(2024-09-07). Mpox: Africa CDC allocates 2,000 doses of vaccine to Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has been offered 2,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine. Currently, Uganda has reported 10 cases of Mpox from different parts of the country. The patients are receiving care at Entebbe, with four having recovered while six are still under monitoring. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health while speaking …
(2024-09-07). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-09-07). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-09-07). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-09-07). Obituary] Bengt Ingemar Samuelsson. thelancet.com Nobel laureate and prostaglandin researcher. He was born on May 21, 1934 in Halmstad, Sweden and died of heart disease in Mà∂lle, Sweden on July 5, 2024 aged 90 years.
(2024-09-07). Comment] Gene therapy in the early stages of retinal degeneration. thelancet.com Inherited retinal diseases represent a significant cause of untreatable blindness in young people in high-income countries and are therefore a high priority for clinical research.1 Leber congenital amaurosis was first described in 18692 and is a cause of childhood blindness that often results from deficiencies of genes encoding proteins of the visual cycle. The guanylate cyclase enzyme encoded by GUCY2D—also known as RetGC1—has a key role in catalysing the synthesis of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), a ligand that opens cyclic nucleotide gated sodium channels in the photoreceptor.
(2024-09-07). UN says more than 700,000 affected by South Sudan floods. newarab.com 
More than 700,000 people have been impacted by "Floods have caused extensive damage to homes, crops and critical infrastructure, disrupting education and health services and increasing the risk of disease outbreaks," said UN humanitarian agency OCHA in a situation report on Thursday. | It said that…
(2024-09-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy is no picnic when it comes to listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you're planning a Labor Day gathering outdoors, remember that food safety is important for everybody, but it is especially important if you're expecting. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can change a pregnant person's immune system, making her more susceptible to contracting foodborne illness.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria and what summertime foods should be avoided by those who are expecting….
(2024-09-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume. That's because some unsuspecting foods you may think are healthy contain added sugar. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician…
(2024-09-07). RegenBio Summit: Healing disease at its molecular roots. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A clinician-researcher whose interest in collagen biology and improving the lives of patients drove his passion for discovering the first federally-approved gene therapy for genetic blistering diseases will deliver a keynote address at RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024. Collagen is a protein that is a key building block for connective tissue and skin. M. Peter Marinkovich, M.D., an associate professor of dermatology at Stanford University, will share the promises of advancing gene therapy for…
(2024-09-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding Graves' disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend was just diagnosed with Graves' disease, but I don't know much about it. I want to be supportive and educate myself. What is Graves' disease, and how does it affect the body? How is it treated? ANSWER: Graves' disease is a condition of the immune system that leads to an overactive thyroid. It is caused by antibodies attacking the thyroid by mistake. The thyroid and the hormones it produces are…
(2024-09-07). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…
(2024-09-07). 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: Surprising sources of added sugar Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume….
(2024-09-07). Mayo researchers develop tool that measures health of a person's gut microbiome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms within the digestive system, to provide insights into overall well-being. In a new study published in Nature Communications, the tool demonstrated at least 80% accuracy in differentiating healthy individuals from those with any disease. The tool was developed by analyzing stool gut microbiome…
(2024-09-07). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Now what? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have high blood pressure and was just diagnosed as having chronic kidney disease. I am disheartened by this news, but I also am determined to do more to improve my health. I know I may not be able to reverse my condition, but I am hoping to avoid dialysis or a kidney transplant for as long as possible. ANSWER: Your determination will help you manage your chronic kidney disease by following…
(2024-09-07). World Report] Uruguay introduces controversial hospitalisation law. thelancet.com Mental health professionals warn the law worsens stigma against people experiencing homelessness and risks violating their rights. Amy Booth reports.
(2024-09-07). Correspondence] Low-value population screening. thelancet.com All screenings can harm (eg, by causing fear, false positive findings, stressful investigations, or overdiagnosis), some do good, and those that can be recommended must do "more good than harm at a reasonable cost".1 As raised by Clare Turnbull and colleagues, it is not clear if the genomic screening part of the initiative Our Future Health will do more good than harm at a reasonable cost if implemented at a population level.2 This screening could therefore increase the problem of low-value screening.
(2024-09-07). Perspectives] Improving trustworthiness in global health. thelancet.com This is a dangerous time for global health, not least given widespread vaccine disinformation across social media, with the aim of undermining societal trust in life-saving vaccines. Compounding this spread of fake propaganda and its potential to contribute to avoidable deaths are ongoing pandemic threats. In June, 2024, No Time to Gamble: Leaders Must Unite to Prevent Pandemics, a report by Helen Clark and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Co-Chairs of the influential Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, highlighted two alarming developments: the transmission of highly pathogenic influenza A(H5N…
(2024-09-07). Perspectives] Transience and gratitude. thelancet.com The action of Small Rain, a novel by Garth Greenwell, takes place over a few days in a high-dependency unit of a hospital in America's Midwest. The novel's unnamed narrator is, like Greenwell, a writer and teacher of literature. At the start of the book the narrator suffers agonising abdominal pain that turns out to be caused by an infrarenal aortic dissection. It is one of the worst periods during the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions complicate both his ability to access health care and the hospital's ability to provide it.
(2024-09-07). Correspondence] Polygenic risk scores for genomics and population screening. thelancet.com In their Viewpoint, Clare Turnbull and colleagues1 focus on polygenic risk scores (PRS) and assert that PRS are genomic tests that are being hastily ushered in for population screening without robust evidence to support them. We agree with the importance of generating robust evidence before incorporating PRS in screening programmes. However, we believe that there are common misconceptions around the potential use of PRS in screening and it is paramount that these are first clarified for the benefit of health-care policy makers, clinicians, and patients, to empower them to undertake a truly robust and balanced eva…
(2024-09-07). Correspondence] Perinatal risk in India's Scheduled Tribes. thelancet.com Perinatal health care is concerned with the survival of the mother and newborn, and is a sensitive indicator of population growth and socioeconomic development. Perinatal health is linked to maternal conditions and their effects on newborns, spans from 22 completed weeks of gestation to 7 days post-delivery, and is crucial for maternal and neonatal health, with common conditions including preterm birth complications and birth trauma.1 India has 705 Scheduled Tribes with a population of 104 million people constituting 8 ∑6% of the total population (2011 census).
(2024-09-07). Editorial] The structural roots of violence against female health workers. thelancet.com On the night of Aug 8, 2024, a 31-year-old female trainee doctor was raped and murdered towards the end of a 36-h shift at a hospital in Kolkata, India. A male civic volunteer has been arrested for the crime, the shocking nature of which motivated the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to call for a national strike. Much of the coverage has focused on the incident as an example of attacks on health workers. Globally, health workers experience high rates of workplace violence, with up to 62% of health workers suffering physical violence or non-physical violence at some point.
(2024-09-07). Chinese solutions bolster African efforts in eliminating malaria. ecns.cn At the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, China announced 10 partnership actions that China would take with Africa to advance modernization, in which malaria treatment is a part of the partnership action for health.
(2024-09-07). 10 signs you may need mental health treatment. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many people overlook the signs that they may need help. Recognizing these signals early can lead to better outcomes and improved well-being. Here are 10 signs that may indicate it's time to seek mental health treatment: Persistent Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness | If you're constantly feeling down, sad, or hopeless for extended periods, it could be a sign of depression or other mood disorders that require professional attention.Sudden Mood Swings | Experiencing drastic changes in mood—feeling happy one moment and extremely irritable or s…
(2024-09-07). Mpox outbreak: Ugandan health experts call for urgent global action. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil Society Organizations have called for urgent action to avert a potential Mpox outbreak. The warning comes amid a severe crisis in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the clade 1b variant of Mpox has infected over 19,000 people and claimed nearly 1,000 lives. The risk to Uganda is …
(2024-09-07). Why exercise is essential after bariatric surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bariatric surgery is more than just surgery. It's a lifestyle change that includes a lifelong commitment to eating healthy with your dietitian's guidance and incorporating regular exercise into your routine. After bariatric surgery, patients who regularly exercise for 60 minutes six days a week lose weight more quickly and dramatically improve their capacity for exercise. Take advantage of peak weight-loss period The time to establish your exercise habits is before you have the surgery. Then solidify that routine during the first year…
(2024-09-07). Mayo Clinic's high-tech pursuit of precision alcohol addiction treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Ming-Fen Ho, Ph.D., conducts research at the Mayo Clinic Addiction Research Program in pursuit of precision psychiatry. Millions of people worldwide are affected by alcohol use disorder, a debilitating addiction that can disrupt daily life and overall health. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by an inability to control drinking, a preoccupation with alcohol and continued use despite negative consequences. According to the World Health Organization, 400 million people, or 7% of the world's population ages…
(2024-09-07). Meet 3 new innovators in healthcare delivery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S. Healthcare is evolving rapidly, demanding solutions to complex challenges. The Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery is at the forefront of guiding a new generation of clinician-scientists to address these needs and improve patient care. Meet Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S., who are completing the Kern Health Care Delivery Scholars Program. They join a growing group of clinician-scientists at Mayo who…
(2024-09-07). Workers at national hotel chains on rolling strikes, rally across the US. themilitant.com 
SAN FRANCISCO — More than 2,000 hotel workers, members of UNITE HERE Local 2, went on a three-day strike here Sept. 1, part of a nationwide fight against moves by hotel chains Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton to increase workloads while cutting schedules, as well as raise workers' cost for health care. | The union reports that 25 hotels in six states, from Maryland to Hawaii, went on rolling strikes over the Labor Day weekend, with over 10,000 workers involved — almost half in Hawaii alone. Another 5,000 union members nationwide so far have voted to authorize strikes. | Workers at five hotels here mounted 2…
(2024-09-07). Israeli strikes kill 61 in Gaza as UN pursues polio vaccine campaign. scmp.com One strike, on the Halima al-Sa'diyya school compound, killed at least eight displaced people and wounded 15 sheltering in the school.
(2024-09-07). Mayo Clinic expert discusses updated COVID-19 vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a summer surge of COVID-19 outbreaks is underway, new vaccines for the virus have been released. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season for people ages 6 months and older. These updated vaccines are designed to better protect against recently circulating variants, helping to prevent serious illness and hospitalization. "It appears that this virus is going to continue to change as immunity in the population wanes, either after vaccination…
(2024-09-07). Sri Lankan president appeals to Muslim voters with apology over forced cremation. wsws.org Ignoring the opposition of the Muslim community, which always buries its dead, the government of former president Gotabhaya Rajapakse ordered the cremation of all bodies at the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2024-09-07). Muere Sergio Mendes, leyenda de la bossa nova (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Sergio Mendes, el músico brasileño ganador del Grammy cuyo éxito Mas que nada lo convirtió en una leyenda mundial, ha muerto a los 83 años después de meses luchando contra los efectos del COVID prolongado. La muerte del pianista, compositor y arreglista brasileño acontecida el pasado jueves ha sido confirmada en un comunicado emitido por su familia.
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