Background on Chile Earthquake USGS: Magnitude 8.8 – OFFSHORE MAULE, CHILE AMEMBASSY Santiago: Statement on February 27 Earthquake in Chile NOAA: Tsunami Warnings and Advisories PAHO: EOC Situation Report #3 – Damage and power shortages force suspension of H1N1 vaccinations
Influenza Monitor, 25 Feb 2010 Recent article in CIDRAP reports that emergency room clinicians are noting an increase in influenza-like illnesses (ILI). Key excerpts are provided below. Emergency departments see rise in flu-like illness Feb 24, 2010 (CIDRAP News), Lisa Schnirring Staff Writer Some of the nation’s emergency departments are noting increases in flu-like illness [...]
Every mom has it, a cold and flu survival kit. An arsenal of go to remedies that helps them survive cold and flu season. Tania Ruben | Health & Wellness, Parenting, Dec. 22, 2009 In our home we take a number of preventative measures. Then I have the tools I use [...]
WASHINGTON—More than 57 million Americans have become ill from the H1N1 influenza virus and nearly 11,700 have died, according to estimates released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wall Street Journal | Health, Feb. 12, 2010 While the new figures show the H1N1 pandemic virus is still spreading, they also reflect a [...]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, research suggests eating chocolate may have a positive impact on stroke. USA Today, Feb. 11, 2010 Valentine’s Day Chocolate at 10% Off – Chocolate.com A new analysis, which involved a review of three prior studies, suggests eating about a bar [...]
Influenza Monitor, February 7, 2010 According to the latest influenza surveillance from CDC, no states have reported widespread flu activity for four consecutive weeks. However, pneumonia and influenza (P&I) mortality as a percentage of recorded deaths was 8.1% and is hovering above epidemic threshold (7.8%). One expert, speaking on background said the H1N1 epidemic has [...]
Stinkin’ rose profit Gilroy Dispatch, Jan. 14, 2010 As Chinese consumers stockpile garlic to stave off H1N1 swine flu, America’s largest grower of the stinking rose is reaping the rewards of skyrocketing international demand. After weathering the worst season in 20 years, Christopher Ranch is “cautiously optimistic about 2010,” [...]
The Power of Berries NY Times, The Well, Jan. 22, 2010 Several studies show that people who eat diets high in fruits and vegetables have lower cancer rates. Now a large body of research suggests that berries may be among the most potent cancer-fighting fruits. Berries contain a number of healthful compounds including vitamins A, [...]
Influenza Monitor, January 24, 2010 Despite substantial development efforts that go into antiviral drugs and vaccines for influenza, viruses are able to develop resistance due to their high mutation rates. In a recent issue of Nature, a team of German moleclar biologists make the case that by targeting host rather than viral factors, it may [...]
Commissioner’s Letter to Health Care Professionals Letter from the Commissioner to Nation’s Health Care Professionals on H1N1 Vaccine Safety U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Jan 14, 2010 KEY points and excerpts: – FDA and CDC are assessing H1N1 vaccine safety on a continuing basis and have published a detailed report describing the safety profile [...]
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