Norwegian scientists raise concerns about mutated form of swine flu... Nov 21, 2009
The news came as scientists in Norway announced that they had detected a mutated form of the swine flu virus in two patients who died of the flu and in a third who was severely ill ... In a statement, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health said the mutation "could possibly make the virus more prone to infect deeper in the airways and thus cause more severe disease," such as pneumonia ... The third patient found to have the mutated form of the virus also became severely ill. (The Drudge Report)
Battered city's youngest victims Nov 21, 2009
All her three children have severe birth defects. Photo: Getty Images. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Police Blotter: Nov. 21 Nov 21, 2009
Her vehicle sustained severe damage. No citations were issued. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Preventing H1N1 Spread to Health Care Workers: Dilemma, Debate and Confusion Nov 21, 2009
19, 2009) A new study on pediatric H1N1 influenza admissions has found that asthma is a significant risk factor for severe disease in children with pandemic H1N1 compared with the seasonal. . (Science Daily)
H1N1 death 1st in region Nov 21, 2009
While most cases of flu in Michigan and nationwide have been less severe, this news demonstrates how serious influenza can be ... - Advertisement - Those who are at the highest risk of suffering severe complications from flu are pregnant women, children less than 2 years old and people with chronic health conditions. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Kettles and bells Nov 21, 2009
The Salvation Army has had severe budget cuts this year due to the sour economy. It has had to cut weekday meals from five a week to four, and the Angel Tree project will suffer cuts, too. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu found in N.C. hospital Nov 21, 2009
All of the Duke patients were located in a ward for people with cancer or severe blood disorders. All were severely ill and were highly susceptible to infections, Sexton says. (USA Today)
Poniard rebounds on picoplatin colon cancer data Nov 21, 2009
It said nerve damage for patients who took picoplatin occurred later in treatment and was less frequent and severe. Poniard also said an early-stage safety trial shows that picoplatin does not increase the risk of arrhythmia. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Can your doctor spot H1N1? Nov 21, 2009
What is different, he emphasizes, is that H1N1 is far more likely to cause severe illness in young and otherwise healthy people. Here's one stark comparison: Last week the CDC estimated that 540 children had died of H1N1 between April and October, before the usual flu season has even begun. (CNN)
Malaria drug potency is restored Nov 21, 2009
A team from La Trobe University in Melbourne tested the effect of combing chloroquine with primaquine, a drug normally used to treat a less severe form of malaria. On its own, primaquine has no effect on P. falciparum, but it is structurally similar to chloroquine. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
DOH: Free school clinics to start next week Nov 21, 2009
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that populations most at-risk for severe illness or complications from the flu receive priority in getting the vaccine. In these early weeks while we have limited supplies of H1N1 vaccine, we are adhering to the CDC recommended priority groups, stated State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Y. Park. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Do you have a 'clean aura'? Nov 21, 2009
Jyoti Budhia, a 38-yearold who was introduced to aura cleansing last year while dealing with a severe illness, says, "It often happens that one walks into a particular place and immediately experiences a feeling of calm, no matter what his state of mind is. Similarly, when you are in the company of certain people, you feel good. It seems unexplainable, but this happens because of the aura a place or a person exudes." Aura cleansing helped Budhia cope with her illness and since then she has been... (India Times, India)
Yakima woman dies of West Nile Nov 21, 2009
Of the 36 people, 28 had severe symptoms, including encephalitis, meningitis or paralysis. Eight had mild illnesses with a fever and headaches. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gov. Baldacci orders immediate spending reductions Nov 21, 2009
""Today's curtailment is another step to reduce State spending. In December, I will submit budget revisions to the Legislature that will make the additional cuts necessary to keep the budget balanced, as required by Maine's Constitution and law," Governor Baldacci said. "I will not support increased taxes to close the budget gap. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Feds Crack Down on Call Center Scheme Nov 21, 2009
The problem with all this is the punishment is not severe enough 26 people steal $50 million dollars and they will get nothing. by Phxfire November 20, 2009 7:19 AM EST. (CBS News -- Evening News)
New faces riding high in AMA Toyota Motocross Nov 21, 2009
Penske Racing has taken advantage of that at shorter tracks or circuits with more severe corners than Mosport, a 2. 459-mile, 10-turn course in Bowmanville, Ontario. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
Magician Horn is out of hospital Nov 21, 2009
Surgeon Dr Duke said at the time of the attack: "Mr Horn's injury was extremely severe, and it is all but miraculous that he is alive at this time.". Fischbacher has played down Horn's injuries, describing the wound as "a little punch hole" and claiming the tiger was trying to help his partner. (Yahoo News -- Siegfried & Roy)
Plan for New Jersey Youths Puts More in Foster Homes Nov 21, 2009
The children, some of whom suffer from severe mental and emotional problems, linger because of a lack of space in long-term programs or specialized foster care. The 10-page draft of the transfer plan, which is still being written by a team of state officials led by the acting human services commissioner, James M. Davy, and was obtained by The New York Times, lacks specifics such as how much it would cost or how the agency would recruit more foster parents or create other homelike settings for... (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
How’s Mandi Doing? Nov 21, 2009
So, after 5 rounds of strong chemo treatment, 130 days in the hospital, 29 days out of the hospital, 6 bone marrow biopsies, 3 spinal taps, 3 PIC lines, countless blood and platelet transfusions, many different antibiotics, 1 injection to raise my neutrophils, a few allergic reactions to platelets, 1 scary episode of severe viruses, infections and bad vitals towards the end of February, 1 blood clot, and tons of prayers, support and encouragement from everyone that I know. and some that I don't... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Researchers says she’s proved authenticity of Shroud of Turin Nov 21, 2009
Measuring 13 feet long and 3 feet wide, the shroud has suffered severe damage through the centuries, including from fire. The Catholic Church makes no claims about the cloth s authenticity, but says it is a powerful symbol of Christ s suffering. (Boston Globe)
Siegfried says Roy's doing well Nov 21, 2009
" It's a story that contradicts doctor accounts in the wake of the injury: Horn having severe blood loss the night of the attack and later the same night, suffering a stroke so severe it required surgeons to remove one-quarter of his skull to enable his swelling brain to expand. Las Vegas neurosurgeon Lonnie Hammargren's published comments about the procedure, known as a craniectomy, rankled University Medical Center officials, who said it might have violated patient privacy laws. Horn's... (Yahoo News -- Siegfried & Roy)
Let women keep their abortion coverage Nov 21, 2009
Since she suffers severe hypertension, her physician advises her against taking the pregnancy to term because she d risk a stroke or worse. That s not medical care. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Atty seeks psych care for Mo. teen murder suspect Nov 21, 2009
-- A teenager accused of killing a 9-year-old neighbor should be sent to a psychiatric hospital because she shows signs of severe depression and anxiety, her attorney said ... Public defender Jan King cited the previous suicide attempt in a court document Thursday while stating that Bustamante was "demonstrating signs of severe depression and anxiety" and had been under a suicide watch at the jail. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
About Pap Smears Nov 21, 2009
Abnormal Pap smears indicate the presence of a virus or microorganisms, that cells may be altered due to infection or, in the most severe cases, cervical cells could be altered to exhibit the presence of precancerous conditions. If the test comes back questionable, other tests will be performed, such as repeating the Pap test, undergoing a follow-up test called a colposcopy, or undergoing a test for Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes cervical cancer. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Governor declares Winter Preparedness Week Nov 21, 2009
Virginia is vulnerable to severe winter weather, which can lead to injury and death from hypothermia, heart attack, stroke and traffic crashes ... Discuss with your family what you would do in case of severe winter weather in your area. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
19-Year-Old Reports Self As Drunken Driver Nov 21, 2009
- Breaking News Alerts - Severe Weather Alerts. to download Desktop Alert. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder Nov 21, 2009
Canadian researchers are reporting that children with asthma are more likely to develop severe cases of H1N1 flu than seasonal flu. Blogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Latest health news » Nov 21, 2009
The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. A top Obama administration official is praising the new Senate health bill's attempt to find a compromise on abortion coverage even as an official of the U.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The Young Pro Nov 21, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
H1N1 Vaccine Not a Killer: WHO Nov 21, 2009
Authorities in China -- where 11 million people have been vaccinated -- have reported 2 deaths following inoculation and 15 cases of severe side effects, the WHO said in a statement ... "We have to reiterate that the vaccines are safe, that the disease in certain people can be severe and can be cause of death," she said ... "It is worrying indeed that certain groups don't seem to be coming readily to be vaccinated. But we hope that the data ... on the safety of these vaccines will dissipate the... (Newsmax)
First H1N1 death in Floyd Co. reported Nov 21, 2009
Although a death occurred in Floyd County it is not an indication the virus is more severe or prevalent in this area,stated Gail Arjes of Floyd County Public Health of the countys first H1N1-related death. She added, though, that the incident does serve as a reminder that the virus is circulating in Iowa, and does have the potential to cause serious disease, and even death. (Charles City Press, IO)
Women's Health Care Under Attack? Nov 21, 2009
There is severe risk in not testing these women and the article is scaring them away from routine tests that could potentially save their lives. Still, unlike breast cancer, which can be quite aggressive in spreading to the lymph nodes and other organs such as the lungs, cervical cancer is considered a slow-moving cancer. (Fox News)
9Potential New Cold Virus Mimics H1N1, Hospitalizing Children» Nov 21, 2009
This one was causing severe symptoms and even pneumonia ... For severely ill patients hospitals can try to keep blood oxygen levels up and keep the patients hydrated, often with intravenous lines if they are coughing or wheezing too hard to eat or drink. (Fox News)
'Forever families' forged at National Adoption Day courthouse ceremony Nov 21, 2009
Two sisters and a brother, victims of severe abuse, who had been in foster care or sheltered for nearly three years. Dillon, Haley and Shelbi, 9, 7 and 6 years respectively, gathered around the judge, beaming as he made it all official. (The Palm Beach Post)
Imposing limits Nov 21, 2009
IF YOU live in Italy and are planning to commit a moderately severe crime perhaps beating your children, or a white-collar offence such as cooking the books, or even stabbing your neighbour the law might soon be of little hindrance to you. If a bill tabled in parliament this week were to become law, it would mean you could commit any of the above offences and could expect a reasonable chance of avoiding paying a penalty. (The Economist)
Banged up YC squad faces Willcox with trip to state finals on the line Nov 21, 2009
Stallworth said at that time, given the team's spat of injuries, he believed Harris' injury may be more severe. Harris has rushed for 1,852 yards this season, including 513 yards and seven touchdowns in the first two rounds of the playoffs. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Drug-resistant swine flu hits UK Nov 21, 2009
Five patients on a unit treating people with severe underlying health conditions at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, were infected ... Dr Roland Salmon, director of the National Public Health Service for Wale's Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre, said: "The emergence of influenza A viruses that are resistant to Tamiflu is not unexpected in patients with serious underlying conditions and suppressed immune systems, who still test positive for the virus despite treatment. "In this... (BBC News -- UK)
WHO assesses significance of H1N1 virus mutation in Norway Nov 21, 2009
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has informed the WHO of a mutation of the H1N1 flu virus detected in two patients who died and one with severe illness ... "Although further investigation is underway, no evidence currently suggests that these mutations are leading to an unusual increase in the number of H1N1 infections or a greater number of severe or fatal cases," it added. (Xinhuanet, China)
Prolonging life Nov 21, 2009
But despite her severe disability, Lynda is still determined to get something from her life. "I have a mobility scooter and run a support group," she said. (BBC News -- UK)
New resistant strain of swine flu reported Nov 21, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A cluster of four Tamiflu-resistant cases of H1N1 flu at Duke University Medical Center have raised concerns that changes in the virus may make severe infections more difficult to treat. Three of the Duke patients died. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A/H1N1 flu vaccine withdrawn in Canada due to high number of allergic reactions Nov 21, 2009
Usually one or two allergic reactions are expected for a batch of that size, but Manitoba has recorded six severe allergic reactions. GSK said Friday in a statement that the recall was a precaution and they would investigate to see whether there was something wrong with the batch. (Xinhuanet, China)
Garden built in teacher's honor rededicated Nov 21, 2009
She was stabbed 70 times with scissors and suffered severe head wounds ... She is stabbed 70 times with scissors and suffers severe head wounds. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Prednisone and Prednisolone in Dogs... Nov 21, 2009
Therefore, prednisolone may be preferable to prednisone for cats and for patients experiencing severe liver disease. Anti-inflammatory Effects of Prednisone and Prednisolone. (Suite101.com)
Nebulizers and Pills in the Treatme... Nov 21, 2009
Side effects can be mild or severe, ranging from headache, stomachache, and flu-like symptoms to irritability and suicidal depression ... Using the hand-held device, patients blow as hard and fast as possible and look at the result, which is a number in one of three color zones: green is normal, yellow indicates reduced capacity and a possible need for more medication, and red can warn of impending severe symptoms before they become obvious. (Suite101.com)
Heart attack claims life of Dogs' mascot Nov 21, 2009
Phillips said bulldogs "have the sweetest personality," but she noted the mashed-in shape of their faces puts great stress on their hearts and lungs, and even bulldogs with the best medical care can have severe and unexpected medical problems. Reach Lee Shearer at. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Paly students face suspensions for egg fight Nov 21, 2009
However, kids will be kids and some of you parents need to realize that severe punishment is not the way to teach kids to think rationally ... Laws against the crime have been stiffened in the past few years, and the punishment to those caught in the act of egging cars and houses is much more severe than it used to be. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Common Diseases Biggest Child-Killers Nov 21, 2009
Rotavirus, a highly contagious disease spread through contaminated hands and surfaces, is the top cause of severe diarrhea, accounting for more than a half million child deaths a year. A vaccine routinely given to children in the U.S. and Europe is expected to reach 44 poorer countries by 2015 through the GAVI Alliance. (KIRO TV, WA)
Surgery Not Linked to Memory Problems in Older Patients Nov 20, 2009
(July 16, 2008) Older adults who have hip or knee replacement surgery for severe osteoarthritis may take several weeks to recover but appear to have excellent long-term. . (Science Daily)
State taking heat for 'chaotic' flu shots Nov 20, 2009
More importantly, some children most at-risk -- those with histories of asthma or other severe respiratory ailments -- might be told to wait because their pediatrician couldn't get vaccine, while others without that medical history got vaccinated because their doctor happened to get a shipment. "It wasn't good planning. I think it was very poorly distributed. I don't think it's been well handled at all," Dr. Dixon said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Last-Resort Lower-Body Amputation Effective in Extreme Cases of Bone Infection, 25-Year Review Shows Nov 20, 2009
19, 2009) A landmark, 25-year review of cases in which surgeons had to remove the lower portion of the body from the waist down for severe pelvic bone infections shows the therapy can add years and quality of life to survivors, say researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center ... "An increasing number of veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts are surviving very severe injuries that frequently lead to permanent paraplegia and are often complicated by severe bedsores and intractable bone... (Science Daily)
Commentary: Are MMA fights safe and good for Cameron? Nov 20, 2009
OutWest wrote on Nov 16, 2009 7:04 PM:" Hopefully this discussion doesnt veer from the subject matter too much. Heres my two cents before it does. MMA is a violent and brutal sport, but none the less a sport. Unknown to alot of people there are rules and standards for performance within the event. Yes there is a redneck vibe but hey, Im a redneck and probably will be for life. Im not sure about this but I believe that since MMA has become mainstream there havent been a heck of alot of cases... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Asia's airline industry showing signs of recovery Nov 20, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Figures released Thursday by the 17-member AAPA showed its airlines carried 11.1 million passengers in October, a slight improvement over the previous month but still below levels seen a year ago. Despite signs of a recovery, the regional airline industry is still expected to turn in a collective loss for 2009, Herdman said. He did not give a figure for the losses expected this year but said the industry lost US 4.8 billion in 2008. The International... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Mentally ill losing key service Nov 20, 2009
Some mental health advocates and consumers are raising concerns about the state's decision to do away with a day treatment program that serves about 300 severely mentally ill people annually ... Without it, they say, some severely mentally ill people wouldn't leave their homes ... At the end of the month, many of those in psychosocial rehab programs will be transferred to state-run mental health clubhouses, which also offer day treatment for people statewide with severe mental illness. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fort Hood attack jihad? Nov 20, 2009
The Fort Hood shootings stunned a military already under severe strain from years of war in both Iraq and Afghanistan, with the army reporting a rise in depression, suicides and marital problems. "There is nothing any of us can say to ease the pain for the wounded, the families of the fallen and the members of the Fort Hood community touched by this incident," said Gates. (iAfrica.com)
McAfee warns of Cold War-style computer attack Nov 20, 2009
No known computer attack has been severe or sophisticated enough to be considered an act of war, Alperovitch said, but some of the aggressions originating from nations have been testing the boundaries of what's acceptable. During the war between Russia and Georgia over the region of South Ossetia, Georgian government and media Web sites were bombarded with denial-of-service attacks in August 2008- a common tactic in which overwhelming traffic causes a Web site to crash - started by Russian... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
ACLU sues jail over withheld medication Nov 20, 2009
The ACLU says Bethany Cajune was denied the drug she uses to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms while overcoming narcotic addiction ... The lawsuit says the woman went into severe withdrawal, and risked miscarriage. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pe Ell Man Stabbed, Shot with Crossbow Nov 20, 2009
The victim suffered severe head and chest injuries and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he remains in stable condition. Police said Delavergne fled and was not found when tracked with a K-9 unit. (KIRO TV, WA)
Wolverton family working through recovery Nov 20, 2009
They've also become advocates against drunk driving the cause of Keith's accident May 2, 2009, where he not only experienced severe head injuries but also fractured 12 ribs and endured numerous scrapes and bruises ... has faced numerous struggles in the last year, including seeing the head of the household, Keith, father and husband, suffer from a severe brain injury. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Rethinking the Antibody-Dependent Enhancement Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Model Nov 20, 2009
Dengue virus infection usually causes a severe 'flu like illness, although symptoms may be mild in young children. DHF, however, is a severe and sometimes fatal complication of dengue virus infection that affects about half a million people every year ... The current model for development of DHF in infants around 6 months old is that anti-dengue virus antibodies transferred from a dengue-immune mother to her child somehow enhance dengue virus infection, resulting in more severe symptoms (the... (Science Daily)
University mourns loss of mascot Nov 20, 2009
Phillips said bulldogs "have the sweetest personality," but she noted the mashed-in shape of their faces puts great stress on their hearts and lungs, and even bulldogs with the best medical care can have severe and unexpected medical problems. Reach Lee Shearer at. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Web site chronicles priest's prison time Nov 20, 2009
Among Skehan's ailments: high blood pressure, diabetes, hypertension, insomnia, high cholesterol, severe depression, hearing loss and level-B prostate cancer. The next day, a judge denied his request to leave for medical reasons. (The Palm Beach Post)
AIDS, Malaria Eclipse the Biggest Child-Killers Nov 20, 2009
Rotavirus, a highly contagious disease spread through contaminated hands and surfaces, is the top cause of severe diarrhea, accounting for more than a half million child deaths a year. A vaccine routinely given to children in the U.S. and Europe is expected to reach 44 poorer countries by 2015 through the GAVI Alliance. (Newsmax)
Asian airlines start to recover Nov 20, 2009
Asia's airline industry is beginning to pull out of a severe slump sparked by the global recession with signs that passenger numbers have started to recover, a regional body said on Friday. "Hopefully, we are at least through the worst of the downturn," Andrew Herdman, director-general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), told an industry forum in Singapore. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
You Go West, Girl Nov 20, 2009
Through all this and more, Nancy Kelsey persevered ... The winter was severe, and McDonald made a small fortune on his stores of food. (The American Conservative)
Common Pain Relief Medication May Encourage Cancer Growth Nov 20, 2009
(June 25, 2009) Cancer patients often suffer from severe pain that cannot be effectively treated with conventional medication. Researchers have found the possible reasons for this -- tumors release two signal. (Science Daily)
