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Navy Public Health Center Web Site Offers Flu-Related Info
The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) in Portsmouth, Va., manages a comprehensive influenza Web site that offers up-to-date guidance about influenza infection. FDA identifies trash in vials of drug used to treat enzyme disordersSavannah, Georgia CaymanMama.com 2009-11-14 Health News News — Health regulators of the Food and Drug Administration have identified small particles of trash and debris from steel, rubber and fiber in drugs made by biotechnology firm Genzyme. Genzyme is a drug used to treat rare enzyme disorders and the FDA said the particles of trash could cause serious adverse health effects for patients. Following the FDA’s findings, shares of Genzyme Corp. dipped $3.12, or 5.9 percent, to $50.05 in afternoon trading. According to the Associated Press, “The FDA announcement is the second case of contamination for the Cambridge, Mass.-based company this year. In June, Genzyme was forced to shut down a key production facility due to viral contamination.” The other pharmaceuticals affected by the FDA announcement include: Cerezyme, Fabrazyme, Myozyme, Aldurazyme and Thyrogen. The FDA is not removing the drugs
from the market on the basis that few alternative treatments exist. It was
recommended that physicians closely inspect the vials to Genzyme prior to
injecting their patients with the drug. ONAP Commissions Institute of Medicine to Examine HIV Testing and Care PoliciesAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 56,000 Americans become infected with HIV each year. A lot needs to be done to halt the HIV epidemic in the U.S. and, thankfully, we have effective tools at our disposal. New DocRock Music Video Teaches Kids How to Avoid H1N1 Flu
“Blah, blah, H1N1 blah,” is what many children hear when their parents try to teach them how to avoid getting H1N1. To cut through the blahs and get the message across, health service company CIGNA and Dr. Mache Seibel, a.k.a. DocRock, have produced a rap video teaching kids five steps they can take to avoid getting H1N1. It is available free to anyone for viewing or download President Obama Signs Emergency Declaration for H1N1 FluIn an effort to proactively address the ongoing pandemic, the President signed a National Emergency Declaration on H1N1 that allows healthcare systems to quickly implement disaster plans should they become overwhelmed. As experts expected, H1N1 flu is moving rapidly throughout the country and the majority of states now have widespread influenza activity. This declaration gives authority for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive certain regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities in response the ongoing pandemic. Specifically, healthcare facilities will be able to submit waivers to establish alternate care sites, and modified patient triage protocols, patient transfer procedures and other actions that occur when they fully implement disaster operations plans. Under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act [42 USC §1320b–5] healthcare facilities may petition for HHS approval of waivers in response to particular needs within the geographic and temporal limits of the emergency declarations. Before HHS has the authority to approve such “1135 Waivers” two conditions must be met: first, the Secretary must have declared a Public Health Emergency, and second, the President must have declared a National Emergency either through a Stafford Act Declaration or National Emergencies Act Declaration. 1135 Waivers still require specific requests be submitted to HHS and processed, and some State laws may need to be addressed as well. The Secretary may tailor authorities granted under Section 1135 waivers to match the specific situational needs, but the requirements that may be waived include those related to Medicare, Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Past instances where authority to grant Section 1135 waivers was enabled include: Hurricane Katrina (2005) 56th Presidential Inauguration (2009) Hurricanes Ike and Gustav (2008) North Dakota flooding (2009) Learn more about this National Emergency Declaration and get information on H1N1 and seasonal flu at Flu.gov. A never-before-seen mixture of pig, human and bird viruses - flu_mutation See video about: Downloads Swine Flu Virus Infections in Pigs and Humans Click Button To Hear CDC On Swine FluR. Click To Download Swine Flu Audio
VA to Outline Plans to End Veteran HomelessnessVeterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki is expected to unveil a five-year plan to end homelessness among veterans as he, other VA officials and community outreach specialists come together for the Homeless Veteran Summit here tomorrow. VA to Short-cut Some Agent Orange Rulings Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki's decision, announced today, establishes a service connection for Vietnam vets stricken with hairy-cell leukemia and other B-cell leukemias, Parkinson's disease and ischemic heart disease Enterprise Sailors Fight Breast Cancer
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeffry A. Willadsen, USS Enterprise Public Affairs NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Sailors and their families participated in the 2009 Hampton Roads American Cancer Society "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk in downtown Norfolk. The event recognized breast cancer survivors while educating people about early detection and prevention and raised money to fund lifesaving research. More than 15 Enterprise Sailors, some bringing their families, participated by walking three miles and raising hundreds of dollars. More than one thousand people from both civilian and military groups also attended the event. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SW/AW) Julie A. Gardner, the organizer of the event for Enterprise, said that the walk is essential for raising awareness of the deadly disease.
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Florida Independent Pharmacies Present Health Care Concerns to U.S. Senator Bill NelsonIn a recent unprecedented meeting, Good Neighbor Pharmacies, a group of 3,000 independent pharmacies nationwide, presented health care concerns for consideration to U.S. Senator Bill Nelson's office. HOLLYWOOD, FL, October 11, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In a recent unprecedented meeting, Good Neighbor Pharmacies presented health care concerns to U.S. Senator Bill Nelson's office in Tampa. While Senator Nelson remained in Washington for the health care debate, leaders of the Good Neighbor Independent Pharmacy Group discussed a series of issues with Nelson representatives Digna C. Alvarez and Shahra Anderson.florida-pharmacies Scientists detected mercury contamination in every fish sampled in 291 streams across the country Some of the highest levels of mercury in fish were found in the tea-colored or “blackwater” streams in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Louisiana. “This study shows just how widespread mercury pollution has become in our air, watersheds, and many of our fish in freshwater streams,” said Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. Do Some Homework Before Making Energy Drinks Part of a Steady Routine Consuming Too Much of the Sugar-and-Caffeine-Packed Beverages May Have Negative Effects MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For those who can’t imagine starting the day without an energy drink, RightHealth, the Guide to Health on the Web, is providing a wake up call. Although energy drinks can make all-night cram sessions easier to stay awake for, they may not receive a passing grade when it comes to health. While energy drinks may temporarily improve cognitive performance and alertness, studies show that their high sugar and caffeine content can cause sleep disturbance, dehydration, headache, increase in blood pressure and heart rate, and anxiety. Energy drinks like Red Bull® , Monster Energy® and ROCKSTAR contain significantly more sugar and caffeine than sodas or sports drinks. A 24 oz can of ROCKSTAR, for example, has as much caffeine as three espressos, and as much sugar as six large doughnuts. “The FDA regulates the caffeine content in sodas but not in energy drinks, even though the market for these beverages is upwards of $4 billion in sales,” said Dr. Steven Chang of RightHealth. “Many parents don’t realize that energy drinks pack more sugar and caffeine than is recommended, and they often don’t know how much their teens are drinking. The shocking truth is that nearly a third of all 12- to 24-year-olds say they consume energy drinks on a regular basis.” Dr. Chang warns that energy drinks can exacerbate teen health issues like sleep deprivation and obesity. Eighty percent of teens do not get the recommended nine hours of sleep on school nights, and researchers have linked too much caffeine and poor sleep to the increasing obesity rates in young adults. Today an estimated 17 percent of teenagers are obese, compared with just five percent in the mid-1970’s. “As a society, we’re already struggling to make sure our kids get adequate sleep and nutrition,” said Dr. Chang. “Parents really need to take a second look at the ingredients in the drinks their teens consume, and understand the risks related to excessive caffeine and sugar intake. You can’t assume that because it’s sold on the grocery store shelf, it’s safe for you or your children.” Dr. Chang recommends talking to a physician about energy drinks to better understand how large doses of sugar and caffeine might affect a specific child, particularly one who takes other medications or has a heart condition. RightHealth.com also offers a wealth of resources, including news, reviews, doctor-reviewed reports, videos, discussions and social networks, that can help families make informed choices about energy drinks and their health. About RightHealth RightHealth gives consumers the resources they need to make informed choices about their health—including doctor-reviewed reports, videos, discussions and social networks. RightHealth is the #2 most visited health site online, according to Hitwise, and is owned and operated by Kosmix, the definitive guide to the Web. Kosmix was founded by Internet pioneers Venky Harinarayan and Anand Rajaraman, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Funders include Time Warner Investments, Accel Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Dag Ventures, as well as private investors Jeff Bezos and Ed Zander. About Dr. Steven Chang Dr. Steven Chang is a staff physician with RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University-affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.
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Missing Children
Code Amber News Service (CANS) issued this Missing Endangered person Alert after the girl disappeared from her bedroom some time after 3 AM Tuesday morning in Satsuma. Satsuma is approximately 75 miles east of Gainsville. Haleigh Cummings a white female, 3 feet tall, weighs 39 pounds and has blond hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt and underwear. There are no suspects in this case at this time. However, due to the circumstances of the child's disappearance an abduction is strongly suspected. There is no suspect vehicle at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call the Putnam County Sheriff's office at (386) 329-0808 or dial 911. Download free video of missing Florida child Haleigh Cummings Email this alert to a friend in the area.
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