(2022-08-28). Consumer Health: Choosing and caring for contact lenses. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Contact Lens Health Week will be observed Aug. 22—26, which makes this a good time to learn more about contact lenses and whether they might be right for you. More than 45 million people in the U.S. wear contact lenses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contact lenses are an option for many people, including those tired of wearing glasses and not interested in laser refractive surgery, such as LASIK. Several types of…
(2022-08-28). Mayo Clinic expert provides tips for reducing dementia risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — More than 55 million people worldwide are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Ronald Petersen, M.D., a neurologist and director of Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, says you can't prevent dementia, but you can reduce your risk. Dementia is not one disease, but instead a term for a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Dr. Ronald Petersen…
(2022-08-28). What Mayo Clinic experts want you to know about over-the-counter hearing aids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the way for the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, making it possible for consumers to instruments without medical exams or fittings as soon as this fall. It will likely mean cost savings, but what should those with hearing issues know before buying?Dr. Cindy Hogan, chair of the Division of Audiology and director of the Mayo Clinic Hearing Aid Program, says this move should help improve…
(2022-08-28). Mayo Clinic Minute: The 3 best ways to keep kids healthy when heading back to school. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Making sure kids are prepared to head back to school means more than just getting them the school supplies they need. Caregivers also will want to make sure their students are on track to have a healthy school year and help them avoid many viral illnesses that tend to circulate when young people gather in classrooms and day care facilities.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic's Children's…
(2022-08-28). Country's job market stabilizes despite challenges. ecns.cn The central government has stabilized China's job market in the past 10 years and has managed to withstand the tremendous impact inflicted by the COVID-19 epidemic and challenges posed by economic downturn since 2020.
(2022-08-28). Mayo Clinic in Arizona achieves second Magnet designation in recognition of nursing excellence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic in Arizona has received its second Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with nine exemplars noted. Exemplars are areas where Mayo Clinic in Arizona significantly exceeded Magnet standards for clinical excellence. Mayo Clinic outperformed the benchmarks in all nursing units for: Post-lumbar puncture headaches.Hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.Patient falls in the ambulatory setting.Four different measures of inpatient patient satisfaction. Other exemplars included: 89% of Mayo Clinic nurses with a baccalaureate or mor…
(2022-08-28). Religious practices, spirituality associated with higher levels of heart health among African Americans. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A research study of African Americans with cardiovascular disease suggests religious practices and spirituality may contribute to heart health. The study's authors assert that recognizing the importance of religious practices and spirituality in the lives and health of African Americans may be key to improving patient care and reducing heart health disparities in African American communities. African Americans are disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease, compared to the general population. Those differences are…
(2022-08-28). Robots may help take the heat off testing staff. ecns.cn Amid the sweltering heat waves that have roasted southern China for days, it's a tough challenge for medical staff wearing heavy protective suits to collect throat swabs at COVID-19 testing sites.
(2022-08-28). Expect a different flu season: Why you'll want to be vaccinated for flu. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org COVID-19 may be the most prominent virus of concern in the U.S. now, but public health officials also are preparing for seasonal influenza. And indications are it could be a different season than what the U.S. experienced the past two years. The Australian flu season, which typically runs May through September, has already exceeded its five-year average, particularly affecting children under age 5, according to a recent report. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. experienced a steep…
(2022-08-27). The Dogma and History of Vaccination. Questioning "Germ Theory" is a Taboo. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hand, foot and mouth disease, most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, is a highly contagious childhood illness. The virus can be spread through respiratory droplets, person-to-person contact and touching a contaminated object.Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, says it is typically an illness of young children — usually children under 5. But you can get infected with hand, foot and mouth disease at any age. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/Tv1v-rMiK4A…
(2022-08-27). Consumer Health: What are head lice? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some families, though, returning to school also means unpleasant, unwelcome guests: head lice. An estimated 6—12 million infestations of head lice occur each year in the U.S. among children ages 3—11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Head lice are tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. Head lice don't carry bacterial or viral diseases,…
(2022-08-27). Kent School District teachers strike for pay rise, smaller class sizes. wsws.org Teachers at Kent Public Schools have launched a strike with overwhelming public support to struggle against inadequate wages, unmanageable class sizes, worsening school and living conditions, and the mass spread of COVID-19.
(2022-08-27). Monkeypox cases drop in some large U.S. cities. america.cgtn.com Another case of the monkeypox virus in a child has been reported in New York. It's the second reported in the state since the outbreak began in the U.S. That on the same day that the White House Monkeypox Response Team confirmed improved vaccination …
(2022-08-27). Twitter labelled scientific reporting as COVID-19 as "misinformation" wsws.org Widespread reports that Twitter has been falsely labeling tweets by scientists, doctors and other public health experts about COVID-19 as "misinformation" has intensified an ongoing crisis at the social media platform.
(2022-08-27). HKUST scientists identify key blood protein for simpler treatment for Alzheimer's disease. ecns.cn The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Thursday announced the identification of a blood protein vital in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), paving the way for a simpler treatment of the neurodegenerative illness.
(2022-08-27). Twitter labelled scientific reporting of COVID-19 as "misinformation" wsws.org Widespread reports that Twitter has been falsely labeling tweets by scientists, doctors and other public health experts about COVID-19 as "misinformation" has intensified an ongoing crisis at the social media platform.
(2022-08-26). Victory Over the Coronavirus in the DPRK: Frequently Asked Questions. journal-neo.org 
On August 10, an all-republican summing-up meeting on emergency anti-epidemic work was held in the capital, Pyongyang, convened by the WPK and the DPRK Cabinet, chaired by Kim Jong-un, who announced a complete victory over COVID-19 and an easing of the "maximum stringent emergency quarantine" level. The total number of cases was 4.77 million out …