In the rural northeastern corner of Missouri, Scotland County Hospital has been so low on staff that it sometimes had to turn away patients amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. The national COVID-19 staffing crunch led to hospital CEO Dr. Randy Tobler hiring more travel nurses to fill the gaps. And the prices are steep—what…
Sydney Doctor Suspended Over Social Media Posts Questioning Vaccine Efficacy, Health Restrictions
A Sydney anaesthetist who questioned the efficacy of vaccines and health restrictions—including lockdowns—has had his registration suspended by the state’s medical authorities. Dr. Paul Oosterhuis, who has been a medical practitioner for over 30 years, was brought before the New South Wales (NSW) Medical Council on Sept. 3, after “two anonymous complaints” were lodged against…
Studies Find CCP Virus Infection Does Not Affect Lung Function in Children and Young Adults
Infection with the CCP virus does not impact lung function in children and young adults, according to two separate studies presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. It was not known what the long-term effects on lung function were in children and young adults, but now, European scientists have found that there is no…
One in Four Australians Affected by Suicide Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns: Poll
One in four Australians know someone who has committed suicide during the past 12 months amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to figures from Suicide Prevention Australia. The group found that 25 percent of Australians knew someone in their personal life or networks who died, or attempted suicide, while 27 percent said they had directly, or…
Disposable Diapers, Bad News for Babies and the Planet
A popular baby shower decoration is to make a three-tiered cake out of disposable diapers. “They’re one of my favorite gifts to take to a baby shower because they double as a decoration,” writes Jennifer, owner of The Craft Patch, on her how-to blog about diaper cakes, “…they’re a handy gift that you know every…
Why Is Covid so Severe?
Are the antibodies we produce to fight COVID infection causing severe disease? A new paper—so new in fact that it has not yet been peer-reviewed—from scientists in Hangzhou, China, appears to indicate just that. The researchers’ data suggests that at least two antibodies which target the spike protein that enables the COVID virus to enter…
Why Is COVID-19 so Severe?
Are the antibodies we produce to fight COVID-19 infection causing severe disease? A new paper—so new in fact that it has not yet been peer-reviewed—from scientists in Hangzhou, China, appears to indicate just that. The researchers’ data suggests that at least two antibodies which target the spike protein that enables the COVID-19 virus to enter…
Why Is COVID-19 Severe for Some?
Are the antibodies we produce to fight COVID-19 infection causing severe disease? A new paper—so new in fact that it hasn’t yet been peer-reviewed—from scientists in Hangzhou, China, appears to indicate just that. The researchers’ data suggests that at least two antibodies that target the spike protein that enables the COVID-19 virus to enter human…
Who’s Really Being Hospitalized?
“I’m not going to arm wrestle with the administration about where to put you,” Dr. C., a highly skilled gastroenterologist, said gently to my friend who was in bed in a triage room in the ER. “We just want to get you into a bed so we can figure out what’s wrong and get you…
FDA Bans Sale of 55,000 Flavored E-Cigarette Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned sales of about 55,000 flavored e-cigarette products on Thursday because of the health threat they pose to American youth. “The applications for about 55,000 flavored ENDS products from three applicants lacked sufficient evidence that [e-cigarettes] have a benefit to adult smokers sufficient to overcome the public health threat posed…
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