Long COVID, Abortion News, & Jan 6
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Long COVID News
Arthritis drugs already available for prescription have the potential to halt lingering lung problems that can last months or years after COVID-19 infections, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai suggests.
By examining damaged human lungs and developing an innovative new lab model, the scientists identified faulty immune processes responsible for the ongoing lung issues that plague an increasing number of people after they've otherwise recovered from COVID-19. These lasting harms of COVID infection, known as "post-infection lung fibrosis," have no good treatments. The new research, however, suggests that existing drugs such as baricitinib and anakinra can disrupt the malfunctioning immune response and finally allow damaged lungs to heal. (News-Medical)
Abortion News - Alaska :)
A state judge in Alaska struck down a law prohibiting anyone other than a licensed physician from performing abortions.
Superior Court Judge Josie Garton ruled Wednesday the law imposed a substantial burden on patients’ fundamental privacy rights to make reproductive health decisions. (Hill)
The Alaska Supreme Court previously found the right to privacy in the state’s constitution also applies to abortion rights.
Garton said advanced practice clinicians (APCs) such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants are qualified to provide abortion care and treat any complications that may arise.
The decision stems from a 2019 lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood, which challenged the law that says only a doctor licensed by the State Medical Board can perform an abortion in Alaska.
and In Texas :(
Texas sued the Biden administration in an effort to block a new rule that seeks to protect the privacy of women living in states that ban abortion who travel out of state for the procedure.
In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday in Lubbock, Texas, the state is asking a federal judge to strike down the rule, which prohibits healthcare providers and insurers from giving state law enforcement authorities information about reproductive healthcare that is legal where it was provided (Reuters)
This is fascist state behavior and is enabled by the “Let the State’s Handle It” crap. The same way they handled segregation and voting rights.
ACTION
Let’s put this shameful behavior in front of our members of Congress and senators.
Use RESISTBOT via [Apple Messages / WHATSAPP / MESSENGER] or by texting SIGN PGJKHL to 50409 on your cell phone to send this message.
“I am your constituent and I don’t know about you, but I am fed up with the way women are treated in half of this country. I bet you are too, or your mother or sister or your daughter is.
Leaving rights up to the states is a long failed policy. It enabled segregation and enabled voting restrictions. remember?
Now Texas wants the names of women who travel out of state for an abortion so they can be prosecuted. Here is a link to the Reuters story- https://www.reuters.com/legal/texas-sues-block-biden-rule-protecting-privacy-women-who-get-abortions-2024-09-05/ - Read IT!!!
Then get in gear and get the Women’s Health Protection Act to a vote by any means you can imagine, vote for it, and restore the nationwide right to an abortion.”
Election Denying Physician Brawler Sentenced - Yay
A Massachusetts medical doctor who punched a police officer during a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Thursday to nine months of imprisonment followed by nine months of home confinement.
Jacquelyn Starer was in a crowd of rioters inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, when she struck the officer with a closed fist and shouted a profane insult.
Online licensing records indicate that Starer agreed in January 2023 not to practice medicine in Massachusetts. The state issued her a medical license in 1983. (AP)
Ocherov. Send me a note and I will translate.
Steward’s Problems Continue
A whistleblower has come forward to Congress alleging Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre and other Steward executives illegally conspired with foreign officials to secure a hospital contract abroad, according to CBS. "In touting Steward's supposed competitive advantage in Malta… de la Torre boasted that he could issue 'brown bags' to government officials if necessary to close transactions," Ram Tumuluri, a health care executive who worked with the Maltese government, wrote in a complaint to Congress and shared with CBS News.
The allegations come as an avalanche of scrutiny has fallen on Steward, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year. A federal grand jury in Boston probing the company is examining the compensation, spending, and travel of its top executives, including de la Torre. The whistleblower complaint, emerges as de la Torre has asked to postpone testifying on Capitol Hill in response to a subpoena requiring him to appear on Sept. 12.
What a charmer!
Find My Elected Officials
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Important Healthcare Resources
League of Women Voters Healthcare Reform Toolkit
Organizations to Contact
National Nurses United Medicare4All
Physicians for a National Health Program
One Payer States
Healthcare Now
Reproductive Health
NARAL - Pro Choice America
Charley. chatbot abortion resource - make sure to use a secure incognito browser if you live in a state that has banned abortion
Planned Parenthood
Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline has references about where to procure abortion medications. They also assist women in the process of self managed abortion or miscarriage by phone or text and will respond in an hour. Details and hours of operation at their website.
United State of Women Reproductive health page (bottom of the page) has important resources such as medical support, access to Telehealth, prescriptions by mail, and legal support references.
Practice careful communications - The Digital Defense Fund has a number of tips to keep texts, calls, and internet use private. Here is their site.
If you need financial help with an abortion try abortionfunds.org
Claims Denials and Appeals & What to Do
Appeal a Healthcare Decision
Appeal/Negotiate a Hospital Bill
Disinformation Management
Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency
Save Democracy
Chop Wood, Carry Water by Jessica Cravens
RESISTBOT
Link to the RESISTBOT site to learn more
Link to Chop Wood, Carry Water RESISTBOT write up
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