(2023-03-17). Reportan 4.752 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en Chile. telesurtv.net Chile acumula 5.218.933 casos confirmados desde el inicio de la pandemia y 64.353 fallecidos a causa del coronavirus.
(2023-03-18). [Obituary] Samuel Lawrence Katz. thelancet.com Paediatrician, virologist, and co-developer of measles vaccine. Born in Manchester, NH, USA, on May 29, 1927, he died in Chapel Hill, NC, USA, on Oct 31, 2022 aged 95 years.
(2023-03-17). Synthetic mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines. The Critical Role of Pseudouridine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2023-03-17). Video: Imminent 5G Induced Genocide: Vaccinated Vulnerable To 5G Kill Grid's Deadly Tech! — Dr. Reiner Fuellmich. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-17). How Covid Lockdowns Primed the Current Financial Crisis. strategic-culture.org The lockdowns and the stimulus required to keep the economy alive helped drive inflation. Then the Fed jacked up interest rates. And all hell broke loose. | By Christian PARENTI | On Friday March 10th, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) died of Covid. Alright, it's a little more complicated than that, but Covid lockdowns followed by massive government stimulus were a critical — and massively under-acknowledged — factor in propelling the bank's demise. | At the heart of the crisis is the gigantic pile of low-interest debt that was issued during the height of the pandemic. While private-sector pandemic-era…
(2023-03-17). Expert says COVID lab leak theory 'purely politically motivated'. ecns.cn A zoonoses expert said that a laboratory leak as the possible origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is "purely politically motivated", and political power games are behind the theory.
(2023-03-17). Never Again: Human Rights Groups & Japanese Americans Warn Biden Against Jailing Migrant Families. democracynow.org 
This week nearly 400 human rights groups urged the Biden administration not to revive the controversial practice of migrant family detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Biden ended family detention when he took office two years ago but is now reportedly reconsidering it as part of a wider crackdown as his administration prepares to phase out the contested Trump-era Title 42 pandemic policy used to expel over 2 million migrants without due process at the southern border. We speak with Silky Shah, executive director of Detention Watch Network, who says "the Biden administration has faltered and is…
(2023-03-17). Immunocompromised mother in Manhattan speaks to Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic. wsws.org Melanie, whose children attend public schools in New York City, spoke to the WSWS about the toll the "let it rip" policy toward the pandemic has taken on her and her family.
(2023-03-16). SNAP Benefits For African Mothers Are Gone While Ukraine Eats Good. popularresistance.org As the country ushers in commemorations for 'International Women's Month', 42 million households have been hit with a significant reduction in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits impacting the ability of millions of mothers to feed their children. In December 2022, Congress voted to end the pandemic emergency allotments after passing the government funding package the previous year. After nearly three years, the program that temporarily increased federal SNAP benefits for low-income families came to an end on March 1st.
(2023-03-17). China's legislature maps out post-COVID recovery, resists pressure for a new Cold War. peoplesworld.org 
The Western corporate press was filled with the news last week of Chinese President Xi Jinping's election to a third term and the country's increased military spending, but the annual meeting of the Chinese legislature focused on topics that went well beyond just those two issues. Some 3,000 delegates to China's National People's Congress (NPC) …
(2023-03-17). Is Vindication Coming for COVID Skeptics? dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-03-17). Expert says COVID lab leak theory 'purely politically motivated'. ecns.cn A zoonoses expert said that a laboratory leak as the possible origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is "purely politically motivated", and political power games are behind the theory.
(2023-03-17). Never Again: Human Rights Groups & Japanese Americans Warn Biden Against Jailing Migrant Families. democracynow.org This week nearly 400 human rights groups urged the Biden administration not to revive the controversial practice of migrant family detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Biden ended family detention when he took office two years ago but is now reportedly reconsidering it as part of a wider crackdown as his administration prepares to phase out the contested Trump-era Title 42 pandemic policy used to expel over 2 million migrants without due process at the southern border. We speak with Silky Shah, executive director of Detention Watch Network, who says "the Biden administration has faltered and is…
(2023-03-17). Immunocompromised mother in Manhattan speaks to Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic. wsws.org Melanie, whose children attend public schools in New York City, spoke to the WSWS about the toll the "let it rip" policy toward the pandemic has taken on her and her family.
(2023-03-16). SNAP Benefits For African Mothers Are Gone While Ukraine Eats Good. popularresistance.org As the country ushers in commemorations for 'International Women's Month', 42 million households have been hit with a significant reduction in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits impacting the ability of millions of mothers to feed their children. In December 2022, Congress voted to end the pandemic emergency allotments after passing the government funding package the previous year. After nearly three years, the program that temporarily increased federal SNAP benefits for low-income families came to an end on March 1st.
(2023-03-17). China's legislature maps out post-COVID recovery, resists pressure for a new Cold War. peoplesworld.org The Western corporate press was filled with the news last week of Chinese President Xi Jinping's election to a third term and the country's increased military spending, but the annual meeting of the Chinese legislature focused on topics that went well beyond just those two issues. Some 3,000 delegates to China's National People's Congress (NPC) …
(2023-03-17). Is Vindication Coming for COVID Skeptics? dissidentvoice.org
(2023-03-17). Cruise tours sail smooth waters. ecns.cn China's cruise tourism market is expected to revive this year, supported by the country's optimized COVID-19 measures.
(2023-03-17). Officials call for improved health system. ecns.cn Central government officials on Thursday called for efforts to ramp up the detection capability for COVID-19 infections, fix the "short planks" in the country's health system and wage a patriotic health movement to improve hygiene.
(2023-03-17). Canada to drop mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers from China. ecns.cn Canada on Friday will remove mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements for air travelers arriving from China.
(2023-03-17). Corporations are using Trade Treaties to handcuff Efforts to save the Planet from Climate Emergency. juancole.com 
( Foreign Policy in Focus) — The global economy hit a new milestone in 2022 by surpassing $100 trillion. This expansion, which has experienced only the occasional setback such as the 2020 COVID shutdowns, has been accelerated by trade. The world trade volume experienced 4,300 percent growth from 1950 to 2021, an average 4 percent …
(2023-03-17). Michigan hospital worker with Long COVID speaks about the destruction of health care in the US. wsws.org A health care worker in Michigan spoke to the WSWS about his own health and the impact of Long COVID on his ability to work and the way the condition is being dismissed by the health care industry.
(2023-03-16). Video: Japan Is Waking Up to the Facts. The COVID-19 Injections Are Causing Harm. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-16). The COVID Scam and the Lockdown Files: "Biggest Scandal of the Century?" Does It Qualify as a Crime Against Humanity? globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-16). Italia reporta ligera alza de hospitalizaciones por la Covid-19. telesurtv.net En la semana del 7 al 13 de marzo se incrementó en 7.9 por ciento la cifra de hospitalizaciones por la Covid-19.
(2023-03-16). OMS: pandemia de Covid-19 terminará en algún momento de 2023. telesurtv.net El representante del organismo internacional destacó que el pasado sábado se cumplieron tres años desde la declaración del brote de la Covid-19 como pandemia.
(2023-03-16). Confirman presencia del virus de la gripe aviar en Uruguay. telesurtv.net En el departamento de Canelones, murieron a causa del virus en días pasados cinco cisnes de cuello negro.
(2023-03-18). [Editorial] Human genome editing: ensuring responsible research. thelancet.com In 2018, during the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong, Jiankui He shocked the world by announcing the birth of two children whose genomes he had edited using CRISPR technology. Following widespread condemnation and a criminal investigation, he was sentenced to 3 years in prison. The case caused international outcry and brought to the fore the need to reconsider the serious ethical, scientific, and social issues of heritable human genome editing. As science advances, especially in non-heritable, somatic gene editing for treatment of previously incurable diseases, regulatory gaps are…
(2023-03-17). Science Saturday: Expanding regenerative biotherapeutics to new practice areas. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a physician at the forefront of new cancer therapies, Yi Lin, M.D., Ph.D., understands the highs and lows that patients experience. Will the latest technologies slow or stop disease? If not, is this the last, best option? Dr. Lin, a hematologist, sees the need for a new class of drugs that provides different treatment choices for patients with complex conditions, such as cancer. As the new associate medical director for Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, …
(2023-03-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is multiple myeloma? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon form of blood cancer that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population, according the American Cancer Society. March is Myeloma Awareness Month. People younger than 45 rarely get the disease, and it occurs more in older men than women. And your risk is doubled if you're African American. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/pShHvj3Y3Nw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of this post….
(2023-03-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is bariatric surgery? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've struggled with obesity for many years and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise. My doctor recently told me that I could be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. What is bariatric surgery? And are there different types of procedures available? ANSWER: Obesity is a disease, and overcoming it often is not easy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines overweight or obesity as a "weight that is…
(2023-03-17). Consumer Health: Do you check the Nutrition Facts label? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthy choices. Most people in the U.S. don't eat a healthy diet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most consume too much sodium, saturated fat and sugar, increasing their risk of chronic diseases. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods is a tool created by the Food and Drug Administration to help…
(2023-03-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Game-changing treatment for chronic kidney disease could slow down progression of the disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated with medication that could slow the progression of their disease, and help avoid the need for dialysis and kidney transplantation altogether? Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist says there is a class of medications to help people with chronic kidney disease that does just that. He says Mayo Clinic…
(2023-03-17). Cauliflower: A versatile nutrition superstar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many consumers, you may be on a quest for healthier food options and willing to try something new or a new take on a familiar food. If you're diagnosed with celiac disease, you may be looking for gluten-free alternatives. Or maybe you're on the hunt for lower carbohydrate choices. Cauliflower may be just what you're searching for. This versatile veggie can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, baked into a pizza crust, or cooked…
(2023-03-17). 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…
(2023-03-17). 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…
(2023-03-17). 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….
(2023-03-17). 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…
(2023-03-16). Black lung is back: Disease's deadliest form sees ten-fold increase among Appalachian miners. peoplesworld.org 
McROBERTS, Ky.—Like most coal miners' loved ones, Liz Williams has endured many days and nights of worry. Throughout the four decades her husband, Michael, worked in underground Appalachian mines, Liz was aware of the risks: collapse, explosions, asphyxiation. But black lung—a chronic condition caused by breathing in coal dust—wasn't on her mind. That's because the …
(2023-03-16). New blood biomarkers identify early Alzheimer's disease. ecns.cn Researchers at Shanghai-based Huashan Hospital of Fudan University have identified a new blood biomarker that may help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) in its early stage.
(2023-03-18). [Clinical Picture] A urinary tract infection caused by Escherichia coli mucoid phenotype progresses to a pneumonia and respiratory failure. thelancet.com A 69-year-old woman was admitted to our ward with fever and respiratory failure. 3 weeks earlier she had been treated with ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract infection, caused by Escherichia coli; she had a history of diabetes.
(2023-03-16). Visitors flock to Wuhan University to admire cherry blossoms. ecns.cn Visitors flock to Wuhan University to enjoy the cherry blossoms in central China's Hubei Province, March 15, 2023.