(2023-03-06). US Ambassador Arrogantly Lectures That China Is A 'Threat'. popularresistance.org Washington's ambassador to Beijing referred to China as a "threat" and "great challenge". He stated arrogantly, "The United States is staying in this region. We're the leader in this region", referring to the Indo-Pacific. | The ambassador, Nicholas Burns, insisted, "We're going to hold our own out here. And I feel optimistic — I'm just concluding my first year as ambassador — about the American position in this country [China] and in this region". | In an interview with the US Chamber of Commerce, Burns made very aggressive comments, going so far as to blame China for the coronavirus pandemic, claimi…
(2023-03-07). Still Looking for a Simple, Effective Prevention Measure for Neonatal Sepsis in High-Mortality Settings. jamanetwork.com The "Decade of Vaccines" contributed to notable global declines in mortality among children younger than 5 years, but mortality in the neonatal period remains a stubborn problem. Most neonatal deaths occur in the first week of life. The causes of such deaths are difficult to characterize. Evidence suggests complications of labor and delivery play a major role in deaths in the first hours after birth, and that preterm delivery and infections also each cause approximately one-third of deaths in the first week of life. Many neonatal deaths are a result of multiple conditions, such as preterm birth in combination wit…
(2023-03-07). Marburg Vaccine Safe, Immunogenic in Phase 1 Trial. jamanetwork.com An investigational Marburg virus vaccine was well-tolerated and generated an enduring immune response after a single dose, according to the results of a phase 1 clinical trial.
(2023-03-06). Covid Vaccines: Facts, Fears, Fraud. transcend.org March 2023 – Vaccinating senior citizens was right; vaccinating young and healthy people was wrong; pressuring people into vaccination was criminal; omicron degraded vaccine protection after just one year; the value of additional "boosters" remains questionable; and potential long-term health effects of vaccination need to be monitored closely.
(2023-03-06). 50,663 Dead and 5,315,063 Injured Following COVID-19 Vaccines in European Database of Adverse Reactions. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-06). Medical Researchers Willfully Blind to Future Risk of Cardiac Arrest After COVID-19 Vaccine Induce Myopericarditis. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-06). Selected Articles: First Child Death Due to Pfizer COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Compensated. Taiwanese Girl 5-11 Years Old Died After Second Pfizer Jab. Government Awarded $115,000 to Family. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-03-06). Video: Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the Covid Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-07). Financial Coaching for Parents Increases Visits to Pediatrician. jamanetwork.com In a randomized trial, financial coaching for parents with low incomes improved attendance at pediatrician visits, researchers reported in Pediatrics. The infants whose parents received the intervention were also more likely to be up to date on vaccinations.
(2023-03-07). Young People Who Suffered Blood Clots and Amputations After COVID-19 Vaccination Are Being Lied to, and Media Uses Them to Lie to Us. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-06). Mike Whitney's Antivax Grab-Bag: Memes, Blurbs and Links. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-07). NIH Considers Lessons Learned During COVID-19 Pandemic. jamanetwork.com A decades-long investment in basic science research, focus on diversity in clinical trials, and coordinated efforts to repurpose therapeutics and develop diagnostics were among the factors that contributed to the US National Institutes of Health—led response to COVID-19, according to a report published in Science by several authors including Francis Collins, MD, PhD, and Anthony Fauci, MD.
(2023-03-07). New Zealand deaths increased 10 percent last year. wsws.org Due to the Labour-Greens government's removal of measures to stop COVID-19 from spreading, New Zealand experienced its biggest annual increase in deaths since the 1918 flu pandemic.
(2023-03-06). Student Loan Forgiveness Program Appears Headed For Defeat. popularresistance.org A right-wing majority of the Supreme Court is on the verge of denying student debt relief to more than 40 million borrowers. On February 28, the high court heard oral arguments in a pair of cases challenging President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Instituted to ameliorate the effects of the COVID pandemic, the program could provide up to $20,000 of debt relief to people with federally held loans. | The first case heard by the court was Biden v. Nebraska, brought by Republican state attorneys general from Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina against Biden, his Secretary of…
(2023-03-07). Most COVID-19 Deaths Worldwide Were Among Older People. jamanetwork.com More than 80% of the global COVID-19—related deaths between 2020 and 2021 occurred among people aged 60 years or older, according to data published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
(2023-03-07). Unanswered Covid questions. americanthinker.com Questions that deserve exploration…
(2023-03-07). Portuguese scholar: Fake news tries to forget China's contribution to battling COVID-19. ecns.cn "My view on China's contribution to fighting COVID-19 globally in the past three years is very positive," said Professor Rui Lourido, president of the Observatory for China in Portugal during an online interview with China News Network.
(2023-03-06). India: The Next Front in the War on the BRICS. strategic-culture.org For years the wildcard in the BRICS Alliance has been India. India's rivalry with China as well as its complicated relationships with both Russia and the West have always served as wedge issues to drive the alliance apart. During the Trump years the "I" in BRICS, India, was slowly working its way under Prime Minister Narendra Modi back into the West's orbit. It led to me thinking that that "I" had been replaced by Iran, especially pre-COVID-19.
(2023-03-06). Fight against COVID-19 highlights urgency of cultivating talent in public health: leading Chinese epidemiologist. ecns.cn The three-year fight against COVID-19 has highlighted urgency of cultivating talent in public health areas.
(2023-03-06). Setting Our Sights On The Equality Of Women. popularresistance.org Boston, Massachusetts – A month ago, I heard on the news that Boston public schools would be closed on February 3 because of the severe Arctic cold and wind chill forecast for that day and the next. My first thought was: what if the students' mothers are working single mothers, what if they cannot take off or cannot afford to lose the pay — given inflation of food, energy and rents and the impoverishing impact of Covid? | Boston is a severely unequal city with an extremely segregated public school system: 80 percent of children in public school are low income; 90 percent are students of color, mainly Latino…
(2023-03-06). [Articles] Ethnic inequalities in COVID-19 infection, hospitalisation, intensive care admission, and death: a global systematic review and meta-analysis of over 200 million study participants. thelancet.com Our study suggests that systematic ethnic inequalities in COVID-19 health outcomes exist, with large differences in exposure risk and some differences in prognosis following hospitalisation. Response and recovery interventions must focus on tackling drivers of ethnic inequalities which increase exposure risk and vulnerabilities to severe disease, including structural racism and racial discrimination.
(2023-03-06). Otra vez niegan entrada de Novak Djokovic en Estados Unidos por no estar vacunado contra la COVID-19. cubadebate.cu Nuevamente al tenista serbio Novak Djokovic no le ha valido su calidad de primero del ranking mundial y le niegan, por cuarta ocasión, la entrada en Estados Unidos para jugar en los torneos Indians Wells y Miami, por ser el único entre los cien mejores del circuito mundial sin vacunarse contra la COVID-19.
(2023-03-06). Public meeting: Support the Socialist Equality Party in the New South Wales state election! wsws.org The SEP's public meeting, on Thursday, March 23, is the only forum for workers to discuss the fight against war, inequality and the disastrous "let it rip" COVID policies supported by all other parties.
(2023-03-06). Study finds people suffering from Long COVID have significantly higher rates of cardiovascular events and excess deaths. wsws.org A recent large population-based study utilizing insurance data found that people suffering from Long COVID faced significant consequences from heart disease and higher rates of deaths than those who were never infected.
(2023-03-06). Study finds people suffering Long COVID have higher rates of cardiovascular events and excess deaths. wsws.org A recent large population-based study utilizing insurance data found that people suffering from Long COVID faced significant consequences from heart disease and higher rates of deaths than those who were never infected.
(2023-03-06). Influenza peak in China may end after around one month: expert. ecns.cn Statistics from the Chinese National Influenza Center (CNIC) show that the positive rate of influenza virus continued to rise in both southern and northern provinces during the eighth week of 2023 and A(H1N1)pdm09 was dominant, followed by A(H3N2).
(2023-03-07). The Status of Epidemic Encephalitis as an Independent Disease. jamanetwork.com From the spring of 1920 until recently, there have been comparatively few new cases of epidemic (lethargic) encephalitis in North America, and interest in it has been kept up mainly by the surprising array of its somatic and psychic sequels. Within the last few weeks, however, reports have come of a large epidemic in Winnipeg, and smaller ones in Connecticut and elsewhere. Since 1917, nearly 2,000 articles on this disease have appeared, and, within the last two years, four comprehensive reviews in book form. In addition, the French investigator Levaditi has written a book giving a comparative epidemiologic, patho…
(2023-03-06). Flooding Increasingly Pummels The Southeast; Organizers Fight Back. popularresistance.org Beverly May, retired nurse practitioner and current epidemiologist at the University of Kentucky, lives maybe 100 feet from the house she grew up in Floyd County, Kentucky. She characterizes her community as "hillbilly country," an area in central Appalachia that once served as a critical cog in the coal industry's wheel. When historic floods ravaged the area in late July 2022, May decided to trade in her medical work for flood research and activism with the nonprofit community well-being organization Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. | "I've lived here all my life, and I could not believe it when I saw helicopte…
(2023-03-07). DNA Sequencing to Detect Residual Disease for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. jamanetwork.com In this observational study, targeted deep DNA sequencing was performed to test the hypothesis that detection of specific residual AML-associated variants in the blood of patients in first remission prior to allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant would be associated with higher rates of relapse and mortality after transplant…
(2023-03-07). Consumer Health: 8 heart-healthy diet strategies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month, which makes this a good time to learn about how your diet affects your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., regardless of race or ethnicity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although you cannot change some risk factors, such as family history, sex or age, you can take some key steps to reduce your risk of heart disease. You can avoid heart…
(2023-03-07). Science Saturday: Researchers elucidate details about the role of inflammation in liver regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body, making it possible for surgeons to treat cancerous and noncancerous diseases with extensive surgical approaches. However, underlying chronic liver diseases, like cirrhosis or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are known to inhibit the liver's ability to regenerate after surgery. Without regeneration, the liver cannot function, and patients can develop postoperative liver failure — often a lethal complication. In a recent paper published in JHEP Reports, Mayo…
(2023-03-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why millennials should know colon cancer symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American Cancer Society. It's a trend experts have seen over the last decade. Colon cancer symptoms usually don't appear in early stages of the disease and when they do, they are often at an advanced stage. Dr. Johanna Chan, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says it's important to recognize colon cancer symptoms and to seek…
(2023-03-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for a heart-healthy sandwich. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Packing a healthy lunch seems like an easy task, but sometimes all the sandwich choices may seem daunting. Many deli, or processed meats, are packed with preservatives, nitrates and sodium that could raise your risk of heart disease and other health issues. So is there a better choice to build a lunch you'll love and feel good about? Kate Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist, says what you pack with your lunch may help…
(2023-03-07). Consumer Health: What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….
(2023-03-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo Clinic say obesity also can affect the heart in entirely independent ways. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the resources available to help patients battling obesity and heart disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2023-03-07). Mayo Clinic discovery leads to life-changing treatment for young girl with ultra-rare disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28 raises awareness of the 30 million people in the U.S. who have a rare disease. Months after young Maggie Carmichael started taking an experimental drug for her ultra-rare genetic disease, she was able to trade in her wheelchair for a walker. The 9-year-old Mayo Clinic patient even took a few of her first-ever steps on her own. She also became better at feeding herself, her speech improved and she…
(2023-03-07). Obesity makes it harder to diagnose and treat heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being overweight impacts your heart health in more ways than you might think. A new JACC review paper from Mayo Clinic outlines how obesity affects the common tests used to diagnose heart disease and impacts treatments. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and globally, yet it is largely preventable. "Excess fat acts as a kind of filter and can skew test readings to under-or overdiagnosis," says senior…
(2023-03-07). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you have dry eyes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dry eye disease is a common condition that can cause a range of discomfort. It can happen when the eye doesn't produce enough tears, or if the tears are not adequate quality to keep the eye properly lubricated. Dr. Dave Patel, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, explains some of the causes of dry eyes, treatments and some symptoms you shouldn't ignore. Watch this Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU8CLcwtjLY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at…
(2023-03-07). Early Mayo Clinic research finds hope in stem cell therapy for perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A dissolvable plug delivered stem cell therapy with few side effects in patients with single tract perianal fistulas, Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. Perianal fistulas are painful tunnels between the intestine and the skin that often do not go away with standard medical or surgical care. People with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel conditions are most at risk for this condition. In a prospective, phase 1 clinical trial, researchers loaded stem cells…
(2023-03-06). The Comprehensive Crisis in the US and the Revolutionary Way Forward. orinocotribune.com By Carlos L. Garrido — Mar 1, 2023 | The United States tells the world and its citizenry that it is the best country on the planet, where freedom and democracy reign, and where an American dream exists which affords all the opportunity to live flourishing 'middle class' lives with white picket fence homes and two automobiles. However, for the working masses of the United States, as the great comedic critic George Carlin noted, "it's called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it."[1] When awake, what the American masses experience is the American nightmare; lives plagued by stagnant wa…
(2023-03-07). Effect of Intrapartum Azithromycin vs Placebo on Neonatal Sepsis and Death. jamanetwork.com This randomized trial compares the efficacy of intrapartum azithromycin vs placebo to reduce neonatal sepsis or mortality, as well as neonatal and maternal infections, among birthing parents and their infants in West Africa.
(2023-03-06). 5 Surprising Things That Could Be Preventing Your Backyard From Serving as a Wildlife Sanctuary. independentmediainstitute.org Imagine a wildlife refuge that does not protect its wildlife. How could this be possible? It is not only possible, but it is also likely unless we take action to prevent it. Unfortunately, many advocates of native plants, birds, and pollinators—good-hearted people who want to help reverse biodiversity declines by providing the native plants which …
(2023-03-06). "Hopeful": Historic U.N. High Seas Treaty Will Protect 30% of World's Oceans from Biodiversity Loss. democracynow.org 
The first-ever international treaty to protect the oceans was agreed to by negotiators from more than 190 countries at a United Nations conference this weekend, capping nearly two decades of efforts by conservation groups. The legally binding pact could help reverse marine biodiversity loss by establishing marine protected areas covering nearly a third of the world's seas by 2030. We hear more from one of the treaty's scientist-negotiators, Minna Epps, a marine biologist and director of the Ocean Team at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.