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The US government, in collaboration with private companies, successfully adjusted production to increase PPE availability, with over 100 million N95 masks produced by March 2020.

The United States faced a severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some hospitals having to use alternative products like bandanas and neckties as masks.

The European Union implemented joint procurement initiatives to alleviate medical supply shortages, with the European Commission coordinating purchases of medical equipment and supplies.

The World Health Organization (WHO) developed a global strategy to address medical supply shortages, including the establishment of a global stockpile for essential medicines.

The WHO also partnered with countries to improve healthcare systems, including training healthcare workers and increasing access to essential medicines.

The United Nations developed a global strategy to address medical supply shortages, including the establishment of a global task force to coordinate efforts.

The United Nations also implemented joint procurement initiatives to alleviate medical supply shortages, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) coordinating purchases of medical equipment and supplies.

The United States government, in collaboration with private companies, successfully increased production of essential medicines, including blood thinners and antibiotics.

The European Union implemented joint procurement initiatives to alleviate medical supply shortages, with the European Union coordinating purchases of essential medicines and supplies.

The United Nations implemented joint procurement initiatives to alleviate medical supply shortages, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) coordinating purchases of medical equipment and supplies.

The global shortage of medications has led to the rationing of drugs for patients, with healthcare systems worldwide grappling with the consequences.

The shortage of non-patented sterile injectable drugs, such as those used in intensive care units, is one of the most worrying issues, according to the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) highlighted that around 111 drugs were out of stock in the United States, including heart disease drugs like digoxin injection and antibiotics.

Supply chain issues, including production problems and quality concerns, are among the primary causes of drug shortages, with high demand also playing a role.

The global shortage of antibiotics has intensified due to the rise in infectious diseases, with 28 of 35 countries reporting shortages of penicillin-type drugs.

The World Health Organization (WHO) noted that countries did not anticipate the surge in respiratory infections without masks, contributing to the current shortages.

The US government has proposed spending $3.26 billion to $5.11 billion over the next decade to address the nation’s drug shortage, aiming to resolve supply chain issues.

The shortage of medications has led to the rationing of drugs for patients, with healthcare systems worldwide grappling with the consequences.

The global medical supply shortage has been a growing concern, with over 100 medications affected worldwide in 2020, according to the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations.

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The US government, in collaboration with private companies, successfully adjusted production to increase PPE availability, with over 100 million N95 masks produced by March 2020.

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Content: Research

Supply chain shortages encourage automation interoperability

Automation users are more likely to purchase from companies supporting standards that promote interoperability: Among findings in Control Engineering research.

By Mark T. Hoske December 16, 2021
Courtesy: CFE Media and CFE Technology.

Learning Objectives

  • Expect longer waits and higher costs among supply chain manufacturing impacts.
  • Interoperability matters for automation, controls, instrumentation.
  • Supply chain cybersecurity topics include trust, visibility, re-evaluation, preparedness.

Two-thirds of automation users are more likely to buy from suppliers that support interoperability standards to increase supply chain resiliency. More than one-third re-evaluated suppliers after software supply chain cybersecurity attacks.

These findings are according to the fall 2021 research reports from CFE Media and Technology, “Global Supply Chain Challenges: Manufacturing” and “Global Supply Chain Challenges: Cybersecurity,” prepared by Patrick Lynch, vice president, and Amanda Pelliccione, research director, both with CFE Media and Technology.

Think again about how automation can help resolve supply chain, and cybersecurity concerns for manufacturers.

Methodology for fall 2021 supply chain research

Subscribers were sent an email from Control Engineering or Plant Engineering asking them to participate in the study. The email included a URL linked to the questionnaire. Data collection occurred from Sept. 21, through Sept. 30. For the manufacturing portion, number of respondents were 129 resulting in a margin of error: +/-8.6% at a 95% confidence level. An incentive was offered, a drawing for one $100 Amazon.com eGift Card. The cybersecurity section received 69 responses for a margin of error of +/-11.8% at a 95% confidence level. Fewer than 100 responses is not considered statistically significant data.

Key data points from the research studies follow. Find the full reports with this article online.

Supply chain manufacturing impacts: Longer waits, higher costs

Over the past several months, the inventory-to-sales ratio has fallen for 39% of respondents; 22% said it’s risen.

Basic commodities, cost of shipping goods, electronics or semiconductors, factory automation, industrial networking, manufactured goods and process controls, on average, increased in cost by approximately 11 to 14%.

Average supply chain related delays were running 6.5 weeks, although 7% were seeing 17 weeks or more of delays. Anecdotally, several automation suppliers discussing supply chain challenges at an industry trade show in September noted even longer delays.

In a “check all that apply” question, respondents were asked to select types of products most effected by supply chain delays. Considering margin of error, top 8 (about half down to 30%) were, high to low: Electrical equipment, appliances and components; electronics; computer and electronic products; semiconductors; fabricated metal products; building materials; chemical products; and miscellaneous manufacturing. Eleven other industry groups were on the list.

Manufacturer supply chain disruption effects, optimism

About half of respondents said manufacturers most commonly responded by extending delivery times. Next five replies were a statistical dead heat (38 to 28%): Raised product costs; identified, qualified and signed new suppliers; paid premium to suppliers to ensure additional material are available; broadened supplier base; carried more raw material inventory; and extended production times and incentives. At the bottom, 20% hired new employees or brought on contractors.

About 11 months from September (August 2022) was the average expectation supply chain issues would end, though 22% said 13 to 24 months and 5% more said more than 24 months.

For 61% of respondents, the plant’s supply chain is increasingly fragmented, and just 21% identified the primary cause of the supply chain issues.

Just 12% said their plant had excessive concentration of key inputs in a few firms and locations; 39% didn’t know; 49% said no.

About one-third (31%) is chain supplier management or inventory management strategies as a result of ongoing supply chain shortages. The two most important changes were to identify alternative suppliers (58%) and review inventory policy and planning parameters, including safety stock and vendor-management inventory thresholds.

Reshoring or regionalizing considerations were planned for key aspects of supply chains for 45% of respondents.

Lean inventory strategies have increased vulnerability to supply chain disruption for 61%, hasn’t for 26%, and 13% didn’t know.

Biggest impacts to manufacturers’ plants were internal constraints related to COVID-19 (60%), U.S. labor shortages (50%), internal slowdowns/shutdowns from operations/automation parts shortages (41%) and within the margin of error of that were backups at U.S. port (36%) or Asian ports (35%). Three other options and “none of the above” ranked lower.

Interoperability matters for automation, controls, instrumentation

Two-thirds of respondents (67%) said they were more likely to buy automation, controls and instrumentation and related hardware, software and networks from vendors that demonstrate they support product and software interoperability with open systems and open standards to increase supply chain resiliency; of that, 49% said more likely and 18% more said much more likely.

Similarly, half (51%) said they were less likely to continue to buy automation, controls, and instrumentation from those they find are not easily interchangeable with other vendors products.

Long lead times are causing switches in suppliers for drop-in replacements for automation, controls and instrumentation for 58% of respondents.

These last three points support industry standardization efforts to increase interoperability. Is interoperability only a COVID-19 effect? No.

Prior to COVID-19 related supply chain tightening with automation, controls and instrumentation and related hardware, software and networks, 71% of respondents said supply chain resiliency, interoperability and ease of replacement of products and software with another vendor was important or very important.

Interoperability matters for automation, controls and instrumentation, according to respondents to a CFE Media and Technology supply chain research impacts on manufacturing and cybersecurity, fall 2021. Courtesy: CFE Media and CFE Technology.

Advice from the manufacturing supply chain

Survey respondents were asked to offer advice to peers about the manufacturing supply chain. These include:

  • Always use products that are easily interchangeable with competitors
  • As an automation supplier business has been very good, labor and turnover has been the biggest challenge.
  • Before specifying the product, make sure that the product is available.
  • Inventory management would be key. Taking risk to plan optimistically for next 3-6-month timeline (Lean manufacturing may not work till issues with semiconductors and other raw materials get resolved in COVID-era.)
  • Need to push for open standards and interoperability.
  • Plan for at least 20 weeks for all projects.
  • Some manufacturers are having difficulty making the replacement parts needed to keep current equipment functioning
  • And simply: “Cybersecurity issues.”

Supply chain cybersecurity: Trust, visibility, re-evaluation, preparedness

In the cybersecurity part of the research, most respondents do trust vendors in their supply chain to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and explain which components they use to build their products.

Software bill of materials was identified as a way to help manage supply chain software vulnerabilities, and visibility was the biggest way this happens.

In contrast to visibility, however, 81% of respondents said they didn’t know if supply chain participants had heightened cybersecurity threat profiles.

About one-third re-evaluated their vendors and suppliers after software supply chain cybersecurity attacks like SolarWinds and Kaseya.

As for preparedness, war-gaming major cyberattacks with the executive management team hasn’t happened for 94% of respondents.

Mark T. Hoske is content manager, Control Engineering, CFE Media and Technology, mhoske@cfemedia.com.

KEYWORDS: Manufacturing supply chain, interoperability, cybersecurity

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Author Bio: Mark Hoske has been Control Engineering editor/content manager since 1994 and in a leadership role since 1999, covering all major areas: control systems, networking and information systems, control equipment and energy, and system integration, everything that comprises or facilitates the control loop. He has been writing about technology since 1987, writing professionally since 1982, and has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree from UW-Madison.

The United States faced a severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some hospitals having to use alternative products like bandanas and neckties as masks.

The European Union implemented joint procurement initiatives to alleviate medical supply shortages, with the European Commission coordinating purchases of medical equipment and supplies.

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Content: US supply chain crisis continues, FDA points to 111 drug shortages
Global Social Hotspot 16: 35 2021 / 12 / 05
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The supply chain crisis in the United States continues, and many goods are facing shortages.
The US media said that the US pharmacies have a number of critical prescription drugs in stock. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pointed out that about 111 drugs are out of stock in the United States. The FDA stressed that it will continue to take measures to monitor the supply chain.
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According to the FDA website, 111 drugs are out of stock in the United States, including the heart disease drug digoxin injection, the chemical drug Dacarbazine and some antibiotics.
The authorities say there are many reasons for the shortage, including production problems, quality problems, drugs and even the suspension of production.
According to the FDA, about 80% of the manufacturers of active pharmaceutical ingredients are located overseas, and the manufacturers have provided the FDA with most of the drug shortage information.
The Administration will also work closely with these manufacturers to address the drug shortage.
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Long Island Newspaper Newsday quoted Tom D'Angelo, president of the New York State Association of Pharmacists, as saying the shipping of a large number of medicines, including those for common blood pressure and for the treatment of colds and flu, was blocked.
Because of supply chain problems, the owner of a New York drugstore said there were fewer brands for some drugs, including Ibuprofen.
The National Association of Community Pharmacists (NCPA) released a survey last month that found that most non-chain pharmacies are struggling to fill employee vacancies and cope with supply chain disruptions.
Sixty percent of pharmacies surveyed said they were dealing with supply chain disruptions, and nearly 70 percent said it was difficult to fill staff vacancies.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) developed a global strategy to address medical supply shortages, including the establishment of a global stockpile for essential medicines.

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Content: Lack of medicines in MOH hospitals and accumulation of indebtedness Repercussions / solutions
3 hours ago
Dr. Naeem Malkawi
The problem of shortage of medicines in Jordanian hospitals requires quick and effective attention and intervention, as providing medicines to patients is one of the foundations of quality health care and one of the most important strategies of the Ministry of Health, however, the shortage of medicines in many hospitals leads to health, economic and social challenges that threaten the quality of health care and patient safety.
The budget of the Ministry of Health of medicines, vaccines, vaccines and medical consumables for this year 2023 was estimated at 103.75 million dinars, where the actual for the past year 2022 was 93.8 million dinars.
The question is, how did the Ministry of Health accumulate such a large indebtedness in the item of medicines to reach 300 million dinars for pharmaceutical companies?
And why last week was the debt of 2019 cleared and deducted estimated at 50% of the debt for that year?
This means that there is still a delay in the payment of dues for companies for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 in addition to eight months of the current year 2023, and this brings us to a range of reasons and challenges:
1.
The aim of the Ministry of Health was to reduce the bureaucracy of procedures and overcome the complexity of procurement references in hospitals and health directorates in the governorates and not to obtain price and discount preferences, but the results indicate a defect in the management and mechanism of dealing with the strategy of unified and central procurement, despite the margin for hospital administrations to use the power of direct purchase in cases of necessity.
2.
Preparation of sub-budgets for hospitals: Evidence shows that there is a problem in the preparation of sub-budgets for hospitals and the main budget of the Ministry of Health with regard to the item of medicines, which is due to the lack of accurate and sufficient data on the number of patients and hospital needs of medicines, and the lack of accurate forecasting of future needs.
3.
Delays in the review of financial claims and invoices between the Ministry of Health and the hospitals on the one hand and the pharmaceutical companies on the other hand, is one of the most important reasons behind the accumulation of indebtedness, and this negatively affects the liquidity of the pharmaceutical companies and hinders them from providing a sustainable service in adhering to the procedures of supplying medicines according to schedule.
4.
Lack of coordination and communication: There may be a lack of coordination and communication between hospitals, the Ministry of Health and pharmaceutical companies, which complicates the supply and distribution of medicines and increases the chances of delays and the depletion of medicines from hospitals in the absence of an effective policy for stock management and the time required for stock adequacy.
5.
Focusing on the trade names of certain drugs from specific production sources and not adopting the protocol of writing the scientific name for the prescriptions of patients.
6.
One of the reasons that may be major and important at the same time is the funding aspect and the lack of the necessary allocations or use them in other aspects other than medicines to fill a deficit or emergency during the use of budget items due to the scarcity of available liquidity. Medication.
Lack of medication can lead to:
1.
Threat to patient safety: Lack of medication puts sick people at risk, as this can lead to delays in receiving necessary treatment or the unavailability of vital drugs, putting their lives at risk.
2.
Economic Implications: The lack of medicines entails additional economic costs for the health system and patients.
Medical cases may be referred to other medical centers or private hospitals, increasing pressure on other MOH budget items.
3.
Pressure on health care workers: Health care workers are under pressure as a result of dealing with patients affected by drug shortages and repeatedly facing their inquiries and complaints.
4.
Social repercussions:
Increased anxiety and stress: A lack of medication can lead to an increase in anxiety and stress among patients and their families, as they live in uncertainty about the availability of the necessary treatment.
Lack of medication can affect the level of trust in the health system among citizens, who may feel that the system is unable to provide them with adequate health care.
Increased costs and social burdens: Some patients may have to incur additional costs to obtain drugs from other sources outside hospitals, affecting their financial and economic status.
After all this narrative there must be ways to overcome these dilemmas:
1.
Preparation of budgets scientifically and professionally: Hospitals should develop more accurate standards for the preparation of sub-budgets for medicines, through the analysis of previous data, estimation of future needs and other scientific and methodological foundations in the preparation of budgets and commitment to apply them accurately.
2.
Improve coordination and communication between parties: Coordination between the Ministry of Health, hospitals and pharmaceutical companies should be strengthened through the establishment of structured mechanisms for information exchange, review of invoices, and completion of claims, and not delay them.
3.
Implementation of fiscal reforms: The Government and the Ministry of Health should implement fiscal reforms that provide funding to cover this important item and pay dues in a timely manner, reduce bureaucracy in the financial audit process, and proceed with payment procedures within the timetable mechanism agreed in the tender terms.
4.
Achieving social responsibility: The government and pharmaceutical companies should adopt a social responsibility towards patients by providing these drugs and reducing their prices in the market to make them more accessible to patients while relieving part of the pressure and burden on hospitals.
Addressing the problem of drug shortages in government hospitals requires comprehensive cooperation between all concerned parties from government, Ministry of Health, hospitals, drug suppliers and patients.
To provide medicines on a permanent basis and to ensure the provision of high quality health care to the Jordanian patient.

The WHO also partnered with countries to improve healthcare systems, including training healthcare workers and increasing access to essential medicines.

The United Nations developed a global strategy to address medical supply shortages, including the establishment of a global task force to coordinate efforts.

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Content: Newswise — OAK BROOK, Ill. (May 19, 2022) – Recent disruptions in a pharmaceutical supply chain have impacted the global availability of GE Healthcare Omnipaque™ iohexol iodinated contrast media (ICM) for radiologic examinations. A new Special Report published in the journal Radiology provides consensus recommendations for dealing with the shortage of ICM in the near term and discusses long-term issues and potential solutions to supply chain problems.

“We are facing issues similar to those we faced in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by a limited supply of an important pharmaceutical, critical to our ability to care for our patients,” said Thomas M. Grist, M.D., chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison and lead author of the Radiology Special Report. “One important difference, however, is that our hospitals and health systems are more adept at establishing incident command centers to implement rapid responses to the challenges we face and communicating those changes to our patients and referring physicians.”

Iohexol is a common agent used in a multitude of CT and X-ray exams. The iohexol shortage has created a national challenge to radiology’s collective ability to provide health care to patients needing these exams and will have short- and potentially long-term impact on quality medical care.

Although four companies supply ICM to the U.S., other manufacturers are unable to rapidly scale up ICM production to meet the demand created by the reduction in iohexol.

The shortage traces its origins to the recent COVID-19-related shutdown of a manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. In an April 19 letter to consumers, GE Healthcare announced it would be limiting orders of iohexol. The facility has since reopened with production output currently at 50% and expected to increase. GE Healthcare has also expanded production capacity at its manufacturing site in Cork, Ireland.

“It is too easy for us to take for granted the readily available supply of something that is so important to our patients and our radiologic practices until it’s gone,” Dr. Grist said. “We need to commit to changing the supply chain so that a single event in a faraway country does not put us in this predicament again. We owe it to our patients who trust us with their lives and well-being every day of the year.”

The shortage has already had an effect on patient care. Across the U.S., hospitals dependent on iohexol are postponing treatment-monitoring imaging for cancer patients, as they attempt to preserve the contrast material for the most urgent cases.

The Special Report offers strategies for mitigating the impact of the shortage. Short-term strategies include establishing an incident command center to direct and monitor ICM usage, delaying elective contrast-enhanced CT exams, converting exams to non-contrast when possible, reducing contrast dose, and substituting other types of exams, such as MRI, ultrasound or non-contrast PET-CT.

Strategies for the coming months include contrast repackaging, multi-use, and multi-access tactics, negotiation with payers on billing and reimbursement, and consistent communication with ordering providers to ensure compliance.

Long-term strategies include advocating for legislation to facilitate contrast manufacturing plants in the U.S., improving institutional inventory of contrast supplies, and supporting the vendors to expand manufacturing.

“RSNA and its journals are committed to providing critical guidance to help our members navigate challenging times,” said RSNA President, Bruce G. Haffty, M.D. “This Radiology Special Report provides helpful strategies for managing the iodinated contrast shortage and offers practical recommendations for mitigating the impact of future shortages of this type on the radiology community and our patients.”

The authors hope that the radiology and hospital communities will take this lesson as a wake-up call to adapt the radiology supply chain to prevent similar emergencies in the future.

“We need to endeavor to ensure that companies with significant market share have diverse production locations and capacity,” Dr. Grist said. “We should also look at the ancillary components for ICM administration and make certain we have adequate supplies in stock. Any and all supplies we use may be the next subject of shortages over the next few months or years.”

See also: Iodinated Contrast Shortage Challenges Radiologists.

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Short-, Mid-, and Long-Term Strategies to Manage the Shortage of Iohexol.” Collaborating with Dr. Grist were Cheri L. Canon, M.D., Elliot K. Fishman, M.D., Maureen P. Kohi, M.D., and Mahmud Mossa-Basha, M.D.

Radiology is edited by David A. Bluemke, M.D., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, and owned and published by the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. (RSNA) (https://pubs.rsna.org/journal/radiology)

RSNA is an association of radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists promoting excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. The Society is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. (RSNA.org)

For patient-friendly information on contrast materials, visit RadiologyInfo.org.

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The United Nations also implemented joint procurement initiatives to alleviate medical supply shortages, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) coordinating purchases of medical equipment and supplies.

The United States government, in collaboration with private companies, successfully increased production of essential medicines, including blood thinners and antibiotics.

The European Union implemented joint procurement initiatives to alleviate medical supply shortages, with the European Union coordinating purchases of essential medicines and supplies.

The United Nations implemented joint procurement initiatives to alleviate medical supply shortages, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) coordinating purchases of medical equipment and supplies.

The global shortage of medications has led to the rationing of drugs for patients, with healthcare systems worldwide grappling with the consequences.

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An Unexpected Catastrophe in the World ’ s Largest Country: The Complete Story of U.S. Drug Shortages
The deficit is at a record level.
According to data from the American Society of Health System Pharmacists and the University of Utah Drug Information Service, organizations began tracking drug shortages for the first time in 2001. Steady since 2021 – now reaching a record high of 323 drugs in the first three months of 2024.
Paul Abramowitz, CEO of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, wrote in a blog post on Thursday: “It ’ s been a long time to end drug shortages, ” and wrote:“ All drug classes are vulnerable to shortages, some of the most worrisome shortages include sterile injectable generic drugs, including cancer chemotherapy drugs and emergency drugs stored in hospital vans and procedural areas. It is dangerous for doctors and patients. ”
In addition to the 32 chemotherapy drugs that are deficient, the five categories of drugs with the greatest deficiency include central nervous system stimulants, antimicrobials, hormonal agents, and intravenous fluids. [1] The Drug Deficiency Database maintained by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists and the University of Utah is based on voluntary reports from practitioners, patients, and others that have been confirmed by manufacturers. The U.S. drug is in short supply, because it captures broader effects on service providers and patients.
The crisis has lasted a year and a half.
More than half of the treatment shortages have lasted for more than two years, according to an analysis by health consultancy IQVIA, and the average shortage affects at least half a million patients, many of them elderly, according to the US Office of Health and Human Services under the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, which shared its analysis with Congress in May.
Growing demand can play a role in drug shortages, as with the recent shortage of weight-loss drugs, but often manufacturing and quality problems, such as supply chain gaps and downtime, are the root cause. And varied.
But the American Society of Health System Pharmacists has “serious concerns ” about parts of this proposal, especially financial sanctions imposed on hospitals that lack the resources to comply with the recommendations, Abramowitz wrote:“ We all know that managing shortages is not enough and is not a sustainable solution to the worsening crisis, and there is still a lot of work to be done at the federal level to fix the root causes of drug shortages. ”
Why Shortage Occurs
Shortages can be caused by high demand, as with the recent shortage of weight-loss drugs, but this is not usually the main problem.
The FDA also blames manufacturing and quality problems, supply chain gaps, and downtime, and Dr. Emily Tucker, a drug shortage expert and an assistant professor of industrial engineering at Clemson University, says that when there is an indication of shortages, large health systems often also proactively place large orders, adding to the system ’ s stress.
“I don ’ t blame anyone.
“When I talk to all the stakeholders – whether it ’ s wholesalers, manufacturers, or the government – everyone wants this problem to end, ” she said.
Lack of transparency
Dr. Julie Grallo, chief medical officer and executive vice president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, told the House Committee earlier that the shortage puts providers in a terrible position: “The drug shortage crisis is forcing providers to make impossible choices, and it is also hindering the development of new drugs. Health drugs are purchased only on a price basis, and manufacturers do not have to disclose the source of their acquisition of the ingredients.
The shortage of this generic chemical drug came due to the closure of one factory in India that manufactures the active ingredient after a surprise FDA inspection found “significant quality issues, ” says Jarallo:“ We didn ’ t know, and there was no transparency regarding the company ’ s supply of the majority of active pharmaceutical ingredients to all manufacturers across the board.
Knowing this in advance, we could have responded much faster, ” Dr. Steven Schundlemeyer, director of the PRIME Institute of the University of Minnesota School of Pharmacy, which focuses on economic and management issues, told the committee that as with defense contractors in the United States, New Zealand requires manufacturers to disclose their suppliers, and that information is required.
Easily accessible in the database.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) highlighted that around 111 drugs were out of stock in the United States, including heart disease drugs like digoxin injection and antibiotics.

Supply chain issues, including production problems and quality concerns, are among the primary causes of drug shortages, with high demand also playing a role.

The global shortage of antibiotics has intensified due to the rise in infectious diseases, with 28 of 35 countries reporting shortages of penicillin-type drugs.

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Content: Experts have recorded a shortage of antibiotics in the world due to the increase in the number of infectious diseases.
On December 21, writes the Financial Times with reference to the head of the group of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the supply of medicines and ensuring access to them Lisa Hedman, reports Day.Az.
Twenty-eight of the 35 countries for which WHO collects data are deficient in penicillin-type drugs.
In the United States and Canada complained about the lack of amoxicillin.
Less is known about the situation in poor or small countries, according to Hedman.
It is noted that in addition to the difficulties experienced by pharmaceutical manufacturers in the pandemic, the current situation is complicated by high energy prices, and this leads to a decrease in profits of companies.
In addition, countries, according to Hedman, did not expect that in the first year without masks, respiratory infections would hit the population so hard.
In addition to antibiotics, pharmacists also complain about the lack of painkillers, drugs for tuberculosis and drugs for skin infections.

The World Health Organization (WHO) noted that countries did not anticipate the surge in respiratory infections without masks, contributing to the current shortages.

The US government has proposed spending $3.26 billion to $5.11 billion over the next decade to address the nation’s drug shortage, aiming to resolve supply chain issues.

The shortage of medications has led to the rationing of drugs for patients, with healthcare systems worldwide grappling with the consequences.

The global medical supply shortage has been a growing concern, with over 100 medications affected worldwide in 2020, according to the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations.


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Vertical gardens reduce nitrogen dioxide, suspended particulates, and indoor temperature by about 1.8°C.

They purify indoor air by reducing PM2.5 and ozone by 10% and 30% respectively.

The Environmental Protection Bureau recommends plants like lily bamboo and Boston ferns for vertical gardens.

Chiayi’s subsidy program covers up to 400,000 yuan per project, with 6,000 yuan per square meter.

Schools in Chiayi have installed vertical gardens, including Xingjia School’s 358 square meter green wall.

Vertical green walls reduce NO2 and PM10 by 40% and 60% respectively.

They also reduce PM2.5 by 10% and ozone by 30%.

The subsidy includes 3,000 to 6,000 yuan per square meter.

Plants like Junzi Bamboo and Boston ferns are suitable for vertical gardens.

Vertical gardens reduce ambient noise by up to 40 decibels.

Indoor plants improve mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.

Interacting with indoor plants reduces stress levels.

Green spaces improve mental health even if people cannot be outside.

Indoor plants speed up healing by improving air quality.

Plants like snake plants and orchids have natural air purification qualities.

Indoor plants improve focus, reduce anxiety, and alleviate depression symptoms.

Installing indoor gardens in hospital rooms positively impacts recovery times.

Indoor plants increase productivity by 15%.

Climate-specific plant selection is crucial for vertical gardens.

Indoor vertical gardens offer air purification, temperature regulation, and mental health benefits.

Green walls require careful maintenance and suitable plant selection.

Climate suitability affects plant selection for vertical gardens.

Indoor vertical gardens reduce energy costs by providing insulation and regulating temperature.

Maintenance includes regular watering, pruning, and fertilization.

Green walls improve indoor humidity and air quality with proper maintenance.

Plant selection depends on climate and growing conditions.

Indoor vertical gardens can thrive in specific climates like arid or tropical environments.

Vertical gardens require structural planning for load-bearing capacity and waterproofing.

Load-bearing capacity is critical for vertical gardens due to added weight.

Design must account for plant, soil, and water weight.

Waterproofing prevents damage to buildings and surrounding areas.

A waterproofing system must integrate into building design.

Plant choice impacts vertical garden success due to water and nutrient needs.

Climate suitability is vital for plant survival in vertical gardens.

Maintenance needs vary with plant type, design, and environment.

Regular maintenance ensures vertical garden health and longevity.

Vertical gardens reduce energy usage by up to 20%.

They improve indoor air quality by removing 86-95% of pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and xylene.

Vertical gardens reduce ambient noise and enhance fire resistance.

They improve occupant wellbeing by reducing stress and enhancing mental health.

Vertical gardens reduce cooling costs by up to 24%.

They can last up to 25 years with minimal maintenance.

Installation costs range from $200 to $1200 per square meter.

Vertical gardens require minimal watering and ultra-low maintenance.

They are suitable for tropical climates due to specific plants.

General maintenance costs are relatively low.

Vertical gardens enhance occupant wellbeing by reducing stress and promoting relaxation.

They contribute to energy savings by reducing artificial cooling needs.

Vertical gardens improve thermal comfort and indoor air quality.

Smart irrigation systems use IoT sensors and micro-pump controllers to optimize water delivery.

Drip irrigation reduces water usage by 30-60% compared to sprinklers.

Vertical gardens can be installed in homes, schools, and businesses to improve urban air quality.

Proper maintenance includes inspecting and replacing irrigation components.

Plant selection is crucial for vertical gardens, with some species resilient to harsh environments.

Smart irrigation systems adjust water delivery based on environmental conditions.

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Vertical gardens reduce nitrogen dioxide, suspended particulates, and indoor temperature by about 1.8°C.

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Content: Planting, Watering and Healing: Surprising Health Benefits of Indoor Plants

The grass isn't always greener. Since the early 80's, scientists have studied the biophilia hypothesis – that seeing plants is beneficial to our physical and mental health. With increased urbanization, exacerbated by lockdowns due to a global pandemic, it's becoming harder and harder to ‘go out and get some air.'

The indoor plant market, already spiking in 2019, continues to surge – expected to grow exponentially in the coming years.

A study released by Data Bridge Market Research estimates the indoor plant market will reach $26.23 billion by 2029. The physical and mental health benefits of succulents and other indoor houseplants are important factors.

Many people may be surprised to discover the lesser-known benefits of indoor gardens, but experienced horticulturalists and gardeners have been advocating for the expansion of home gardens for decades.

Stress and Anxiety Reduction

The addition of real or artificial indoor plants has become a standard practice in many offices, hospitals, schools, and other institutions. According to researchers, just seeing a living plant in the otherwise sterile hospital waiting room environment has been shown to reduce stress levels.

In another study, subjects were asked to repot a living plant or complete a computer-generated task. Those who handled the plants reported feeling more at ease and also experienced lower blood pressure. Participants who performed the computer-based task reported higher levels of anxiety and elevated blood pressure.

Maria Failla, Garden Expert and host of the Growing Joy with Plants podcast, shares, “When I was struggling with depression, it was helpful for me to keep plants indoors that helped me get out of my head and drop into the present. I'd see how many senses I could engage while taking 3 mindful breaths alongside my plants. Scented plants like herbs and geraniums are amazing for this. I love the rose-scented geranium for its romantic scent and the fuzzy leaves I could rub, pinch and take deep inhales with.”

Speed Up The Healing Process

A number of indoor houseplants, such as snake plants, orchids, and spider plants, have natural air purification qualities. Others improve a room’s humidity level or deliver a soothing fragrance. Microgreens also provide essential nutrients, making them ideal for patients in recovery.

Even seeing an indoor houseplant can improve a recovering patient’s mental and emotional state. One study concluded that installing indoor gardens in hospital rooms and public areas positively impacted overall recovery times and patient satisfaction.

Improve Mood During Isolation

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent household quarantines created a spike in indoor plant sales as many consumers discovered the natural air purification benefits of succulents and other plant species. Indoor gardening also provided isolated households with an activity that could be performed safely while under quarantine.

A study conducted in Bulgaria concluded that participants who maintained a home garden or raised houseplants had fewer incidents of anxiety or depression during enforced lockdowns than others who did not invest in plants or other greenery.

Cassidy Tuttle, gardening expert and owner of Succulents and Sunshine, observes, “Succulents are great plants for people who have depression. They don't require as much work as other plants, so they can tolerate the ups and downs that frequently come with depression. They stay looking healthy even if they're not watered regularly. Haworthiopsis fasciata, Zebra Plant, is an especially good option for indoor plants because it doesn't require a lot of light or water.”

Best Entry-Level Houseplants For Starting Indoor Gardens

Annie Schreck, Research Director at Mountain Crest Gardens, offers some insights and recommendations for beginners. “At Mountain Crest Gardens, we hear back from customers all the time that filling their homes and offices with succulents brightens their mood every day. The studies I have seen in this realm indicate that having plants around can correlate with improved student performance in classrooms and reductions in stress and sick days in workplaces. I certainly hope more researchers investigate these complex human-plant interactions.

Schreck adds, “There’s something about having other living creatures in a room that makes it feel cozy and inviting. Caring for them and seeing them respond is just so rewarding. And the great thing is, everyone gets to explore which varieties lift their mood the most! If you’re not sure where to start, I’d recommend indoor succulents like Haworthia, Jade plants, and Gasteria.”

Snake Plants

Snake plants (Sansevieria trifasciata)—also known as mother-in-law’s tongue— are thick-leaved succulents prized for their resilience and tolerance for drought. They grow well under low-light conditions, which makes them ideal for indoor gardens and room decor.

One major health benefit of snake plants is natural air purification. This goes beyond the standard absorption of carbon dioxide, however. Snake plants also remove and filter toxic gases such as benzene, xylene, and formaldehyde. They are also said to reduce headaches, improve respiration, and reduce eye irritations.

Microgreens

Microgreens such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale offer a wide range of health benefits, and their compact size makes them ideal for indoor gardens, especially hydroponics. Microgreens and fresh herbs provide home gardeners with flavorful aromatics and salad ingredients.

Among the many health benefits associated with microgreens are blood sugar regulation, vision protection, body weight reduction, and protection from anemia. Growing microgreens is also a highly recommended activity for those recovering from substance abuse since the plants provide the nutrition many addicts lack.

Orchids

While some orchid varieties have earned a reputation for being a challenge to grow, there are many varieties that require only minimal to moderate care. Besides their exceptional qualities as flowering plants, orchids are also natural air purifiers and oxygen generators. As part of a floral arrangement or as individual blooms, orchids have been shown in studies to reduce stress and improve mood.

Orchids are also recommended for people with sleep issues since the plant’s significant oxygen generation and aesthetic qualities both help create more soothing conditions at bedtime and during overnight hours.

Spider Plants

Spider plants have become popular houseplants for first-time home gardeners because of their child and pet-friendliness, ease of propagation, and exceptional air-purifying qualities. Beginning gardeners only need a small cutting from an existing spider plant to start their own projects.

The trailing leaves of a spider plant make it ideal for hanging baskets, a popular growing technique for limited spaces. The plant also raises the room’s humidity level, which helps address respiratory issues triggered by dry air conditions.

Peperomia Plants

 Because of their ability to thrive in drafty, dark, and humid locations in the home, peperomia plants are often referred to as “radiator plants”.  Peperomia plants are succulents, which means they are naturally resilient to abuse and require minimal maintenance.

Tinctures and other products derived from peperomia plants are used to address a range of medical ailments, including headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, and kidney issues. The plant also has antifungal and antioxidant properties.

Jade Plants

Another popular succulent for indoor gardens is the ornamental and medicinal jade plant. The jade plant’s distinctive round leaves have become associated symbolically with the acquisition of money and wealth. The jade plant’s appeal goes beyond the ornamental, however.

Products derived from the juice of the jade plant have been used in many cultures for the treatment of ailments including diabetes, skin wounds, digestive issues, and warts. In traditional Chinese culture, the presence of a jade plant also improves the flow of chi, or life force.

This article was produced by Media Decision and syndicated by Wealth of Geeks.

They purify indoor air by reducing PM2.5 and ozone by 10% and 30% respectively.

The Environmental Protection Bureau recommends plants like lily bamboo and Boston ferns for vertical gardens.

Chiayi’s subsidy program covers up to 400,000 yuan per project, with 6,000 yuan per square meter.

Schools in Chiayi have installed vertical gardens, including Xingjia School’s 358 square meter green wall.

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Content: University of Tokyo Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Sciences (GSALS) and Sekisui House, Ltd.
A joint research project on biodiversity and human health was launched on 1 December 2022 to investigate the benefits of biodiversity and the urban natural environment for human health / well-being.
This will be the world ’ s first comprehensive study of the impact on residents ’ health of interacting with the natural environment of a nearby biodiversity-rich garden, as well as their attitudes and behaviors towards nature.
The Conservation Ecology Laboratory of the GSALS Department of Ecosystem Studies at the University of Tokyo conducts research on the conservation of urban biodiversity and the management of ecosystem services (benefits of ecosystems to human society).
The lab has been studying the relationship between nature and human health since 2016.
Its research shows that interaction with nature can improve human health / well-being.
However, the question of how these health benefits vary according to nature ’ s quality rather than quantity has not been explored.
In 2020, the lab investigated how two ways of interacting with nature (i.e., the frequency of green space use and viewing green plants from a home window) affect the mental health of city dwellers (self-esteem, life satisfaction, happiness, depression / anxiety symptoms, and loneliness).
The results of the study show that not only are people who regularly use green space, but also those who live in houses with green views have better mental health.
This shows that even if people can ’ t be in a green space, the natural landscape of their own home can be beneficial for their mental health.
In the figure, the size of the positive (right side of the dotted line) and negative (left side of the dotted line) effects indicates that there is a positive or negative relationship between each factor and each mental health indicator.
For example, “green landscape ” was associated with low levels of depression and anxiety symptoms, while“ Covid-19 impact on income ” was associated with high levels of depression and anxiety symptoms.
Analysis of the results suggests that experiencing nature can affect mental health to the same extent as factors such as income that have traditionally been considered important for mental health.
Since 2001, Sekisui House has been committed to preserving biodiversity by building a green network in urban residential areas through its “Gohon no Ki ” (Five Trees) Project.
The project is a project that aims to build gardens and communities with native tree species in the relevant area. Since 2019, it has been working with Kubota Laboratory and Think Nature Inc.
Joint research has shown that the Gohon no Ki project ’ s emphasis on planting native garden trees has led to improvements in biodiversity in urban areas (three major metropolitan areas in Japan) where there has been a significant decline in biodiversity.
This new joint research project will combine analytical methods developed by the GSALS Conservation Ecology Laboratory at the University of Tokyo with the Gohon no Ki Project at Sekisui House to conserve biodiversity.
It is also the first attempt to scientifically study the impact of biodiversity landscaping on human health and well-being.
The study will also demonstrate the importance of building biodiversity gardens from a biodiversity perspective, rather than simply “greening. ”
The lab is conducting research to test five hypotheses about the relationship between human health and interaction with nature under the themes of mental health, physical health, cognitive function and community health.
For now, the new joint research project will focus on two hypotheses related to mental health, as well as one related to cognitive function.
However, this is a long-term joint research project that will also examine community health and other health-related topics.
Masashi Soga, associate professor of GSALS at the University of Tokyo, commented on the joint research project as follows: “People always turn to nature for relaxation and tranquility, and recent research and technological advances have made it possible to quantify these intangible health benefits.
However, little is known about the role of biodiversity in providing these health benefits.
If we can elucidate this issue, perhaps we can develop appropriate landscape and green space management to support harmonious coexistence with nature, which is desirable both from the point of view of protecting biodiversity and enhancing human health. "
“This joint research project is a large-scale survey designed to examine how interacting with nature in our gardens affects our health and well-being, as gardens are probably the natural world most familiar to most of us. ”
Garden biodiversity is an area that has so far been difficult to study, but Sekisui House ’ s nationwide planting data will allow us to conduct the world ’ s first comprehensive survey of the relationship between garden biodiversity and human health, and the way people appreciate nature and interact with it.
So far, the discussion of nature ’ s health benefits has tended to focus on relatively large areas of greenery such as green spaces and forests, but with this new study, we hope to shed light on the importance of actually ‘ living with nature ’.
Our research will hopefully help promote the conservation of urban biodiversity, "he said.
GSALS and Sekisui House at the University of Tokyo aim to contribute to the conservation of urban biodiversity and the building of a nature-friendly society by sharing findings about how the way people interact with nearby nature in an urban environment and how people appreciate and interact with nature affects people ’ s mental health.

Vertical green walls reduce NO2 and PM10 by 40% and 60% respectively.

They also reduce PM2.5 by 10% and ozone by 30%.

The subsidy includes 3,000 to 6,000 yuan per square meter.

Plants like Junzi Bamboo and Boston ferns are suitable for vertical gardens.

Vertical gardens reduce ambient noise by up to 40 decibels.

Indoor plants improve mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.

Interacting with indoor plants reduces stress levels.

Green spaces improve mental health even if people cannot be outside.

Indoor plants speed up healing by improving air quality.

Plants like snake plants and orchids have natural air purification qualities.

Indoor plants improve focus, reduce anxiety, and alleviate depression symptoms.

Installing indoor gardens in hospital rooms positively impacts recovery times.

Indoor plants increase productivity by 15%.

Climate-specific plant selection is crucial for vertical gardens.

Indoor vertical gardens offer air purification, temperature regulation, and mental health benefits.

Green walls require careful maintenance and suitable plant selection.

Climate suitability affects plant selection for vertical gardens.

Indoor vertical gardens reduce energy costs by providing insulation and regulating temperature.

Maintenance includes regular watering, pruning, and fertilization.

Green walls improve indoor humidity and air quality with proper maintenance.

Plant selection depends on climate and growing conditions.

Indoor vertical gardens can thrive in specific climates like arid or tropical environments.

Vertical gardens require structural planning for load-bearing capacity and waterproofing.

Load-bearing capacity is critical for vertical gardens due to added weight.

Design must account for plant, soil, and water weight.

Waterproofing prevents damage to buildings and surrounding areas.

A waterproofing system must integrate into building design.

Plant choice impacts vertical garden success due to water and nutrient needs.

Climate suitability is vital for plant survival in vertical gardens.

Maintenance needs vary with plant type, design, and environment.

Regular maintenance ensures vertical garden health and longevity.

Vertical gardens reduce energy usage by up to 20%.

They improve indoor air quality by removing 86-95% of pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, and xylene.

Vertical gardens reduce ambient noise and enhance fire resistance.

They improve occupant wellbeing by reducing stress and enhancing mental health.

Vertical gardens reduce cooling costs by up to 24%.

They can last up to 25 years with minimal maintenance.

Installation costs range from $200 to $1200 per square meter.

Vertical gardens require minimal watering and ultra-low maintenance.

They are suitable for tropical climates due to specific plants.

General maintenance costs are relatively low.

Vertical gardens enhance occupant wellbeing by reducing stress and promoting relaxation.

They contribute to energy savings by reducing artificial cooling needs.

Vertical gardens improve thermal comfort and indoor air quality.

Smart irrigation systems use IoT sensors and micro-pump controllers to optimize water delivery.

Drip irrigation reduces water usage by 30-60% compared to sprinklers.

Vertical gardens can be installed in homes, schools, and businesses to improve urban air quality.

Proper maintenance includes inspecting and replacing irrigation components.

Plant selection is crucial for vertical gardens, with some species resilient to harsh environments.

Smart irrigation systems adjust water delivery based on environmental conditions.


The self-cleaning system of language ensures that harmful or foreign words will eventually disappear, making excessive language cleansing efforts unnecessary.

However, governments may still introduce laws to control language borrowings, like prohibited words and expressions, though the effectiveness of such measures is uncertain.

This suggests that while language policies can play a role in shaping linguistic norms, they may not be entirely effective in preventing the use of foreign words.

The self-cleaning system of language ensures that harmful or foreign words will eventually disappear, making excessive language cleansing efforts unnecessary.

Title:

Content: city news Yelets, news Yelets, Yelets news, Yelets newspaper, Red banner
Better than any passport.
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The Russian government has submitted to the state Duma a bill to protect the Russian language from excessive use of foreign words.
The document implies control over the observance by officials and citizens of the norms of the Russian literary language and the inadmissibility of the use of foreign words, with the exception of those that do not have common analogues in the Russian language.
"Wet feet"
by "toptalische"
Fighters for the purity of the native language waited, because the discussion about it among linguists, writers, scientists goes on constantly, then quiet, then flaring up with renewed vigor.
The initiative of the Government of Russia, which decided to wedge itself into the disputes of professionals, is quite understandable and understandable.
Today, when the United States and the entire Western world are in a rush to destroy, eradicate, wipe out all Russian, the frequent use of Anglicisms in everyday life is at least unpatriotic.
In fairness, it should be noted that borrowing from other languages is a constant process.
Lenin also proposed "to declare war on the use of foreign words unnecessarily", and the intricacies of relations and mutual accusations of Slavophiles and Westerners entered the textbooks, as well as the textbook proposals to replace other people's "galoshes" with their "wet feet", and "sidewalks" - with "toptalisches".
In the 1940s, a new wave: the struggle against cosmopolitanism suggested “for everything Russian against foreign ”, including in the language.
A printer is a printer?
Meanwhile, all – both supporters and opponents – agree that there are concepts in their native language that came after the phenomena, realities created in other countries, and therefore the words denoting them, well, not ours, but they can not do without them.
A striking example is the computer, IT technologies and everything related to them.
The word “printer ” cannot be replaced by a Russian translation from English, since“ printer ” does not mean a device for printing, but a person engaged in this process.
By the way, this phenomenon is not new: even under Peter I, who “cut through the window to Europe ”, dozens of Dutch and German words for technologies and mechanisms poured into Russia.
And in opera, many terms are borrowed from Italian and have long been part of the Russian language.
And we calmly use such words as “federation ”,“ sphere ”, “national ”,“ commission ” and many others that came from foreign languages, but are firmly entrenched in our own.
How to be
in one bow
Meanwhile, one cannot but agree with the authors of the bill: recently, the speech of deputies of different ranks, officials, political and economic experts, heads of federal and regional, and sometimes local authorities is simply replete with foreign words that have simple and understandable analogues in their native language.
And if we are almost reconciled with merchandisers (commodity scientists in our own way), then what do you think of the expression from the fashion world “in one bow ”?
The well-known vegetable has nothing to do with it: in English look - look, therefore, in Russian it is an image, appearance, look, etc. In texts related to business, "marketplace" (literally from the English place of trade), as well as "startup" (start, start, take the first steps) or "webinar" (training video conference live).
In the field of education, they like to talk about “bullying prevention ”: this word means ridicule, bullying of children at school by peers.
Increasingly, “campus ” sounds, while the translation from Latin is a familiar campus for many of us, or“ coach ” instead of the usual “coach ”,“ mentor ”.
Abilympics
with WorldSkills
I will also swing at my favorite “quest ” recently: again with the English“ game, search ”.
I do not like the sequestered budget, because it is “cut ”, but transparent is more to my liking, because it is“ open ”, “transparent ”.
And who will prove to me that “exchange of practices ” is better than the usual“ exchange of experience ”?
Or for days on TV reported about the participation of Russians in the championship "Abilympics".
You will break the language by pronouncing, although this is only a competition in professional skills among the disabled, in another way they are also called the “Olympics of opportunities ”.
From the same series, the widely distributed “WorldSkills ” (WorldSkills) is also a competition, but students studying a particular profession.
We have such competitions took place in the times of the USSR, then they were safely forgotten, and now they are back again, only in a Western manner.
And here is another illustrative example: the all-Russian social project “Agrofoodsharing ”.
We divide abracadabra into parts: agro - of course, something related to agriculture.
In English, food – food, share – share.
As a result, we get a movement of agricultural producers who want to share with other people the surplus of their crops.
The idea, of course, is good, right, but why break the language?
And finally from the sore: "solving cases." Brilliant!
In English, the word “case ” has two meanings: a briefcase, a suitcase and the second – circumstances.
Therefore, in Russian literally "the decision of circumstances" or, as the know-it-all Internet interprets, "the study of the situation and the choice of a suitable solution."
They will leave themselves
on your own?
Most likely, the desire to cleanse the language by introducing a law at the state level is an attempt to distance oneself from the West, its influence, to isolate oneself from someone else ’ s and alien mentality, lifestyle and dubious values.
However, it is not very clear what it will look like in practice: will there be lists of prohibited words and expressions or just recommendations, and addressed to high-ranking officials and other “persons in the TV ” – after all, it is with their filing that all sorts of newfangled borrowings from foreign languages often go“ to people ”.
However, a few decades ago, our teachers at the Yelets Pedagogical Institute hammered us, students, that the language is a self-cleaning system, and all harmful, fake after a while will simply disappear.
It has always been so, and I want to believe it will be so.
KSTATI:
I assume that all borrowings are from our haste, eternal saving of time even on pronunciation and writing of words.
We usually write in sms a short, indifferent “OK ”.
While in the native language for this almost a dozen words: “good ”,“ okay ”, “agree ”,“ give ”, “let ”,“ good ”, etc. No wonder there is a catch phrase: “Speech is better than any passport ”...
Tatyana SHCHERBATYKH
VRF News

However, governments may still introduce laws to control language borrowings, like prohibited words and expressions, though the effectiveness of such measures is uncertain.

This suggests that while language policies can play a role in shaping linguistic norms, they may not be entirely effective in preventing the use of foreign words.


The self-cleaning system of language ensures that harmful or foreign words will eventually disappear, making excessive language cleansing efforts unnecessary.

However, governments may still introduce laws to control language borrowings, like prohibited words and expressions, though the effectiveness of such measures is uncertain.

This suggests that while language policies can play a role in shaping linguistic norms, they may not be entirely effective in preventing the use of foreign words.

The self-cleaning system of language ensures that harmful or foreign words will eventually disappear, making excessive language cleansing efforts unnecessary.

Title:

Content: city news Yelets, news Yelets, Yelets news, Yelets newspaper, Red banner
Better than any passport.
0 0
The Russian government has submitted to the state Duma a bill to protect the Russian language from excessive use of foreign words.
The document implies control over the observance by officials and citizens of the norms of the Russian literary language and the inadmissibility of the use of foreign words, with the exception of those that do not have common analogues in the Russian language.
"Wet feet"
by "toptalische"
Fighters for the purity of the native language waited, because the discussion about it among linguists, writers, scientists goes on constantly, then quiet, then flaring up with renewed vigor.
The initiative of the Government of Russia, which decided to wedge itself into the disputes of professionals, is quite understandable and understandable.
Today, when the United States and the entire Western world are in a rush to destroy, eradicate, wipe out all Russian, the frequent use of Anglicisms in everyday life is at least unpatriotic.
In fairness, it should be noted that borrowing from other languages is a constant process.
Lenin also proposed "to declare war on the use of foreign words unnecessarily", and the intricacies of relations and mutual accusations of Slavophiles and Westerners entered the textbooks, as well as the textbook proposals to replace other people's "galoshes" with their "wet feet", and "sidewalks" - with "toptalisches".
In the 1940s, a new wave: the struggle against cosmopolitanism suggested “for everything Russian against foreign ”, including in the language.
A printer is a printer?
Meanwhile, all – both supporters and opponents – agree that there are concepts in their native language that came after the phenomena, realities created in other countries, and therefore the words denoting them, well, not ours, but they can not do without them.
A striking example is the computer, IT technologies and everything related to them.
The word “printer ” cannot be replaced by a Russian translation from English, since“ printer ” does not mean a device for printing, but a person engaged in this process.
By the way, this phenomenon is not new: even under Peter I, who “cut through the window to Europe ”, dozens of Dutch and German words for technologies and mechanisms poured into Russia.
And in opera, many terms are borrowed from Italian and have long been part of the Russian language.
And we calmly use such words as “federation ”,“ sphere ”, “national ”,“ commission ” and many others that came from foreign languages, but are firmly entrenched in our own.
How to be
in one bow
Meanwhile, one cannot but agree with the authors of the bill: recently, the speech of deputies of different ranks, officials, political and economic experts, heads of federal and regional, and sometimes local authorities is simply replete with foreign words that have simple and understandable analogues in their native language.
And if we are almost reconciled with merchandisers (commodity scientists in our own way), then what do you think of the expression from the fashion world “in one bow ”?
The well-known vegetable has nothing to do with it: in English look - look, therefore, in Russian it is an image, appearance, look, etc. In texts related to business, "marketplace" (literally from the English place of trade), as well as "startup" (start, start, take the first steps) or "webinar" (training video conference live).
In the field of education, they like to talk about “bullying prevention ”: this word means ridicule, bullying of children at school by peers.
Increasingly, “campus ” sounds, while the translation from Latin is a familiar campus for many of us, or“ coach ” instead of the usual “coach ”,“ mentor ”.
Abilympics
with WorldSkills
I will also swing at my favorite “quest ” recently: again with the English“ game, search ”.
I do not like the sequestered budget, because it is “cut ”, but transparent is more to my liking, because it is“ open ”, “transparent ”.
And who will prove to me that “exchange of practices ” is better than the usual“ exchange of experience ”?
Or for days on TV reported about the participation of Russians in the championship "Abilympics".
You will break the language by pronouncing, although this is only a competition in professional skills among the disabled, in another way they are also called the “Olympics of opportunities ”.
From the same series, the widely distributed “WorldSkills ” (WorldSkills) is also a competition, but students studying a particular profession.
We have such competitions took place in the times of the USSR, then they were safely forgotten, and now they are back again, only in a Western manner.
And here is another illustrative example: the all-Russian social project “Agrofoodsharing ”.
We divide abracadabra into parts: agro - of course, something related to agriculture.
In English, food – food, share – share.
As a result, we get a movement of agricultural producers who want to share with other people the surplus of their crops.
The idea, of course, is good, right, but why break the language?
And finally from the sore: "solving cases." Brilliant!
In English, the word “case ” has two meanings: a briefcase, a suitcase and the second – circumstances.
Therefore, in Russian literally "the decision of circumstances" or, as the know-it-all Internet interprets, "the study of the situation and the choice of a suitable solution."
They will leave themselves
on your own?
Most likely, the desire to cleanse the language by introducing a law at the state level is an attempt to distance oneself from the West, its influence, to isolate oneself from someone else ’ s and alien mentality, lifestyle and dubious values.
However, it is not very clear what it will look like in practice: will there be lists of prohibited words and expressions or just recommendations, and addressed to high-ranking officials and other “persons in the TV ” – after all, it is with their filing that all sorts of newfangled borrowings from foreign languages often go“ to people ”.
However, a few decades ago, our teachers at the Yelets Pedagogical Institute hammered us, students, that the language is a self-cleaning system, and all harmful, fake after a while will simply disappear.
It has always been so, and I want to believe it will be so.
KSTATI:
I assume that all borrowings are from our haste, eternal saving of time even on pronunciation and writing of words.
We usually write in sms a short, indifferent “OK ”.
While in the native language for this almost a dozen words: “good ”,“ okay ”, “agree ”,“ give ”, “let ”,“ good ”, etc. No wonder there is a catch phrase: “Speech is better than any passport ”...
Tatyana SHCHERBATYKH
VRF News

However, governments may still introduce laws to control language borrowings, like prohibited words and expressions, though the effectiveness of such measures is uncertain.

This suggests that while language policies can play a role in shaping linguistic norms, they may not be entirely effective in preventing the use of foreign words.