Staff (2024-04-29). Rabbi Alissa Wise & Israeli-Born Novelist Ayelet Waldman Arrested Trying to Bring Food to Gaza. democracynow.org Israeli police arrested seven rabbis and Israeli activists Friday at the Gaza border during an action that accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinians. The delegation of Rabbis for Ceasefire carried bags of food to the Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza amid reports that famine is imminent for more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza. "It is incredibly important that those of us who have privilege use that privilege to call attention to this ongoing catastrophe," says Ayelet Waldman, one of the seven people arrested Friday. Waldman emphasizes that her "…

David Penner (2024-04-29). When Healthy People are Murdered and the Terminally Ill are Prevented from Dying. dissidentvoice.org In the name of Hippocrates, doctors have invented the most exquisite form of torture ever known to man: survival. — Luis Buñuel, My Last Sigh, January 1982 I recently lost someone dear to me and watched as they died in almost unrelenting agony over a period of three weeks. As American health care is dominated …

MEE staff (2024-04-29). Cost of Gaza pier increases to $320m, US official says. middleeasteye.net Cost of Gaza pier increases to $320m, US official says | The construction of Biden's temporary pier intended to handle aid deliveries into Gaza is double that of its initial estimates | Mon, 04/29/2024 – 16: 32 | World Central Kitchen barge loaded with food arrives off the Gaza coast, where there is a risk of famine, on 15…

Zane McNeill (2024-04-29). Biden Administration Strengthens Health Care Protections for LGBTQ People. truthout.org On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to bolster protections against discrimination in health care. "Today's rule is a giant step forward for this country toward a more equitable and inclusive health care system… |

Imraan Buccus (2024-04-29). A Sombre Mood in South Africa Thirty Years After Apartheid. counterpunch.org Ten years ago the black middle classes, of which I am part, were still in the mood to celebrate Freedom Day. For many of us our lives are fundamentally different to those of our parents and we enjoy opportunities and lifestyles of which they could only dream. But today even the black middle classes are disillusioned. The collapse of public services and infrastructure means that education, health care, security, electricity and now even water are increasingly privately sourced by those with the means placing even well-paid professionals under severe financial stress. The middle class is awash in debt and fearful o…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-04-29). Who is the head of the snake behind the Great Reset, Covid and Global Warming hoaxes? expose-news.com Reporter and author Elizabeth Nickson delves into the groups and aims of those behind the agenda being implemented in the West. Having grown up in a privileged home in Canada, she is …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-04-29). WHO's International Health Regulations: The intent of the newly released draft remains unchanged. expose-news.com Less than a month before the intended vote, the proposed changes to the International Health Regulations and the draft Pandemic Agreement are still being negotiated. On 16 April, a new draft of …

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2024-04-29). Covid mRNA Jabs Could "Trigger Dementia"? Prion Production and Neurodegenerative Diseases? Evidence. globalresearch.ca

Children's Health Defense (2024-04-29). Video: COVID Nurse Whistleblower. globalresearch.ca

Zbigniew Charnas (2024-04-29). Cosmic Mineralization of the Earth Before Enlivention and Cancer Tsunarash in the 21st C. indybay.org Is anyone interested in the evolution of the Solar System – with the great planetary collision in the region of Mars and Jupiter approximately one billion years ago – in the context of the multiple increase in the incidence of malignant tumors in the 21st century in the world, especially colorectal cancer (contact with food), among young, wealthy and educated Westerners?! And therefore among people following a healthy lifestyle. If so, there's something to write about. About uranium and other mendeleevs!

Labor Video Project (2024-04-29). On Workers Memorial Day 2024, Injured Workers Demand Justice At CA State Oakland Building. indybay.org On Workers Memorial Day 2024 injured workers and supporter spoke out in front of the California State Building in Oakland that has OSHA and Workers Compensation offices. They talked about the less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for California's 18 million workers and also the corruption of the workers compensation system which they said is controlled by the insurance companies and employers.

Peoples Health Dispatch (2024-04-29). Countdown to consensus: will the Pandemic Treaty deliver global health equity? peoplesdispatch.org Negotiations surrounding the Pandemic Treaty continue as the deadline for endorsing the new mechanism approaches. However, the version under discussion fails to address critical issues pertaining to health equity…

Gabisile (2024-04-29). Health urges public to get the flu vaccine as flu season hits. sanews.gov.za Health urges public to get the flu vaccine as flu season hits | The National Department of Health has urged the public to take extra precautionary measures to protect themselves and their loved ones against respiratory infections, which are expected to increase over the winter season. | According to the department, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently at peak circulation in the country, while influenza also known as flu is starting to surge. | Meanwhile, COVID-19 continues to circulate at low levels. | The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), which monitors the circulation of respir…

Bruce C.T. Wright (2024-04-29). Mixed Responses To Latest Menthol Ban Delay Amid Partisan Battle To Attract Black Voters. newsone.com U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the decision about proposed rules to ban menthol cigarettes "will take significantly more time" than previously expected.

The Independent (2024-04-29). Government hailed for recognising that 'Veterinarians are essential health workers'. independent.co.ug Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | THE Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has hailed government for fast tracking ammendments to various outdated laws to improve the veterinary sector and the One Health approach, in the country. Speaking as Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 24th Celebrations of the World Veterinary Day in …

newarab (2024-04-29). All Gazans 'drinking unsafe water' due to Israeli war, siege. newarab.com The health ministry in The ministry attributed its inability to test drinking water due to Israel's refusal to allow the delivery of chlorine or other alternatives, as well as the closure of the public health laboratory, as Israel…

newarab (2024-04-29). 35 hospitalized in Riyadh after food poisoning outbreak. newarab.com 35 people have been hospitalized The Saudi newspaper Arab News reported that the food poisoning cases were caused by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria and started at the local Hamburgini fast-food restaurant chain. | "Six cases have fully recovered after receiving appropriate health care, and two have been safely discharged. However, 35 individuals remain hospitalized, with 28 of them in intensive…

WSWS (2024-04-27). Australian workers protest against Israel's genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Jasmin, a dentist, said the "doxxing of health workers criticising the attack on Gaza is inhumane and cruel. Healthcare workers should be able to give voice to the victims affected by the war."

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-04-27). Mayo Clinic Platform expands global footprint of its distributed data network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The first-of-its-kind alliance moves into new regions to transform global healthcare and improve access, diagnostics and treatments for patients everywhere. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform continues to expand its distributed data network, Mayo Clinic Platform_Connect1, which now includes eight of the world's leading health systems across three continents: Seoul National University Hospital, SingHealth and UC Davis Health, which join Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Mayo Clinic, Mercy, Sheba Medical Center and University Health Network (UHN)…

Helen H. Abraha (2024-04-27). It's Long Past Time for Restaurant Workers to Earn a Livable Wage. truthout.org Growing up, I looked up to my father and aunt, who began restaurant industry careers after immigrating from Eritrea in the 1970s. When I started working, a restaurant job was a natural choice. While I took great pride in my work, I struggled with the conditions. I was often on my feet for 10-12 hour shifts six days a week, had no access to affordable health care, was wholly unaware of my worker… |

Rhoda Wilson (2024-04-27). GSK is the latest to join the growing list suing Pfizer over covid injections. expose-news.com GlaxoSmithKline ("GSK") is suing Pfizer and BioNTech in Delaware federal court, alleging infringement of GSK's patents on mRNA technology in their covid injections. As reported by Reuters, GSK alleges in the lawsuit …

The Exposé (2024-04-27). The Perfect Guide on how to remove Graphene, the substance being transmitted from the COVID-19 vaccinated to the Unvaccinated, from your body… expose-news.com Graphene oxide, a substance that is poisonous to humans, has allegedly been found in the Covid 19 "vaccines", in the water supply, in the air we breathe through chemtrails, and is even …

Angela (2024-04-27). Tuesday 4/30: Live from Gaza Part 2 Webinar: The Collapse of the Healthcare System. indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-04-27). Uruguay to vaccinate against human papillomavirus infection. plenglish.com Montevideo, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay will administer a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which will include children 11 years of age and older in the schools of the departmental capitals, it was reported.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-04-27). Uruguay to vaccinate against human papillomavirus infection. plenglish.com Montevideo, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay will administer a vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which will include children 11 years of age and older in the schools of the departmental capitals, it was reported.

WSWS (2024-04-27). Near-tragic plant shooting at Dana Fort Wayne puts spotlight on abusive working conditions. wsws.org The handling of the April 13 shooting incident at the plant highlights the broader disregard of both management and the United Steelworkers for the health and safety of workers.

Paul Adepoju (2024-04-27). World Report] Moderna stalls on African vaccine manufacturing plans. thelancet.com Moderna's decision has been criticised by the Africa CDC, with experts urging countries to invest domestically. Paul Adepoju reports.

Nin-Chieh Hsu, Chia-Hao Hsu (2024-04-27). Correspondence] Tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis: the NATTINA trial. thelancet.com We read the NATTINA study by Janet A Wilson and colleagues,1 which supports the immediate tonsillectomy approach for adults with recurrent acute tonsillitis. Although we acknowledge that Wilson and colleagues have provided a comprehensive explanation of the study's limitations, several concerns remain. First, the study enrolled patients between May, 2015, and April, 2018, with the primary outcome being the number of sore throat days observed over a 24-month period. However, some participants might have experienced the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during the early months of 2020.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-04-27). Healthcare innovators vie for top prize at Walleye Tank. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The house was full for the March 15 Walleye Tank competition – Photo courtesy of Jeff Newman On March 15, in an auditorium packed with colleagues, students and supporters, 13 innovators gathered on the University of Minnesota campus for the 2024 Walleye Tank Spring Opener. With adrenaline-fueled pitches, the contestants took the stage, aiming to capture the attention of a panel of judges and secure funding for their innovations. From a care coordination platform to…

Amalia Martinez, Cyrille Delpierre, Pascale Grosclaude, Sébastien Lamy (2024-04-27). Correspondence] Integrating gender into cancer research. thelancet.com As cancer epidemiologists, we support the recommendations of The Lancet Commission on women, power, and cancer,1 which emphasised favourable structural contexts, routine data collection, and the prioritisation of research. Regularly collecting data on sex, gender, and socioeconomic factors in cancer statistics is essential for understanding health inequalities among populations. Providing these indicators enables health-care practitioners to personalise health care according to the specific needs of these populations.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-04-27). Mayo Clinic RegenBio Summit 2024 registration opens, keynotes announced. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Gene editing, gene therapy and tissue engineering are emerging regenerative biotherapies that are on the cusp of transforming medical care. RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024, will focus on accelerating technologies from concept to reality for patients in need of new healing options. Register now to join physicians, scientists, general healthcare staff, industry leaders and students from Dec. 9 to 11 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Regenerative biotherapies…

Haironesah Domado (2024-04-27). Correspondence] Health equity and gender equality in conflict environments. thelancet.com With a high level of interest, I read The Lancet Commission on peaceful societies through health equity and gender equality by Valerie Percival and colleagues.1 The Commission's report admirably illuminates the transformative potential of health equity and gender equality in shaping peaceful societies. The emphasis on the intersectionality of health equity and gender equality brings to the fore the essence of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security.2 The findings seem to also align with Hudson's analysis in her work.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-04-27). Know the signs of irritable bowel syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive…

Roopa Farooki (2024-04-27). Perspectives] If we see it, we can be it: a diverse representation of doctors in children's books. thelancet.com The books we read as children are the stories that make us what we are. These are the books that shape our identities, inspire our journeys, and evoke our ambitions. An influential lecturer during my time in medical school suggested that one of the best things anyone can do for a child's long-term physical and mental health, is read to them regularly.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-04-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Busting plant-based diet myths. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people eat a plant-based diet for health benefits and cultural and religious beliefs, while others just enjoy the savory taste of fruits and vegetables. However, there are some people who shy away from a plant-based diet because of misconceptions. Dr. Christine Nguyen, a Mayo Clinic family physician, talks about myths surrounding plant-based diets. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/JxvNFhzoiQw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (: 58) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…

Belinda Jones (2024-04-27). Scott Morrison reveals health issues on eve of book launch. independentaustralia.net

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-04-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescribing nature for mental, physical health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: Earth Day is Monday, April 22 Eating right and exercising are important ways to stay mentally and physically healthy. And instead of getting off the couch and hopping on a treadmill, you might want to consider going outdoors and reaping the health benefits of being in nature. And don't be surprised at your next doctor's visit when you get a prescription for parks instead of pills. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/L4z4-rhGrWY Journalists: …

ptcnews.tv (2024-04-27). 'Dil hai Hindustani': This is how Indian heart transforms Pakistani teen's life in Chennai. ptcnews.tv 'Dil hai Hindustani': In a heartwarming tale of cross-border compassion, 19-year-old Pakistani woman from Pakistan's Karachi battling a severe heart ailment found a lifeline across the border in Delhi and the benevolence of Chennai's MGM Healthcare. Nineteen-year-old Ayesha Rashan had endured a decade-long struggle with heart disease. Her quest for treatment led her to India in 2014, where she underwent a heart pump implantation to support her failing heart. However, this intervention proved insufficient over time, necessitating a heart transplant to secure her survival.The Rashan family sought expert consultati…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-04-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treatment and research of glioblastoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Considered the most aggressive type of brain cancer, glioblastoma grows rapidly, destroying healthy tissue. Globally, approximately 300,000 people are diagnosed each year with glioblastoma. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/DP7p09z_mOY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Glioblastoma is a type of cancer affecting glial cells, which connect nerve cells and support brain function. "It tends to be a…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-04-27). Global consortium to study Pick's disease, rare form of early-onset dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Pick's disease, a neurodegenerative disease of unknown genetic origin, is a rare type of frontotemporal dementia that affects people under the age of 65. The condition causes changes in personality, behavior and sometimes language impairment. In patients with the disease, tau proteins build up and form abnormal clumps called Pick bodies, which restrict nutrients to the brain and cause neurodegeneration. The only way to diagnose the disease is by looking at brain…

Altaf Musani (2024-04-27). Correspondence] Health equity can contribute to cohesive and peaceful societies. thelancet.com The Director for Health Emergency Interventions of WHO congratulates Valerie Percival and colleagues of The Lancet Commission on peaceful societies through health equity and gender equality on the launch of their important and timely publication.1…

Christopher R Jones, Rebecca L Guy, Mariyam Mirfenderesky, Colin S Brown, Theresa Lamagni (2024-04-27). Correspondence] Tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis: the NATTINA trial. thelancet.com The surge in scarlet fever and invasive group A streptococcal infection in England during winter, 2022—23,1 has stimulated the consideration of optimal sore throat management, as point-of-care tests for diagnosis are not routinely used. Clinical prediction scores can identify patients who are most likely to benefit from antibiotics; however, balance is required between optimising clinical outcome, antimicrobial stewardship, cost-effectiveness, and reducing transmission.2,3 Ideally, interventions should be appraised on these wider public health merits.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-04-27). Esophageal cancer — know the signs and reduce your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this good time to learn the signs of esophageal cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk. Approximately 21,560 new cases of esophageal cancer ‚Äï 17,030 in men and 4,530 in women ‚Äï will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and 16,120 people ‚Äï 12,920 men and 3,200 women ‚Äï will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells…

Ed Holt (2024-04-27). World Report] Aid groups call for help for migrants in Belarus. thelancet.com Civil society has been limited by President Alexander Lukashenko, leaving few organisations to provide health care for migrants at the Belarus—EU border. Ed Holt reports.

The Independent (2024-04-27). China helps Uganda fight malaria as global funding shrinks. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | For Milly Nakazzi, an assistant nursing officer at Uganda's Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, the fact that at least six of every 10 patients she treats have malaria is business as usual. "The malaria rate is actually very high, not only here at Kiruddu but also at other health facilities across …

Andrew Green (2024-04-27). Obituary] Tobias Welte. thelancet.com Specialist in pulmonology, infectious disease, and internal medicine. Born on July 7, 1959 in Hanover, Germany, he died on March 10, 2024 in Hanover aged 64 years.

James O'Hara, Catriona Douglas, Steven Powell, Janet Wilson (2024-04-27). Correspondence] Tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis: the NATTINA trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We welcome the enthusiasm of fellow researchers to explore other aspects of recurrent tonsil disease in adults and comment on our Article.1 Christopher R Jones and colleagues highlight the putative association between tonsillectomy rates, tonsillitis admission, and invasive group A streptococcus incidence in children.2 It is impossible for us to suggest how improved and timely access to tonsillectomy could affect societal levels of invasive group A streptococcus but the trends in tonsillectomy rates are clear.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-04-27). DEA Drug Take Back Day at Mayo Clinic in Florida. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Saturday, April 27, is the next Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Staff, patients and community members are encouraged to attend a local event and drop off unused and expired drugs. Mayo Clinic in Florida is hosting a drop-off site in cooperation with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: Date: April 27 Time: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Drop-Off Site: Mayo Clinic, Davis Building, drive-thru entrance off Mayo Blvd. There will be pharmacists and other…