(2024-08-03). Four Syrians killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon: ministry. newarab.com 
The "The health ministry announces… four Syrian nationals were martyred" in an "Israeli strike" on the southern vill…
(2024-08-03). World Report] Understanding pandemic risks: the WHO Pandemic Hub. thelancet.com Founded amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO Hub for Epidemic and Pandemic Intelligence hopes to strengthen global surveillance but faces substantial challenges. By Udani Samarasekera.
(2024-08-03). Perspectives] Digitising the ageing process with epigenetic clocks. thelancet.com The concept of modulating the ageing process has the potential to delay the onset of chronic age-related diseases and support health. Biomarkers to measure the ageing process, such as markers of cellular senescence, are used in such research. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms now also have a role in the development of predictive molecular biomarkers known as epigenetic clocks.
(2024-08-03). Perspectives] Scrutinising Big Soda. thelancet.com It is hard to believe the reverence that Coca Cola once inspired. Who recalls the television advertisement with young people singing in all earnestness, "I'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony/ I'd like to buy the world a Coke and keep it company"? That was in 1971, a time when the multinational corporations that sell sugar-sweetened drinks—Big Soda—were on a meteoric global rise. Within a few decades, when I travelled to fragile, impoverished corners of Africa to write about disease and nutrition, I would find bottles of Coca Cola kept cold in a bucket of water even if there was nothi…
(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Inequity in sustainable health today. thelancet.com The COVID-19 pandemic starkly highlighted health inequities disproportionately affecting socioeconomically vulnerable communities worldwide. Disadvantaged populations faced higher infection and mortality risks than advantaged populations, compounded by systemic inequities that treat health as a commodity. Overwhelmed health-care systems in high-income countries foreshadowed dire challenges for low-income and middle-income nations. Wealthier nations' stockpiling and profiteering led to an open letter to the UN, supported by over 120 entities representing five million public health professionals and advocates for t…
(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Continuing challenges to health equity in Ireland. thelancet.com The Lancet Editorial on health equity in Ireland1 presented an unduly rosy perspective on proposed moves towards universal health care coverage, particularly in the hospital and outpatient sector. Public hospitals currently operate a practice of mixed private and public patient care. The new contract for hospital consultants is not, as stated in the Editorial, for public hospitals only: it limits practice in public hospitals to public patients only but permits unlimited off-site practice in the burgeoning private hospital sector.
(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Efgartigimod for primary immune thrombocytopenia: the ADVANCE IV trial. thelancet.com Catherine M Broome and colleagues' ADVANCE IV trial included phase 3 primary immune thrombocytopenia research on efgartigimod.1 Efgartigimod, a new Fc fragment, decreases blood IgG, including harmful autoantibodies, by attaching to the neonatal Fc receptor. In patients with chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia, efgartigimod improved disease management, bleeding episodes, rescue therapy, and tolerance with novel IgG autoantibody-targeted immediate resistant thrombocytopenia treatment.
(2024-08-03). Perspectives] Janine Mohamed: championing Indigenous health. thelancet.com For more than two decades, Janine Mohamed, a Narungga Kaurna woman, has been a champion of nursing and health policy for Indigenous communities in Australia. Named Australian Victorian of the Year 2024, Mohamed served for 5 years as Chief Executive Officer of the Lowitja Institute, a non-governmental organisation that is Australia's only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health research institute. Throughout her career, Mohamed's experience has shown that trust and cultural safety have been key casualties in Australia's history of health-care delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Str…
(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Efgartigimod for primary immune thrombocytopenia: the ADVANCE IV trial. thelancet.com We read with enthusiasm the ADVANCE IV trial by Catherine M Broome and colleagues evaluating the efficacy and safety of the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitor efgartigimod for patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia.1 This therapeutic agent represents a potential paradigm shift in the treatment of IgG-mediated autoimmune diseases, with the potential to replace other commonly used, less effective therapies.2 Although safely depleting pathologic antibodies is crucial in managing a myriad of autoimmune diseases, we believe that until now, efgartigimod has not been evaluated in the context of immunohaematology.
(2024-08-03). Correspondence] The role of the clinical virologist in pandemic responses. thelancet.com The UK Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been widely criticised. In an Offline piece,1 The Lancet described the findings of the COVID-19 Inquiry as evidence of "criminal incompetence". Many of the people who advised the Government had little front-line experience in laboratory, epidemiological, and clinical aspects of infection. Although expert advisory groups could not be expected to accommodate all scientific specialties, it is unfortunate that clinical virologists, who have front-line expertise in diagnosis, infection control, and epidemiology, were not widely consulted on setting up the Natio…
(2024-08-03). Correspondence] A manifesto on improving cancer care in conflict-impacted populations. thelancet.com The first Global Summit on War and Cancer took place on Dec 14—16, 2023, organised by the Institute of Cancer and Crisis and OncoDaily.1 It brought together people and organisations committed to addressing cancer in conflict-impacted areas,2 with renowned experts (health-care professionals, policy makers, and patient advocates) developing a key manifesto.
(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Hajj 2024 heatwave: addressing health risks and safety. thelancet.com Globally, heatstroke remains a substantial public health concern, particularly as climate change drives temperatures higher.1 WHO reported that heatwaves caused over 166‚Äà000 deaths between 1998 and 2017.2 In the USA alone, an average of 702 heat-related deaths occur each year, especially among the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions.3 These statistics highlight the urgent need for global strategies to mitigate the effects of extreme heat, including public awareness campaigns, infrastructure improvements, and robust health interventions.
(2024-08-03). World Report] Russian attacks impacting maternal and child health. thelancet.com The bombing of Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital is only the latest in a series of attacks jeopardising maternal and child health in Ukraine. Ed Holt reports.
(2024-08-03). Correspondence] Palliative care needs to adapt to counteract assisted suicide. thelancet.com We read The Lancet's Editorial on assisted dying with interest.1 Palliative care aims to provide specialist nursing and medical treatment to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from incurable diseases and therefore might counteract the wish for hastened death and assisted dying. The provision of palliative care in European countries is well organised; we also have legalisation of assisted dying in many countries and many more will follow. In Austria, assisted dying has been introduced only recently and Germany has been struggling with a draft law for years.
(2024-08-03). Palestinian paramedic succumbs to wounds after Israeli raid. newarab.com 
A The paramedic has been identified as Tamer Saqr, who volunteered for the organisation. | The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that he was killed and said he was shot using live fire during an Israeli raid a week earlier in the Bal…
(2024-08-03). Even In Palestine, The Birds Shall Return. popularresistance.org On 26 July, senior United Nations (UN) officials briefed the UN Security Council about the terrible situation in Gaza. 'More than two million people in Gaza remain trapped in an endless nightmare of death and destruction on a staggering scale', said Deputy Commissioner-General Antonia De Meo of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Within Gaza, the UN officials wrote, 625,000 children are trapped, 'their futures at risk'. The World Health Organisation has recorded 'outbreaks of hepatitis A and myriad other preventable diseases' and warns that it is 'just a matter of time' before a polio o…
(2024-08-03). Organization Of American States Interference Against Venezuela Fails. popularresistance.org The Organization of American States (OAS) has failed in an interventionist attempt to try to approve a resolution targeting the sovereign presidential elections in Venezuela. The discredited regional body has been plagued by condemnations of mismanagement and ethical qualms in recent years against its secretary, Luis Almagro, as well as by its loss of credibility among regional countries regarding the body's belligerence in recent regional crises, always protecting Washington interests or claims over regional sovereignty. | By failing to obtain the necessary votes and consensus this Wednesday, July 31, the OAS wa…
(2024-08-03). The Day the Handcuffs Came Off: From Death Row to Being Seen as Human. scheerpost.com 
By Kevin Cooper / Original to ScheerPost Kevin Cooper, incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for 39 years and still fighting to prove his innocence, has been moved to the California Health Care Facility in Stockton under Gov. Newsom's initiative to dismantle the expensive death row, move the incarcerated men to other state prisons and …
(2024-08-03). 'An Entirely Preventable Disaster': Health Officials Warn of Catastrophic Polio Epidemic in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-03). 1 in 11 People Went Hungry in 2023. The Climate Crisis Is Partially to Blame. truthout.org One in 11 people worldwide went hungry last year, while one in three struggled to afford a healthy diet. These numbers underscore the fact that governments not only have little shot at achieving a goal, set in 2015, of eradicating hunger, but progress toward expanding food access is backsliding. The data, included in a United Nations report released Wednesday… |
(2024-08-03). Sanders Unveils "Moonshot" Bill to Fund Research Into Long COVID. truthout.org Over four months after seeking public comments on long Covid legislation, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Friday unveiled a bill to help tackle the crisis "that is affecting more than 22 million adults and 1 million children across the United States — and millions more around the globe." Long Covid "can include a wide range of ongoing symptoms and conditions that can last weeks, months… |
(2024-08-03). Spatiotemporal Variation of Excess All-cause Mortality in the World (125 countries) During the COVID Period 2020-2023 Regarding Socio-Economic Factors and Public Health and Medical Interventions. globalresearch.ca Summary: | We studied all-cause mortality in 125 countries with available all-cause mortality data by time (week or month), starting several years prior to the declared pandemic, and for up to and more than three years of the Covid period (2020-2023). …
(2024-08-03). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-03). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…
(2024-08-03). Healthy Brain Act Introduced to Fight Degenerative Brain Disease. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-01) — Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) made history last month when she was the first member of Congress to give a floor speech using an AI clone of her voice that had been robbed from her as she suffers through Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) a rare and incurable brain disease that she has referred to as "Parkinson's on steroids." She also said that PSP has, in addition to having lost her ability to speak, also robbed her of the "ability to walk, run and dance."
(2024-08-03). Healthy Brain Act Introduced to Fight Degenerative Brain Disease. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-01) — Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) made history last month when she was the first member of Congress to give a floor speech using an AI clone of her voice that had been robbed from her as she suffers through Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) a rare and incurable brain disease that she has referred to as "Parkinson's on steroids." She also said that PSP has, in addition to having lost her ability to speak, also robbed her of the "ability to walk, run and dance."
(2024-08-03). China leaps forward with breakthrough discovery in the treatment of heart diseases. tvbrics.com 
New chinese medicine offers new hope to patients suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy…
(2024-08-03). Organise action committees to fight privatisation of Telecom, Insurance and Electricity corporations! wsws.org We cannot defend our jobs, wages and working conditions and improve them under these unions. We have no time to waste in organising a united struggle against the government's IMF austerity.
(2024-08-03). Innovations in Science: Fighting Dengue, Unveiling Mummy Mysteries, and Moon Discoveries. devdiscourse.com A Spanish laboratory is actively stemming the tide of dengue fever by breeding and sterilising thousands of tiger mosquitoes, as climate change accelerates their spread across Europe. Utilizing an electron accelerator, the Biological Pest Control Centre in Valencia sterilises approximately 45,000 male mosquitoes weekly to reduce the mosquito population by preventing females from transmitting diseases.
(2024-08-03). NIH award supports new center at Mayo Clinic for health disparities in uterine fibroid treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus, affect about 70% of white women and up to 90% of Black women according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Fibroid symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder problems, and sometimes infertility and miscarriage. For women of African descent, fibroids may develop at an earlier age and be more frequent and severe. Many women, particularly Black women, are likely to undergo hysterectomy to…
(2024-08-03). Your wearable says your heart rate variability has changed. Now what? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains what it means — and what to do with the information LONDON — Wearables measure several aspects of health, and heart rate variability might be one of those. It may be surprising when your device informs you that your heart rate variability is high or low, but what does it mean? Elijah Behr, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, explains heart rate variability and how it factors…
(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/NOPItPAnq70 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2024-08-03). What you need to know about listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert after a listeria outbreak in several states. There have been at least two fatalities, and dozens have become sickened. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria. "Listeria is a type of bacteria that is usually transmitted through food and food products. It is especially a concern if you're pregnant, if you're elderly or if you…
(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: How untreated hearing loss can result in a negative health spiral. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hearing loss often is thought of as a normal part of aging, but recent studies have shown untreated hearing loss can significantly affect overall health. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist, explains how untreated hearing loss can affect cognitive, social and physical health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Ge_hjOAgkew Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2024-08-03). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than a dozen outbreaks of measles in the U.S., with more than 165 confirmed cases of the highly contagious viral disease. Most of the cases are among children under age 5, and more than half of all cases have resulted in hospitalization. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by…
(2024-08-03). Tomorrow's Cure: How personalized vaccines combat cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The new episode of Tomorrow's Cure highlights the efforts of research scientists who are equipping a vaccine with bits of proteins that redirect the immune system's efforts to specifically fight cancer. The vaccine aims to prevent breast cancer tumors from returning, as relapsing cancer is often more aggressive and difficult to treat. The latest research also seeks to understand why some breast cancer tumors evade the body's immune response. Featured experts are Dr. Keith Knutson,…
(2024-08-03). KEAM 2024 Option Registration begins, Allotment on Aug 7. ummid.com Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has asked the students, who have cleared KEAM 2024 and are seeking admission in Engineering and Pharmacy courses, to complete option registration through its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-08-03). Current Health Updates: Abortion Ban, Cancer Therapy, and Weight-loss Drug Launches. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current health news briefs.
(2024-08-03). NIH award supports new center at Mayo Clinic for health disparities in uterine fibroid treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors of the uterus, affect about 70% of white women and up to 90% of Black women according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Fibroid symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder problems, and sometimes infertility and miscarriage. For women of African descent, fibroids may develop at an earlier age and be more frequent and severe. Many women, particularly Black women, are likely to undergo hysterectomy to…
(2024-08-03). Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than a dozen outbreaks of measles in the U.S., with more than 165 confirmed cases of the highly contagious viral disease. Most of the cases are among children under age 5, and more than half of all cases have resulted in hospitalization. "Measles is a viral infection that is highly contagious if you're not immune to it," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "It's generally characterized by…
(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your healthcare team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating. But that's all changed with the Mini-EAT assessment tool. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how this free, relatively new technology is helping patients and healthcare professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kmDKDTbg_78 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is…
(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/NOPItPAnq70 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: …
(2024-08-03). Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Abdominal CT scans in the same individual shows profound changes in body composition from 14 months prior (left) to nine months prior (center) to time of pancreatic cancer diagnosis (right). Pancreatic cancer is a formidable disease, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. However, new research from Mayo Clinic represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers that may aid in early detection. By tracking changes in body composition and metabolism, researchers are…
(2024-08-03). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco…
(2024-08-03). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Why skipping breakfast can be bad for your heart Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco…
(2024-08-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your healthcare team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating. But that's all changed with the Mini-EAT assessment tool. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how this free, relatively new technology is helping patients and healthcare professionals. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kmDKDTbg_78 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is…
(2024-08-03). Tomorrow's Cure: How personalized vaccines combat cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The new episode of Tomorrow's Cure highlights the efforts of research scientists who are equipping a vaccine with bits of proteins that redirect the immune system's efforts to specifically fight cancer. The vaccine aims to prevent breast cancer tumors from returning, as relapsing cancer is often more aggressive and difficult to treat. The latest research also seeks to understand why some breast cancer tumors evade the body's immune response. Featured experts are Dr. Keith Knutson,…
(2024-08-03). HR Managers promote fight against lifestyle diseases. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (HRMAU) has launched its Annual Sports Gala intending to address lifestyle diseases at workplaces. The event which is one of the activities to celebrate 25 years of the Association will bring together more than 1,500 Human Resource Managers of different Organizations, …
(2024-08-03). What you need to know about listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert after a listeria outbreak in several states. There have been at least two fatalities, and dozens have become sickened. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria. "Listeria is a type of bacteria that is usually transmitted through food and food products. It is especially a concern if you're pregnant, if you're elderly or if you…
(2024-08-03). Health concerns with wildfire smoke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Canadian and California wildfires are generating a lot of smoke, which is causing air quality issues in some places. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, warns, "Smoke, in general, can affect anyone's health, particularly if they're in areas where wildfires are occurring. It can cause anything from eye irritation to respiratory infection; Generally, respiratory issues and difficulty breathing; even placing your heart at risk for cardiac strain." He adds that the smoky…
(2024-08-03). MHT CET B Pharm (Practice) 2024 Merit List Today – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. August 01, 2024 on its official websit phpractice2024.mahacet.org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy (Practice) course for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-03). Detecting pancreatic cancer through changes in body composition and metabolism. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Abdominal CT scans in the same individual shows profound changes in body composition from 14 months prior (left) to nine months prior (center) to time of pancreatic cancer diagnosis (right). Pancreatic cancer is a formidable disease, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. However, new research from Mayo Clinic represents a promising step toward identifying biological signals or biomarkers that may aid in early detection. By tracking changes in body composition and metabolism, researchers are…