News tagged with health centers
CDC: Flu activity continues to be high across the United States
(HealthDay)—Flu remains at epidemic proportions across the United States, but flu activity decreased in some areas during the second week of January, according to FluView, a weekly influenza surveillance ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 19, 2013 |
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How cervical cancer vaccines came to be
(HealthDay)—The cervical cancer vaccine has turned into one of the biggest success stories in the field.
Cancer
Jan 19, 2013 |
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US flu epidemic worsens, 29 children dead
A flu epidemic gripping the United States is more severe than usual, striking the elderly especially hard, health authorities said Friday as they also announced 29 child victims.
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Jan 19, 2013 |
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48 states now report flu activity, 29 children dead: CDC
(HealthDay)—Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread flu activity, up from 47 last week, U.S. health officials reported Friday.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 18, 2013 |
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Flu watchers tap social media might
Dr. Andrea Dugas recalled widespread skepticism at a medical conference a few years ago when a colleague suggested that social media mentions and search volume could one day forecast flu activity.
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Jan 18, 2013 |
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Flu remains widespread in US; eases in some areas
Health officials say nine more deaths of children from the flu have been reported, bringing the total this flu season to 29.
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Jan 18, 2013 |
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Cases of rare but deadly encephalitis rising among kids, report finds
(HealthDay)—Although still rare, the extremely serious disease known as Eastern equine encephalitis may be affecting more people than before.
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Jan 17, 2013 |
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Education, wealth levels impact mortality in diabetes patients
(HealthDay)—Socioeconomic status, as measured by education and financial wealth, is a strong independent predictor of mortality risk among adult diabetes patients, according to a study published in the ...
Diabetes
Jan 16, 2013 |
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'Spot' shortages of flu vaccine, tamiflu reported, FDA head says
(HealthDay)—Sporadic shortages of both the flu vaccine and the flu treatment Tamiflu are being reported, as this year's intense flu season continues, according to a top U.S. health official.
Medications
Jan 15, 2013 |
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US needs more effective flu shots, experts say
In the midst of an early flu season, public health officials are urging unvaccinated people to get a flu shot, as the best step they can take to protect both themselves and their families.
Medications
Jan 15, 2013 |
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Flu emergency declared in NY; 20K cases in state
New York's governor declared a public health emergency Saturday for the state because of the severity of the flu season, as officials across the U.S. grapple with the worst flu outbreak in several years.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 12, 2013 |
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Death toll rises as flu epidemic grips US
The death toll from a flu outbreak gripping the United States has reached epidemic levels and it will be at least several weeks before the outbreak abates, health officials said Friday.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 12, 2013 |
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Flu more widespread in US; eases off in some areas
Health officials say flu is more widespread across the nation, but the number of hard-hit states has declined.
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Jan 11, 2013 |
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Massive US flu outbreak claims at least 18 lives
The United States was in the grip Thursday of a deadly influenza outbreak that has hit harder and earlier than in previous years, and has claimed the lives of at least 18 children.
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Jan 11, 2013 |
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Blood disorder cases tied to prescription painkiller abuse
(HealthDay)—Tennessee health officials report cases of a rare blood-clotting problem among people who injected the painkiller Opana ER (extended release) after crushing pills meant to be taken by mouth.
Medications
Jan 10, 2013 |
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