(2023-07-12). Covid-19 positive cases on the rise in Jamaica. plenglish.com Kingston, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Jamaica's Health and Welfare Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton on Wednesday informed the country is currently experiencing a surge in positive coronavirus case rate, according to a news source.
(2023-07-11). Cuba reports 15 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com 87 coronavirus-infected patients were hospitalized on Monday, 50 of the reported as suspected cases and 37 as confirmed active cases, showing a stable clinical progress. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, Cuba has conducted 14,376,889 tests, of which 1,114,967 came back positive. | Out of the total number of infected people, 10 of them were contacts of already confirmed cases, two with a source of infection abroad and three were unspecified. | To date, Cuba ¥s overall death toll remains at 8,530, for a 0.77% case fatality rate compared to 1% worldwide and 1.53% in the Americas.
(2023-07-12). Multiple Sclerosis: Neurological Injury That can be Caused or Exacerbated by COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). The psychological war waged by the Five Eyes against the very civilians they claim to defend. expose-news.com In November 2020, GCHQ was ordered "to wage cyber war on anti-vaccine propaganda" and "to take out anti-vaxxers online and on social media." GCHQ is Britain's main eavesdropping agency and has a …
(2023-07-12). Mass Casualty at Concerts: When COVID-19 Vaccinated Crowds "Die Suddenly". globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-11). BBC News led 'Trusted News Initiative' major factor in 2 Million Excess Deaths across the West due to extreme censorship of the dangers of COVID Vaccination. expose-news.com In 2019 the Government of the United Kingdom established a Ministry of Truth, led by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), in response to what they claimed was the overwhelming amount of misinformation …
(2023-07-11). Claims that UK's temperature last month was "the hottest since records began" is a lie. expose-news.com The year 2023 will go down as "The Return of Climate Crisis." We had a few wonderful years of pandemic-led reprieve, but now all CO2 cylinders are once again firing. Last week, …
(2023-07-12). Cuba reports 7 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is nowadays maintaining a too much favorable epidemiological situation in its control over Covid-19, where just seven cases were reported on Wednesday in three provinces, as informed by Public Health Ministry (MINSAP).
(2023-07-12). Australia: Victorian Labor government shuts down COVID-19 respiratory clinics. wsws.org The Victorian Health Department last month announced that six respiratory clinics dealing with COVID-19 infections will shut due to the cessation of state government funding.
(2023-07-11). Why Pfizer Stopped COVID Vax Trial. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-12). West Nile virus: What you need to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Female Culex mosquito, courtesy: CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed reports of West Nile virus in 10 states. The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus. "West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the U.S.," says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. It's a flavivirus —a specific type of RNA virus that can infect humans, birds and horses. "West Nile virus is…
(2023-07-12). Alertan sobre adaptación de virus de gripe aviar en humanos. telesurtv.net La alerta enfatizó en que algunos mamíferos pueden servir de "recipientes" para la mezcla de los virus de la gripe, lo que puede traer como consecuencia el surgimiento de nuevos virus.
(2023-07-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your status — the importance of HIV testing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's not making major news headlines like in the '80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. About 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the World Health Organization. June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, a reminder to get tested and know your HIV status. This year's theme is self-testing. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic…
(2023-07-12). Alzheimer's drug lecanemab granted full approval by FDA, Mayo Clinic expert weighs in. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted traditional approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven't had before: a medication that may slow the decline of memory and thinking. A monoclonal antibody, lecanemab, shows promise in removing amyloid plaques from the brain, according to phase 3 trial results. Amyloid plaques are one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease, according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, a neurologist and director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's…
(2023-07-12). Why LGBTQ+ adults should pay attention to heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent studies reveal a concerning trend in the cardiovascular health of LGBTQ+ adults. They experience worse heart health compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers. LGBTQ+ people also tend to have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Rekha Mankad, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what may be putting LGBTQ+ adults at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and what can be done to lower their risk. Watch: The Mayo…
(2023-07-12). PAD: The other arterial disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs and brain. Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased. This condition, called peripheral artery disease, or PAD, narrows arteries and reduces blood flow due to a buildup of fatty deposits on the artery walls. This can cause claudication, which is muscle…
(2023-07-12). Malaria in the US: A Mayo Clinic expert offers insight, tips on prevention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Malaria, a severe and potentially fatal disease most often caused by the bite of an infected mosquito, has been reported in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a health advisory because there have been instances of people getting infected with Plasmodium vivax malaria in Florida and Texas, even though they hadn't traveled outside the country. Malaria does not spread from person to person. "Malaria is caused by parasites in the genus Plasmodium, that are usually…
(2023-07-12). Study assesses opioid usage patterns in patients with lupus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)—a challenging autoimmune disease most common in women of childbearing age—can cause many problems in the body, including chronic pain. Typical pain management strategies are not always available to patients with lupus. For example, patients with kidney problems being treated with steroids cannot use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. As a result, different pain management strategies, including opioid therapy, may be needed. A Mayo Clinic cross-sectional study in a population-based setting aimed to…
(2023-07-12). U.S. Government Launches Investigation Into Cedars-Sinai Hospital Over Black Mothers. moguldom.com Health inequality among Black women is a matter of life and death. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is now facing a federal civil rights investigation over the treatment of Black mothers. "Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," …
(2023-07-11). Major boost to cardiology research thanks to £1 million donation. imperial.ac.uk Philanthropic support from Mr Safwan Sobhan will accelerate work to diagnose and treat people with high risk of coronary heart disease.
(2023-07-11). Bempedoic Acid for High-Risk Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. jamanetwork.com Statin therapy is the mainstay of lipid-lowering therapy for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). But 5% to 10% of patients are unable to tolerate a statin at any dose or at a dose high enough to achieve patient-specific target levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), most commonly due to muscle-related symptoms. Statin-intolerant patients have historically had few therapeutic options: ezetimibe produces only modest reductions in LDL-C levels, and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors are indicated for primary prevention only if the patient is…
(2023-07-11). DNA Sequencing in Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia to Detect Residual Disease Prior to Hematopoietic Cell Transplant—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Dr Khaire and colleagues for their interest in our study, and for their agreement that the study provides strong evidence that the detection of persistent FLT3-ITD or NPM1 variants in the blood samples of adults during first remission from AML prior to allogeneic transplant is associated with increased posttransplant relapse and death, compared with those testing negative.
(2023-07-11). DNA Sequencing in Adults With Acute Myeloid Leukemia to Detect Residual Disease Prior to Hematopoietic Cell Transplant. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent study showed pretransplant persistence of FLT3 internal tandem duplication (FLT3-ITD) and NPM1 variants in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) to be an effective predictor of posttransplant relapse. We have several observations about this study.
(2023-07-11). Intrapartum Azithromycin vs Placebo for Neonatal Sepsis—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate the comments by Dr Gu and colleagues about our study that evaluated the effect of oral intrapartum azithromycin vs placebo on neonatal sepsis or death. This double-blind randomized clinical trial of 11‚ÄØ983 birthing parents and their newborns in The Gambia and Burkina Faso found that azithromycin did not reduce neonatal sepsis or mortality, but did reduce the incidence of several secondary end points, such as mastitis in birthing parents and skin infections in neonates.
(2023-07-12). China announces manned moon landing plan. ecns.cn China's manned moon landing plan will be carried out in three phases, announced Zhang Hailian, deputy chief designer of China Manned Space Program, on Wednesday at central China's Wuhan.
(2023-07-11). China calls for the UN to displace people and financialise the natural world in the name of "biodiversity" expose-news.com China's minister of ecology and environment, speaking at the United Nations, called for a collective effort to implement a global biodiversity framework. A framework which will displace an estimated 300 million indigenous …