‘Lab-leak’ proponents at Rutgers accused of defaming and intimidating COVID-19 origin researchers
Fraudsters. Liars. Perjurers. Felons. Grifters. Stooges. Imbeciles. Murderers. When it comes to describing scientists whose peer-reviewed studies suggest the COVID-19 virus made a natural jump from animals to humans, molecular biologist Richard Ebright and microbiologist Bryce Nickels have used some very harsh language. On X (formerly Twitter), where the two scientists from Rutgers University are a constant presence, they have even compared fellow researchers to Nazi war criminals and the genocidal Cambodian dictator Pol Pot.
But now, their targets have had enough. A dozen scientists filed a
formal complaint
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Source: ScienceNOW - March 15, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
‘Alarming’ rise in Americans with long Covid symptoms
CDC data shows nearly 18m people could be living with long Covid even as health agency relaxes isolation recommendationsSome 6.8% of American adults are currently experiencing long Covid symptoms, according to a new survey from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), revealing an “alarming” increase in recent months even as the health agency relaxes Covid isolation recommendations, experts say.That means an estimated 17.6 million Americans could now be living with long Covid.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 15, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Melody Schreiber Tags: Long Covid Coronavirus US news World news Science Society Source Type: news
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Postinfection Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- COVID-19 vaccination is associated with a reduced risk for post-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection cardiac and thromboembolic outcomes, according to a study published online March 12... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 13, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Covid vaccines cut risk of virus-related heart failure and blood clots, study finds
Researchers say jabs substantially reduce for up to a year the chances of serious cardiovascular complicationsCovid vaccinations substantially reduce the risk of heart failure and potentially dangerous blood clots linked to the infection for up to a year, according to a large study.Researchers analysed health records from more than 20 million people across the UK, Spain and Estonia and found consistent evidence that the jabs protected against serious cardiovascular complications of the disease.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 12, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Medical research Coronavirus Science Health Vaccines and immunisation World news Infectious diseases Society Source Type: news
Audience Snapshot: Four Years After Shutdown, a Mixed Recovery
It was four years ago — on March 12, 2020 — that the coronavirus brought the curtain down on Broadway for what was initially supposed to be a monthlong shutdown, but which wound up lasting a year and a half. The pandemic brought live events and big gatherings to a halt, silencing orchestras,…#broadway #kinghenryviii #michaeljackson (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Child tax credit expansion for 2025
A new proposal from the Biden-Harris administration outlines plans to bring back coronavirus-era child tax credit expansions. As part of the budget proposal for the fiscal year 2025, President Biden announced his intention to restore expanded child tax credits that were first enacted as part of…#bidenharris #uscensusbureau #oliviadalton #wiltonstrategies #democrat #cbpp #chuckmarr (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Japan's Shionogi eyes early 2025 for U.S. release of COVID pill
OSAKA -- Japanese drugmaker Shionogi expects to be able to sell its Xocova COVID-19 treatment in the U.S. in early 2025, part of a focus on overseas sales as public funding for coronavirus medications in Japan ends this month. If the review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration goes smoothly…#osaka #shionogi #xocovacovid19 #isaoteshirogi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Liberia: Rights Group Calls for the Dissolution of Special Anti-Graft Team
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to dissolve the constituted Asset Recovery Task Force and direct its funds to support the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 12, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Coronavirus Health and Medicine Liberia West Africa Source Type: news
It ’s Never Too Late to Find a New Career (a Mile Above Your Old One)
“It’s Never Too Late” is a series that tells the stories of people who decide to pursue their dreams on their own terms. Live music was no more. Patrick Milando could draw no other conclusion. But maybe he could pivot. It was a summer day in 2020, a peak of the coronavirus pandemic, and Mr.…#itsnevertoolate #patrickmilando #timessquare #metropolitanopera #lionking (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Africa: As the Pandemic Turns Four, Here's What We Need to Do for a Healthier Future
[The Conversation Africa] Anniversaries are usually festive occasions, marked by celebration and joy. But there'll be no popping of corks for this one. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 12, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Coronavirus Health and Medicine Source Type: news
UK report reveals bias within medical tools and devices
Experts say action needed as report finds minority ethnic people, women and those from deprived backgrounds at risk of poorer healthcareMinority ethnic people, women and people from deprived communities are at risk of poorer healthcare because of biases within medical tools and devices, a report has revealed.Among other findings, the Equity in Medical Devices: Independent Review has raised concerns over devices that use artificial intelligence (AI), as well as those that measure oxygen levels. The team behind the review said urgent action was needed.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 11, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Health Artificial intelligence (AI) UK news Race Inequality Medical research Science Coronavirus Society World news Source Type: news
Donald Trump's post angers Alex Jones
Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has accused Donald Trump of spreading "bull s***" after the former president said he got coronavirus vaccines approved for the public in just nine months. Jones, who has spoken out repeatedly in support of Trump, falsely labeled COVID-19 vaccines "a…#alexjones #donaldtrump #trump #truthsocial #joe #tracybeanz #trumptruthsocial #americafirst #marieisabella #cdc (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Discrepancy of the law on disaster emergency in Indonesia: in search of an integrated law - Kadir MYA, Dadek TA, Yahya A, Rivaldi A.
The emergency status is a critical factor in handling disasters in Indonesia, particularly for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It provides adequate access for the Government to reduce legal bureaucracy and facilitate expenditure. However, it has faced... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Association between obtaining injury prevention information and maternal and child health services during COVID-19 - Honda C, Yamamoto-Takiguchi N.
BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 disrupted the delivery of public maternal and child health services to caregivers of preschool children, leading to decreased opportunities for injury prevention education. We aim to 1) explore the timing, content, and ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 7, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news
He Had 217 Covid Shots Without Side Effects, Study Finds
Media accounts of a German man ’s extreme vaccination history spurred researchers to analyze his immune responses. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Benjamin Mueller Tags: your-feed-science Vaccination and Immunization Immune System Research Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) your-feed-healthcare Source Type: news
