(2023-07-07). They Lied About Afghanistan. They Lied About Iraq. And They Are Lying About Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-07-08). Perspectives] Investigating maternal deaths. thelancet.com The past few years have shown us that whichever lens is used to view maternal and perinatal mortality, it continues to be an emotive and relevant topic in the UK. Whether the discussions focus on poor maternity safety within hospitals or the stark racial differences in maternal outcomes, society agrees that one preventable maternal or perinatal death is one too many. The UK, however, has been successful in reducing maternal mortality. Almost a century ago in 1928 there were 2920 maternal deaths in the UK, whereas between 2018 and 2020 there were 229 such deaths.
(2023-07-07). When to start regular breast cancer screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That's why Mayo Clinic recommends women start screening mammograms yearly at age 40. While that recommendation has been firm for the past 10 years, other institutions have shifted the recommended screening age over the years. The latest to consider a change is the U.S….
(2023-07-06). Defense Contractor Funded Think Tanks Dominate Ukraine Debate. strategic-culture.org By Ben FREEMAN | Executive Summary | Think tanks in the United States are a go—to resource for media outlets seeking expert opinions on pressing public policy issues. But think tanks often have entrenched stances; a growing body of research has shown that their funders can influence their analysis and commentary. This influence can include censorship — both self-censorship and more direct censoring of work unfavorable to a funder — and outright pay—for—research agreements with funders. The result is an environment where the interests of the most generous funders can dominate think ta…