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#health #USPol
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2eeeep0npo
CEO Brian Thompson's killing exposes simmering anger at US health system
Long-standing frustrations were revealed online after a health insurance executive was shot and killed in New York City.Mike Wendling in Chicago & Madeline Halpert in New York (BBC News)
A visual breakdown of the inequality, debt, and mass incarceration still shaping our lives.
'Trickle-down' economics was never real.
#economics #economy #AmericanPolitics #USpol #politics #political #RonaldReagan #reagan #reaganomics #TrickleDownEconomics #TrickleDownTheory #TrickleDown #WealthGap #WealthInequality #healthcare #health #taxes #debt #CostOfLiving #education #incarceration
https://projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
#Health #Insurance #Claim #Denied #Appeal
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file from your health insurance company.ProPublica
"All jokes aside it's really fucked up to see so many people on here celebrating #murder. No one here is the judge of who deserves to live or die. That's the job of the #Al algorithm the insurance company designed to maximise profits on your #health and no one else" #unitedhealthcare #brianthompson
There's been outrage; not at his killing but more at the way the health insurance manages health care provision.
As I said yesterday, if they catch the killer & his actions were motivated by experiences with UH's treatment of a loved one, then the court case is going to see the perpetrator likely elevated to folk hero!
#USPol #health
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/05/unitedhealthcare-brian-thompson-killing-online-reaction
Ongoing #Evolution of #MERS-CoV, #Saudi Arabia, 2023–2024
Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal, https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/1/24-1030_article
Abstract
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) circulates in dromedary camels in the Arabian Peninsula and occasionally causes spillover infections in humans. MERS-CoV diversity is poorly understood because of the lack of sampling during the COVID-19 pandemic. We collected 558 swab samples from dromedary camels in Saudi Arabia during November 2023–January 2024. We found 39% were positive for MERS-CoV RNA by reverse transcription PCR. We sequenced 42 MERS-CoVs and 7 human 229E-related coronaviruses from camel swab samples by using high-throughput sequencing. Sequences from both viruses formed monophyletic clades apical to recently available genomes. MERS-CoV sequences were most similar to B5 lineage sequences and harbored unique genetic features, including novel amino acid polymorphisms in the spike protein. Further characterization will be required to understand their effects. MERS-CoV spillover into humans poses considerable public health concerns. Our findings indicate surveillance and phenotypic studies are needed to identify and monitor MERS-CoV pandemic potential.
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#abstract #betacoronavirus #camels #coronavirus #covid #COVID19 #health #merbecovirus #mersCov #research #sarsCov2 #SAUDIARABIA #vaccine
Ongoing Evolution of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, Saudi Arabia, 2023–2024
Evolution of MERS-CoV, Saudi Arabia, 2023–2024Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
„UNICEF estimates that 2,500 ailing children need immediate evacuation from Gaza for treatment abroad.“
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#H1N1 #BirdFlu #Health #Pandemic #Cows #Virus
The Bird Flu Virus Is One Mutation Away from Getting More Dangerous
One specific mutation could allow the H5N1 bird flu virus to more easily attach to human cells, finds a new study.Jamie Ducharme (Time)
An unidentified flu-like illness has killed between 67 & 143 ppl in southwestern Congo in recent weeks. Many are children. Symptoms include: fever, headache, cough, shortness of breath & anemia. Congo is already plagued by a monkeypox epidemic with >47K cases.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/03/health/mystery-disease-congo?cid=ios_app #health #disease #press
These temporary tattoos could eventually replace clunky EEG wires and “potentially revolutionize” brain-computer interface devices
Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin and others developed the tech, which aims to avoid the limitations of conventional electroencephalography, or EEG, testing. The researchers were able to successfully measure people’s brain activity using specially designed liquid ink that was non-invasively printed onto their patients’ scalps. The innovation might make EEGs and other diagnostic tests much more convenient to perform.
The researchers still have many small and large adjustments to make to their technology before it’s ready for public use. They eventually hope to lace their ink with wireless data transmitters, for instance, which could allow doctors to someday perform a truly wireless EEG test.
See https://gizmodo.com/these-temporary-tattoos-can-read-your-brainwaves-2000533460
#Blog, #EEG, #health, #technology
#genocide #freepalestine
https://www.jezebel.com/unicef-spokesperson-says-gaza-genocide-has-forced-him-to-learn-new-medical-terms
Oregon confirms first human case of bird flu out of Clackamas County
The World The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that a person contracted bird flu in a case linked to an outbreak that sickened thousands of birds in a Clackamas County commercia…The Transmission
Aspiring parents can scan for hundreds of genetic conditions before having children, but only three are covered by Australian Medicare. New research suggests that should change. #health
https://www.openforum.com.au/genetic-carrier-screening/
Genetic carrier screening - Openforum
Aspiring parents can scan for hundreds of genetic conditions before having children, but only three are covered by Medicare. New research suggests that should change.Openforum
A report from Saskatchewan's privacy commissioner says hackers obtained health records of more than 7,200 residents earlier this year.
#globalnews #Canada #Health #SaskatchewanHealthAuthority #Saskatchewanprivacycommissioner
https://globalnews.ca/news/10900235/more-than-7200-saskatchewan-residents-affected-by-health-record-breach-report/
More than 7,200 Saskatchewan residents affected by health-record breach: Report
A report from Saskatchewan's privacy commissioner says hackers obtained health records of more than 7,200 residents earlier this year.The Canadian Press (Global News)
by @grrlscientist
#microbiome #microbiology🔬 #birds🪶 #health #conservation #ecology #evolution #SciComm🧪 https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2024/12/03/wild-birds-health-and-survival-is-affected-by-gut-microbiome/
Wild Birds’ Health And Survival Is Affected By Gut Microbiome
This groundbreaking study’s findings could have important implications for the conservation of rare and endangered species.GrrlScientist (Forbes)
#News #Science #Environment #Health #Government
(Published Sept. 2024) https://propub.li/3Zx4ljp
EPA Scientists Faced Retaliation After Finding Harm From Chemicals, Reports Find
Three reports issued by the agency’s inspector general detailed personal attacks suffered by the scientists — including being called “stupid,” “piranhas” and “pot-stirrers” — and called on the EPA to take “appropriate corrective action” in response.ProPublica
I have to give up on some of these people - they just are not worth saving. But at least she has left Ireland, and as my (blond) partner commented, at least the eejit is not blond....
Maybe she is confusing the causes - after all why would a high fat, high carbohydrate, low exercixe lifestyle have anything to do with it?
http://archive.today/2024.12.01-080845/https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/i-dont-know-rfk-but-i-trust-him-to-take-poison-out-of-our-foods-7fk0df6mq
#Influencer #JFK #USPol #Health #Lunacy
I logged 9.5 hours in bed, 8 of which were actually sleeping. The other 90 minutes was logged as "awake" - I definitely felt it too.
The other thing I'm thinking about: what does "tired" feel like? I've always associated it with a feeling in my eyes. But like other feelings, I have trouble differentiating subtle differences.
When I woke up at 6:30, I felt the tiredness in my eyes, but my brain was active and alert. I got up, drank some water, washed my face, then the tired feeling was gone and I felt more overall awake and alert.
So... am I misreading that feeling in my eyes? Is it just dry eyes maybe? 🤷♂️
Yaaay alexithymia.
I went for a brisk 20 minute walk this morning, with two 90 second jogging intervals. That felt good!
There's a whole tangled mess of stuff to unpack and think about here. Slowly working on it...
#ActuallyAutistic #Health #Fitness #Sleep #SelfImprovement
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The new legislation, prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, comes after 111 Texas #doctors signed a public letter urging that the ban be changed because it “does not allow us as medical professionals to do our jobs."
#News #Health #ReproductiveRights #Pregnancy #Healthcare
https://propub.li/3Oieaer
Here, our #ReproductiveHealth reporters discuss what they've learned in their investigations:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9t65CqMwys
#News #Health #Doctors #Miscarriage #Pregnancy #ReproductiveRights #RoeVWade #Journalism
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Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.www.youtube.com
#News #Health #Business #CPAP #Healthcare #Insurance #Safety #FDA
https://propub.li/4fCG4xM
"PHAC said..risk to the general population remains low.
The agency says the travel-related case is associated with an ongoing outbreak of what’s known as clade 1 mpox in central and eastern Africa.
"It says the person sought medical care for mpox symptoms in Canada shortly after their return and is isolating, with contact tracing being conducted."
#News #Health #Canada #MAnitoba
https://globalnews.ca/news/10885129/first-canadian-severe-mpox-strain-manitoba/
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
Canada's public health agency confirmed a Manitoba person contracted the more severe mpox strain. PHAC says public risk remains low.The Canadian Press (Global News)
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Lincare, the nation’s largest distributor of home oxygen equipment, has repeatedly violated Medicare rules and probation agreements, victimizing ailing patients and costing taxpayers huge sums. The federal #government has done little to stop it.
https://propub.li/3UNDUms
#News #Healthcare #Insurance #Fraud #CPAP #Health
…this supplement contains 10417% RDA of B12. That’s literally ONE HUNDRED TIMES the FDA-recommended amount.
Needless to say we switched to a different product that had a lower amount, and they now feel much better.
Now I don’t know enough about vitamins and supplements to know whether this kind of product should be sold over the counter. But anyway, check the amounts you’re taking!
#health #vitamins #oopsAllVitamins
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The foundation of any successful society is an effective healthcare system based around a simple objective — to provide the best service at the *lowest* possible cost and to guarantee access to every member of society. This objective ensures that healthcare provides the greatest good for the greatest number.
The American healthcare system is set up to provide the best healthcare at the *highest* possible cost — because this is what enables individuals to extract the most amount of wealth from the industry. And whether it serves the needs of everyone is irrelevant.
That’s why it’s so inefficient. A large chunk of the $4.2 trillion spent on healthcare in the US isn’t spent on healthcare. It’s spent on an industry that has been created to profit from people’s health.
As the graph shows, among high-income nations, the US is an anomaly in that it has the highest spending and the lowest life expectancy.
Healthcare in America is designed as a mechanism for creating wealth, not for creating a system that provides the best possible healthcare.
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FULL ESSAY -- https://www.transformatise.com/2024/10/is-the-american-dream-built-on-the-exploitation-of-the-nation/
#USA #Health #Politics #History #Economics #Capitalism
Is the American Dream Built on the Exploitation of the Nation?
The American Dream is built around the idea it is the land economic opportunity, but this has always been a misconception.Paul Abela (Transformatise)
Perhaps the key thing about this 'toxic staffing row' as the BBC has it, is its actually a manifestation of a health service riven by stress & burnout, where trust between managers & clinicians is itself in is crisis....
The Tories shadow is long!
#health #NHS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2dly5ldrxjo
NHS physician associates and doctors locked in 'toxic' staffing row
A toxic row has engulfed the NHS, say ministers. So why have doctors turned on physician associates?Nick Triggle (BBC News)
Enhanced immune #evasion of #SARS-CoV-2 variants #KP311 and #XEC through N-terminal domain #mutations
Source: Lancet Infectious Diseases, Correspondence, https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(24)00738-2/fulltext?rss=yes
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KP.3, a subvariant of JN.1, has rapidly emerged as the dominant strain of SARS-CoV-2 in several countries, and has been designated as a Variant Under Monitoring. Previous studies indicate that the unique Q493E substitution in KP.3 Spike glycoprotein enhances its receptor ACE2-binding affinity and immune evasion, enabling it to outcompete KP.2.1–6 Notably, KP.3.1.1, which only carries one additional S31 deletion compared to KP.3, has surpassed KP.3 to become the new dominant strain globally (figure A; appendix p 4).7 Meanwhile, XEC, a recombinant variant of KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, shows strong potential to become the next dominant strain, rapidly expanding across Europe and North America. Compared with KP.3, XEC has only two additional spike mutations, F59S and T22N (appendix p 4). Both S31del and T22N introduce potential glycosylation on the N-terminal domain. Consequently, there is an imperative need to characterise the antigenicity and infectivity of KP.3.1.1 and XEC.
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#abstract #coronavirus #covid #COVID19 #health #pandemic #research #sarsCov2
