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Salmonella Breaks Out in 42 States…Most Common Form…Source Unknown
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Associated Press
…”Forty-two states have reported illnesses from the same type of salmonella bacteria, totaling at least 388 nationwide, federal health officials said this week. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is leading the investigation but has not yet released the list of states or determined which foods were may have caused people [...]
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2009 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule
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Many stories say that patients are cutting back on doctor visits due to the economy.
All sources we can find urge adults not to skip recommended immunizations/vaccinations. These are your first line of protection against a variety of medical problems.
Immunizations May Be Covered
Check your health plan book. It may be that these are fully covered. [...]
Topics: Headline News, How To Speak Doctor, You, the Patient
About One-Third of Elective C-Sections May Be Done Too Early, NEJM Study Says
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Wall Street Journal Online
“Elective Caesarean-section deliveries can increase problems for a newborn if done too early — even when the baby has technically reached full term, according to a large new study.”
The study did not examine procedures done as a result of medical emergencies. This study examined only elective procedures.
“The findings could help diminish [...]
Topics: Headline News, How To Speak Doctor, You, the Patient
USA TODAY Ranks Top 10 Health Stories for 2008
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Please see the full story for the newspaper’s top 10.
USA TODAY
“The bad news for health and medicine in 2008? A popular blockbuster drug showed signs that it may not be as effective as doctors believed; more studies revealed the dangers of chemicals found in children’s toys; and more Americans were seeking therapy to get [...]
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2008 Global Gender Gap Report…Germany, Britain and France Ahead of U.S.
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New York Times
“Women still lag far behind men in top political and decision-making roles, though their access to education and health care is nearly equal, the World Economic Forum said Wednesday.
“In its 2008 Global Gender Gap report, the forum, a Swiss research organization, ranked Norway, Finland and Sweden as the countries that have the [...]
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Update: Palin Releases Doctor’s Letter on Election Day
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As of yesterday, Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, had not released any medical information—and she was the only one on the two tickets not to have released information.
Today she provided a doctor’s letter comparable to that of Sen. Obama’s.
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Vigorous Exercise May Aid in Breast Cancer Prevention For Normal Weight Women, Research Finds
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BBC
“Vigorous exercise seems to protect against the development of breast cancer in normal-weight postmenopausal women, US research shows.
“Regular activity such as running, aerobics or even heavy housework was associated with a 30% reduced risk of developing the disease, a study found.
“Strenuous activity was only protective in women who were not overweight or obese [...]
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12 Things You Should Know About Aspirin
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Aspirin is one of the oldest medications, one of the most versatile and powerful. Read up.
U.S.News and WORLD REPORT, October 27, 2008
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A 60% Drop in Rotavirus Infections Spared Many Kids Serious Diarrhea, Thanks to New Vaccine
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What can you do?
Talk to your child’s doctor about whether this vaccine can help your child avoid the misery of a rotavirus, a source of serious attacks of diarrhea. This is an oral vaccine given in three doses.
In 2007-2008 rotavirus cases declined by 60 percent over the previous five years, according to a CDC [...]
New AIDS Drugs Update
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AFP
“Medical researchers on Sunday unveiled clinical trials of new anti-AIDS drug that better controls the spread of the deadly virus among previously untreated patients.
“Developed by US pharmaceutical giant Merck and Co, Isentress is the first of a new type of anti-AIDS medication called HIV integrase inhibitor, based on the enzyme that controls HIV virus [...]
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