Monthly Archives: January 2024

2024-01-12: News Headlines

WSWS (2024-01-11). Ongoing COVID-19 surge heralds another winter of death. wsws.org The current wave is the second highest since the pandemic began, only eclipsed by the initial wave of the Omicron variant during the winter of 2021-22.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Ongoing COVID-19 surge heralds another winter of death. wsws.org The current wave is the second most severe since the pandemic began, only eclipsed by the initial wave of the Omicron variant during the winter of 2021-22.

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). The Impact of CVS Health's Decision to Close Some Pharmacies Inside Target Stores. medriva.com CVS Health has recently announced the closure of selected pharmacies located within Target stores. The move, expected to take place between February and April this year, is part of the company's strategy to realign its national retail footprint. While CVS Health has not divulged the exact number of pharmacies that will be affected, it is…

ecns.cn (2024-01-12). Nation ranks among leading innovators. ecns.cn China ranked among the world's leaders in terms of the quantity and quality of technological innovations in the fields of life and health, biopharmaceuticals, new energy and low-carbon technologies, new materials, advanced manufacturing and digital intelligence technologies in 2023.

Ankur Khajuria (2024-01-13). Correspondence] Profit over people: the injustice of commercial determinants of health. thelancet.com In an Editorial,1 the editors raise important concerns about the effect of commercial factors on health. However, the Editorial failed to acknowledge the crucial role of intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical industry. Although it might be true that some pharmaceutical companies prioritise profits over the needs of humanity, without intellectual property protections,2 innovation and investment in research and development would be severely hindered. A delicate balance needs to be maintained between incentivising innovation and ensuring that medicines are accessible and affordable to those who need them…

The Lancet (2024-01-13). Editorial] Time for renewed optimism for schizophrenia? thelancet.com The introduction of antipsychotics in the 1950s was a milestone in the management of schizophrenia, but since the development of groundbreaking medications such as chlorpromazine and, later, clozapine, the pharmacotherapeutic landscape has remained disappointingly static. In this issue of The Lancet, we publish a phase 3 trial of KarXT, a muscarinic receptor agonist, which significantly reduced acute psychotic symptoms in people with schizophrenia. Although there is much enthusiasm over a positive trial of a novel antipsychotic, does it herald a new era in the treatment of people with schizophrenia?

Ayanna Amadi (2024-01-12). Comprehensive Measures in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment: A Perspective. medriva.com Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) is a complex disease that requires a comprehensive and holistic approach for effective treatment. Dr. Jared Weiss has emphasized the importance of adopting diverse measures to treat early-stage NSCLC in a manner that is both comprehensive and considers the quality of life of the patient. This approach not only enhances…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Cervical cancer and HPV — what's the connection? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the connection between HPV and cervical cancer. Approximately 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year in the U.S., and 4,000 women die of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hispanic women have the highest rates of developing cervical cancer, while African American women are at greatest risk of dying from this cancer. Early-stage cervical cancer generally produces…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart health and dangers of shoveling snow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Shoveling and digging out after a heavy snowfall can be a good workout for most people; but for those with heart disease, shoveling is best left for others to do. Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says she encourages exercising, but the combination of cold weather and strenuous exercise puts extra strain on your heart and can trigger a heart attack. Watch: Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/L7Gxv-YC8Qg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about minority organ donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A co-worker was diagnosed with kidney disease last year. He is now on dialysis three times a week as he waits for a kidney transplant. He shared his hope to get a living donor, explaining that he will have a longer wait since there are not as many diverse people signed up as organ donors. Can you explain why this is and what can I do to help? ANSWER: More than 103,000…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Fighting glioblastoma — one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Casper family treasuring their time together Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia University recently announced being named the recipients of a $10.6 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to advance research in fighting glioblastoma – one of the deadliest and most aggressive forms of brain cancer. Every year, thousands are diagnosed with the disease. Many are given little time to live. The prognosis is often poorer for older patients. Researchers are searching…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). 10 significant studies from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine in 2023. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In 2023, researchers and physicians at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine blazed a trail of genomic and multi-omic research and scientific discoveries. The center's innovative investigations hold a transformative potential to predict, prevent, treat and cure diseases using individualized medicine approaches. Here's a look back at 10 (of many) of Mayo Clinic's influential precision medicine research studies of 2023. 1. Mayo Clinic organoid study reveals possible key link to autism spectrum disorder Using miniaturized human brain…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Highlights of Mayo Clinic research advancements in 2023. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers make new discoveries, develop first-of-its-kind tools and technologies and constantly improve upon existing ones with the goal to provide the best in healthcare. The following 10 stories are a round-up of some of the most significant medical research advances at Mayo Clinic this year from harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to detect disease sooner to advancing treatments for rare and complex diseases. Advancing ultrasound microvessel imaging and AI to improve cancer detection Tumors…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Cervical cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, more than 11,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many women often don't show any signs of cervical cancer in the early stages of the disease. In advanced stages, symptoms may include vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or pain during intercourse. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, explains why preventive screenings are crucial….

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-12). Canadian government lobbies WHO to include climate change in the definition of a pandemic emergency. expose-news.com According to the Canadian government, the World Health Organisation's "new instrument" to control populations in the event of an infectious disease should be expanded so it is an "all-hazards approach." As part …

Yossi Verter (2024-01-12). Netanyahu's never-ending tenure is Israel's malignant disease. haaretz.com As Israel approaches Day 100 of its war against Hamas, the government must make the return of the hostages its top priority – even at the cost of a cease-fire ‚ñ The fact that Hamas is dragging Israel to the ICJ – through its diplomatic/legal proxy in Cape Town – underscores how deeply Netanyahu's government is failing on every front…

Dr James A Morris (2024-01-11). Reduce the Burden of Disease or the NHS Will Fail. dailysceptic.org The pressure on the NHS is reaching breaking point as the burden of disease continues to increase. But why are those born after the 1960s so much less healthy than the previous generation? Dr James Morris has an insight.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China approves new drugs offering hope for Alzheimer's patients and HIV prevention. ecns.cn China's medical regulators recently granted approvals for two foreign drugs, bringing new hope to patients with Alzheimer's disease and high-risk groups for HIV/AIDS.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-12). Canadian government lobbies WHO to include climate change in the definition of a pandemic emergency. expose-news.com According to the Canadian government, the World Health Organisation's "new instrument" to control populations in the event of an infectious disease outbreak should be expanded so it is an "all-hazards approach." As …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-12). Yale professor says prion diseases are on the rise but no one is discussing the condition — Who's no one? expose-news.com In mid-December, Medscape published an article titled 'Why Are Prion Diseases on the Rise?'. In it, the author stated that cases of CJD are increasing in the USA and "it's been a …

Liang Wang, Quanyi Wang, George F Gao (2024-01-13). Correspondence] Interpreting COVID-19 data from China: a call for caution — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Zhi Qu for the interest in our Article1 and for the suggestion to cautiously interpret and extrapolate the "snapshot of China"1 just according to the COVID-19 epidemic situation in Beijing. Concern from Qu is based on the inconsistent proportion of BQ.1 and its sublineages (BQ.1*) among surveillance results from four flights from China to Italy between Dec 26 and Dec 29, 2022 (11%),2 and local infections in Beijing (0%) reported by our previous research.1 However, the sample size of the study from Italy was small (n=61) and the geographical source of these four flights was also limited (three cities from…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-01-11). EcoWaste Coalition Bares New List of 31 Lead-Containing Spray Paints. pressenza.com 11 January 2024, Quezon City. With the start of the New Year, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition again reminded consumers to steer clear of aerosol paints containing lead, a hazardous chemical banned in the manufacture of paints and similar surface coatings to protect human health and the environment. | The reminder was prompted by the group's discovery of 31 more spray paint products representing 12 brands, which have been verified to contain lead above the legal limit of 90 parts per million (ppm). | Before 2023 ended, the group submitted 31 bright-colored paint products to SGS, a global testing compa…

Anthony Raphael (2024-01-12). Dark Chocolate and Cardiovascular Health: A Sweet Connection. medriva.com A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports has sparked a surge of interest in the potential health benefits of dark chocolate. The study reveals a promising association between dark chocolate intake and a lower risk of essential hypertension, suggesting it also reduces the risk of venous thromboembolism. This finding could have far-reaching implications…

Be A Hero (2024-01-12). Sunday 1/14: Be A Hero: Memorial for Ady Barkan, Activist Health Care for All & Disability Rights. indybay.org Virtual remembrance | RSVP: rememberingady.com/

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). Community Backlash Over Conversion of Dental Surgery into Residential Flats: A Struggle for Healthcare Accessibility. medriva.com

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). Revolutionizing Tissue Regeneration: A Deep Dive into LipSiNs and Porous Silicon. medriva.com

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). Redefining Human Sensitivity to Temperature: New Study Reveals More Than Meets The Eye. medriva.com

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). The Future of Anesthesia Drugs Market in the United States: Growth, Innovation, and Key Players. medriva.com

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-01-12). Antibiotic Use and the Rise of Superbugs: A Detailed Study. medriva.com Understanding the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance In a notable effort to understand the complexities of antibiotic resistance, researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Oslo, and the University of Cambridge have conducted a high-resolution genetic comparison of bacteria. This study focused on analyzing the impact of antibiotic use on the rise of treatment-resistant…

Ethan Sulliva (2024-01-12). Boswellia: The Potential Anti-Cancer Power of Frankincense. medriva.com A Glimpse Into the Potential Anti-Cancer Properties of Boswellia Recent research has brought forward a promising discovery in the realm of cancer treatment. Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, has shown anti-cancer activity in a small trial conducted at MUSCHealth. This fascinating study provides a glimpse into the potential use of Boswellia in cancer treatment, specifically…

Ethan Sulliva (2024-01-12). Harnessing the Power of g-CN Nanosheets for Tetracycline Removal from Water. medriva.com

Ethan Sulliva (2024-01-12). Unsettling Findings: Alarming Prevalence of Sexual Harassment Among Suffolk's Young Population. medriva.com

Ethan Sulliva (2024-01-12). Addressing the Concerns Over 'Incredibly Low' COVID and Flu Vaccination Rates. medriva.com Low Vaccination Rates: A Crucial Concern The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently expressed its concern over the 'incredibly low' COVID and flu vaccination rates, despite the surge in cases across the globe. This worrying trend is putting enormous pressure on healthcare systems, especially in the winter season when respiratory illnesses tend to rise. The…

Mason Walker (2024-01-12). Understanding Kidney Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment. medriva.com A kidney infection, also known as pyelonephritis, is a serious health condition that occurs when harmful bacteria reach the kidneys. Often a complication of a bladder infection, kidney infections can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, chills, back pain, and frequent urination. Risk factors for kidney infection include female gender, urinary tract abnormalities, and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Update adult vaccinations for a new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Personal health is often among the top New Year's resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the start of a new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/R8WuQQINFi4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Whether it's the annual flu…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Mayo Clinic Platform and Techcyte announce a strategic collaboration to transform the global practice of pathology. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. and OREM, Utah — Mayo Clinic Platform, a collaborative ecosystem for healthcare innovation, and Techcyte, a world leader in AI-based digital pathology, are working together to transform the global practice of pathology through the creation of a digital pathology platform. The digital pathology platform will pioneer and fundamentally reshape the next generation of pathology services with an open, end-to-end, AI driven solution to advance treatments, enhance efficiency and accuracy, and provide worldwide access…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). Sleep your way to better athletic performance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Sleep might not be at the top of the list when you think about ways to boost your athletic performance. But it's just as important as your training program, nutrition and hydration. Why does sleep play such a crucial role not only for performance but also for overall health? Dr. Amy Rantala "When you sleep, your brain processes all the information you've taken in during the day," says Amy Rantala, M.D.,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-12). When is a cough a concern? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hearing a chorus of coughs is typical at this time of year. An occasional cough is normal and healthy. A cough that persists for several weeks or brings up discolored or bloody mucus may indicate a condition that needs medical attention. A cough is your body's response when something irritates your throat or airways. An irritant stimulates nerves that send a message to your brain. The brain then tells muscles in your chest and abdomen…

Staff (2024-01-12). Local Outcry Over the Proposed Conversion of Durham's Only NHS Dental Practice into Student Flats. medriva.com

Staff (2024-01-12). The Rise in Dog Bite Incidents: A Public Health Concern. medriva.com In recent times, a disturbing trend has emerged. Surgeons across the nation are reporting an alarming increase in the number of dog bite injuries being treated daily. This surge in dog attacks not only raises concerns about public safety, but it also puts a strain on our healthcare system. As a society, we must strive…

Staff (2024-01-12). Gaza: More than 100 children being killed daily in 100 days by Israeli bombing say Save the Children. muslimnews.co.uk Nadine Osman London (The Muslim News): More than 10,000 children have been killed by Israeli indiscriminate bombings and ground operations in Gaza in nearly 100 days of war, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, with thousands more missing, presumed buried under rubble, Save the Children said. Jason Lee, Save the Children's Country Director …

Zara Nwosu (2024-01-12). Digital Health Innovations at CES 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of Medicine. medriva.com Overview of CES 2024 The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 is currently underway, showcasing innovations from various industries, including automotive and food tech. Yet, our primary focus is on the digital health and future of medicine sector. The event promises to introduce exciting technological advancements, providing a glimpse into the future of healthcare and medicine….

Zara Nwosu (2024-01-12). 6 Key Reasons Why Mental Health Should Be Prioritized. medriva.com The Importance of Mental Health Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, affecting multiple aspects of our lives. In 2019, approximately 970 million people worldwide suffered from a mental disorder, indicating its global prevalence. Despite its importance, mental health is often overshadowed by physical health, and the stigma associated with mental health…

Zara Nwosu (2024-01-12). The Power of Support: How the NHS Lifeline Transforms Veterans' Mental Health. medriva.com Struggling with his mental health, a Gloucestershire veteran reached out to the NHS, and the help he received dramatically transformed his life. He is not alone. Many veterans face significant mental health challenges, and reaching out for help can be particularly difficult. However, the story of this brave veteran highlights the importance and impact of…

Alex N. Press, Jacobin. (2024-01-11). Public Ownership Of Rail Is On The Agenda. popularresistance.org Nearly one year ago, on the night of February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Videos of the smoke and fire released by the nearly two-mile-long train went viral, and residents in the community reported severe health effects. | The rail disaster triggered an outcry: Why did this happen, and what can any of us do about it? Soon, there were articles detailing the alarming state into which the country's railroads have fallen: accidents are up, and oversight is hard to come by. Plus, there is a severe squeeze on rail workers, many of whom lack si…

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China, U.S. hold defense policy coordination talks. ecns.cn China is willing to develop healthy and stable military-to-military relations with the United States on the basis of equality and respect, and jointly implement the military-related consensus reached by the two heads of state during their meeting in San Francisco in November.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). More cities add IVF to health insurance coverage to relieve childbirth pressure. ecns.cn A number of Chinese cities recently ramped up their efforts for the reimbursement of medical bills for fertility services to relieve childbearing parents' financial pressure.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). More cities add IVF to health insurance coverage to relieve childbirth pressure. ecns.cn A number of Chinese cities recently ramped up their efforts for the reimbursement of medical bills for fertility services to relieve childbearing parents' financial pressure.

Georgina Ferry (2024-01-13). Perspectives] Tawhida Ben Cheikh: champion of women's health in Tunisia. thelancet.com Since its independence in 1956, Tunisia has advanced the rights of women, including the right and opportunity to control their fertility. So it is no surprise that it was a Tunisian woman, Tawhida Ben Cheikh (1909—2010), who became the first Muslim woman in north Africa and the Middle East to qualify as a physician and promote family planning. Yet she achieved her medical qualification while Tunisia was still under French colonial rule and the legal position of women was defined by traditional Islamic codes.

Lise Alves (2024-01-13). World Report] Brazil to start widespread dengue vaccinations. thelancet.com Millions will be eligible as Brazil becomes the first country to include Qdenga in its public health system. Lise Alves reports from Sà£o Paulo.

Megan Tatum (2024-01-13). World Report] NGOs warn over health and wellbeing in Angkor Wat. thelancet.com The Cambodian Government has denied forcibly evicting thousands of people. Megan Tatum reports.

Staff (2024-01-12). Challenging the Criminalization of Trauma Survivors. truthout.org What do successful alternatives to policing, prosecution and prison actually look like? And how would they work? A group of Chicago's leading public safety, health and justice innovators gathered at the DePaul Art Museum last summer to provide much-needed clarity on these crucial questions. Artists, survivors of violence, entrepreneurs and business leaders, public defenders, policy experts… |

WSWS (2024-01-12). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Childcare workers across India continue fight for a living wage; Bangladeshi garment workers protest for agreed pay rise; Sri Lankan health sector workers strike for "special" allowance; Australia: New South Wales power transmission workers strike for better pay…

Be A Hero (2024-01-11). Sunday 1/14: Be A Hero: Memorial for Ady Barkan, Activist Health Care for All & Disability Rights. indybay.org Virtual remembrance | RSVP: rememberingady.com/

Jason Ditz (2024-01-11). Israel Killed Two Medics in Attack on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon continued on Thursday, with reports that a flurry of strikes in Hanin struck a first aid clinic, killing two medics who were within. The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed and condemned the strike, adding that the Israelis also hit an ambulance. Hezbollah confirmed the incident in a statement through affiliated …

Khuloud Rabah Sulaiman (2024-01-11). A war against women and babies. electronicintifada.net Children are being born in unhealthy conditions.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-01-11). CMA calls for change ahead of Canada's health-care crisis. plenglish.com Ottawa, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling on provinces and territories to rebuild the health-care system to provide more access for patients amid reports of overflowing emergency rooms across the country.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-11). WHO was devised to control and rule over the world's population. expose-news.com In September last year, Dr Wolgang Wodarg joined Ivor Cummins to discuss how the World Health Organisation was shaped to be used as their instrument for controlling and ruling over the world's …

Staff (2024-01-11). Headlines for January 11, 2024. democracynow.org World Court Holds First Day of Hearings in Historic Genocide Case Against Israel, WHO Calls for Humanitarian Access in Gaza as More Israeli Attacks Target Health Infrastructure, Iran Seizes Oil Ship in Gulf of Oman; UNSC Demands Houthis Stop Attacking Vessels in Red Sea, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis Face Off in 1-on-1 Debate After Chris Christie Withdraws from Race, Far-Right GOP Lawmakers Break with Speaker Mike Johnson over Congressional Budget Deal, Police in Ecuador Arrest 330 People Amid State of Emergency, Attacker Who Stabbed South Korean Opposition Leader Was Trying to Prevent Future Presidential Run, U.S…

WSWS (2024-01-11). Australian COVID surge the worst in at least six months. wsws.org Hospitalisations have skyrocketed over the holiday season, while health authorities have belatedly admitted that transmission is approaching previous levels that saw hundreds of deaths.

WSWS (2024-01-11). Winter COVID and flu wave hits UK's National Health Service. wsws.org Britain is suffering another wave of COVID-19, fuelled by the recently identified JN.1 variant, as well as the winter season. The impact of COVID is compounded by the increased circulation of flu and other viruses.

David Matthau (2024-01-11). What should N.J. homeowners do about downed trees? whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The storm that slammed the region earlier this week unleashed winds of up to 75 miles per hour and felled thousands of trees across New Jersey. | So, who covers the clean up costs? Is it home insurance companies or do homeowners have to dip into their pockets? | Christine O'Brien is the president of the Insurance Council of New Jersey. She said most homeowner insurance policies cover tree-inflicted damage to structures such as homes, garages, sheds and d…

newarab (2024-01-12). Football used to promote vaccine drive in northwest Syria. newarab.com The final whistle of a month-long The knock-out tournament organised, by the

Dr. William Makis (2024-01-11). Young Girls Around the World Dying from Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca

Udani Samarasekera (2024-01-13). Perspectives] Peter Hotez: physician-scientist-warrior combating anti-science. thelancet.com When Peter J Hotez's, now adult, daughter Rachel was diagnosed with autism and intellectual disabilities, misinformation about vaccines and autism was circulating. As a leading paediatric vaccine scientist and parent, Hotez felt compelled to write the 2018 book Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism. Doing so made him "public enemy number one with anti-vaccine groups", and gave him "a front row seat to understand what the anti-vaccine movement is about", he says. Hotez, Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine and Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, Molecular Virology, and Microbiology at Baylor C…

His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganà≤ (2024-01-11). Video: Archbishop Carlo Vigano. A False Pandemic and The Imposition of A False Vaccine. A Criminal Plan of World Depopulation. globalresearch.ca

Sarah M. Bartsch, Kelly J. O'Shea, Danielle C. John, Ulrich Strych, Maria Elena Bottazzi, Marie F. Martinez, Allan Ciciriello, Kevin L. Chin, Colleen Weatherwax, Kavya Velmurugan, Jessie Heneghan, Sheryl A. Scannell, Peter J. Hotez, Bruce Y. Lee (2024-01-11). Articles] The potential epidemiologic, clinical, and economic value of a universal coronavirus vaccine: a modelling study. thelancet.com Our results provide support for the development and stockpiling of a pan-coronavirus vaccine and help delineate the vaccine characteristics to aim for in development of such a vaccine.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). SME performance improves in 2023. ecns.cn Business performance of China's small and medium-sized enterprises improved in 2023 on the back of the gradual resumption of work and production after the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside a package of supportive policy measures.

Zhi Qu (2024-01-13). Correspondence] Interpreting COVID-19 data from China: a call for caution. thelancet.com The adjustment of the control policy on COVID-19 in China raised concerns in the international community about new variants that could emerge. The analysis by Yang Pan and colleagues1 showed no evidence of emerging novel variants detected in Beijing so far. However, the interpretation and extrapolation of current findings as a "snapshot of China"1 should be more cautious.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-01-12). Panamá en alerta sanitaria por alza de casos de Covid-19. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento las autoridades panameñas no han impuesto el uso de la mascarilla, aunque sí la recomiendan, especialmente en personas de riesgo.

WSWS (2024-01-12). Respiratory infections rip as Spain's COVID cases rise. wsws.org In Madrid, the Hospital Universitario La Paz, which serves a population in excess of 500,000 people and is one of the largest in Spain by the number of beds, has been forced to suspend operations to make room for new patients.

People's Dispatch. (2024-01-11). How Workers Of An Italian Factory Are Creating History. popularresistance.org The fight against plant closures, offshoring, mass layoffs, and persecution has been an almost a daily affair for the working class in Europe over the past two decades. COVID-19 and the escalating cost of living crisis further pushed workers to the brink. | Over these years ridden with scorching attacks of global finance capital marked with austerity and 'slave' labor, grassroots mobilization and solidarity were two major pillars of working-class organization and resistance. | It is in this context that the fightback by the workers of the former GKN factory in Campi Bisenzio near Florence in Italy against layoffs…

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2024-01-11). Aumentan a 793 los casos de Covid-19 en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El director nacional de Epidemiología, Ronald Skewes, expresó que el alza se debe a la expansión de la nueva variante JN.1.

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2024-01-11: News Headlines

WSWS (2024-01-11). Ongoing COVID-19 surge heralds another winter of death. wsws.org The current wave is the second highest since the pandemic began, only eclipsed by the initial wave of the Omicron variant during the winter of 2021-22.

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-01-10). Can Big Pharma Be Held Accountable? thealtworld.com In 1935 Trofim Lysenko, a fraudulent agronomist took control of Soviet genetics and agronomy and destroyed the science with political and ideological explanations. With biology under Lysenko's dominance, the principles of Mendel's classical genetics were banned, and real scientists suffered political repression. | The Lysenko affair exemplifies my point that without truth there can be no science and no scholarship. | Tony Fauci and his puppet-masters introduced their own form of Lysenkoism with the Covid campaign. It was early apparent to independent scientists that the virus was a manufactured one made in a labo…

Health Cluster (2024-01-11). Myanmar: Health Cluster Bulletin – Quarter Three – 2023. reliefweb.int Country: Myanmar | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization |

Dr James A Morris (2024-01-11). Reduce the Burden of Disease or the NHS Will Fail. dailysceptic.org The pressure on the NHS is reaching breaking point as the burden of disease continues to increase. But why are those born after the 1960s so much less healthy than the previous generation? Dr James Morris has an insight.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China approves new drugs offering hope for Alzheimer's patients and HIV prevention. ecns.cn China's medical regulators recently granted approvals for two foreign drugs, bringing new hope to patients with Alzheimer's disease and high-risk groups for HIV/AIDS.

latintimes (2024-01-11). Puerto Rico Sees Rise In Cesarean Deliveries, More Than 50% Babies Delivered Via Surgery. latintimes.com The surge in cesareans has been witnessed since 2018 in younger females under the age of 40, as per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Lemma Shehadi (2024-01-10). Widespread Famine, Infectious Diseases: Pressure for UK to Shift its Position on Gaza, Parliament Informed of Soaring Hunger. globalresearch.ca

Zane McNeill (2024-01-10). Study Calls for Halt in New Factory Farms, Citing "Enormous" Human Health Risks. truthout.org A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science argues that there should be a moratorium on building or expanding poultry and pig farms because of the high risk of zoonotic disease. While the study focused specifically on the U.K., the findings concern pig and poultry farming globally. "The disease risks to humans from industrialized intensive animal farming, and especially mixed swine… |

Mitchell Zimmerman (2024-01-10). Civilian Casualties in Gaza Are No Accident. otherwords.org An old legal adage states: "Men are presumed to intend the natural consequences of their acts." | The natural, indeed inescapable, consequence of Israel's cutting off life-sustaining supplies of food and water to over 2 million people in Gaza is famine and mass death by starvation and dehydration. As Epidemics of <...

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-11). Famine in Gaza Is a Culmination of Israel's Long War on Palestine's Food System. truthout.org

Leanna First-Arai (2024-01-10). Famine in Gaza Is a Culmination of Israel's Long War on Palestine's Food System. truthout.org As of this week, the top emergency relief official for the United Nations, Martin Griffiths, deemed Gaza all but "uninhabitable," with its 2.2 million residents facing the "highest levels of food insecurity ever recorded." Experts have attributed the escalating crisis to Israel barring food aid from entering and being distributed in the Gaza Strip. "The little food that does get in is very… |

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China, U.S. hold defense policy coordination talks. ecns.cn China is willing to develop healthy and stable military-to-military relations with the United States on the basis of equality and respect, and jointly implement the military-related consensus reached by the two heads of state during their meeting in San Francisco in November.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). More cities add IVF to health insurance coverage to relieve childbirth pressure. ecns.cn A number of Chinese cities recently ramped up their efforts for the reimbursement of medical bills for fertility services to relieve childbearing parents' financial pressure.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). More cities add IVF to health insurance coverage to relieve childbirth pressure. ecns.cn A number of Chinese cities recently ramped up their efforts for the reimbursement of medical bills for fertility services to relieve childbearing parents' financial pressure.

Khuloud Rabah Sulaiman (2024-01-11). A war against women and babies. electronicintifada.net Children are being born in unhealthy conditions.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-11). WHO was devised to control and rule over the world's population. expose-news.com In September last year, Dr Wolgang Wodarg joined Ivor Cummins to discuss how the World Health Organisation was shaped to be used as their instrument for controlling and ruling over the world's …

Staff (2024-01-11). Headlines for January 11, 2024. democracynow.org World Court Holds First Day of Hearings in Historic Genocide Case Against Israel, WHO Calls for Humanitarian Access in Gaza as More Israeli Attacks Target Health Infrastructure, Iran Seizes Oil Ship in Gulf of Oman; UNSC Demands Houthis Stop Attacking Vessels in Red Sea, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis Face Off in 1-on-1 Debate After Chris Christie Withdraws from Race, Far-Right GOP Lawmakers Break with Speaker Mike Johnson over Congressional Budget Deal, Police in Ecuador Arrest 330 People Amid State of Emergency, Attacker Who Stabbed South Korean Opposition Leader Was Trying to Prevent Future Presidential Run, U.S…

Ruwaida Amer (2024-01-10). Gaza's health system is collapsing rapidly. electronicintifada.net Woman with diabetes can't find insulin.

Will Jones (2024-01-10). Spanish Government Reimposes Mask Rules Across Country. dailysceptic.org The Spanish Government has reimposed mask mandates in hospitals and health centres across the country from today, overruling most of its 17 regional authorities.

Be A Hero (2024-01-11). Sunday 1/14: Be A Hero: Memorial for Ady Barkan, Activist Health Care for All & Disability Rights. indybay.org Virtual remembrance | RSVP: rememberingady.com/

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-01-11). EcoWaste Coalition Bares New List of 31 Lead-Containing Spray Paints. pressenza.com 11 January 2024, Quezon City. With the start of the New Year, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition again reminded consumers to steer clear of aerosol paints containing lead, a hazardous chemical banned in the manufacture of paints and similar surface coatings to protect human health and the environment. | The reminder was prompted by the group's discovery of 31 more spray paint products representing 12 brands, which have been verified to contain lead above the legal limit of 90 parts per million (ppm). | Before 2023 ended, the group submitted 31 bright-colored paint products to SGS, a global testing compa…

WSWS (2024-01-11). Australian COVID surge the worst in at least six months. wsws.org Hospitalisations have skyrocketed over the holiday season, while health authorities have belatedly admitted that transmission is approaching previous levels that saw hundreds of deaths.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-01-10). Last farewell to Carissa Etienne in her native Dominica. plenglish.com Roseau, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) Dominica will bid farewell at an official funeral to Carissa Etienne, the former director general of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) who is considered one of its most illustrious daughters.

Be A Hero (2024-01-10). Sunday 1/14: Be A Hero: Memorial for Ady Barkan, Activist Health Care for All & Disability Rights. indybay.org Virtual remembrance | RSVP: rememberingady.com/

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China calls for healthy, stable military ties with U.S. ecns.cn China is willing to develop healthy and stable military-to-military relations with the United States on the basis of equality and respect, the Chinese defense ministry said on Wednesday.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-01-10). Canada: Thousands of IKEA USB charges recalled due to burn. plenglish.com According to Health Canada, the recall involves IKEA's àÖskstorm 40W USB charger in dark grey, carrying the article 80461200 and the model number ICPSW5-40-1. | At least 10,258 units of the affected products were sold in Canada between April 2020 and December 2023. | You can locate the model number on the label on the back of the charger. The recall includes all date stamps. | "Wear and tear of the power cable may pose thermal burn and shock hazards to consumers," Health Canada warned. | Globally, 17 reports have been received by IKEA where the power cable may have been damaged or broken with use-related wea…

Shannon Ikebe, Labor Notes. (2024-01-10). Québec Workers Conduct Largest Strike Ever. popularresistance.org One of the largest strikes in North American history happened this winter and the struggle is ongoing. In Québec, 420,000 public sector workers in health care and education, united in a "Common Front" (Front Commun) of four major union federations, spent seven days on strike December 8-14. This followed half-day and three-day work stoppages in November. | In addition to the Common Front, 66,500 workers in one of the teachers unions—la Féderation Autonome d'Enseignement (FAE)—were on strike for more than a month and more than 80,000 workers with a nurses union, la Fédération Interprofessionelle de la S…

Staff (2024-01-10). Death toll in Israeli attacks on Gaza rises to 23,210. muslimmirror.com GAZA CITY, Palestine : The number of people killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7 has risen to 23,210, the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave said on Tuesday. The ministry in a statement said at least 59,167 others had been injured. The Israeli forces committed 12 massacres against Palestinian families …

WSWS (2024-01-10). Hospitals strained across the US as over 2 million Americans now infected with COVID each day. wsws.org The US is now mired in a horrific wave of mass infection with a virus that is still hospitalizing and killing masses of people globally and causing untold long-term damage to the health of the population.

WSWS (2024-01-10). Oppose BMA's planned sellout of UK junior doctors' fight: For a joint struggle across the NHS. wsws.org A new axis of struggle is required to unify the fight with doctors and health workers across the NHS against the Tories and their de facto Labour allies.

WSWS (2024-01-10). West Australian union sells out public sector nurses and midwives. wsws.org Under the deal, health workers will receive a nominal annual pay increase of just 3 percent, far below the current inflation rate of 5.4 percent.

WSWS (2024-01-10). Amid signs of a COVID surge, Sri Lankan government blocks testing and preventive measures. wsws.org The public health care system, which is already suffering from shortages of essential personnel, equipment and drugs, cannot cope with a resurgence of the COVID pandemic.

noemail (2024-01-10). Far-right party denies backing deportation of 'unassimilated' Germans. devdiscourse.com The far-right opposition party Alternative for Germany said on Wednesday it had no plans to pursue deportation of "unassimilated" immigrants with passports if it wins power, after investigative portal Correctiv said that was aired at a meeting. Correctiv said Roland Hartwig, personal assistant to AfD leader Alice Weidel, and Ulrich Siegmund, party leader in Saxony Anhalt state, met neo-Nazi influencers and wealthy businessmen late last year in a hotel near Berlin.

Dr. William Makis (2024-01-11). Young Girls Around the World Dying from Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca

His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganà≤ (2024-01-11). Video: Archbishop Carlo Vigano. A False Pandemic and The Imposition of A False Vaccine. A Criminal Plan of World Depopulation. globalresearch.ca

Igor Chudov (2024-01-11). U.K. Covid Vaccine Investigation "Unexpectedly" Postponed "Until After General Election" dailysceptic.org The long-awaited U.K. 'Covid vaccine inquiry' has been postponed until "after the General Election" for mysterious reasons. Are some people getting worried?

Editor (2024-01-10). Sidney Wolfe: The Doctors' Doctor for Prevention and Accountability. scheerpost.com By Ralph Nader / Nader.org With the passing of Dr. Sidney M. Wolfe at the age of 86, our country has lost one of the greatest "extra-ordinary" physicians of the past half century. There have been physicians who developed great life-saving vaccines and medications (e.g., smallpox, polio, HIV/AIDS). But because of Sid's endurance and the …

Josef Finsterer (2024-01-10). Neurological Adverse Reactions to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines. "Affect the central or peripheral nervous system (CNS, PNS)" globalresearch.ca

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-10). Vaccine injury, from all vaccines, is far more widespread than people realise. expose-news.com We assume that when you inject a vaccine, it's not going to hurt you. We also assume it's going to give you immunity. Neither of those is true. Vaccine injury, from all …

Dr. Colleen Huber (2024-01-10). New Zealand Fudged the Data on How the Kidneys Fare After the COVID Vaccines. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Peter McCullough (2024-01-10). Low RSV Vaccine Acceptance Among Pregnant Women. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-01-10). Selected Articles: Australia Is Building World's Largest Sudden Cardiac Arrest Registry to Solve the "Mystery" of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Sudden Cardiac Deaths. globalresearch.ca By

The Independent (2024-01-10). John Muwanga: Millions of COVID-19 vaccines expire at NMS. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 5.6 million COVID-19 vaccines, worth 28.15 billion Shillings have expired at the National Medical Stores (NMS). The expired vaccines are out of a total of 12.59 million vaccines in store, according to the latest audit report for the financial year ended June 30, 2023, presented to Speaker of …

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). SME performance improves in 2023. ecns.cn Business performance of China's small and medium-sized enterprises improved in 2023 on the back of the gradual resumption of work and production after the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside a package of supportive policy measures.

People's Dispatch. (2024-01-11). How Workers Of An Italian Factory Are Creating History. popularresistance.org The fight against plant closures, offshoring, mass layoffs, and persecution has been an almost a daily affair for the working class in Europe over the past two decades. COVID-19 and the escalating cost of living crisis further pushed workers to the brink. | Over these years ridden with scorching attacks of global finance capital marked with austerity and 'slave' labor, grassroots mobilization and solidarity were two major pillars of working-class organization and resistance. | It is in this context that the fightback by the workers of the former GKN factory in Campi Bisenzio near Florence in Italy against layoffs…

Patricia Harrity (2024-01-10). Alex Jones & Dr Denis Rancourt — "Powerful Interview" Warns of the "Weapon of Western Intelligence" expose-news.com Alex Jones has interviewed respected scientist Dr Denis Rancourt who warned that "the COVID crisis is a weapon of Western intelligence designed to establish global government and de-population" Dr. Denis Rancourt has …

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2024-01-11). Aumentan a 793 los casos de Covid-19 en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El director nacional de Epidemiología, Ronald Skewes, expresó que el alza se debe a la expansión de la nueva variante JN.1.

Akkanut Wantanasombut, Grassroots Economic Organizing. (2024-01-10). Creating A Support System For Platform Cooperatives In Thailand. popularresistance.org Since its first proposal in 2014, Platform Cooperativism has evolved into a global movement as an alternative to Platform Capitalism. The concept has been adopted in over 546 known projects across 50 countries. The establishment of the Platform Cooperativism Consortium (PCC), serving as a knowledge hub for the global community, marked a significant milestone. PCC fosters inspiration, knowledge, outcomes, and impacts—I am a testament to this, considering myself a small yet integral piece of the evidence. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I enrolled in the online course 'Platform Co-op Now!'

WSWS (2024-01-10). US congressional leaders announce $1.7 trillion budget deal for 2024. wsws.org The agreement would increase military and border funding while cutting outlays for COVID-19 and IRS tax enforcement. Nevertheless, House Freedom Caucus Republicans denounced the deal as a betrayal and said they might seek to remove Johnson as House speaker less than four months after he was elected.

Aditya A (2024-01-10). Universities and Libraries Are Hastening the Demise of Print Media — and Covid is Still the Excuse. dailysceptic.org Universities and libraries are hastening the demise of print media — and Covid is still the excuse, says Aditya A. If you ask for a print newspaper they look at you as if there's something wrong with you.

Guy Gin (2024-01-10). Elderly Made to Sleep in Mask With Doors Open in Winter in Japanese Earthquake Refuge Centre to "Reduce Covid Risk" dailysceptic.org Following the New Year's Day earthquake in Japan, people have been taking refuge in a centre where, because of Covid, they are made to sleep in a mask with the doors open. In winter. Elderly people. To "reduce risk".

Staff (2024-01-10). Científica Concepción Campa recibe el Premio Pro Patria. cubadebate.cu Concepción Campa Huergo, Doctor honoris causa de la Universidad de La Habana, recibió este martes en La Habana el Premio Pro Patria, instituido en 2022 por la Sociedad Económica Amigos del País (SEAP) para colectivos científicos sobresalientes en cerrarle el paso en Cuba a la pandemia del nuevo coronavirus de la COVID-19.

Staff (2024-01-10). Orienta Díaz-Canel estar atentos a recomendaciones de OMS sobre COVID-19 y enfermedades respiratorias agudas. cubadebate.cu A dar seguimiento a las recientes recomendaciones de la OMS ante el incremento actual de la COVID-19 y otras enfermedades respiratorias agudas en el mundo, llamó el primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, en el primer encuentro del año con científicos y expertos para temas de Salud.

Will Jones (2024-01-10). Workers Put in Fewer Hours than Before Covid as Sick Days Surge Globally. dailysceptic.org Workers are putting in fewer hours than before the pandemic around the world as the number of sick days surge, according to a new global report.

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