(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."
(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)…
(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… |
(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 …
(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 …
(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)…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(2024-04-27). Scott Morrison reveals health issues on eve of book launch. independentaustralia.net 
(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: …
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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…