(2023-10-11). China reports 45 deaths of COVID-19 in September. ecns.cn China reported 45 deaths of COVID-19 nationwide in September including one who died of respiratory failure caused by the coronavirus and 44 people who died due to the combination of COVID-19 and other underlying diseases.
(2023-10-10). Study finds that SARS-CoV-2 can infect the arteries of the heart. wsws.org The fact that the coronavirus can directly damage the arteries of the heart and induce the formation of so-called "plaques" is a surprise, but not entirely without precedent.
(2023-10-11). Can Ivermectin Treat COVID mRNA Vaccine Induced Turbo Cancers? expose-news.com Ivermectin was discovered in the late 1970s and was a pioneering drug that originated solely from a single microorganism isolated at the Kitasato Intitute, Tokyo, Japan from Japanese soil. It was found …
(2023-10-11). Preliminary analysis of UK flu vaccine data suggests they contribute to deaths. expose-news.com Joel Smalley has been analysing UK annual flu vaccination data. In 2000, national flu vaccination programmes were introduced for those aged over 65. So, did the flu vaccines save lives? Not according …
(2023-10-10). New multi-million research projects announced to tackle future disease threats. imperial.ac.uk Imperial scientists are among those to lead ambitious new UK-based research to kickstart future vaccine development.
(2023-10-11). Jubilee USA Statement on IMF World Economic Outlook Report. indybay.org As world leaders arrive in Marrakesh for the Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings, the IMF releases its flagship World Economic Outlook report. The IMF projects the global economy to grow 3% this year, which remains below the average of growth for two decades before the pandemic.
(2023-10-11). Walgreens Pharmacy employees walk out against unsafe working conditions. wsws.org Non-union pharmacy employees stage a three-day walkout to protest unsafe working conditions that have only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic.
(2023-10-10). Women are Key to Ending World Hunger. counterpunch.org 
It is one of the world's greatest tragedies, and it is still neglected. In 2021, the world reached a new, although unwelcome landmark: the number of people affected by hunger rose to 828 million, an increase of about 150 million since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This, according to a United Nations report, The
(2023-10-10). Women are Key to Ending World Hunger. counterpunch.org It is one of the world's greatest tragedies, and it is still neglected. In 2021, the world reached a new, although unwelcome landmark: the number of people affected by hunger rose to 828 million, an increase of about 150 million since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This, according to a United Nations report, The
(2023-10-10). The Pandemic and Self-Employment: An Update. cepr.net Most of the patterns found in 2022 relative to the pre-pandemic period were still present in 2023. Last summer, we examined the impact of the pandemic on trends in self-employment, comparing the first six months of 2022 with the first six months of the three years prior to the pandemic, 2017-2019. We found a substantial …
(2023-10-10). The Faces & Names of the 150 Bilderbergers who controlled the COVID-19 "Pandemic" response. expose-news.com Over 150 Bilderbergers (of the 1,861 who are still alive) have played important parts in the Covid-19 event. Many, perhaps most, of the below have been active in various roles; this page …
(2023-10-11). Walgreens Pharmacy employees walk out across the US against unsafe working conditions. wsws.org Non-union pharmacy employees stage a three-day walkout to protest unsafe working conditions that have only been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic.
(2023-10-11). IMF and World Bank Meetings Wrestle with Low Growth, High Interest Rates, Debt Crises and. indybay.org As world leaders arrive for the Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings, the IMF forecasts the global economy to grow 3% this year, which remains below the average of growth for the two decades before the pandemic.
(2023-10-11). New Zealand immigration hits an all-time high as movement surges following pandemic lull. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-10). Jubilee USA Statement on IMF World Economic Outlook Report. indybay.org As world leaders arrive in Marrakesh for the Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings, the IMF releases its flagship World Economic Outlook report. The IMF projects the global economy to grow 3% this year, which remains below the average of growth for two decades before the pandemic.
(2023-10-11). DNA Contamination and Cancer-Causing 'SV40' found in Pfizer's COVID Injections. expose-news.com It's not just the spike protein and the mRNA that are a problem. Both Pfizer and Moderna covid injections also have DNA contamination and Pfizer's covid injection contains SV40 promoters. Microbiologist Kevin …
(2023-10-11). Australia: Surge in human metapneumovirus due to elimination of COVID safeguards. wsws.org New South Wales health data shows the increase in the infection of the lower respiratory tract began in September.
(2023-10-11). 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…
(2023-10-11). IMF and World Bank Meetings Wrestle with Low Growth, High Interest Rates, Debt Crises and. indybay.org As world leaders arrive for the Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings, the IMF forecasts the global economy to grow 3% this year, which remains below the average of growth for the two decades before the pandemic.
(2023-10-11). New Zealand immigration hits an all-time high as movement surges following pandemic lull. channelnewsasia.com
(2023-10-10). Jubilee USA Statement on IMF World Economic Outlook Report. indybay.org As world leaders arrive in Marrakesh for the Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings, the IMF releases its flagship World Economic Outlook report. The IMF projects the global economy to grow 3% this year, which remains below the average of growth for two decades before the pandemic.
(2023-10-11). DNA Contamination and Cancer-Causing 'SV40' found in Pfizer's COVID Injections. expose-news.com It's not just the spike protein and the mRNA that are a problem. Both Pfizer and Moderna covid injections also have DNA contamination and Pfizer's covid injection contains SV40 promoters. Microbiologist Kevin …
(2023-10-11). Australia: Surge in human metapneumovirus due to elimination of COVID safeguards. wsws.org New South Wales health data shows the increase in the infection of the lower respiratory tract began in September.
(2023-10-11). 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…
(2023-10-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Strategies to stay healthy during respiratory virus season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Fall and winter are a time when highly contagious viruses that cause respiratory illness usually circulate heavily in communities. Because many of these viruses can lead to serious infection, hospitalization and even death, it's crucial to arm yourself with strategies that can help prevent illness and keep you and your loved ones safe. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, an infectious diseases expert, outlines some strategies you can use to keep you and…
(2023-10-10). Antenatal Screening for CFTR Variants. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent Review detailed the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of cystic fibrosis. However, it did not mention disease prevention, which has been possible in the last 3 decades with prenatal screening and diagnosis. Cystic fibrosis, which is the most common serious monogenic disease in White individuals, is an important target of antenatal screening. Official clinical guidelines recommend general parental screening in every pregnancy, sequentially screening the birthing parent first, and if a cystic fibrosis gene variant is detected, testing the other parent. Becaus…
(2023-10-10). CDC Issues Warning Amid Vibrio vulnificus Infections. jamanetwork.com The public and clinicians should be aware of an increased risk of infection with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria due to rising water temperatures and severe weather events associated with climate change, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cautioned in a recent health advisory.
(2023-10-10). Role of Registries in Medicare Coverage of New Alzheimer Disease Drugs. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses how the design of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) registry could impact Medicare's ability to evaluate whether monoclonal antibodies are reasonable and necessary for patients with Alzheimer disease and help physicians understand when the drug is most beneficial.
(2023-10-10). Antenatal Screening for CFTR Variants—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Drs Vlachadis and Vrachnis for their concise and informative summary and agree that antenatal screening is an important method for early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. Although our recent Review was unable to cover every aspect of cystic fibrosis, we appreciate the opportunity to emphasize the role of genetic counselors as part of a multidisciplinary cystic fibrosis care team. Genetic counselors play an important role in family planning by discussing inheritance patterns, providing education about the evolving course of disease, and engaging in shared decision-making with families. Specific consi…
(2023-10-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing atrial fibrillation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly 3 million Americans are living with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that number could be as high as 12 million by the start of the next decade. September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. But what is atrial fibrillation and how do you fix it? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/eognqWn8ZSI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 25) is in the…
(2023-10-11). Consumer Health: Treating thyroid cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about treating thyroid cancer. Nearly 44,000 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and more than 2,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood…
(2023-10-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why more preventive screenings are needed in the Hispanic community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to a recent study by the American Cancer Society, cancer is a leading cause of death among those of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Hispanic and Latino people are less likely to be diagnosed with lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers than non-Hispanic white men and women. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says preventive screenings for cancer and other diseases are effective ways to help reduce these burdens. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/UEWLL7Om-ow Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2023-10-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who benefits from taking statins? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you're at risk of heart disease, your healthcare team might use the pooled cohort equation (PCE) tool to determine your long-term risk and whether taking statins — cholesterol-lowering medication — is a good option. Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says it's important to understand who benefits the most from statins. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7J-pyvntHyg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2023-10-11). Real-world study confirms reliability of tool assessing 10-year risk prediction of heart disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent study based on real-world community patient data confirms the effectiveness of the Pooled Cohort Equation (PCE), developed by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology in 2013. The PCE is used to estimate a person's 10-year risk of developing clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, and guide heart attack and stroke prevention efforts. Study findings are published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The…
(2023-10-11). Mayo Clinic's AI innovation inspires hope in early detection of pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Algorithm seeks to address 'last-mile' barrier by identifying disease when cure still possible ROCHESTER, Minn. — Estimated to become the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. by 2030, pancreatic cancer has a grim prognosis with nearly 70% of patients facing mortality within the first year of diagnosis. Unfortunately, 40% of small pancreatic cancers elude detection on CT scans until they've advanced to an incurable stage. This creates a critical "last-mile" barrier for early…
(2023-10-11). Scientists Use CRISPR Gene Editing Tech on Chickens to Fight Bird Flu. sputnikglobe.com According to a New York journal, the deadliest bird flu outbreak occurred between February 2022 and February 2023, killing 58 million farm-raised birds in the US, and leading to record high turkey prices.
(2023-10-10). The Heat: China's blueprint for global shared future. america.cgtn.com 
The Chinese government released a white paper with its vision of global development. | The document comes at a time when the world is facing daunting challenges, like climate change and conflicts. | We will get to that in a moment, but first the outbreak of war between the Israelis and Palestinians. The Chinese foreign ministry had this to say. | To discuss: |
(2023-10-10). Patient Information: What to Know About Chlamydia. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of chlamydia infection.
(2023-10-10). Patient Information: What to Know About Gonorrhea. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page describes the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gonorrhea infection.
(2023-10-10). Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis and Sexually Transmitted Infections. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Insights discusses the use of antibiotics for sexually transmitted infection prevention.
(2023-10-10). Iodophor vs Mupirocin in the Setting of Chlorhexidine Bathing to Prevent Infections in Adult ICUs. jamanetwork.com This clinical trial compares the effectiveness of nasal iodophor vs mupirocin for decolonization in combination with chlorhexidine gluconate bathing in adult patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).
(2023-10-11). Mayo Clinic researchers identify link between gut bacteria and pre-clinical autoimmunity and aging in rheumatoid arthritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While the bacteria in the intestine are helpful for digesting food and fighting infections, they have long been suspected to play an essential role in triggering rheumatoid arthritis. This chronic inflammatory disorder affects the joints. Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a link between an abundance of specific gut bacteria and the triggering of an immune response against a person's tissue. They also found that this happens even before the clinical symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis appear. They published their…
(2023-10-11). Iraq's Hezbollah vows to target US bases if Washington aids Israel. presstv.ir Iraq's anti-terror group Kata'ib Hezbollah threatens to target American bases in Iraq and the entire region if the US intervenes in the Israeli regime's onslaught against Gaza.
(2023-10-10). George Habash on Morality and the Palestinian Revolution: "Our Code of Morals is Our Revolution" libya360.wordpress.com George Habash Israeli warplanes pummeled the Gaza Strip with more than 200 air raids overnight on 10 October, raising the death toll past 700, including 140 children, and about 4,000 injured. In June 1970, after the Western-backed regime in Jordan had shelled Palestinian refugee camps in the country, the Popular Front for the Liberation of…
(2023-10-11). NIA raids underway in multiple states in crackdown on banned PFI outfit. firstpost.com The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids at the premises of the banned organization Popular Front of India (PFI) in Delhi, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, among other states. | According to official sources, the raids have been underway at several places in Maharashtra since Wednesday early morning. A team of NIA officials has reached Abdul Wahid Sheikh's residence in Mumbai's Vikhroli area. Sheikh is the acquitted accused of the 7/11 Mumbai train blasts. | The NIA also conducts raids in multiple areas at Madurai in the PFI case. In addition to this, the NIA along with the local police started cond…
(2023-10-11). BRI helps Bangladesh reap dividends. ecns.cn Galib, director of cross-cultural communication and the BRI research center at Wuhan University of Technology, now considers Wuhan his home.