2023-10-24). Health system in Gaza collapsing as fuel and medicine run out. peoplesdispatch.org The number of hospitals in Gaza shutting down operations is increasing, as Israeli attacks and limits on aid stop fuel, medicines, and supplies from reaching health workers…
(2023-10-24). Health system in Gaza collapsing as fuel and medicine runs out. peoplesdispatch.org The number of hospitals in Gaza shutting down operations is increasing, as Israeli attacks and limits on aid stop fuel, medicines, and supplies from reaching health workers…
(2023-10-24). Israeli genocide in Gaza: Death toll tops 5,000, including 2,000 children. presstv.ir The Palestinian Health Ministry says at least 5,080 people have been killed since October 7.
(2023-10-24). Freed Hamas Hostage Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, Says She Was "Treated Well" After Enduring "Hell" democracynow.org 
Hamas has released two Israeli civilians held hostage in Gaza, 79-year-old Nurit Cooper and 85-year-old Yocheved Lifshitz, with the militant group saying they were let go for "humanitarian reasons and poor health grounds." Hamas shared a video of armed fighters releasing the elderly hostages that shows Lifshitz reaching back to shake the hand of one of her captors and saying "Shalom" — the Hebrew word for "peace." We feature comments from Lifshitz upon her release as she describes humane treatment by her captors and expresses criticism of Israel's intelligence failu…
(2023-10-24). The martyrdom of Omar Daraghmeh in Zionist prisons: Prisoners under attack amid genocide in Gaza. samidoun.net 
On Monday, 23 October, Palestinian political prisoner Sheikh Omar Hamza Daraghmeh, 58, was martyred in the Israeli occupation jails, only hours after a video hearing in his case where was reported to be in good health, without any symptoms of illness or discomfort. Daraghmeh, from Tubas, was a leader in Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance …
(2023-10-25). Intellectual property companies encouraged to consider using AI. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence has become an important driving force in various fields, including finance, healthcare and education, experts have suggested that the technology be applied in intellectual property services to advance innovation.
(2023-10-25). Assessment finds China's overseas pandas being kept in healthy condition. ecns.cn China's giant pandas living abroad are in good health, as indicated by the latest assessment conducted by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2023-10-25). Beijing and Tokyo should enhance ties, experts say. ecns.cn China and Japan should uphold the principles of friendly coexistence and win-win cooperation while promoting stable and healthy development of bilateral relations, experts urged on Tuesday.
(2023-10-25). Why improving bone health before complex spine surgery is important. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Spine Day is Oct. 16 For people with bone problems such as osteopenia or osteoporosis, improving bone health before complex spine surgery is important. Improving bone density before spinal fusion or surgery to repair a deformity lowers the rate of complications, according to Mayo Clinic studies published in Spine and the Journal of Neurosurgery. Osteopenia is when bones become less dense. Osteoporosis is when bones become even more brittle and can break easily. Both…
(2023-10-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing sleep during menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: October 18th is World Menopause Day Women typically go through menopause between the ages of 45-55. It's a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive cycle. This transition can usher in many symptoms, including hot flashes, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of Mayo Clinic Women's Health and medical director of the North American Menopause Society, says simple lifestyle changes can help women get a good night's…
(2023-10-25). Fourth Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate cohort shows depth, variety of AI healthcare startups. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate is excited to announce its fourth cohort consisting of nine innovative health tech startups from around the globe. The 20-week accelerator program offers the startups an opportunity to refine their AI-driven solutions, helping them move their business plans forward and providing them resources to improve patient care, faster. "We are thrilled to welcome the new cohort of Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate," says Jamie Sundsbak, partner relationship manager with Mayo Clinic…
(2023-10-25). Healthcare professionals, caregivers, people living with dementia to connect at Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Artwork by Anne Labovitz ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic and community partners working to advance the health of older adults and people impacted by dementia will host a conference Saturday, Nov. 4, to share the newest research and strategies for reducing dementia risk and living well with cognitive decline. The Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia is hosted with collaborators AARP Minnesota and Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota, and offers people living with dementia…
(2023-10-25). Italy Becomes First Nation To Ban Bill Gates' Fake Meat Due To 'Serious Health Concerns'. expose-news.com Italy has become the first country to issue a total ban on Bill Gates' synthetic meat products after numerous studies found that lab-grown fake meat products cause turbo cancers in humans. Meanwhile, …
(2023-10-24). Canada Freedom Convoy Ottawa Court Case: Why Are Increasing Covid-19 Vaccine Mortality and Serious Injuries Not Being Used as Evidence in Support of the Protest Movement? globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-24). The True Story of the Cancer-Causing Monkey Virus and the Polio Vaccine. expose-news.com In 1955, Debbie Bookchin and Jim Schumacher authored the book 'The Virus and The Vaccine : The True Story of a Cancer-Causing Monkey Virus, Contaminated Polio Vaccine, and the Millions of Americans …
(2023-10-24). The True Story of the Cancer-Causing Monkey Virus and the Polio Vaccine. expose-news.com In 2004, Debbie Bookchin and Jim Schumacher authored the book 'The Virus and The Vaccine : The True Story of a Cancer-Causing Monkey Virus, Contaminated Polio Vaccine, and the Millions of Americans …
(2023-10-24). COVID Vaccines: The Great Travesty Against Mankind. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-24). The second global IQ test: If we fail, it will lead to our destruction. expose-news.com The first psychological operation ("PsyOp") was covid. It was designed to target those who believe in "science" and so were vulnerable to manipulation by "science authorities." The aim was to get everyone …
(2023-10-25). Can you get COVID-19 and the flu at the same time? A Mayo Clinic expert weighs in. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Influenza, COVID-19, the common cold and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are among the respiratory viruses that will be circulating this fall and winter seasons. These highly contagious viruses cause similar symptoms, making it difficult to differentiate between them. Those symptoms include: Fever Cough Sore throat Runny nose Body aches Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says it is possible for people to contract more than one virus at the…
(2023-10-25). México aplicará en noviembre su vacuna Patria contra la Covid-19. telesurtv.net El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador reconoció que la aplicación de la vacuna es un derecho.