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- Swine Flu remains epidemic in U.S. with 171 child fatalities 21 Nov 2009 16:13 GMT
... Swine Flu continues to take a toll on children in ... pediatric deaths reported to the Centers for Disease Control. Of the 21 deaths, 15 were ... seven states reported regional influenza activity, the District of Columbia reported local influenza activity, and Guam and ...
- Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S. 21 Nov 2009 05:54 GMT
... FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Some areas of the United ... health official said Friday, and while the disease remains widespread in 43 states, that's down ... she expects a lot more swine flu infections in the weeks and months to come. ...
- Seasonal flu vaccine protects against H1N1: Study 21 Nov 2009 15:53 GMT
... Seasonal flu vaccine protects against H1N1: Study - November 21, ... "It's probably not conferring protection against H1N1 infections, but probably is protecting against disease and hospitalization once you are infected." Sanchez ...
- More winners, losers in this week's news 21 Nov 2009 12:31 GMT
... LOSER: House Interim Committee on Education. Legislators seemed stunned Thursday ... number of states. Five states and the District of Columbia have higher unemployment, led by ... percent rate and Nevada's 13 percent. WINNER: Flu hotline. The state has launched the Oregon ...
- Homeless on the Capitol's doorstep 21 Nov 2009 02:51 GMT
... Every evening they show up outside the ATT offices ... other student at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). But for more than ... the grace of God I didn't get HIV,” McFarland says when we meet for coffee ...
- Health reform ignores Catch-22 system 21 Nov 2009 01:11 GMT
... Don't expect the health care reform convulsion Congress is in ... Another inconvenient truth: increasing levels of chronic diseases like diabetes, which can be prevented or ... state regulators in eight states and the District of Columbia, of domestic violence as a "preexisting condition," ...
- State content with vaccination pace 21 Nov 2009 06:35 GMT
... But 75% of priority group have yet to get swine flu dose ... health officer at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention apologized for the frustration ... from 26 to 57. Locally, the H1N1 epidemic hit its peak in late October, with ...
- H1N1 clinic draws huge turnout 21 Nov 2009 18:18 GMT
... But 75% of priority group have yet to get swine flu dose ... health officer at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention apologized for the frustration ... from 26 to 57. Locally, the H1N1 epidemic hit its peak in late October, with ...
- Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps 21 Nov 2009 04:31 GMT
... Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps ... strains of the extremely common sexually transmitted virus called HPV, for human papillomavirus. There is ... updated guidelines reflect better understanding of HPV. Infection is high among sexually active teens and ...
- Sodom in the nation's capital 21 Nov 2009 08:16 GMT
... STAR PARKER FOUNDER & PRESIDENT COALITION ON URBAN RENEWAL ... three percent of the local population has HIV or AIDS. The Administrator of this office ...
- Cervical Cancer Guidelines 21 Nov 2009 03:34 GMT
... JIM LEHRER: Medical experts recommended new guidelines today on testing for ... abnormalities and for HPV, the human papilloma virus. It causes cervical cancer and will be ... precursors are actually a very slowly progressive disease. So, by spreading out the intervals between ...
- E-News Medical Alert: Westside Medical Associates of Los Angeles & Westside Medical Imaging 21 Nov 2009 03:30 GMT
... BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In the study ... or at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. All participants were on cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, ...
- Review of study presented at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 21 Nov 2009 09:36 GMT
... Added to Chronic Statin Therapy On Carotid Intima Media Thickness Adding ... or at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. All participants were on cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, ...
- Sharam announces U.S. tour dates for Nov and Dec 21 Nov 2009 20:12 GMT
... Famed DJ and Producer Brings Extended Set to NYC, ... as one of the year's most uniquely infectious genre-bending songs by publications like Mixmag and ...
- The ZigBee Alliance and the American Telemedicine Association to collaborate on advancing use of Telehealth solutions 21 Nov 2009 01:19 GMT
... The ZigBee Alliance and the American Telemedicine Association to collaborate on ... that supports independent living and remote chronic disease management,” said Jonathan Linkous, CEO of the ...
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