(2024-03-08). Is "Greedflation" Over? counterpunch.org 
Peter Coy used his column to beg President Biden not to use the term "greedflation" to explain the runup in inflation since the pandemic. I am sympathetic to much of his argument, most importantly, the idea that corporations suddenly turned greedy is a bit far out. As Coy notes, corporations are always greedy. The real
(2024-03-08). Toyota Workers At Critical Engine Plant Launch UAW Union Drive. popularresistance.org Auto workers at a Toyota engine plant in Troy, Missouri, have signed up 30 percent of their 1,000 co-workers to join the United Auto Workers (UAW)—a first at Toyota, the world's largest automaker, on the heels of the union's announcements of organizing campaigns at Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz. | Workers at the plant just outside St. Louis build 2.6 million cylinder heads per year. Should they stop building them, it would cut off supplies for all of the company's engine plants in North America. Toyota is still working to build up its supply of chips and other inventory, following pandemic lockdown…
(2024-03-08). Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. "The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate…
(2024-03-09). Correspondence] Strengthening global snakebite data for WHO's goal for 2030. thelancet.com Snakebite envenoming is a substantial but neglected public health issue, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Annually, there are approximately 4 ∑5—5 ∑4 million snakebites, 1 ∑8—2 ∑7 million cases of envenomation, 81‚Äà000—130‚Äà000 deaths from snakebites, and a considerably higher number of permanent disabilities from snakebites worldwide.1 Roughly 95% of these incidents occur in LMICs.1,2 Snakebite envenoming was initially overlooked by the WHO review of neglected tropical disease burden in 2007.
(2024-03-09). Correspondence] Snakebite envenomation: first aid and rescue network. thelancet.com Snakebite envenomation is one of the most neglected tropical diseases according to WHO, and the harm caused by snakebite envenomation is immense.1,2 David A Warrell and David J Williams discussed the problems in the management of snakebite envenomation in low-income and middle-income settings and gave practical guidance in a Seminar.3 However, Warrell and Williams did not mention the role of first aid and pre-hospital rescue in the management of snakebite envenomation.
(2024-03-09). Comment] Putting technology to the test in tuberculosis care. thelancet.com Inadequate adherence to treatment for tuberculosis disease is associated with increased rates of unfavourable outcomes, including death, disease recurrence, and development of drug resistance.1—4 Given the importance of improving adherence, along with shifts away from monitoring with in-person directly observed therapy as part of tuberculosis programmes, there has been increasing use of digital adherence technologies (DATs) in tuberculosis care over the past decade. DATs leverage the global expansion of cellular networks to enable dosing reminders, remote digital observation of pill-taking, and other servic…
(2024-03-08). 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….
(2024-03-08). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…
(2024-03-08). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But 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, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…
(2024-03-08). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…
(2024-03-08). Steve Lawrence, half of singing duo with wife Eydie, dies at 88. albawaba.com 
Steve Lawrence, the Grammy-winning singer who, along with his wife Eydie Gormé, formed the legendary duo 'Steve and Eydie,' has died at the age of 88.Lawrence's passing was confirmed to be due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease, a condition that had previously ended his touring career in 2019.Lawrence's career spanned over six decades, enchanting audiences with his silky voice and charismatic stage presence. He was best known for hits like 'Go Away Little Girl,' and his musical journey was marked by a steadfast dedication to the pop standards that he and Gormé so elegantly performed.The duo's ability to ca…
(2024-03-08). Netanyahu reaffirms support for Rafah ground onslaught amid growth of starvation across Gaza. wsws.org As Israel's genocide in Gaza enters its sixth month, the impending onslaught on Rafah will further deepen an already catastrophic humanitarian situation for the enclave's 2.3 million inhabitants, with widespread starvation and deaths from preventable diseases a daily reality.
(2024-03-08). Hospitals, med schools crack down on Palestine advocacy. breachmedia.ca Immediate suspensions, harsh repercussions plague healthcare workers advocating for Palestine.
(2024-03-08). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…
(2024-03-08). The Right to Your Life Movement. counterpunch.org Personhood for Embryos, no isolation requirements for active respiratory infections, advancement of genocide—it's a recipe for early-onset dementia to try and unravel the current "pro-life" atmosphere hanging over the United States and to grapple with the logical fallacies being advanced as principled stands.
(2024-03-08). The Right to Your Life Movement. counterpunch.org 
Personhood for Embryos, no isolation requirements for active respiratory infections, advancement of genocide—it's a recipe for early-onset dementia to try and unravel the current "pro-life" atmosphere hanging over the United States and to grapple with the logical fallacies being advanced as principled stands.
(2024-03-08). Hezbollah escalates attacks, Israel responds: Southern Lebanon tensions rise. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hezbollah fighters have claimed responsibility for multiple attacks in Southern Lebanon. They targeted the Ruwaisat al-Alam site in the occupied Lebanese Kfar Shuba hills and achieved a direct hit. Additionally, Hezbollah launched two unmanned drones to attack the Maale Golan barracks and targeted a force of enemy soldiers in the Metula colony, resulting in casualties.In response, Israeli artillery shelled the vicinity of the town of Kafr Shuba and conducted raids in the Wadi Al-Azziya area, both in southern Lebanon. The situation is rapidly escalating, with Hezbollah launching one of its heaviest missi…