Monthly Archives: November 2023

2023-11-16: News Headlines

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-16). UKHSA was given £2 billion in funding for COVID but did not have the "resources" to review the evidence on Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions. expose-news.com At the end of September, UKHSA published a "rapid mapping review" which identifies and categorises evidence on the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions ("NPIs") to reduce covid-19 transmission. However, as Professor Carl Heneghan …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-16). UKHSA was given £2 billion in funding for covid but did not have the "resources" to review the evidence on NPIs. expose-news.com At the end of September, UKHSA published a "rapid mapping review" which identifies and categorises evidence on the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions ("NPIs") to reduce covid-19 transmission. However, as Professor Carl Heneghan …

teleSUR (2023-11-15). Israeli Occupation Forces Raid Gaza's Largest Hospital. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, dozens of the Israeli army forces carried out a raid at the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City amid heavy gunfire. | RELATED: | Monir al-Bursh, director-general of the pharmaceutical department at the Gaza Health Ministry, said that "the Israeli army officially informed the hospital in a phone call that the raid was being carried out, demanding that people not approach windows, balconies or doors." | "There is no…

Patricia Harrity (2023-11-15). The U.S. Government is Secretly Stealing Newborn Babies DNA — Is This Tied to Creating a Biometric Digital ID? expose-news.com There's something sinister about that little "heel-prick" test that hospitals routinely do on newborns. They say it's to detect disease but, if that's the case, why do some states try to keep …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Stomach cancer concerns. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach. It can affect several areas of the stomach, including the main stomach lining or where the esophagus meets the stomach. November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, and experts at Mayo Clinic say there is hope for patients with the disease as treatments continue to improve. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hAexmiycYOA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 20) is in the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Consumer Health: Living with COPD. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org November is National COPD Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. COPD is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 12.5 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with COPD, but millions more may have the disease without knowing it. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term exposure to irritating…


newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for a parastomal hernia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend had a stoma created after years of managing Crohn's disease. She recently had surgery to repair a hernia. What is a stoma, and are these types of hernias common? What is the typical treatment? ANSWER: Occasionally, the surgical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other gastrointestinal, gynecologic, or urologic conditions, both cancerous or benign, may require reconstruction or removal of the bladder, colon, or rectum. Surgeons may use other…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares good news and bad news about angina. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Angina, chest discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, is a common symptom of coronary artery disease. There is good news and bad news, explains Stephen Brecker, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. The good news: Angina often is treatable. The bad news: While people may think angina affects only the elderly, it can occur in younger people too. The pain of angina can vary widely. Most often,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: When to consider deep brain stimulation for essential tremor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Essential tremor is a nervous system condition that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking. While it is often mistaken for Parkinson's disease, Dr. Philip Tipton, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says essential tremor is very different. There are treatment options for essential tremor, including deep brain stimulation. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/AWzoMEbpExQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Essential…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Researchers discover new molecular drug targets for progressive neurological disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There is no cure for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a brain disorder marked by walking and balance difficulties. Its symptoms also mimic Parkinson's disease and dementia. The condition leads to rapid, progressive decline and death. In a new paper published in Nature Communications, Mayo researchers and collaborators outline new therapeutic targets that may lead to potential future treatments for PSP, as well as Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. People with PSP usually are diagnosed in their late 60s and 70s….

Dr. William Makis (2023-11-15). Next Pandemic Propaganda: The "Big One," Nipah, Ebola and Marburg, SARS1, Machupo, "Vampire Virus", Disease X. globalresearch.ca

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Stomach cancer concerns. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the stomach. It can affect several areas of the stomach, including the main stomach lining or where the esophagus meets the stomach. November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, and experts at Mayo Clinic say there is hope for patients with the disease as treatments continue to improve. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hAexmiycYOA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 20) is in the…




newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-15). Consumer Health: Living with COPD. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org November is National COPD Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. COPD is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 12.5 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with COPD, but millions more may have the disease without knowing it. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease caused by long-term exposure to irritating…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for a parastomal hernia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend had a stoma created after years of managing Crohn's disease. She recently had surgery to repair a hernia. What is a stoma, and are these types of hernias common? What is the typical treatment? ANSWER: Occasionally, the surgical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other gastrointestinal, gynecologic, or urologic conditions, both cancerous or benign, may require reconstruction or removal of the bladder, colon, or rectum. Surgeons may use other…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-15). Mayo Clinic expert explains why a change is needed when talking about dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org One of the challenges in addressing Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive impairment and aging is not related to the conditions themselves but rather the terminology. That's according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, who suggests a new framework for dementia nomenclature is needed. Inconsistent use of terms such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia has compromised progress in clinical care, research and development of therapeutics. Dementia-associated stigma further contributes to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-15). Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares good news and bad news about angina. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Angina, chest discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, is a common symptom of coronary artery disease. There is good news and bad news, explains Stephen Brecker, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. The good news: Angina often is treatable. The bad news: While people may think angina affects only the elderly, it can occur in younger people too. The pain of angina can vary widely. Most often,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: When to consider deep brain stimulation for essential tremor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Essential tremor is a nervous system condition that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking. While it is often mistaken for Parkinson's disease, Dr. Philip Tipton, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says essential tremor is very different. There are treatment options for essential tremor, including deep brain stimulation. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/AWzoMEbpExQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Essential…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-15). Researchers discover new molecular drug targets for progressive neurological disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There is no cure for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a brain disorder marked by walking and balance difficulties. Its symptoms also mimic Parkinson's disease and dementia. The condition leads to rapid, progressive decline and death. In a new paper published in Nature Communications, Mayo researchers and collaborators outline new therapeutic targets that may lead to potential future treatments for PSP, as well as Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. People with PSP usually are diagnosed in their late 60s and 70s….




Nitza Soledad Perez (2023-11-15). Accessible healthcare for the uninsured. america.cgtn.com While the number of Americans living without health care insurance is down significantly from its peak back in 2010, access to medical care in the United States remains a major social issue. | High cost is the main barrier keeping many from seeking the care they need, often impacting minorities families the most. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez has more from Miami, on a new business model that aims to help.

Angela (2023-11-16). Friday 11/17: Healthcare Workers United for Palestine: Press Conference & March at California State Capitol. indybay.org California State Capitol (West Lawn) | Sacramento, CA…

Angela (2023-11-16). Monday 11/20: Come Paint the Streets with Healthcare Workers and Kids in front of BlackRock! indybay.org BlackRock | 400 Howard St | San Francisco, CA…

ecns.cn (2023-11-16). Nation aims to improve cancer survival rates. ecns.cn China aims to raise the overall five-year survival rate for cancers to over 46.6 percent by 2030 by rolling out comprehensive measures including promoting healthy lifestyles, expanding screening and accelerating the development of new technologies.

ecns.cn (2023-11-16). Head-of-state diplomacy charts course ahead for a healthy China-U.S. relationship. ecns.cn

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (2023-11-16). Israel turns Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza into detention center. indybay.org The Israeli forces stormed in large numbers the al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City and turned it into military barracks and a detention center, where patients, displaced persons, and healthcare professionals are subjected to different forms of abuse, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said in a statement on Wednesday. | Euro-Med Monitor expressed fears of killings and executions as its team documented sporadic gunfire in the hospital since the early minutes of the raid, stressing that the al-Shifa Complex did not witness any gunfire other than from the Israeli forces.




Jurgen Balzan (2023-11-16). Six premature babies dead as Gaza's hospitals attacked by Israel. indybay.org Gaza's Health Ministry has said that two patients and a premature baby died in al-Shifa Hospital on Monday. | Yousef Abu al-Rish said the new deaths brought the toll to six premature babies and nine patients since electrical shortages began affecting the hospital several days ago.

Mahmoud Hashem, People's Dispatch. (2023-11-16). Egyptian Journalists Syndicate Launches 'Global Conscience Convoy'. popularresistance.org The brutal genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continues unabated after 5 weeks. The majority of the enclave's hospitals have been rendered inoperational through targeted airstrikes on medical infrastructure or because fuel and power supplies have run out, putting at risk the tens of thousands who have been injured in the last month, the hundreds of thousands seeking shelter in medical installations, and healthcare workers. | It is in this context, that the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate (EJS) has called on "the free people of the world" to join its "Global Conscience Convoy" aiming to apply press…

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2023-11-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 39: 'Sentencing Al-Shifa Hospital To Death'. popularresistance.org All of the Palestinian hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip have gone out of service in the sixth week of Israel's war on Gaza, including Al-Shifa, the largest medical complex. | Hundreds of lives are at risk of death, and thousands of civilians remain trapped inside the hospitals' premises, Gaza's Deputy Health Minister Yousef Abu el-Rish told AFP. | "We cannot reach the dozens of women who will give birth. We received reports of cases in which women gave birth in the street or at home without a midwife. Snipers shoot at anyone moving from building to building inside the hospital," Abu el-Rish explained. | He sa…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Consumer Health: Do you need more dietary fiber or less? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates — which your body breaks down and absorbs — fiber isn't digested by your body. Instead, it passes relatively intact through your stomach, small intestine and colon and out of your body. Fiber is commonly classified as soluble, which dissolves in water, or insoluble, which…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Mayo hospitals earn highest grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Group. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 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 healthcare destinations. Mayo Clinic hospitals that received an A grade are: Arizona Mayo Clinic Hospital Florida Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin, Minnesota Eau Claire, Wisconsin Fairmont, Minnesota…

Rupa Marya, Vijay Prashad (2023-11-16). The Israeli Attack on Palestinian Health Workers in Gaza and the Failure of the American Medical Association. counterpunch.org On November 11, 2023, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) stated that Israeli tanks were within twenty meters of the al-Quds hospital, the second-largest hospital in Gaza City. They reportedthat there was "direct shooting at the hospital, creating a state of extreme panic and fear among 14,000 displaced people." Many of those killed have been medical personnel.

Jurgen Balzan (2023-11-16). Six premature babies dead as Gaza's hospitals attacked by Israel. indybay.org Gaza's Health Ministry has said that two patients and a premature baby died in al-Shifa Hospital on Monday. | Yousef Abu al-Rish said the new deaths brought the toll to six premature babies and nine patients since electrical shortages began affecting the hospital several days ago.

Mahmoud Hashem, People's Dispatch. (2023-11-16). Egyptian Journalists Syndicate Launches 'Global Conscience Convoy'. popularresistance.org The brutal genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continues unabated after 5 weeks. The majority of the enclave's hospitals have been rendered inoperational through targeted airstrikes on medical infrastructure or because fuel and power supplies have run out, putting at risk the tens of thousands who have been injured in the last month, the hundreds of thousands seeking shelter in medical installations, and healthcare workers. | It is in this context, that the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate (EJS) has called on "the free people of the world" to join its "Global Conscience Convoy" aiming to apply press…

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2023-11-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 39: 'Sentencing Al-Shifa Hospital To Death'. popularresistance.org All of the Palestinian hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip have gone out of service in the sixth week of Israel's war on Gaza, including Al-Shifa, the largest medical complex. | Hundreds of lives are at risk of death, and thousands of civilians remain trapped inside the hospitals' premises, Gaza's Deputy Health Minister Yousef Abu el-Rish told AFP. | "We cannot reach the dozens of women who will give birth. We received reports of cases in which women gave birth in the street or at home without a midwife. Snipers shoot at anyone moving from building to building inside the hospital," Abu el-Rish explained. | He sa…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Consumer Health: Do you need more dietary fiber or less? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates — which your body breaks down and absorbs — fiber isn't digested by your body. Instead, it passes relatively intact through your stomach, small intestine and colon and out of your body. Fiber is commonly classified as soluble, which dissolves in water, or insoluble, which…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Mayo hospitals earn highest grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Group. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 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 healthcare destinations. Mayo Clinic hospitals that received an A grade are: Arizona Mayo Clinic Hospital Florida Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin, Minnesota Eau Claire, Wisconsin Fairmont, Minnesota…

Rupa Marya, Vijay Prashad (2023-11-16). The Israeli Attack on Palestinian Health Workers in Gaza and the Failure of the American Medical Association. counterpunch.org On November 11, 2023, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) stated that Israeli tanks were within twenty meters of the al-Quds hospital, the second-largest hospital in Gaza City. They reportedthat there was "direct shooting at the hospital, creating a state of extreme panic and fear among 14,000 displaced people." Many of those killed have been medical personnel.

Rupa Marya, Vijay Prashad (2023-11-16). The Israeli Attack on Palestinian Health Workers in Gaza and the Failure of the American Medical Association. counterpunch.org On November 11, 2023, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) stated that Israeli tanks were within twenty meters of the al-Quds hospital, the second-largest hospital in Gaza City. They reportedthat there was "direct shooting at the hospital, creating a state of extreme panic and fear among 14,000 displaced people." Many of those killed have been

Rupa Marya (2023-11-16). The Israeli attack on Palestinian health workers in Gaza and the failure of the American Medical Association. peoplesdispatch.org Amid Israel's unprecedented attacks on healthcare workers and infrastructure in Gaza, the AMA censored a resolution proposed by its members to call for a ceasefire…

The Independent (2023-11-16). African voices unite to drive cervical cancer elimination across the continent. independent.co.ug In collaboration with stakeholders, ACHA will leverage resources and expertise, contributing to women's health, and protecting families and livelihoods Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Cervical Health Alliance (ACHA) has been launched to empower communities and increase access to prevention and control of cervical cancer in Africa by 2030 in line with global targets. …

The Independent (2023-11-16). UCC: Telecom masts are safe. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom mast installations have no discernible impact on human health, contrary to the claims made by a portion of the population, according to Eng. Irene Kaggwa, the executive director at the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Eng. Kaggwa, states in a letter dated Aug.08 that extensive research conducted by renowned …

The Independent (2023-11-16). UNBS warns Nsenene dealers. independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Standards-UNBS has cautioned dealers in nsenene (edible grasshoppers) to abide by set national standards on edible insects, to protect the health of their consumers. The Uganda Standard (US 28 EAS 39: 2002) for Edible Insects compels handlers to produce, prepare, and handle them in accordance with the …

WSWS (2023-11-16). Australia: Sydney University sacks immune-compromised academic for insisting on COVID safety. wsws.org Unless Niko Tiliopoulos's sacking is defeated, it will set a precedent for use throughout the tertiary education industry to victimise and sack educators who refuse, for critical health reasons, to adhere to the intensifying "return to campus" offensive.

WSWS (2023-11-16). San Diego healthcare workers protest AMA's refusal to support Gaza ceasefire. wsws.org Healthcare Workers for Palestine – San Diego helped to organize a walkout and demonstration at the UC San Diego School of Medicine which took place November 9.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-15). Antigua and Barbuda seeks closer ties with Saudi Arabia. plenglish.com Saint Johns, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, plans to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in areas such as education and health, according to the official's statements reproduced today by a local media.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2023-11-15). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 40: Israeli forces storm Al-Shifa Hospital, strip-naked and arrest people inside. mondoweiss.net Israeli forces took dozens of Palestinians captive inside Al-Shifa and bombed their way into floors and rooms. The Palestinian health minister warned of a massacre to be committed in the complex.

Helen Santoro (2023-11-15). An Insurance Giant Stalls Mental Health Care Reform. levernews.com

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-15). Consumer Health: Do you need more dietary fiber or less? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates — which your body breaks down and absorbs — fiber isn't digested by your body. Instead, it passes relatively intact through your stomach, small intestine and colon and out of your body. Fiber is commonly classified as soluble, which dissolves in water, or insoluble, which…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-15). Mayo hospitals earn highest grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Group. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 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 healthcare destinations. Mayo Clinic hospitals that received an A grade are: Arizona Mayo Clinic Hospital Florida Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin, Minnesota Eau Claire, Wisconsin Fairmont, Minnesota…

splcenter (2023-11-15). Anti-Trans Doctor Misrepresents Credentials to Court. splcenter.org Quentin Van Meter, a prominent anti-trans activist, appears to have repeatedly misrepresented his credentials in court while providing expert testimony about research on gender-affirming health care for trans people.

teleSUR (2023-11-15). Africa: WHO Warns of Growing Diabetes Amid Lifestyle Changes. telesurenglish.net Diabetes was responsible for 416,000 deaths in Africa in 2021 and is expected to be one of the leading causes of death on the continent by 2030 unless communities adopt healthier lifestyles, such as regular exercise. | 14/11 is World Diabetes Day, dedicated to "Access to diabetes care." Nov. 15, 2023.

teleSUR (2023-11-15). Antigua and Barbuda to Seek Closer Ties with Saudi Arabia. telesurenglish.net The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda said he will seek to establish collaboration with Saudi Arabia in a number of areas, including the development of public health infrastructure, the improvement of public health delivery systems, and the enhancement of basic education and technical and vocational training. | Prime Minister Gaston Browne looks forward to a productive and fruitful meeting as he leads a delegation from Antigua and Barbuda at the First Riyadh Summit. Nov. 15, 2023.

teleSUR (2023-11-15). Israeli Troop Assault Puts Hospital Patients at High Risk. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, after a long siege, the Gazan hospital of Al Shifa was stormed by Israeli troops, with an undetermined death toll and danger to its hundreds of patients. | RELATED: | According to official data, this health center, without electricity, water or food for several days, houses some 9,000 people, including displaced persons, medical personnel and patients, among them more than 30 premature babies. | Meanwhile,…

Dr. William Makis (2023-11-16). Appendicitis After Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine. Most Common Serious Adverse Event and It's Harming Kids. What About Turbo Cancers of the Appendix? globalresearch.ca

Sally Beck (2023-11-16). Pilot Warns of Airline Industry Disaster Due to COVID-19 Vaccines. globalresearch.ca

Patricia Harrity (2023-11-15). CDC Runs Two VAERS Systems — The Public Can Only View One of Them. expose-news.com VAERS is the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System and is a national early warning system to detect possible safety problems in U.S.-licensed vaccines. VAERS accepts and analyses reports of adverse events (possible …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: What a Mayo Clinic pediatrician says about the flu vaccine and kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Young children and older adults are particularly susceptible to severe flu-related illness. That's why Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, says it's important that kids and adults get their seasonal flu vaccine. She says you should get vaccinated well before the holidays because it takes two weeks for the flu vaccine to become fully effective. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eleYLD8mfkY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What a Mayo Clinic pediatrician says about the flu vaccine and kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Young children and older adults are particularly susceptible to severe flu-related illness. That's why Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, says it's important that kids and adults get their seasonal flu vaccine. She says you should get vaccinated well before the holidays because it takes two weeks for the flu vaccine to become fully effective. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eleYLD8mfkY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …

The Exposé (2023-11-16). U.S. Government confirms 1433x increase in Deadly Cancer Cases due to COVID Vaccination. expose-news.com Cancer begins when genetic changes interfere with the normal replication and replacement of cells in the body. Cells start to grow uncontrollably and may form a tumour. It is the No. 2 leading cause …

teleSUR (2023-11-15). Germany Not to Reallocate COVID-19 Funds for Climate Actions. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Germany's Federal Constitutional Court annulled the national government's decision to reallocate 60 billion euros from a COVID-19 relief fund to be used for measures combatting climate change. | RELATED: | The law under which the funds were retroactively shifted to the Climate and Transformation Fund (CTF) at the beginning of 2022 for the previous year's budget "does not meet the constitutional requirements…

teleSUR (2023-11-15). Honduras: Former Finance Minister Tabora is Captured. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, former Finance Minister Rocio Tabora was apprehended at the the Guasaule border crossing with Nicaragua. | RELATED: | Tabora, who served as the Finance Minister during the second term of President Juan Orlando Hernandez (2018-2022), is facing charges of corruption in the purchase of seven mobile hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. | The former minister, against whom a national and international arrest…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-16). US Congress interviews Peter Daszak; his ties to coronavirus research were deeper than suspected. expose-news.com As Joe Biden met with Xi Jinping on the West Coast, one of China's favourite scientists, Peter Daszak, had a rough day on the East Coast — where he revealed to Congress …

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2023-11-15: News Headlines

jamanetwork (2023-11-14). Letermovir vs Valganciclovir for Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis After Kidney Transplant. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study convincingly demonstrated the noninferiority of letermovir compared with valganciclovir in prevention of CMV disease for up to 52 weeks after transplant in CMV-seronegative adults who received a kidney from a CMV-seropositive donor. These compelling results influenced the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of letermovir for preventing CMV disease in kidney transplant recipients. However, comprehensive information on letermovir's pharmacokinetics and safety profile is needed for its safe and effective use under this newly approved indication.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-11-15). Video: Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the Covid Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca Pfizer was fully aware that the mRNA vaccine which it is marketing Worldwide would result in a wave of mortality and morbidity. This is tantamount to a crime against humanity on the part of Big Pharma.

Dr. William Makis (2023-11-15). Next Pandemic Propaganda: The "Big One," Nipah, Ebola and Marburg, SARS1, Machupo, "Vampire Virus", Disease X. globalresearch.ca

Patricia Harrity (2023-11-15). The U.S. Government is Secretly Stealing Newborn Babies DNA — Is This Tied to Creating a Biometric Digital ID? expose-news.com There's something sinister about that little "heel-prick" test that hospitals routinely do on newborns. They say it's to detect disease but, if that's the case, why do some states try to keep …

jamanetwork (2023-11-14). US Trends in Maternal Mortality by Racial and Ethnic Group—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate the Letters to the Editor about our recent article regarding trends in maternal mortality by racial and ethnic group in the US. Dr Pecker and colleagues point out that our analysis did not examine the underlying etiology or disease process leading to maternal death, and we agree that this could be investigated in the future. We would point out that our results were not confounded by the role of sickle cell disease in maternal deaths but rather reflected the combination of all etiologies that caused maternal deaths, including sickle cell disease, as well as the social determinants of health…

jamanetwork (2023-11-14). Letermovir vs Valganciclovir for Cytomegalovirus Prophylaxis After Kidney Transplant. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study reported that letermovir was noninferior to valganciclovir for preventing cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease after kidney transplant among CMV-seronegative recipients who received a kidney from a CMV-seropositive donor. Valganciclovir was dosed according to the creatinine clearance determined by the Cockcroft-Gault equation. The authors reported that neutropenia occurred in 16% of patients (49/297) who received valganciclovir vs 2.7% (8/292) who were randomized to receive letermovir. The rate of neutropenia in the valganciclovir group was relatively high and may have reflected relative ove…

jamanetwork (2023-11-14). US Trends in Maternal Mortality by Racial and Ethnic Group. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study noted that Black individuals in the US have higher maternal mortality ratios (MMRs) compared with other racial and ethnic groups. This outcome is confounded by the high prevalence of sickle cell disease among Black individuals in the US. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disease associated with high maternal morbidity and mortality rates.

The Exposé (2023-11-14). UNFORGIVABLE: CDC confirms 58k Children were Injured, 15k were Hospitalized, 1.2k were left Disabled & 163 tragically Died due to COVID-19 Vaccination in the USA by October 2022. expose-news.com Just over a year ago, an advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted on Thursday 20th October 2022, in favour of adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the …

The Independent (2023-11-15). Jubilee Health launches Maisha Fiti for wellness, to fight non-communicable diseases. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jubilee Health Insurance has today launched its wellness program dubbed Maisha Fiti in the Ugandan market. This marks a significant step towards the company's commitment to promote the physical and mental well-being of its customers. Maisha Fiti will empower customers to take charge of their preventive and curative health. The …

Helen Santoro (2023-11-15). An Insurance Giant Stalls Mental Health Care Reform. levernews.com

Jurgen Balzan (2023-11-15). Six premature babies dead as Gaza's hospitals attacked by Israel. indybay.org Gaza's Health Ministry has said that two patients and a premature baby died in al-Shifa Hospital on Monday. | Yousef Abu al-Rish said the new deaths brought the toll to six premature babies and nine patients since electrical shortages began affecting the hospital several days ago.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2023-11-15). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 40: Israeli forces storm Al-Shifa Hospital, strip-naked and arrest people inside. mondoweiss.net Israeli forces took dozens of Palestinians captive inside Al-Shifa and bombed their way into floors and rooms. The Palestinian health minister warned of a massacre to be committed in the complex.

Aseel Mousa (2023-11-14). Water shortages worsen Gaza's health problems. electronicintifada.net Maintaining good hygiene has become impossible.

jamanetwork (2023-11-14). HHS Launches Climate and Health Outlook Portal. jamanetwork.com The new Climate and Health Outlook Portal, a site introduced by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will aim to equip health care providers, policymakers, and the public with the data they need to prepare for upcoming climate-related hazards, the agency announced.

jamanetwork (2023-11-14). LSD Use Increasing More Among People With Depression. jamanetwork.com The proportion of people in the US who report using the hallucinogenic drug lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in the past year has increased more among those with depression than those without the condition, based on National Survey on Drug Use and Health data from nearly half a million US adults.

jamanetwork (2023-11-14). Study: Carbohydrate Quality Matters for Body Weight. jamanetwork.com Consuming carbohydrates from starchy vegetables, such as potatoes, was linked with weight gain of about 2.6 kg (5.7 lb) for each additional 100 g consumed per day, according to results of a prospective cohort analysis of data from more than 136‚ÄØ000 health professionals.

jamanetwork (2023-11-14). USPSTF Recommendation: Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Adults. jamanetwork.com This 2023 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of routine screening and preventive interventions performed by primary care clinicians for oral health conditions, including dental caries, in adults (I statement).

jamanetwork (2023-11-14). USPSTF Review: Screening and Prevention for Oral Health in Adults. jamanetwork.com This systematic review to support the 2023 US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement on oral health screening and prevention in adults summarizes published evidence on the benefits and harms of screening, referral, behavioral counseling, and preventive interventions for oral health in asymptomatic adults 18 years or older.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2023-11-14). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 39: Health official says Israel 'sentencing Al-Shifa hospital to death' as doctors dig mass grave. mondoweiss.net Al-Shifa Hospital medical staff forced to dig a mass grave to bury 170 bodies as the hospital can't refrigerate bodies without electricity. Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says "voluntary migration" is the only solution for Palestinians in Gaza Strip.

WSWS (2023-11-14). German Health Minister Lauterbach: Supporting the Gaza genocide and trivialising the Holocaust. wsws.org The social democratic health minister has shared a right-wing extremist video that justifies the murder of Palestinian children and at the same time, trivialises the extermination of 6 million Jews by the Nazis.

Zaher Nahle (2023-11-14). Many BIPOC Students Are Lactose Intolerant. Why Is Milk Still Their Only Option? truthout.org Cognition, concentration and vigor are wellness markers associated with healthy diets. They also happen to be predictors of academic performance, including educational attainment for both children and young adults. But there is a misguided belief among the public that balanced, nutritious diets are by default healthy diets. While the reverse is true — healthy diets are balanced and nutritious… |

Editor (2023-11-15). New study finds overwhelming evidence of harms from fracking. mronline.org A review of the scientific literature reveals enormous public health, environmental, and climate damage from fracking. Authors say that "no rules or regulations can make these practices safe."

Nitza Soledad Perez (2023-11-15). Accessible healthcare for the uninsured. america.cgtn.com While the number of Americans living without health care insurance is down significantly from its peak back in 2010, access to medical care in the United States remains a major social issue. | High cost is the main barrier keeping many from seeking the care they need, often impacting minorities families the most. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez has more from Miami, on a new business model that aims to help.

The Independent (2023-11-14). NMS' Kamabare scoops top Ugandan health award. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Kamabare, who has served as the General Manager of National Medical Stores (NMS) since 2008, has received the Minister's Special Award at this year's Heroes in Health Awards (HIHA) held at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo on Nov. 10. Kamabare, who oversaw the transformation of the NMS operations including digitization …

The Independent (2023-11-15). African nations still grappling with poor prison infrastructure. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many African nations are still reliant on prisons built during colonial times, which are inadequate for the current population due to economic growth, Johnson Byabashaija, the Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) has observed. He notes that competing needs like health, education, and roads demand immediate financing, diverting …

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-15). Antigua and Barbuda seeks closer ties with Saudi Arabia. plenglish.com Saint Johns, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, plans to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in areas such as education and health, according to the official's statements reproduced today by a local media.

Staff (2023-11-14). Headlines for November 14, 2023. democracynow.org U.N. Says Life-Saving Operations in Gaza Will "Grind to a Halt" Unless Israel Allows Fuel Shipments, Biden Says Israel Should Take "Less Intrusive Action" After Attacks on Hospitals, Israeli Peace Activist Vivian Silver Confirmed Killed in Oct. 7 Attack by Hamas, Journalists Say Israeli Military Targeted Them Near Israel-Lebanon Border, Palestinians and Rights Groups Sue Biden for Failing to Prevent Genocide in Gaza, Jewish-Led Protest on Capitol Hill Demands Lawmakers Support Gaza Ceasefire, LGBTQ+ Advocate Jesús Ociel Baena Found Dead in Mexico, Scandal-Plagued Supreme Court Publishes &#…

Patricia Harrity (2023-11-15). CDC Runs Two VAERS Systems — The Public Can Only View One of Them. expose-news.com VAERS is the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System and is a national early warning system to detect possible safety problems in U.S.-licensed vaccines. VAERS accepts and analyses reports of adverse events (possible …

Dr. William Makis (2023-11-14). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury Series: Stillbirths Near Due Date in Normal Pregnancy. globalresearch.ca

The Exposé (2023-11-14). The Great Reset Exposed: Schwab, Gates, and the Sinister WEF & WHO Plot to Depopulate the World using COVID Vaccines, Climate Change Lies & a One-World "Government" expose-news.com In a world shrouded in suspicion and scepticism, where power seems concentrated in the hands of a privileged few and giant corporations, critical thinkers are raising questions about the intentions and actions …

infobrics (2023-11-14). NDB $10bn Loan Reaps Eco Benefits to 400mn People in 5 Covid-Hit Nations. infobrics.org New Development Bank's (NDB) $10 billion loan benefitted 400 million people in its founding member countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa and successfully helped them in its COVID-19 economic recovery programmes…

jamanetwork (2023-11-14). Primary Care Telemedicine Outcomes Similar to In-Person Visits in 2021. jamanetwork.com A recent analysis found only a modest difference in outcomes after in-person medical visits compared with telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, "suggesting that telephone or video telemedicine was still capable of addressing most patient clinical concern areas," the researchers wrote.

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-14). 'Shot Dead': Stories of Children who've been Killed by Covid Injections. expose-news.com We the Patriots USA say that "this is the movie we wish we didn't have to make. But this is a movie everyone needs to see." The new movie — 'Shot Dead' …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-14). When New Zealand's regulatory authority says deaths post-vaccination are "under investigation" — it is misinformation. expose-news.com The case of a 31-year-old man who died suddenly three weeks after receiving a covid injection proves that when the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority ("Medsafe") says deaths post-vaccination …

Toni Waterman (2023-11-14). Young athletes prepare for World Wushu Championship in USA. america.cgtn.com The World Wushu Championships is just days away, kicking off in Ft. Worth, Texas on Thursday. | It's only the second time the event has been held in the United States and the first time the Chinese martial arts competition is taking place since the COVID-19 pandemic. | Dozens of countries will be represented, including China. Ahead of the competition, young Wushu enthusiasts in the U.S. explained why they love the sport so much. | CGTN's Toni Waterman reports.

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