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2 years ago

Kuwait: Health Minister Shuts Down 4 Private Clinics

The Minister of Health, Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi, issued a decision to close four private clinics for committing violations, including subcontracting, and committing health violations, in addition to employing workers who do not hold licenses to practice medical professions. It is worth mentioning that the minister recently temporarily suspended granting and issuance of licenses for private pharmacies, until the completion of the study to evaluate their status. Moreover, he issued a decision to establish a central electronic system under the supervision of the ministry, through which prescribing medicines and preparations dispensed from private sector pharmacies will be regulated. The decision is the first of its kind in 2024. The minister had cracked down on dozens of clinics in 2023, the last of which was a dermatology and beauty clinic shut down in December. A doctor at the clinic was also suspended. The decision had come based on the recommendations of a team investigating a report of a child going under the knife at the clinic. The inspection team has also found a number of violations in accordance with Law No 70 of 2020 regarding the regulation of the medical profession.

2 years ago

Paxlovid Does Not Reduce Risk of Long COVID, Potentially Linked to Rebound Symptoms: Study

Paxlovid, an antiviral medication prescribed to treat symptoms associated with COVID-19, does not reduce the risk of developing long COVID in vaccinated people recovering at home. The report comes from a new study published in the Journal of Medical Virology on Thursday. Conducted by a team of researchers from the University of California–San Francisco, the study also found that more people are experiencing rebounds of their COVID symptoms after taking Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) than previously reported. Paxlovid is the first antiviral pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat mild and moderate COVID-19 in adults. It is typically prescribed to those at high risk of having the virus progress to a severe illness, including hospitalization or death. The medication has also been authorized for use in children 12 and older who are at risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. According to manufacturer Pfizer, initial trials of Paxlovid showed it reduced hospitalizations and death in unvaccinated COVID patients by 86 percent to 89 percent. A real-world study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that adults who took Paxlovid within the first five days of a COVID-19 diagnosis had a 51 percent lower hospitalization rate within 30 days […]

2 years ago

COVID-19, the Pharmaceutical Industry, and Global Shifts in Governance

Tucker Carlson sat down with evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein (brother of Eric Weinstein), where the two dissected the intricate web of narratives surrounding COVID-19, the pharmaceutical industry, and global shifts in governance and public health policy. According to Weinstein, opposition to the ‘official’ COVID narratives is like taking on Goliath – with competent and courageous experts in various fields being aggressively censored during the pandemic. This led to the formation of a “Dream Team” of dissenters. “I call the force that we’re up against Goliath. Goliath made a terrible mistake and made it most egregiously during COVID, which is it took all of the competent people, all of the courageous people, and it shoved them out of the institutions where they were hanging on. And it created in so doing, the Dream Team. It created every player you could possibly want on your team to fight some historic battle against a terrible evil,” he said, suggesting that the Dream Team is uniquely qualified to fight against those who botched the pandemic response with deadly consequences. Weinstein also discussed the demonization of alternative treatments such as hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, and suggested that there have been 17 million deaths from the COVID-19 vaccine. “So I’m not a math genius, but one […]

2 years ago

How to Use Google Bard to Plan Your 2024 Fitness Goals

Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply become more active, Google Bard can be a valuable tool to help you achieve your goals. With its ability to generate personalized fitness plans, provide real-time feedback, and even track your progress, Google Bard can be a powerful ally in your quest for a healthier lifestyle. Setting SMART Goals Before you start using Google Bard to plan your fitness goals, it’s important to set some SMART goals. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound, Before diving into the world of fitness planning, it’s crucial to set SMART goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. These goals serve as the roadmap for your fitness journey, ensuring you stay focused and motivated. Using Google Bard to Plan Your Workouts Once you’ve set your goals, you can use Google Bard to help you plan your workouts. Google Bard can generate personalized workout plans based on your fitness level, goals, and schedule. It can also provide you with real-time feedback on your form and offer suggestions for improvement. To use Google Bard to plan your workouts, simply type “fitness plan” into the Google Assistant or Google Search bar. You can then tell […]

2 years ago

Scientists Detect Spike Protein From COVID Vaccination In Long COVID Patients

Scientists in a new paper detected spike protein in the bloodstream of people with long COVID two months after infection and COVID-19 vaccination, suggesting that spike protein may persist in the body much longer than previously predicted and does not remain at the injection site. The study, published Dec. 27 in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, found vaccine spike protein in two patients at least two months after receiving their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and viral spike protein in one subject who previously recovered from infection in a cohort of 81 patients with long COVID syndrome. Samples gathered from the unvaccinated control group were negative for spike protein. “This study, in agreement with other published investigations, demonstrates that both natural and vaccine spike protein may still be present in long-COVID patients, thus supporting the existence of a possible mechanism that causes the persistence of spike protein in the human body for much longer than predicted by early studies,” the authors wrote. Although U.S. regulatory agencies claim vaccinating against COVID-19 can reduce the risk of developing long-term COVID, some research suggests the condition may be caused by an immune overreaction to the spike protein in COVID-19 […]

2 years ago

“It’s One Of The Great Mysteries,” Why COVID Spares Children

Bali Pulendran, a professor of microbiology, immunology, and pathology at Stanford University, has researched a mystery unique to COVID-19 for two years. “For almost every infectious disease, the most vulnerable populations are at the extremes of age—the very young and the very old,” he once said. “But with COVID-19, the young are spared.” The picture surrounding this enigma is still incomplete, but answers are forthcoming. Children Are Different Children are not mini-adults. Depending on their age, they can have similar or very different responses to infectious diseases. In the case of COVID-19, children generally experience a milder form of the disease. “It’s an interesting question that no one has fully answered,” said Dr. Cody Meissner, a professor of paediatrics at Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine, in an interview with sources. “Several theories have been put forward to try and explain this.” The primary reason is that children have a faster innate immune system, often referred to as the first line of defence, compared to adults. This enables them to mount a robust defence against respiratory infections more quickly. Another explanation is that children are more susceptible to respiratory infections, and some of these prior infections may provide them with […]

2 years ago

US: Review Shows COVID-19 Vaccines “Significantly” More Deadly Than Flu Shots

An analysis of Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) data indicates that the COVID-19 vaccines are “significantly” more deadly than the flu vaccine, according to Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.). The review was conducted by the senator’s staff and involved a certain level of assumption given that no publicly available data exist regarding how many flu vaccine doses were administered in the United States over the past 10 years. Using the number of distributed doses to generate that figure, they found that the number of deaths per million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines (25.5) far exceeded those estimated for the flu vaccine (0.46). “Using the midpoint assumption that 70 percent of distributed flu vaccines were administered, the 25.5 deaths per million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine represents a 55-fold increase over the flu vaccine deaths per million doses,” Mr. Johnson wrote in a Dec. 21 letter to the heads of the Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “This is a shocking difference and only adds to the growing evidence of safety signals that are screaming to be taken seriously,” he added. Mr. Johnson cited the study as part of a request […]

2 years ago

COVID: Mild Cases of JN.1 Variant Detected in Oman

The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 has been detected in several cases in Oman, according to a senior official. The official, from the Ministry of Health, confirmed that most of these Covid patients had a mild infection and that all of them have recovered. “The Sultanate of Oman takes all necessary surveillance and prevention measures throughout the year. The global spread of the new variant of Covid-19 JN.1 does not pose a significant risk to public health,” the official added. The official also said that the JN.1 Covid-19 variant is an interesting mutant with mild symptoms. There is no increase in the rate of hospitalisation in intensive care or wards currently.

2 years ago

Saudi Arabia Urges 6 Categories of People to Take Developed COVID-19 Vaccine

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has identified six most vulnerable groups that are recommended to take the developed coronavirus vaccine by booking an appointment through its Sehhaty application. The ministry recommended that pregnant women; those aged 50 years and above; health practitioners who deal directly with patients; those who have chronic immunosuppressive diseases, including active cancer, and those who have risk factors due to excessive obesity. According to the Public Health Authority (Weqaya), the developed Covid-19 vaccine is used to prevent complications from coronavirus, and its effectiveness includes prevention of the prevailing variants. It is available for those above 18 years of age, and it can be taken regardless of the number of doses taken in the past. Weqaya recommended the groups more vulnerable of infection to take the jab in order prevent or reduce complications of the disease.

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