Mechanism of Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT)
Razi Berry A McMaster University team of researchers recently discovered how, exactly, the COVID-19 vaccines that use adenovirus vectors trigger a rare but sometimes fatal blood clotting reaction called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia or VITT. The findings will put scientists on the path of finding a way to better diagnose and treat VITT, possibly prevent […]
Vaccine for COVID-19 Being Tested in Australia
Razi Berry South Australian researchers working with Oracle Cloud technology and vaccine technology, developed by local company Vaxine Pty Ltd, are testing a vaccine candidate against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The team is headed by Nikolai Petrovsky, Flinders University Professor and Research Director at Vaxine. Oracle tapped for technical collaboration, an […]
Study Looks at Differences in Measles Transmission Risks
Razi Berry Research that may come to affect contact tracing and infection control measures in future measles outbreaks has now been presented. A study of an outbreak of measles in Gothenburg, Sweden, a year ago, shows large differences in the risk of transmission from one patient to another. Outbreak of measles in Sweden last year […]
HPV Vaccine May Cause Sterility in 25%
Razi Berry A recent research study has suggested that girls who have received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine have a 25% chance of becoming sterile.1 ‘A lowered probability of pregnancy’ This information comes from a study published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health in June 2018. The study is titled, “A lowered probability […]
New Shingles Vaccine
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND The New Shingles Vaccine is much better than the old; Wait to get this one Shingles is a painful viral rash that can affect anyone who has ever had chicken pox. It’s more common as we get older and immunity wanes and sometimes patients who have shingles are left with a […]
Vaccines for Seniors Part 2: Pneumococcal Vaccines
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND The second non-annual vaccination that is commonly recommended to adults over 65 are the pneumococcal vaccines. Earlier versions have been used in young children for several decades now and in 2014 the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immune Practices (ACIP) has recommended routine vaccination for adults over age […]
Vaccines for Seniors Part 1: Shingles Shot
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND The last time you went to the pharmacy you were probably met with a large ad showing a person clearly in pain, exhorting you to get your shingles vaccine. No one wants to be in pain like that poor person in the picture, but it also makes sense to get the […]
Thinking About Measles?
Dr. Tamara Evans, ND It’s been on everyone’s lips this past month…”How concerned should we be about the measles outbreak that originated in California last December”? As a naturopathic physician, I believe my role is to look at all sides of a medical challenge and figure out the best approach to optimal health for my […]
Aluminum: The Alzheimer’s Autism Connection
Dr. Jared M. Skowron, ND “Confusion of the mind, confusion of ideas and thoughts, personal identity is confused, mistakes in speaking using words not intended, confusion of the intellect…” “Dementia, speech alterations, myoclonias, asterixis and convulsions” What does this describe? What comes to mind? Alzheimer’s? Autism? Last New Year’s Eve party? In actuality, the first […]