A Message from Dr. McMillan

In a recent small poll on LinkedIn, I asked my connections about the lack of long-term immunity and whether the mRNA shots should be called vaccines. The response showed 88% in favor of reclassifying the mRNA shots. In a normal world, regulators would have stepped in to ask for more research before further administration. This raises important questions about future vaccine uses of mRNA technology before switching most vaccines. We should insist on transparency and continue asking questions.

Sincerely,

Dr. Philip McMillan

In this week's October 4, 2024 update:

• Covid-19: Why mRNA COVID-19 vaccines don't induce long-term immunity.

• Vejon: This week’s Vejon video highlight.

• Ethics: Consumers can win against companies selling harmful products.

• Infographic: The persistent immunity puzzle.

• Dementia: Reactivating neural stem cells in aging brains.

• News: Medical news in brief

• Donate: Support Vejon MED with a contribution

• Advanced 360: COVID-19 Adv. 360 Course

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

HEALTH

The Persistent Immunity Puzzle: Why mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Induce Short-Term Protection but not Long-Term Immunity

• mRNA COVID-19 vaccines fail to establish long-lived plasma cells in bone marrow, unlike traditional vaccines for influenza and tetanus.

• Serum IgG levels for SARS-CoV-2 decrease significantly within 3-6 months post-vaccination, indicating lack of long-term immune memory.

• The spike protein may be treated as a toxin by the immune system, triggering strong immediate response without long-term immunity.

• Current vaccination strategies may need reassessment, considering alternative platforms or approaches to induce more durable immune responses.

Why is this important: Understanding the immune system's response to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines is crucial for developing effective long-term vaccination strategies. The lack of durable immunity highlights the need to explore alternative approaches or modifications that could induce lasting protection, ensuring better preparedness against future outbreaks and reducing the reliance on frequent booster shots.

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ETHICS

Companies Keep Selling Harmful Products – But History Shows Consumers Can Win in the End

• Market-driven epidemics occur when companies sell appealing, often addictive products that cause health harms, resisting efforts to control them.

• Successful efforts to combat these epidemics have occurred with cigarettes, sugar, and prescription opioids, leading to reduced consumption.

• Authoritative voices, clear guidance, and pressure on decision-makers can be effective in changing consumption patterns of harmful products.

• Despite progress, new challenges emerge, such as vaping, gun violence, and ultra-processed foods, requiring continued public health action.

Why is this important: Combating market-driven epidemics is possible by changing consumption patterns, as demonstrated by reduced use of cigarettes, sugar, and prescription opioids. Authoritative voices, clear guidance, and pressure on decision-makers have proven effective in the past. These lessons provide a roadmap for addressing ongoing and emerging public health challenges caused by harmful products.

INFOGRAPHIC

Why do mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Induce Short-Term Protection but not Long-Term Immunity? Click here to learn more!

DEMENTIA

Stanford Study Reveals Potential for Reactivating Neural Stem Cells in Aging Brains

• Stanford researchers identified genes that, when knocked out, increase neural stem cell activation in old mouse brains.

• The GLUT4 glucose transporter gene was a key finding, suggesting elevated glucose levels may keep old neural stem cells inactive.

• Knocking out glucose transporter genes led to a two-fold increase in newborn neurons in old mice.

• The study suggests potential for pharmaceutical, genetic, or dietary interventions to stimulate new neuron growth in aging brains.

Why is this important: Identifying genes that reactivate neural stem cells in aging brains opens exciting possibilities for treating neurodegenerative diseases and brain injuries through pharmaceutical, genetic, or dietary interventions that stimulate new neuron growth, potentially improving memory and cognition in the elderly.

CANCER

The Role Alcohol Plays in New Cancer Cases – Landmark New Report

• 40% of all cancer cases are associated with modifiable risk factors, with alcohol consumption being a prominent one.

• Six types of cancer are linked to alcohol consumption: head and neck, esophageal, liver, breast, colorectal, and stomach cancers.

• In 2019, more than one in 20 cancer diagnoses in the west were attributed to alcohol consumption.

• The relationship between alcohol and cancer risk generally follows a dose-response pattern, with higher consumption associated with greater risk.

Why is this important: Alcohol's significant role in cancer development, even at moderate levels, underscores the importance of public awareness and informed decision-making. With alcohol linked to 40% of modifiable cancer risk factors, understanding this connection empowers individuals to make healthier choices and potentially reduce their cancer risk.

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MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

🚥 New Bacterium 'Tomasiella immunophila' Linked to Gut Immunodeficiency and Inflammatory Diseases: Identifying Tomasiella immunophila, a bacterium that degrades crucial gut antibodies, opens new avenues for treating inflammatory bowel diseases. By pinpointing the culprit behind weakened gut immunity, researchers can now develop targeted therapies to manipulate antibody levels and improve intestinal health for patients suffering from these conditions.  [SOURCE]

🚥 Study Finds 1 in 14 General Medical Hospital Patients May Experience Harmful Diagnostic Errors: Identifying the high prevalence of preventable diagnostic errors in hospital patients is crucial for driving improvements in patient safety. By highlighting the need for better surveillance methods and understanding the process failures that contribute to these errors, this research paves the way for developing targeted interventions to reduce harm. [SOURCE]

🚥 Alzheimer's Risk Genes Spark Brain Inflammation in Female Mice: Identifying the role of the cGAS-STING inflammatory pathway in Alzheimer's progression, particularly in females with high-risk genetic variants, opens new avenues for developing more precise, sex-specific treatments and potentially preventive strategies, addressing the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer's on women compared to men. [SOURCE]

🚥 Chinese researchers functionally cure type 1 diabetes patient using stem cell-derived islet transplantation: This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone in type 1 diabetes treatment. By successfully using a patient's own cells to create functional pancreatic islets, researchers have demonstrated a potentially revolutionary approach to curing the disease without relying on donor organs or lifelong insulin injections. [SOURCE]

🚥 World’s first eye transplant was a giant leap forward – but vision remains elusive: Groundbreaking surgical advancements in whole-eye transplantation offer hope for severe facial trauma victims. While vision restoration remains elusive due to complex optic nerve reconnection challenges, this milestone paves the way for future research and potential breakthroughs in restoring sight through transplantation.

🚥 Modern Yoga Balances Ancient Traditions with Contemporary Wellness Practices: Balancing yoga's spiritual roots with modern adaptations is crucial for preserving the practice's authenticity while meeting contemporary wellness needs. As yoga's popularity grows, thoughtfully incorporating its traditional philosophies alongside physical postures can help practitioners experience the full depth and benefits of this ancient discipline in today's world.

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