MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'h1n1 virus'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:26:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269742&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fir7ymCdys2Y%2F The H1N1 virus, the so-called swine flu, hit 57 million Americans and was the cause of 257,000 hospitalizations and 11,690 deaths in the United States. Fifty seven million: that’s more than the population of Spain (46 million) and Canada (34 million). The number of people hospitalized because of the H1N1 influenza is just slightly more than the entire population of Barbados, or equal to half the state of Wyoming. That’s a lot of people. The flu is still around and vaccines are still being given. The US winter Olympic athletes were vaccinated last month if they’d not already been, giving the vaccine enough time to be effective when the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics begin tonight. What was it about the H1N1 flu that got the world so concerned and should it have been? It&#8... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269742 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:36:00 +0100 3269742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180284&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F_1vREUgzj7k%2F Although the H1N1 virus has faded quite a bit in the news, it is still active throughout the world, including the United States. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that as of January 10, 2010, “more than 208 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 13,554 deaths.” The most active regions right now remain parts of North Africa, South Asia and the eastern and southeastern areas of Europe. North Africa The virus is still spreading in countries such as Morocco, Algeria and Egypt. South Asia Countries in South Asia that are reporting active infection spread of H1N1 include Nepal, India (more in the west, less so in the north), and Sri Lanka – although the virus may be... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180284 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:44:26 +0100 3180284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123416&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FbDAn9q7HkQY%2F It’s easy to remember the most recent stories or advances in health and medicine – but what about what else has happened since the hysteria of Y2K? Whether it’s Terri Shiavo in 2005 or the H1N1 virus in 2009, it’s impossible to list a “top 10″ list with everyone in agreement. However, the idea of the top 10 lists is to help us remember, to think about what’s happened, and maybe to continue making a difference. Here is a list of top 10 health stories that did get a lot of press: 2000: The Human Genome Project. Scientists had been working on mapping out the genes of humans and finally, in June 2000, they were able to present their draft of the human genome. 2001: Anthrax scare. According to CNN.com news people, the anthrax scare made it to the top 10... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123416 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:57:44 +0100 3123416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056597&cid=t_239128_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fsanta-not-welcome-at-childrens-hospital%2F Bah Humbug might be the new motto at Ottawa, Canada’s 150-bed Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The powers-that-be have decided that having Santa visit was too risky considering the H1N1 flu virus that is making the rounds. Poppycock, rubbish, and every other non-offending word from me. This is not necessary – a visit from Santa has no more of a chance of increasing illness than the video link-ups with Santa that the hospital is planning – with immunosuppressed children being the exception. The administrators said that each child will be receiving a personalized video greeting from the man himself. It’s understandable that we want to keep our children safe. The spread of a virus like H1N1 is scary because of the severity of effects it can have on some childr... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056597 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:13:34 +0100 3056597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939253&cid=t_239128_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fglass-viral-sculptures%2F They’re some of the world’s deadliest viruses, but people are paying to see them. Meet artist Luke Jerram. He lives in Bristol, United Kingdom, and he creates viruses out of glass. These detailed pieces are stunning to look at and are in great demand. The Smithfield Gallery, in London, UK, has an exhibit of both pieces and photographs of pieces created by Mr. Jerram. Among the viruses he has created into glass are e. coli, HIV, and even the H1N1 virus, otherwise known as the swine flu. Mr. Jerram has received quite a bit of coverage of his artwork, including photos published by the BBC. His own website is LukeJerram.com. If you would like to watch Mr. Jerram at work, creating the HIV piece, click on the TV screen below. ~~~ Image: iStock.com Post from: Healthbolt (Source: Heal... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939253 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:39:04 +0100 2939253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912145&cid=t_239128_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fh1n1-fears-fakes-fda-widget-for-you%2F Fraudsters are like cockroaches – they are unwelcome and we do what we can to get rid of them, but they keep coming back. It doesn’t take long for fraudsters to jump on something that plays on people’s fears and they use that to prey on their new victims. With the H1N1 virus and the Internet, fraudsters have a good venue to find some of these new victims. Products that claim to prevent the virus or claim to heal you are making their way into people’s homes. These products are not only ripping people off of money, they are potentially very dangerous, depending on what they are made of and your health. If you are trying to find a way to stay healthy or become healthy, there are some things to remember when searching the Internet for help: If it sounds too good to be ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912145 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:19:54 +0100 2912145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890722&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F5ypy-zr-v_0%2F This study or 1400 adults (and 500 children) goes against a previously release study found in the New England Journal of Medicine earlier this month. This much smaller study (272 patients) said that 83% of adults and 60% of children had underlying conditions. The second study was done by the Centers of Disease Control (CDC). Among the adults: 26% had asthma 8% had another chronic lung disease 10% had diabetes 8% had weakened immune systems 6% were pregnant Among children, 6% had sickle cell disease or a similar blood condition. More analysis needs to be completed in this population though. These findings reinforce the idea that it is the younger,  healthy adults who are more often affected. However, Canadian records are showing that the deaths to H1N1 are occurring much more frequently ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890722 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:37:43 +0100 2890722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828483&cid=t_239128_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F09%2F23%2Fpreventing-the-h1n1-flu%2F A Pandemic awareness video explaining what you can do to help prevent the spread of H1N1 flu virus from the Disaster Resistant Community Colleges of California Task Force. Things you can do to prevent getting the H1N1 flu: Wash your hands. Cover a cough with a sleeve. Don’t touch your face with your hands. Eat healthy foods. Get enough sleep. Stay away from people who are sick. Stay home if you are sick. Make sure you know what is going on with the flu on campus. Be watching for when the vaccines become available. More information: Dyer KA. How to Prevent Getting H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu. (Source: Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50) Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828483 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:15:07 +0100 2828483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796789&cid=t_239128_150_f&fid=38374&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FgjE7_VBeEzU%2Fcdc-uses-social-media-to-distribute.html (Source: ePharma Summit) ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796789 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:40:00 +0100 2796789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2789061&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FpNzwbU69rtQ%2F Just caught a Harvard study that said businesses are not prepared to handle the Swine Flu. If a majority of their employees should get sick and be out for two weeks. Many businesses said they could not keep up their normal operations if this were to occur. If half their employees were out for a month, “four out of every five businesses expect severe problems.” If you’re a business owner then, what do you do? Here are a few tips. Do Some Cross Training Now Get employees involved in learning other jobs should the need arise to have them help out. Have several employees cross-trained for other jobs, so if one person is out the entire burden of their workload can be split among many employees rather than just one. Put H1N1 Planning Into Your Emergency Plan Every businesses ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2789061 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:49:40 +0100 2789061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2770145&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F_Rx5doeJpco%2F Wow, that headline looks a bit like alphabet soup with all the abbreviations. Here’s a bit of interesting fun. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services began a contest for the best public service announcement (PSA) about H1N1, often called swine flu. They had about 200 entries and they’ve been narrowed down to 10. You can watch the entries and vote on your favorite. You have until September 16, 2009 to vote. Not that I’m trying to influence you in any way {grin}, but I think you should check out the one called “H1N1 Rap by Dr. Clarke.” I think you’ll like it. Dr. John Clarke is the medical director for the Long Island Rail Road and he made this video. Maybe Blisstree readers can help make him become a star – who knows? Just go to the You... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2770145 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:11:20 +0100 2770145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757854&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fr2rZXrOXxWw%2F The original Sesame Street generation is in their late 30s and 40s now, there are still millions of younger Sesame Street fans around the world, watching the muppets’ antics and listening to their stories and songs in several different languages. So, considering how popular the franchise is, it’s no wonder that one of Sesame Street’s most popular muppets, Elmo, has been recruited to help children learn more about staying healthy amidst the H1N1 influenza phase. All parents have gone through the handwashing thing with their children at some point. Some children learn it well and do it, others pay lip service and just run their hands under the water to make them look wet. But, if someone as influential as Elmo tells them how to wash their hands, the little ones may pay a bi... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757854 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:14:51 +0100 2757854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757858&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FB6gg1FV0JGI%2F Watching the news the other day, I saw a reporter at a school where kids were being told to do elbow bumps instead of high fives. Hugs and definitely kisses were strongly discouraged. This all in the name of preventing the spread of H1N1. Hype or help? My vote is on the hype part. H1N1 is very easily spread. In fact, it’s being found to be one of the most easily spread viruses we’ve had around for a while. And, yes, while it may be spread through touch, it’s also spread through touching contaminated objects. So, while a school child may elbow bump his classmate, as soon as he opens the locker door that the first child touched, he may have come into contact with the virus. So, what’s the best solution? It’s what is being promoted all along: Wash. Your. Hands. W... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757858 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:27:30 +0100 2757858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724929&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FKmzqs026Seo%2F The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines regarding the use of the antivirals (Tamiflu and Relenza) for people infected with the H1N1 virus. The goal of antivirals is to reduce the amount of hospital care need to treat patients who have developed severe complications of influenza and limit the number of deaths. The WHO has already identified the people who are highest risk of developing these severe complications should they contract the H1N1 virus. Considering the limited time that doctors have to give the antivirals (within 48 hours of onset of illness), the WHO has recommended that if patients come with signs of influenza, doctors shouldn’t wait for test results but treat the patients with antivirals if they feel it’s necessary. That being said, although 48 h... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724929 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:54:52 +0100 2724929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719762&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F9rtsOJIP2kw%2F Getting a flu shot this year? How about three? That’s what medical professionals say might be the magic number when it comes to inoculating yourself against the H1N1 virus. They also tried to prepare employers to expect many of their employees to be out at least a few days this upcoming year with the Swine Flu. In other words, employers should encourage their workers to stay home at even the hint of the flu. If they don’t, they could inadvertently make more people sick. Employees are reminded to wash their hands often, stay home if they feel they have the flu, and seek medical attention immediately if their symptoms worsen. They also encouraged employers to allow telecommuting, as it might help with the spread of the flu. So if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719762 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:35:24 +0100 2719762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2716192&cid=t_239128_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F19%2Fnccn-updates-infection-guidelines-to-include-information-about-h1n1-virus-swine-flu%2F NCCN [National Comprehensive Cancer Network] recently updated the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology™ for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer-Related Infections to include information about the H1N1 virus, also known as “swine flu”. The NCCN Guidelines provide specific recommendations on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the major common and opportunistic infections that afflict [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2716192 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:08:06 +0100 2716192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702360&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FKogc4usUA0Y%2F A day after he played in the United States’ versus Mexico World Cup loss, Landon Donovan found out he has the Swine Flu. I can’t imagine running around a soccer field while sick with the regular flu, let alone Swine Flu, can you? But the H1N1 virus has been shown in his system. Did it have something to do with the team’s loss? It certainly couldn’t have helped. Donovan says he did feel lethargic and just not himself before the game, but he couldn’t pinpoint the problem. Despite playing in Mexico, Donovan also says he must have caught the disease in the United States. Donovan appeared tired about halfway through the game, when normally he would have been the fastest player on the team. Donovan was Player of the Month in July, but no news on whether he’ll... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702360 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:58:33 +0100 2702360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2681965&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F_zQLpRIMlI8%2F When we hear of illness outbreaks, we often also hear of school closings. This is done with the hope of containing contagious illnesses and minimizing the spread and impact. However, with a new school year dawning in the United States, this may not be the case with regards to the H1N1 virus, the so-called swine flu. There are a lot of issues to take into account when schools are closed en masse. Parents must scramble for child care, stay home and lose income, or leave their children unattended if they’re desperate enough. This can have a domino effect for the families, employees, and ultimately the community. After watching how the influenza is making its way across the other side of the world, the experts at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - with the information they have now ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2681965 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:00:37 +0100 2681965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2678695&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fewy1bBxNvqk%2F Experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) have said that the world seems to be on track for the first H1N1 influenza vaccines to be approved by September. The so-called swine flu has been making its way around the world and scientists have been working at developing a vaccine before the virus makes its second wave, affecting even more people. Developing a vaccine is intense work that can go in the wrong direction at any time. The many steps involved in developing the vaccine and ensuring  its safety and efficacy takes time. The WHO has outlined how this is done in their posting  Pandemic influenza vaccine manufacturing process and timeline . It’s interesting to read how the development occurs. At this point, the process is in the clinical trial phase for some of the manufact... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2678695 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:01:43 +0100 2678695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653839&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FQ6VClekX2-M%2F In case of emergencies, people often wonder how it’s decided who gets what. In a situation such as the H1N1 pandemic, the question becomes, who gets vaccinated first and if there are limited stores of vaccines, who has priority? The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices today issued its recommendations and vaccine guidelines for H1N1 vaccine . They target 5 groups: Pregnant women Health care and emergency services personnel Children and young adults to age 24 years Caregivers and caregiver contacts of children under 6 months old Otherwise healthy adults with certain chronic health conditions It’s estimated that these five groups cover half of the American population, about 159 million. However, there could come to pass a situation where there isn’t enough vaccine... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653839 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:06:12 +0100 2653839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645370&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F6fi3LDQA4xQ%2F As a Milwaukee-area resident, I was surprised to learn that we had one of the highest numbers of Swine Flu than any other area in the country. So much so, that health officials are examining some of the cases to help understand and predict possible outbreaks of the disease come fall. One reason Milwaukee is key to understanding the H1N1 virus is because health professionals tallied severe and mild cases of the disease. Other areas were not doing that, so it gave a skewed projection on how deadly the disease is. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Officials Look to Milwaukee for H1N1 Info (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645370 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:15:52 +0100 2645370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645546&cid=t_239128_150_f&fid=38374&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FOmqKV93U2B8%2Flook-at-online-health-diagnosis.html (Source: ePharma Summit) ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645546 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:05:00 +0100 2645546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2639621&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fk9Vfc-qIpW8%2F It happens every time there is news of a health scare - people buy out pharmacies and drug stores of things like surgical masks and thermometers. It’s currently happening in England, where the H1N1 virus has really hit hard lately. England’s Department of Health says that “there were around 100,000 new cases of swine flu in England in the week ending July 17 — nearly double the number of cases for the previous seven days.” As a result, folks are stocking up on anything that could help them in a health emergency. Surgical masks are always one of the first things to go, but they are also buying things like antibacterial hand soap as well. Some pharmacies say they have more stock in for weeks or months. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2639621 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:26:01 +0100 2639621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621867&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FQhTk50wJtjQ%2F Australia is ready to begin testing the first vaccine for the H1N1 virus, the so-called swine flu. Although the H1N1 virus hasn’t been as harsh or fatal as some seasonal influenzas, the fear is that it still could develop into a stronger illness. As it is, it’s estimated that the H1N1 virus has caused almost 500 deaths. By far not as deadly as some other diseases we have, but we are still in the virus’ infancy - we don’t know what can or will happen. Experts are saying that it may take two injections of the vaccine to gain immunity, meaning that, combined with the annual seasonal influenza, people will be receiving three vaccinations this year. To read more on the development of the Australian vaccine and what it mean, go to Bloomberg.com’s article, First Vacc... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621867 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:46:08 +0100 2621867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2580270&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F5jYtoByyv6g%2F Are you ready for this? With the warnings we’ve all received over the last few months about swine flu, medical professionals are now saying that the disease might not be as lethal as originally thought. In fact, it may be up to 40 times less fatal. The latest figures show that “probability of dying from the pandemic flu strain may be 1 in 10,000 cases and possibly as low as 1 in 100,000.” It’s still a dangerous disease, to be sure, but probably not as deadly as the medical world once believed. Whenever I hear reports like this (that conflict), I basically try to take the whole of the information with a grain of salt. It seems as if with swine flu we need to take care of ourselves at the first sign of symptoms, but also enjoy our lives and not panic. (I think many o... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580270 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:55:00 +0100 2580270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570650&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FuhdRflPcIDs%2F Years ago, there were mothers who would throw chicken pox parties. If they found that one of their friends had chicken pox in the house, they’d deliberately expose them to the virus so they could control (so to speak) when their children would get sick. I think the idea seemed to make sense to some people, but the idea of deliberately exposing children to illness that could develop into something quite serious, seems a bit misguided. Now that the chicken pox has a vaccine, the chicken pox parties seem to be on the wain. But now, there’s a new type of party that’s making its rounds: the H1N1 party. That’s right, some parents are deliberately exposing their children to the H1N1 virus, the so-called swine flu, in the hopes that they make their children resistant to it ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570650 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:30:18 +0100 2570650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473602&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fzuhq7rj4XwQ%2F Just when we thought talk of the swine flu (or H1N1 virus) has stopped (or at least, I thought it had), there is news that the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued the disease a “global pandemic.” The fact that the disease has been spread to so many countries is the reason for this new alert. While the disease is not consider stronger or more deadly, the fact that it has spread so quickly throughout the world has warranted this new distinction as a “Phase 6″ epidemic. According to CNN: “the virus had spread to 74 countries, the health agency said. There were 28,774 confirmed cases and 144 deaths.” Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Swine Flu a Global Pandemic (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473602 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:28:19 +0100 2473602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2464204&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FofxMoZHOrs0%2F It doesn’t matter who you are, but if you’re suspected of having H1N1 and you’re in China, expect to find yourself in quarantine. New Orleans Mayor, Roy Nagin, along with his wife and a body guard, was quarantined in Shanghai because someone on their flight to China was experiencing suspected H1N1 virus symptoms. News reports state that the three are fine and not showing any signs of being ill. Not everyone who was on the flight was quarantined, just those deemed close enough that they may have contracted the illness. If everything goes as it has been going, the Mayor trio will be holed up for 7 days and then released if they show no signs of being ill. ~~~~ Image: Stock.xchng Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree New Orleans Mayor Quarantined ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2464204 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:51:33 +0100 2464204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452744&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FX1d4_G9fjjQ%2F The World Health Organization will be holding an emergency meeting today to discuss the newest developments in the H1N1 virus situation across the world. Here you can see a map of the spread of the virus , and here are the statistics of the various countries that have reported cases so far. So far, 69 countries have officially reported 21,940 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection, including 125 deaths. ~~~~ Image: Stock.xchng Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Emergency WHO Meeting: H1N1 Virus (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452744 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:53:15 +0100 2452744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453185&cid=t_239128_150_f&fid=38374&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2Fxu1h8SGSuvM%2Fnyc-health-department-buys-google-ads.html (Source: ePharma Summit) ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453185 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:06:00 +0100 2453185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452752&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FYbgShDXJJCY%2F The sky isn’t falling in. We’re not all going to be wearing space suits to stay healthy. And no, we don’t have to panic, which is what some people may do when they read headlines such as the one above. That being said, the fact that the World Health Organization is considering raising the pandemic level to 6 - the highest level - is newsworthy. Some people feel that pandemic automatically means something like the Spanish flu of the early 1900s. That’s not so. A pandemic, by definition, is an illness that has been found to be spreading beyond local areas, across the world. An epi demic is a situation where you have an outbreak of illness in a few specific areas, pan demic crosses borders and oceans. Illnesses that are subject of pandemics aren’t necessarily fat... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452752 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:35:55 +0100 2452752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2417068&cid=t_239128_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FxWYtxlmeDQc%2F New York has its first swine flu death Sunday night. The assistant principal from Intermediate School 238 in Hollis, Mitchell Wiener, died just six days after he originally got sick. He had been hospitalized four days ago with a temperature of 103. Four students also have the disease, now called the H1N1 virus. Wiener had a ” particularly bad case that shut down his kidneys and ravaged his lungs.” He was 55. Health officials have warned that new, equally severe cases of the disease may still pop up. Image: sxc.hu Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Swine Flu Claims NY Principal (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2417068 Tue, 19 May 2009 12:54:45 +0100 2417068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2389653&cid=t_239128_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Ft7bPpwrc5dg%2F The ever-sensible Shaun Waterman has begun to tally the cost of overreaction to the fear outbreak inspired by the H1N1 flu strain. He reports in ISN Security Watch: Even the precautions that you take against this kind of global flu pandemic could knock about 1.9 [or] 2 percent off global [economic production]. That’s about a trillion dollars,” according to journalist Martin Walker, who cited World Bank figures from a study last year. The Economist reported last week that the crisis in Mexico was costing Mexico City’s service and retail industries $55m a day - not because of the handful of deaths but because of people’s reactions. And that was even before the national suspension of non-essential public activities called for this week by the authorities there, which was expected to d... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2389653 Wed, 06 May 2009 18:54:38 +0100 2389653