(2023-04-22). Editorial] Routine immunisations: reversing the decline. thelancet.com Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the power and potential of vaccination in real time. But it has also disrupted health services and caused supply chain challenges, resulting in stagnation and backsliding of routine vaccinations. For example, global coverage of the third dose of the diphtheria—tetanus—pertussis vaccine fell from 86% in 2019 to 81% in 2021—the lowest level since 2008. Many other routine vaccinations showed similar reductions. 25 million children missed out on life-saving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2021.
(2023-04-22). Correspondence] Lessons learned from COVID-19 to stop future pandemics. thelancet.com The pharmaceutical industry delivered billions of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines at speed but, as highlighted by Els Torreele and colleagues,1 these vaccines did not reach lower-income countries quickly enough. Science delivered, but the equity challenge did not. To acknowledge this, we supported calls for greater sharing of vaccines.2…
(2023-04-22). [Editorial] Routine immunisations: reversing the decline. thelancet.com Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the power and potential of vaccination in real time. But it has also disrupted health services and caused supply chain challenges, resulting in stagnation and backsliding of routine vaccinations. For example, global coverage of the third dose of the diphtheria—tetanus—pertussis vaccine fell from 86% in 2019 to 81% in 2021—the lowest level since 2008. Many other routine vaccinations showed similar reductions. 25 million children missed out on life-saving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2021.
(2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Lessons learned from COVID-19 to stop future pandemics. thelancet.com The pharmaceutical industry delivered billions of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines at speed but, as highlighted by Els Torreele and colleagues,1 these vaccines did not reach lower-income countries quickly enough. Science delivered, but the equity challenge did not. To acknowledge this, we supported calls for greater sharing of vaccines.2…
(2023-04-21). Pfizer MATISSE Trial Targets Pregnant Women for Bivalent RSV Vaccine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-21). Vulnerable urged to get vaccinated for COVID. ecns.cn Health experts have urged people who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to get vaccinated, especially the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, so as to protect themselves and maintain herd immunity levels.
(2023-04-22). Editorial] Routine immunisations: reversing the decline. thelancet.com Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the power and potential of vaccination in real time. But it has also disrupted health services and caused supply chain challenges, resulting in stagnation and backsliding of routine vaccinations. For example, global coverage of the third dose of the diphtheria—tetanus—pertussis vaccine fell from 86% in 2019 to 81% in 2021—the lowest level since 2008. Many other routine vaccinations showed similar reductions. 25 million children missed out on life-saving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2021.
(2023-04-22). Correspondence] Lessons learned from COVID-19 to stop future pandemics. thelancet.com The pharmaceutical industry delivered billions of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines at speed but, as highlighted by Els Torreele and colleagues,1 these vaccines did not reach lower-income countries quickly enough. Science delivered, but the equity challenge did not. To acknowledge this, we supported calls for greater sharing of vaccines.2…
(2023-04-22). [Editorial] Routine immunisations: reversing the decline. thelancet.com Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the power and potential of vaccination in real time. But it has also disrupted health services and caused supply chain challenges, resulting in stagnation and backsliding of routine vaccinations. For example, global coverage of the third dose of the diphtheria—tetanus—pertussis vaccine fell from 86% in 2019 to 81% in 2021—the lowest level since 2008. Many other routine vaccinations showed similar reductions. 25 million children missed out on life-saving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2021.
(2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Lessons learned from COVID-19 to stop future pandemics. thelancet.com The pharmaceutical industry delivered billions of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines at speed but, as highlighted by Els Torreele and colleagues,1 these vaccines did not reach lower-income countries quickly enough. Science delivered, but the equity challenge did not. To acknowledge this, we supported calls for greater sharing of vaccines.2…
(2023-04-21). Pfizer MATISSE Trial Targets Pregnant Women for Bivalent RSV Vaccine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-21). Vulnerable urged to get vaccinated for COVID. ecns.cn Health experts have urged people who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to get vaccinated, especially the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, so as to protect themselves and maintain herd immunity levels.
(2023-04-22). Comment] State-to-state differences in US COVID-19 outcomes: searching for explanations. thelancet.com In the USA, there has been substantial variation in COVID-19 outcomes across states. In The Lancet, Thomas J Bollyky and colleagues1 explore the reasons for this variation. The authors used correlations and multiple regression to assess the independent contributions of socioeconomic status, income inequality, race, behavioural responses, policy mandates, and support for political candidates to SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, COVID-19 deaths, and educational and employment outcomes. Their analysis showed that wide variations in prepandemic population characteristics between states were strongly associated with COVID-1…
(2023-04-22). Comment] Offline: The UK COVID-19 Inquiry—be patient, but don't wait. thelancet.com Finally, and late, I submitted my witness statement to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. My reflections are no more or less valid than anyone else's. But this statement was not a voluntary matter. In January, I received a letter asking me to submit my views on the UK's planning, preparedness, and resilience for pandemics between June 11, 2009, and Jan 21, 2020. I did not think this period was within my area of direct experience. The first paper The Lancet published on COVID-19 was on Jan 24, 2020. There are certainly issues I would like to raise about the pandemic after that date.
(2023-04-22). Correspondence] Decentralised elements in clinical trials: recommendations from the European Medicines Regulatory Network. thelancet.com Clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) increasingly use procedures conducted outside the traditional clinical trial site—a concept referred to as decentralisation. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance and usefulness of decentralisation when visits to hospitals and other health institutions were restricted. In addition, interested parties, such as from the pharmaceutical industry, issued general plans to introduce more decentralised elements in clinical trials (eg, the Association of Clinical Research Organizations' decentralised trials toolkit1 and Trials at Home).
(2023-04-22). [Comment] State-to-state differences in US COVID-19 outcomes: searching for explanations. thelancet.com In the USA, there has been substantial variation in COVID-19 outcomes across states. In The Lancet, Thomas J Bollyky and colleagues1 explore the reasons for this variation. The authors used correlations and multiple regression to assess the independent contributions of socioeconomic status, income inequality, race, behavioural responses, policy mandates, and support for political candidates to SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, COVID-19 deaths, and educational and employment outcomes. Their analysis showed that wide variations in prepandemic population characteristics between states were strongly associated with COVID-1…
(2023-04-22). [Comment] Offline: The UK COVID-19 Inquiry—be patient, but don't wait. thelancet.com Finally, and late, I submitted my witness statement to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. My reflections are no more or less valid than anyone else's. But this statement was not a voluntary matter. In January, I received a letter asking me to submit my views on the UK's planning, preparedness, and resilience for pandemics between June 11, 2009, and Jan 21, 2020. I did not think this period was within my area of direct experience. The first paper The Lancet published on COVID-19 was on Jan 24, 2020. There are certainly issues I would like to raise about the pandemic after that date.
(2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Decentralised elements in clinical trials: recommendations from the European Medicines Regulatory Network. thelancet.com Clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (IMPs) increasingly use procedures conducted outside the traditional clinical trial site—a concept referred to as decentralisation. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance and usefulness of decentralisation when visits to hospitals and other health institutions were restricted. In addition, interested parties, such as from the pharmaceutical industry, issued general plans to introduce more decentralised elements in clinical trials (eg, the Association of Clinical Research Organizations' decentralised trials toolkit1 and Trials at Home).
(2023-04-21). TV Writers Flex Their Union Power. independentmediainstitute.org Television has been experiencing a boom in the United States, the likes of which has never been seen before. Just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, there were 532 scripted TV shows that were broadcast or streamed the year before—an all-time high. In 2022, there were 599. In fact, according to FX Network Research, since 2012 …
(2023-04-21). The dire situation we are facing cannot be righted without restoring truth. expose-news.com Today's education, politics, science, medicine, and media have failed us. Pandemic policy has changed the rules and distorted the truth. Like you, I am always hopeful of better times ahead — changed …
(2023-04-21). Science Saturday: COVID-19 — the pandemic that's forever changed laboratory testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. "Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory," he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. "One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should…
(2023-04-21). Scientists Still Warning of the "Next Pandemic" globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why early treatment of esophageal cancer is critical. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Esophageal cancer, which is cancer that occurs in the esophagus — a long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach — is on the rise in the U.S. "We think esophageal cancer is on the rise with the obesity pandemic as well as with the problem with the increase in reflux in the United States," says Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/FpI7dt2izHc Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2023-04-20). Commentary: The world economy needs more from China. channelnewsasia.com Economic rebounds in the United States often get picked apart for their flaws. Now, it's China's turn, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Daniel Moss.
(2023-04-21). New study highlights the impact of long COVID on Americans. america.cgtn.com 
The most recent MRI studies by the Radiological Society of North America have found that the long-term impacts of COVID can include significant brain abnormalities. See more.
(2023-04-21). Australia: NSW Labor government closes PCR COVID testing sites. wsws.org The first substantive policy of the new Labor government in Australia's largest state is to prevent working people from getting tested to see if they have a potentially deadly illness.
(2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, the World Health Organization (WHO) is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant has a higher transmissibility rate than previous strains but doesn't appear to be more dangerous. "It is causing increasing case counts in certain parts…
(2023-04-21). Worldwide "Big Money" Vaxx Operation: U.S. Government Green-lights Seventh COVID Shot, In the EU, 10 Additional Vaxx Shots Contemplated. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-21). COVID Crimes. When Will the Perpetrators be Prosecuted? globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-21). Government Green-lights Seventh COVID Shot, as Pfizer Loyalty Card Meme Becomes an FDA Authorized Reality. globalresearch.ca
(2023-04-21). Registran 12.591 nuevos casos de Covid-19 en India. telesurtv.net La cartera sanitaria informó que el total de enfermos activos ascendió a 65.286 casos.
(2023-04-21). Earth Crisis Mass Environmental Protests Against Cop City; War In Ukraine & VT Van Deusen. indybay.org CRD covers Earth Crisis Mass Environmental Protests Against Cop City; War In Ukraine & Labor with Vermont AFL-CIO President; Remembering Revolutionary Artist & Activist Paul Robeson…
(2023-04-21). HPV infection may cause throat, mouth cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of the human papillomavirus (HPV). April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers, including mouth and throat, occur in the head and neck region. You may have heard about the connection between HPV infection and certain types of cervical cancer, but did you know HPV infection is also related to a higher risk of throat and mouth cancer? To prevent these cancers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all…
(2023-04-21). What you need to know about the avian influenza outbreak. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Scientists continue to monitor the ongoing global avian influenza outbreak — also referred to as bird flu — that has killed millions of birds and has now crossed over to some species of mammals. Currently, the risk to humans remains low; however, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred. "Rarely, we see crossover from birds into humans, with the current circulating strain of avian influenza causing a large outbreak among wild birds and poultry. We have seen…
(2023-04-21). Does my child need ear tubes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a child has a cold, allergy or upper respiratory illness. Ear infections can be painful and cause difficulty sleeping or hearing. Unfortunately, they also are one of the most common infections for children. Inserting tubes in the ear is a treatment for chronic ear infections. Here are answers to questions about…
(2023-04-22). Correspondence] Rare diseases: democratising genetic testing in LMICs. thelancet.com Although infections are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, rare diseases are an unexplored burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the similar prevalence of autosomal dominant and X-linked conditions in LMICs and in high-income countries, the prevalence of recessive monogenic disorders is higher in LMICs because, in these countries, consanguineous marriages in minority ethnic groups are more frequent.1…
(2023-04-22). [Correspondence] Rare diseases: democratising genetic testing in LMICs. thelancet.com Although infections are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, rare diseases are an unexplored burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the similar prevalence of autosomal dominant and X-linked conditions in LMICs and in high-income countries, the prevalence of recessive monogenic disorders is higher in LMICs because, in these countries, consanguineous marriages in minority ethnic groups are more frequent.1…
(2023-04-21). Heart Expert: These 4 Foods Will Blow Up Your Cholesterol, Avoid Them to Prevent High Cholesterol. moguldom.com There are things one should eat to stay healthy. Your diet significantly influences your risk factors for certain diseases and medical conditions. That being said there are foods to avoid. One medical concern is high cholesterol. Your body actually needs cholesterol to work properly, but having too much can lead to heart problems. Cholesterol is …
(2023-04-21). People with severe obesity and a genetic pathway variant have increased risk of hypertension, Mayo Clinic research finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally. According to a study published in 2017, 12% of the world's adult population was affected by obesity in 2016, double the percentage from 30 years earlier. With obesity comes an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke, congestive heart failure and myocardial infarction. Fortunately, obesity is a multifactorial disease that results from an energy balance dysregulation…
(2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. Now, patients with multiple tumors may have another option when it comes to fighting the disease. Dr. Judy Boughey, a surgical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a recent study that found some patients can avoid a mastectomy when it comes to surgery. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7ISTexS0VdU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2023-04-21). Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 3D illustration of Candida auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking. Fungi live just about everywhere, including on and inside of the body. Fungal infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems, or when fungi are introduced to areas where they are not normally found, such as in a wound. Candida species are the most common yeast responsible for fungal infections. Many…
(2023-04-21). Consumer Health: Recognizing 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…
(2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…
(2023-04-21). Regenerative biotherapeutics: Pivoting toward a new strategy for fighting disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has made significant strides biomanufacturing early-stage therapeutics. The focus is on new medicines derived from the human body, called biotherapeutics, which are shaping the future of medicine. "Our commitment to delivering new cures for unmet conditions is behind Mayo's pivot to biomanufacturing," says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Family Director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and…
(2023-04-21). Consumer Health: Parkinson's disease — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes and risk factors of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. People with Parkinson's disease can experience tremors, slowed movement, rigid muscles, loss of automatic movements, speech and writing changes, and impaired posture and balance. An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's…
(2023-04-21). Israel delays treatment to child with lung disease. electronicintifada.net Eight-year-old repeatedly refused permission to leave Gaza for urgent care.
(2023-04-21). Young man's disease: Testicular cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The risk of many types of cancer increases with age. Prostate, skin, breast and lung cancers are more common among older people. However, testicular cancer is considered a "young man's disease" because people under 45 are at the greatest risk. Testicular cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the testicles, which are located in the loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone. There is good and bad news about testicular cancer. The…
(2023-04-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Saving more lives by expanding the donor pool. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart failure continues to be an epidemic in the U.S. Despite efforts put into awareness and prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. A heart transplant is the gold standard to treat advanced heart failure. With more than 100,000 people on the transplant waiting list, Mayo Clinic is hoping to save more lives by adopting strategies for expanding the donor pool for heart transplants. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2023-04-21). Consumer Health: Testicular cancer — are you at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms and risk factors of testicular cancer. Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But, in the U.S., it's the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 35. Approximately 9,190 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, and 470 people will die from the disease, according to…
(2023-04-21). Gut bacteria use super-polymers to dodge antibiotics. imperial.ac.uk Gut bacteria exchange drug-resistant DNA and form infectious biofilms more easily than expected.
(2023-04-22). Perspectives] Artesunate versus quinine: the controlled trials watershed. thelancet.com Earlier this century, two inter-related randomised controlled trials—the first in southeast Asia and a second in Africa—provided an incontrovertible breakthrough in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria. The trials, of artesunate versus quinine, proved beyond doubt for the first time that quinine, which had long been the mainstay of treatment for severe malaria, was no longer the most effective drug available, and thus catalysed a watershed in clinical practice and policy making. Like almost all decisive moments, this advance had a backstory that stretched several decades.
(2023-04-22). [Perspectives] Artesunate versus quinine: the controlled trials watershed. thelancet.com Earlier this century, two inter-related randomised controlled trials—the first in southeast Asia and a second in Africa—provided an incontrovertible breakthrough in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria. The trials, of artesunate versus quinine, proved beyond doubt for the first time that quinine, which had long been the mainstay of treatment for severe malaria, was no longer the most effective drug available, and thus catalysed a watershed in clinical practice and policy making. Like almost all decisive moments, this advance had a backstory that stretched several decades.
(2023-04-21). Reportan dos casos importados de malaria en Cartago, Costa Rica. telesurtv.net Se trata de dos pacientes femeninas, a quienes se les realiza seguimiento.
(2023-04-21). Biden DOJ Indicts Four Americans for 'Weaponized' Free Speech. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | The Washington Post Federal authorities charged four Americans on Tuesday with roles in a malign campaign pushing pro-Kremlin propaganda in Florida and Missouri — expanding a previous case that charged a Russian operative with running illegal influence agents within the United States. | The FBI signaled its interest in the alleged activities in a series of raids last summer, at which point authorities charged a Moscow man, Aleksandr Viktorovich Ionov, with working for years on behalf of Russian government of…
(2023-04-21). Is our system still capable of solving the big problems of the future? indybay.org How high rents for residential and business premises are, how much biodiversity there is in our cultural landscape, whether there are twelve or thirteen grades up to the Abitur, are all determined by the rulers. Energy prices, construction prices, food prices are the results of politics. Desolate inner cities, new construction deserts and ugly industrial areas are made by politicians.