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University Paris Est Creteil Reports Findings In Biologics (Long-term Persistence Of First-line Biologics For Patients With Psoriasis And Psoriatic…
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2022 APR 05 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News -- New research on Biotechnology - Biologics is the subject of a report. According to news reporting originating from Creteil, France, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, Treatment options for psoriasis (PsO) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have evolved significantly throughout the era of biologics. Clinical trials are inadequate to assess the relative long-term efficacy of biologics and are often insufficient regarding safety.
Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from University Paris Est Creteil, To assess the long-term persistence of different biologic classes to treat PsO and PsA. This nationwide cohort study involved the administrative health care database of the French health insurance scheme linked to the hospital discharge database. All adults with PsO and PsA who were new users of biologics (not in the year before the index date) from January 1, 2015, to May 31, 2019, were included and followed up through December 31, 2019. Patients hospitalized for PsA in the PsO cohort and for PsO in the PsA cohort in the year before the index date were excluded. Data were analyzed from June 1 to October 31, 2021. Persistence was defined as the time from biologic therapy initiation to discontinuation and was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Comparison of persistence by biologic class involved using propensity score-weighted Cox proportional hazards regression models and adjustment on specific systemic nonbiologics (time-dependent variables). A total of 16 892 patients with PsO were included in the analysis (mean [SD] age, 48.5 [13.8] years; 9152 men [54.2%] men). Of these, 10 199 patients (60.4%) started therapy with a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor; 3982 (23.6%), with an interleukin 12 and interleukin 23 (IL-12/23) inhibitor; and 2711 (16.0%), with an interleukin 17 (IL-17) inhibitor. An additional 6531 patients with PsA (mean [SD] age, 49.1 [12.8] years; 3565 [54.6%] women) were included; of these, 4974 (76.2%) started therapy with a TNF inhibitor; 803 (12.3%), with an IL-12/23 inhibitor; and 754 (11.5%), with an IL-17 inhibitor. Overall 3-year persistence rates were 40.9% and 36.2% for PsO and PsA, respectively. After inverse probability of treatment weighting and adjustment, the IL-17 inhibitor was associated with higher persistence compared with the TNF inhibitor for PsO (weighted hazard ratio [HR], 0.78 [95% CI, 0.73-0.83]) and PsA (weighted HR, 0.70 [95% CI, 0.58-0.85]) and compared with the IL-12/23 inhibitor for PsA (weighted HR, 0.69 [95% CI, 0.55-0.87]). No difference between the IL-17 inhibitor and IL-12/23 inhibitor for PsO was noted. The IL-12/23 inhibitor was associated with higher persistence than the TNF inhibitor for PsO (weighted HR, 0.76 [95% CI, 0.72-0.80]), with no difference observed for PsA. The findings of this cohort study suggest that IL-17 inhibitors are associated with higher treatment persistence than the TNF inhibitor for PsO and PsA. Interleukin 17 inhibitors were also associated with higher persistence than the IL-12/23 inhibitor for PsA, with no difference for PsO.
According to the news editors, the research concluded: However, the persistence rates of all biologics remained globally low at 3 years.
This research has been peer-reviewed.
For more information on this research see: Long-term Persistence of First-line Biologics for Patients With Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis in the French Health Insurance Database. JAMA Dermatology, 2022. JAMA Dermatology can be contacted at: Amer Medical Assoc, 330 N Wabash Ave, Ste 39300, Chicago, IL 60611-5885, USA.
The news editors report that additional information may be obtained by contacting Laetitia Penso, EpiDermE, University Paris Est Creteil, Creteil, France. Additional authors for this research include Laura Pina Vegas, Pascal Claudepierre and Emilie Sbidian.
Publisher contact information for the journal JAMA Dermatology is: Amer Medical Assoc, 330 N Wabash Ave, Ste 39300, Chicago, IL 60611-5885, USA.
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Psoriatic Arthritis (Psa) Treatment Market Growing at a Healthy 7.1% CAGR, and Projected a Valuation – PharmiWeb.com
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Sustained adoption of conventional disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), especially in cost sensitive regions, is projected to push the demand forpsoriatic arthritis treatmentin coming years.
Nearly 70% of the psoriasis patient population is prone to psoriatic arthritis, and up to 20% of arthritis patients are susceptible to acquire psoriasis, according to the recent findings of the Arthritis Foundation.
The rate of increasing burden of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis on healthcare industry has been boosting clinical research in the field of psoriatic arthritis, in recent years.
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Role of Strong Product Pipeline & Mounting Clinical Research Investments
Over 20 drugs for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are currently in the phase II of pipeline, whereas more than 28 are in phase III of clinical trial, as indicated by the National Psoriasis Foundation. However, around 24 drugs have already received FDA approval for inclusion in the treatment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
While such a strong product pipeline continues to drive the demand for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis treatment, a new research points to the shifting focus of several drug manufacturers to competitive pricing strategies, in an effort to attain widespread acceptance in coming years. Recently, Future Market Insights released a new intelligence based on the analysis of global psoriatic arthritis treatment market. The study forecasts a robust over-7% yearly growth for the market in 2022.
Industry Behemoths Cover More than 55% Market Value Share
In a fairly consolidated global landscape of psoriatic arthritis treatment market, more than 55% share of the total revenue is accounted by industry giants such as Novartis AG and AbbVie Inc. that include biologics in their core portfolio. While market leaders are maintaining focus on FDA approvals and clinical trials, research also points to the increasing importance of diverse pricing strategies.
Moreover, prominent players in psoriatic arthritis treatment market are likely to augment investments in R&D of biosimilars, biologics, and TNF (tumor necrosis factor) inhibitors to target regional markets. A number of leading drug manufacturers are also maintaining sizable investments in DMARDs that are scheduled for market entry in next few years. This is perceived as a strong factor improving growth prospects of psoriatic arthritis treatment market, according to the report.
Besides all these, strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations will remain the preferred expansion strategies adopted by a majority of prominent operators in psoriatic arthritis treatment landscape, says a senior research analyst at the company.
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Demand for Biologics & DMARDs Gaining Momentum
Research-driven understanding of the pathophysiology of psoriatic arthritis is fueling the introduction of innovative therapies in psoriatic arthritis treatment market, triggering innovations among the market participants thereby supporting the growth of psoriatic arthritis treatment market. Targeted biological therapy has been demonstrating a decent success rate in terms of inducing temporary pain relief resultant of psoriatic arthritis, and thus continues to represent an attractive position in the psoriatic arthritis treatment market.
The report says that the demand for biologics accounts for more than 55% share of the global market revenue, whereas DMARDs demand makes up for more than 3/4thof the total market value. Although a majority of psoriatic arthritis patients opt for injectable as a preferred route of administration of psoriatic arthritis treatment, increasing introduction of innovative oral drugs is uplifting the popularity of orally administered psoriatic arthritis treatment.
Development of novel oral treatments for psoriatic arthritis is likely to favor the growth of North Americas market. Growing availability of combination therapies and relatively economical biosimilar antibody therapeutics are identified to be the primary boosters for the growth of Europes market. Collectively, North America and Europe account for over 60% share in the global value of psoriatic arthritis treatment market. The report indicates that the psoriatic arthritis market in Asia Pacific is likely to display high growth potential in the course of next few years.
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If You’re Over 50, Inflammation Is Making You Lose Your Hair Best Life – Best Life
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Hair loss can be hard. For many people, losing something that is a such a big part of their identity can make them feel uncomfortable in their own skin. Some thinning hair is inevitable with aging, but luckily, it can also be caused by many other factors that are more under your control like hormonal imbalances, stress, or even what type of hair brush you use. With so many possible culprits, though, it may seem impossible to get to the root of the problem. But if you're struggling with hair loss in your sixth decade and beyond, it is likely that a common condition is to blame. Read on to discover what could be making you lose your hair if you're over 50, and how to turn things around.
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One of the most common culprits of hair loss after age 50 is inflammation, a natural response in the body that helps protect from infection and diseases. But if you are chronically inflamed, serious health issues can occur. According to Ben Behnam, MD, FASD, and medical director at hair loss treatment brand Happy Head, inflammation can damage the hair follicles, which can cause strands to fall out. Inflammation can also damage the hair shaft, making it difficult for new hair to grow.
Examples of inflammation on the scalp include dandruff, psoriasis, alopecia areata, and redness and flakiness. Each of these conditions varies, but some of the most common symptoms are itchiness, burning, and even hair loss. However, Behnam notes that not all patients will experience these symptoms.
One of the many causes of inflammation in the bodywhich can ultimately lead to hair lossis an autoimmune reaction. An autoimmune reaction is when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. "This can happen in a number of autoimmune diseases like lupus erythematosus or alopecia areata, both of which can cause patchy hair loss," says Cheryl Rosen, MD, board-certified dermatologist and director of dermatology at BowTiedLife.
Note that these conditions are somewhat rare: Only about 1.5 million Americans have lupus, per the Lupus Foundation of America. And alopecia areata affects about 2.1 percent of Americans, according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Rosen says autoimmune reactions can also be triggered by things like infections, stress, or certain medications.
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According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition in which your immune system turns over skin cells too quickly, causing scaly patches. A common area for these patches to develop is the scalp. The National Psoriasis Foundation says that about 8 million Americans suffer from this condition.
Dandruff, on the other hand, is a condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. According to Mayo Clinic, it can be triggered by dry skin, a yeast-like fungus, or sensitivity to hair products. Per The International Journal of Trichology, the condition impacts around 50 percent of adults.
Hair loss can occur with both psoriasis and dandruff due to intense itching that manually pulls out the hair. The inflammation of the follicle that causes the conditions can also slow or stop hair growth.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb
Fortunately, there are treatments available to improve the condition of the scalp and promote new hair growth. Rosen says they include anti-inflammatory medications, topical treatments, and light therapy.
For example, if you have psoriasis, you may be prescribed a topical steroid to reduce your symptoms, says Behnam. If you have dandruff, you may be offered an anti-dandruff shampoo, such as Nizoral, to soothe the inflammation. For cases of alopecia areata, there are injectable drugs available to reduce inflammation. Over time, hair growth can be restored. "If you are suffering from hair loss due to inflammation, talk to your doctor about the best treatment option for you," says Rosen. That way, you can restore your strands to their healthiest state.
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Signs Your Body Is Attacking Itself, Say Doctors Eat This Not That – Eat This, Not That
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The immune system is the body's first line of defensewhen infection-causing pathogens invade, the immune system springs into action, launching substances designed to neutralize the invaders. But that process can go haywire, and the immune system can actually attack the body's own tissues and organs. That's what's known as autoimmune disease. There are several of them, and their symptoms can be wide-ranging, from uncomfortable to potentially debilitating. These are the most common signs your body is attacking itself, according to doctors. Read on to find out moreand to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID.
Could be: Rheumatoid arthritis
When the immune system attacks the linings of the joints, rheumatoid arthritis can develop, causing painful swelling. Smaller joints tend to be affected first, followed by larger ones; about 40 percent of people affected by rheumatoid arthritis experience symptoms that don't involve the joints, such as issues with the eyes or skin. "In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels," says the Mayo Clinic.
Could be: Lupus, Arthritis
"The classic sign of an autoimmune disease is inflammation, which can cause redness, heat, pain and swelling," says the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Inflammation is a hallmark of a number of autoimmune conditions, the most common being lupus, a complex disease most often diagnosed in women between the ages of 15 and 44. It has a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, fever, joint pain, stiffness and swelling, and a facial rash.
Could be: Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body's immune system to mistakenly attack its own healthy cells, damaging the sheath that covers the nerves. This can lead to various neurological symptoms. Numbness and tingling is one of the most common first signs, doctors say, as are vision problems (which tend to affect only one eye). Other symptoms include balance problems, trouble walking, stiffness or weakness in the limbs, and fatigue.
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Could be: Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) in which the immune system attacks the digestive tract, causing chronic inflammation. That can lead to abdominal pain, diarrhea, blood in the stool, fatigue, weight loss, and even malnutrition. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and might involve any part of the small or large intestine. It's treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants and antibiotics.
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Could be: Psoriasis, Lupus6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Skin-related symptoms are another common sign of autoimmune disorders. A red "butterfly rash" that develops over the nose and both cheeks is a common sign in lupus. In psoriasis, the body's skin cells go into overproduction mode and build up on the skin in rough, red patches or silvery scales. In psoriatic arthritis, joint pain, redness and swelling accompany the scaling. Both conditions are treatable with medication.
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Could be: Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes develops when the immune system destroys cells in the pancreas that are responsible for generating insulin, the hormone that helps the body process sugar and turn it into energy. Without that processor, blood sugar can rise to dangerous levels, damaging blood vessels and increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and blindness. Although it's most commonly diagnosed in childhood, type 1 diabetes can develop at any age. Other symptoms include frequent thirst, increased urination, fatigue, constant hunger, and intentional weight loss.
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How to Watch the 2022 Grammy Awardson TV or Online – Verve Times
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Awards season is in full swing, and now that weve all had some time to digest the Will SmithChris Rock slap at the Oscars last Sunday, its time to turn our collective attention to the Grammys. Below, find all the details you need on how to watch the 2022 Grammy Awards, on TV, livesteam, or online:
The 64th Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday, April 3, at 8 p.m. E.T.
For the first time, this years Grammys will be held in Las Vegas, so expect plenty of ads for casinos and strip jokes from presenters.
The Grammys will be televised live on CBS, and if you have cable, thats probably your easiest route toward taking in all the award-winning performances.
Cable subscribers can stream the Grammys live on cbs.com and the CBS app by logging in with their provider, but if youre a cord-cutter, dont worry, all is not lost: You can access the ceremony through Paramount+, the official streamer of the Grammys, or through subscriptions to Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV. (Pro tip: Take advantage of the free trial that many of these platforms offer!)
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Researchers identify regions of genome involved in Alzheimer’s – UPI News
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New research has identified 75 regions of the human genome involved in Alzheimer's development. File photo by BillionPhotos.com/Shutterstock
April 4 (UPI) -- An international team of researchers has identified 75 regions of the human genome associated with the development of Alzheimer's disease, including 42 never before linked with the common form of dementia, they said Monday.
After analyzing the genomes, or complete genetic data, for thousands of people, the researchers found 75 loci, or regions, of DNA involved in Alzheimer's, they reported in an article published Monday by the journal Nature Genetics.
Several of the identified regions of the genome are involved in the accumulation of amyloid-beta in the brain, which is known to cause Alzheimer's, according to the researchers.
In addition, they identified genes that affect production of a protein called tau that is found in brain cells. Changes in tau production also have been linked with Alzheimer's disease, the researchers said.
Based on their findings, the researchers have developed a genetic "risk score" for Alzheimer's, though it is still in the draft stage and is not yet ready for use in clinical practice, they said.
"Our knowledge of the genetics of AD common forms cannot allow it to be used as an individual diagnostic tool yet," study co-author Jean-Charles Lambert told UPI in an email.
"On the other hand, we show in our paper that this knowledge makes it possible in populations to define groups of individuals more or less at risk of developing the [disease]," said Lambert, research director at Inserm in Lille, France.
On Thursday, researchers working with the National Human Genome Research Institute announced that they had mapped a complete human genome for the first time.
This map could serve as a "reference," or guide, for researchers seeking to identify the genetic component of various diseases and traits, they said.
Amyloid-beta and tau have both been linked with Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia in the United States, affecting some 6 million people, most of whom are age 65 years and older, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
However, it is not yet fully understood why some people have higher levels of amyloid-beta in their brains than others, placing them at higher risk for cognitive, or brain function, decline, Lambert said.
Most cases of Alzheimer's are thought to be caused by the interaction of different genetic and environmental factors, the latter of which include air pollution, research suggests.
In addition to identifying the genome regions behind amyloid-beta and tau development, Lambert and his colleagues also noted that many people with Alzheimer's also have modifications, or changes, in the genome that impact immune response, they said.
These changes affect the function of microglia, or the immune cells in the central nervous system that play a "trash collector" role by eliminating toxic substances, the researchers said.
The analysis also revealed that the tumor necrosis factor alpha-dependent signaling pathway, which plays a role in cell development, according to researchers.
The findings suggest that future clinical trials of therapies designed to treat Alzheimer's should focus on targeting amyloid-beta, microglial cells and the tumor necrosis factor alpha signaling pathway, they said.
They plan to validate the accuracy of their genetic risk score in future studies.
"This genetic knowledge will be the basis of personalized medicine" for Alzheimer's patients, Lambert said.
"This research is important today for the development of therapeutic approaches but in the not-so-distant future, for the clinical management of patients at the earliest stage," he said.
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Why Black Lives Matter | Ben & Jerrys
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October 6, 2016Why Black lives matter.
Black lives matter.
They matter because they are children, brothers, sisters, mothers, and fathers.
They matter because the injustices they face steal from all of us white people and people of color alike. They steal our very humanity.
Systemic and institutionalized racismare the defining civil rights and social justice issues of our time. Weve come to understand that to be silent about the violence and threats to the lives and well-being of Black people is to be complicit in that violence and those threats.
There is good news: the first step in overcoming systemic racism and injustice is to simply understand and admit that there is a problem. Its trying to understand the perspective of others whose experiences are different from our own. To not just listen, but to truly understand those whose struggle for justice is real, and not yet complete.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President of the North Carolina NAACP, said it best when reacting to the recent police shooting in Charlotte, NC. He said, Our objective is simple: to ensure justice-loving people act toward justice, with all evidence, and that we stand together and act from a place of power and love, rather than out of fear and anger.
Its been hard to watch the list of unarmed Black Americans killed by law enforcement officers grow longer and longer.We understand that numerous Black Americans and white Americans have profoundly different experiences and outcomes with law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Thats why its become clear to usat Ben & Jerrysthat we have a moral obligation to take a stand now for justice and for Black lives.
We want to be clear: we believe that saying Black lives matteris not to say that the lives of those who serve in the law enforcement community dont. We respect and value the commitment to our communities that those in law enforcement make, and we respect the value of every one of their lives.
But we do believe that whether Black, brown, white, or blue our nation and our very way of life is dependent on the principle of all people being served equal justice under the law. And its clear, the effects of the criminal justice system are not color blind.
We do not place the blame for this on individual officers. Rather, we believe it is due to the systemic racism built into the fabric of our institutions at every level, disadvantaging and discriminating against people of color in ways that go beyond individual intent to discriminate. For this reason, we are not pointing fingers at individuals; we are instead urging us to come together to better our society and institutions so that we may finally fulfill the founding promise of this country: to be a country with dignity and justicefor all.
All lives do matter. But all lives will not matter until Black lives matter.
We ask people to be open to understanding these issues, and not to reflexively retreat to our current beliefs. Change happens when people are willing to listen and hear the struggles of their neighbor, putting aside preconceived notions and truly seeking to understand and grow. Well be working hard on that, and ask you to as well.
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After Black Lives Matter formed in 2013, in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, new ways of talking about race gained traction.
A new study co-led by the University of Washington shows how Black Lives Matter protests have changed the way people talk about race.Clay Banks/Unsplash
And with protests sparked by subsequent police killings, such as those of Eric Garner, Philando Castile and George Floyd, the use of and online search for anti-racist terms skyrocketed, indicating a growing common anti-racist lexicon and generating renewed attention to racial justice that continues today.
The growing use of these terms, according to new research, shows how Black Lives Matter has shifted the conversation around racism, raising awareness of issues and laying the foundation for social change. The research, led by Indiana University and the University of Washington, published March 3 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
When protest happens, it changes the way people talk, said lead author Zackary Dunivin, a doctoral student in sociology and complex systems at Indiana University. Black Lives Matter got people to pay attention when people werent paying attention. The protests got people to care, and that has changed the way people are talking and thinking about race.
In the paper, Dunivin and co-author Jelani Ince, an assistant professor of sociology at the UW, show that how people talk about an issue and how often they talk about it can create momentum and bring attention to a cause. They point to civil rights marches, which led to changes in voting and housing rights, and to anti-Vietnam War protests, which helped shift public opinion and led to Congressional hearings.
To evaluate the impact of Black Lives Matter protest, the researchers turned to social media, news coverage and online search engines. They set out to determine how these protests shifted public interest and conversation by examining attention to and use of related terms and topics.
The researchers chose four different publicly available data sources: Google search, Twitter mentions, national news mentions and Wikipedia page visits. They created a list of more than three dozen terms to search for, such as systemic racism, prison abolition and others that are associated with Black Lives Matters themes and the concept of anti-racism.
The study found that during Black Lives Matter protests, people search for these terms up to 100 times more than they did in the weeks prior to the protests. Over time, these spikes in searches for terms related to Black Lives Matter have expanded to include other ideas: In the early years of the study period, searches for police shootings and the names of victims of police homicide were common; in 2020, searches included topics like prison abolition and redlining.
In addition, the study noted the staying power of ideas: Six months after the George Floyd protests in 2020, social media attention to anti-racist ideas was significantly higher than it was before the protests. Daily visits to Wikipedia pages for Black Lives Matter, for example, were around 10 times greater; for systemic racism, 5.5 times greater; and for prison abolition, 1.6 times greater, from August through December 2020, compared to the same period the year before.
As social scientists, we know that change is not an inevitability, but requires persistence from actors over time. This shift in discourse is a reflection of change in the political terrain, Ince said. It shows that the movement is evolving. Its not just a moment, its an accumulation.
Of course, not every search or use of the designated terms indicates support, the researchers said. Data measuring page visits, for example, doesnt capture why someone visited a page it just tracks the visit. Along the same lines, use of a hashtag doesnt necessarily prove a users intent to support a movement. Further data-driven research could pursue those questions, the study points out, and specifically the role of countermovements and rhetoric in association with the use of anti-racist terms.
But what online searches, media coverage and tweets do show, Ince and Dunivin said, is how the issues and terms raised by Black Lives Matter have grown in public awareness over time. And the terms themselves have expanded beyond their connection to specific incidents of police homicide to broader issues of inequality.
While the study didnt link these terms to social change such as votes or policies, it does show how a current movement is building toward that change, the authors said.
Black Lives Matter is providing an alternative route to the social problems society has created, Ince said. These protests arent just trying to make noise, but to reimagine what community can do. This is an attempt to do what should have been done decades ago.
Other co-authors on the study were Harry Yaojun Yan and Fabio Rojas at Indiana University. The study was funded by the Racial Justice Research Fund at Indiana University and the National Science Foundation.
For more information, contact Ince at jince@uw.edu or Dunivin at zdunivin@iu.edu.
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Black Lives Matter Kicked Off Amazon Charity Platform
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Amazons charity platform AmazonSmile has suspended Black Lives Matter Tuesday for failing to meet eligibility requirements because of their financial disputes with some states, per a Washington Examiner investigation. BLM reported by the end of summer 2020 that they had raised $60 million. However, states have threatened to take legal action against the organization because they didnt indicatewhere their donations went to by the end of summer 2020.
An Amazon representative told the Washington Examiner that in order for an organization to be eligible to participate with AmazonSmile, they must be in good standing in their state of incorporation and in the states and territories where they are authorized to do business.
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BLM voluntarily shut down its online fundraising on Feb. 2 after California and Washington issued legal threats to the group for its failure to report what it did with the millions it received during the second half of 2020. BLM published a report in February 2021 claiming to have ended 2020 with $60 million in its coffers.
As of Wednesday afternoon, BLM remains out of compliance in those states, as well as in New Jersey, North Carolina, Connecticut, Colorado, Maryland, Maine, and Virginia.
BLM said when it shut down its fundraising that it had engaged compliance counsel to get back in good standing with the states.
In addition the Washington Examiner found the organization changed its accounting cycle, allowing them to delay their reports on donations from summer 2020 to May of this year.
BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors said the donations that went unaccounted for came from white corporation guilt, via the Washington Examiner. People have to know we didnt go out and solicit the money. This is money that came from white guilt, white corporation guilt, and they just poured money in, said Cullors.
According to the Washington Examiners investigation, other companies have also decided not to follow through on their BLM contributions including Intel and Cisco.
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Black Lives Matter organizations ‘fleeced’ those who needed funding: Reverend – Fox News
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Rev. Jeffrey Jemison joined "Jesse Watters Primetime" on Tuesday to discuss how Black Lives Matter organizations took advantage of donor funds and how leadership needs to be held accountable.
REV. JEFFREY JEMISON: I'll tell you, you have to be careful where you put your money. And for leaders, those who are heads of organizations, they have to make sure they have to be held accountable, have to make sure that they're doing what they say they're going to do. This happens in organizations that fall all the time. But this whole organization, the whole purpose, should be examined. And I think that most of all, we have to make sure that people who are in need are getting businesses started. Money is going, that is being raised is going directly to affect their lives in a positive way. This, without a doubt, is not affecting their lives, the ones who are in need, but those who apparently have been taken advantage of and they've been fleeced.
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