Anti-Covid-19 vaccines : state of play
Almost three years after the appearance of SARS-CoV-2, it is clear that vaccines have not eradicated the pandemic. On the eve of a new vaccination campaign, let’s take stock with Jean-Marc Sabatier*.
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Ukraine-Russia: the dangerous escalation
Seven months after the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Vladimir Putin launches a partial mobilization and threatens to use nuclear weapons “if the vital interests of Russia were threatened”.
The construction industry, a permanent (r)evolution
New ecological requirements, new ways of working, new materials… The building and public works sector is evolving at the same time as society’s expectations by revolutionizing all its methods and tools. Here is an overview of the efforts made by this rapidly changing sector.
“Le Souffle d’Ange” by Gilles Laporte
The Lorraine author will present his new novel “Le Souffle d’Ange” (ed. Presses de la Cité) at the 44ᵉ edition of the Livre sur la Place, September 9, 10 and 11, 2022 in Nancy. He tells us why and how he writes. Interview.
Macron entangled in the energy crisis
“We have prepared for a scenario of complete cut-off of Russian gas,” said Emmanuel Macron at a press conference, but he calls on the French to change their behavior and advocates energy sobriety. Not very reassuring !
Covid-19 : viral infection less frequent at high altitude, why ?
An article published in Frontiers in Physiology tends to show that populations living above 2500 meters are less prone to Covid-19. Adaptation to oxygen deprivation would reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection through a complex mechanism involving the renin-angiotensin system that Jean-Marc Sabatier has often described here.
The economy : a gloomy future
The sanctions against Russia are now turning against those who initiated them. The soaring price of gas and electricity is likely to cause real riots in France. As in the UK and probably elsewhere.
Worrying shortage of thrombolytic drugs
The ANSM is alerting healthcare professionals to the “supply tensions” of the two thrombolytics most commonly used in hospitals, Actilyse (alteplase) and Therasolv (urokinase). A link with Covid-19 ?
Ukraine : it will end badly!
Six months after the Russian invasion, the conflict is bogged down and could spiral out of control at any moment towards a worldwide explosion.
Covid vaccines and pregnant women : Caution, handling…
A bogus study relayed by the press would have us believe that mRNA vaccines are safe for pregnant women. Let’s take a closer look at this strange study published in the Lancet.
Lyme disease and Covid-19 : the strange similarities
These two diseases are confusing because of their non-specific symptoms. The cause is the RAS, the hormonal/physiological system found throughout the human body.
The new fall vaccines : they’re coming!
Pharmacist biologist, former INSERM researcher, member of the Independent Scientific Council (ISC) Hélène Banoun explains here why the vaccines expected for the fall are likely to be as ineffective as those of today. Interview.