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When Science Gets Censored
Hydroxychloroquine at The Intersection of Politics, Science, and Medical Censorship During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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A Message from Dr. McMillan
Censorship is a traumatic experience, especially when you are actively attempting to be cautious in discourse while asking the hard questions that need to be asked and should have been asked by Public Health, regulators, Pharma and others. In this case, I am certain this was deliberate targeting and not just about what was said. Clearly, I am now in the spotlight as a deemed "anti-vax influencer." Despite the frustration, I have no choice but to continue asking scientific questions that may be inconvenient. Hopefully, like-minded individuals such as yourself, outside censored platforms, will continue to appreciate my well-thought out content.
Sincerely,
Dr. Philip McMillan
In this week's November 15, 2024 update:
Covid-19: Hydroxychloroquine in science and politics.
Vejon: This week’s Vejon video highlight.
Disease: COVID-19 increases risk of autoimmune disorders.
Infographic: When science gets censored.
Science: Restore vision using stem cell transplants.
Health: Nightmares help predict dementia.
News: Medical news in brief
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
COVID-19
Trump's 2020 announcement about taking hydroxychloroquine transformed medical discussions into political debates, affecting research and public perception.
Research by Boretti and Anbarasu showed early hydroxychloroquine treatment with zinc and antibiotics reduced severe outcomes by 66%.
Scientists faced systematic censorship across platforms when discussing hydroxychloroquine, limiting open scientific exploration and debate.
Financial interests and political agendas interfered with unbiased research, potentially hampering the development of effective COVID-19 treatments.
Why is this important: Political interference and censorship in medical research can dangerously obstruct scientific progress. When treatments become politicized, researchers face barriers to conducting unbiased studies, potentially depriving the public of valuable therapeutic options and a comprehensive understanding of disease.
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AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS
Large study of over 3.1 million COVID-19 patients shows increased risk for eleven different autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
Higher risks were particularly noted in severe COVID-19 cases requiring ICU admission and in unvaccinated individuals.
Study compared COVID-19 patients with 3.7 million controls over a minimum observation period of 180 days.
Conditions affected include alopecia, vitiligo, Crohn's disease, lupus, and several other autoimmune disorders with varying risk increases.
Why is this important: Discovering COVID-19's link to eleven different autoimmune disorders fundamentally changes our understanding of the virus's long-term health impacts and indicates that there should be enhanced medical monitoring of recovered patients.
INFOGRAPHIC
SCIENCE
Japanese researchers successfully conducted first human trial using stem-cell-derived corneal epithelium to treat vision impairment.
Four patients received transplants without HLA matching, with two patients receiving low-dose cyclosporine to prevent rejection.
After two years, all patients showed significant vision improvements, with three reporting enhanced quality of life.
The breakthrough treatment eliminates need for donor tissue and traditional grafts, opening new possibilities in regenerative medicine.
Why is this important: This breakthrough eliminates the need for donor tissue and traditional grafts in treating vision loss, while demonstrating that stem cell transplants can safely restore sight without extensive immunosuppression, opening new possibilities for regenerative medicine beyond ophthalmology.
HEALTH
Middle-aged people experiencing weekly nightmares were four times more likely to show cognitive decline over the following decade.
Older men with weekly nightmares had five times higher risk of dementia, while women showed only a 41% increased risk.
Regular nightmares may be an early warning sign of dementia, potentially appearing years or decades before other symptoms.
Treating nightmares could potentially slow cognitive decline, as current treatments reduce proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Why is this important: Regular nightmares in middle age could serve as an early warning system for dementia, appearing years before traditional symptoms emerge. This breakthrough offers a potential window for early intervention, particularly crucial for men who show a significantly stronger correlation between nightmares and cognitive decline.
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MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
🚥 Just 5 Minutes of Daily Exercise Could Lower Blood Pressure: With hypertension affecting 1.28 billion adults globally as a leading cause of premature death, the discovery that just five minutes of daily exercise can lower blood pressure offers an accessible, sustainable solution that could reduce cardiovascular disease risk by approximately 10%.. [SOURCE]
🚥 Fasting, Eating Earlier In The Day Or Eating Fewer Meals - What Works Best For Weight Loss?: Research reveals that traditional weight loss wisdom needs rethinking - timing and frequency of meals matter as much as caloric intake. This finding democratizes weight management by offering equally effective options (1.4-1.8kg loss over 12 weeks), allowing individuals to choose methods aligned with their lifestyle and biological rhythms.
🚥Global Diabetes Cases Surpass 800 Million with 59% Untreated in 2022: A fourfold increase in global diabetes cases since 1990, with 59% of affected adults lacking treatment, reveals a critical healthcare crisis particularly impacting low and middle-income countries, where younger populations face life-threatening complications without proper medical intervention. [SOURCE]
🚥 Study Finds Emotional Contagion Impacts Mental Health in Older Adults: Discovering how emotions spread between seniors helps us protect their mental health and overall wellbeing, especially in shared living spaces like retirement homes. This knowledge can lead to better support systems for older adults who are particularly sensitive to others' emotions. [SOURCE]
🚥Study Reveals Synchrony Between Dogs and Owners Through Heart Rate Variability: Understanding how heart rate variability syncs between dogs and owners highlights the deep emotional bond they share, showing that their physiological states influence each other, which can deepen our knowledge of cross-species emotional connections and improve human-animal interactions. [SOURCE]
🚥 Scientists Discover That Human Cells Outside The Brain Can Form And Store Memories: Discovering that non-brain cells can form memories challenges long-held beliefs about memory formation, suggesting that all cells might possess a capacity for learning. This could revolutionize treatments for memory disorders and enhance learning strategies. [SOURCE]
BOOK NOOK
Set within a child’s nose, ‘Humming Heroes’ features a family of Lymphocytes led by a wise Mother, brave Father, determined Brother, and heroic Baby, confronting invading microorganisms. The story takes an imaginative turn, when a humming melody combines with the Lymphocytes’ song to repel the invaders and restore inner harmony. |
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