February 1, 2010 by worldwebcreator
What has this flu season been like?
Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways, including when they begin, how severe they are, how long they last and which viruses will spread. There were more uncertainties than usual going into this flu season (2009-2010), because of the emergence of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (previously called “novel H1N1″ or “swine flu”). This virus caused the first influenza pandemic (global outbreak of disease) in more than 40 years.
The United States experienced its first wave of 2009 H1N1 pandemic activity in the spring of 2009, followed by a second wave of 2009 H1N1 activity in the fall. The 2009-2010 flu season began very early, with 2009 H1N1 viruses predominating and causing high levels of flu activity much earlier in the year than during most regular flu seasons. In addition, the fall wave of 2009 H1N1 activity (like the spring) was relatively more severe among people younger than 65 than seasonal flu usually is and relatively less severe among people older than 65 than seasonal flu usually is. Activity so far this season peaked in October and then declined quickly to below baseline levels in January. The early rise in flu activity in October is in contrast to past influenza seasons. Influenza activity usually peaks in January, February or March.
There are still uncertainties surrounding the rest of this flu season, including the possibility of the circulation of seasonal influenza viruses and ongoing circulation of 2009 H1N1 viruses. In past pandemics, flu activity has occurred in waves and it’s possible that the United States could experience another wave of flu activity. In addition, sporadic cases of influenza may also be detected in the summer.
Read more:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/current-season.htm
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January 23, 2010 by worldwebcreator
Below are the results of using seaweed as fertilizer in our farm. I don’t need to talk much, when you look at those pictures, you will be amazed!!!
We are selling Seaweed Fertilizer, kindly email us or call at 017 24 30 307 for pricing.
Okra is much more bigger than normal
Okra compares to a hand
Our Okra has longer than 27cm
Vegetable with Seaweed as Fertilizer
Vegetable with Seaweed as Fertilizer
Vegetable with Seaweed as Fertilizer
Okra – 1 Day Before
Okra 1 Day Before
Okra – 1 Day After
Okra 1 Day After
Vegetable – 8 Days Before
Vegetable - 8 Days Before
Vegetable – 8 Days After
Vegetable - 8 Days After
Vegetable - 8 Days After
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January 14, 2010 by worldwebcreator
This is another series of photos human-made fake eggs in China reported by Zhengzhou city’s local newspaper Zhengzhou Daily (Zhengzhou is the capital city of Henan province, in Central China) on Aug 13, 2007.
Additive Liquor, For Making Egg Yolk
Egg Yolk Is Ready After Concreting
Put “Egg White” – Also Additive - On Egg Yolk
Again, because of money, human can do anything.
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January 11, 2010 by worldwebcreator
The number of diabetics in the country has increased by almost 80 percent in the last 10 years from 1996-2006 to 1.4 million adults above the age of 30.
Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said what was alarming was that almost 36 percent of them were undiagnosed, resulting in complications later that required more intensive medical care, putting great strain on the existing overstretched health services.
In his monthly column in the latest Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) newsletter, he said lifestyle-related changes were the main factors influencing the increase of diabetes in the country.
Click Alarming Rise in Number of Diabetics in Malaysia to view full news.
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January 7, 2010 by worldwebcreator
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is aware that pregnant women, parents of young children, and others may have questions about the safety of thimerosal in vaccines against 2009 H1N1 flu. Here is some information to help you in making decisions.
Thimerosal Use Prevents Vaccine Contamination
Thimerosal is a mercury-containing preservative that is added to multi-dose vials (vials containing more than one dose) of vaccine to prevent contamination and growth of potentially harmful bacteria. This may occur when a syringe needle enters a vial as a vaccine is being prepared for administration. Such contamination could cause serious local reactions, illness, or death.
For full news, please click Safety of Thimerosal in Vaccines Against 2009 H1N1 Flu.
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January 5, 2010 by worldwebcreator
The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has finally been vaccinated against H1N1 flu, a virus expected to infect more people in coming months, the U.N. agency said on Tuesday.
Margaret Chan, WHO director-general, was vaccinated on Dec. 30, a day after admitting at a news conference that she had not got round to it due to travel and other demands.
WHO Director-General Margaret Chan holds a copy of the “Women and Health” report during a news conference at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva November 9, 2009. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/Files)
“She is feeling very well, working and very busy as usual,” WHO spokeswoman Fadela Chaib told a news briefing. “The flu will be with us for a few more months.”
For full news, please click WHO Chief Gets H1N1 Flu Vaccination.
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December 26, 2009 by worldwebcreator
Efforts to assess the severity of the H1N1 influenza pandemic sometimes compare numbers of confirmed deaths with those estimated for seasonal influenza, either nationally or worldwide. Such comparisons are not reliable for several reasons and can be misleading.
Numbers of deaths for seasonal influenza are estimates. They use statistical models designed to calculate so-called excess mortality that occurs during the period when influenza viruses are circulating widely in a given population.
Estimates using all-cause mortality
The models use data, as recorded in death certificates and medical records, indicating mortality from all causes, and compare the number of deaths during epidemics of seasonal influenza with baseline data on deaths during the rest of the year. The assumption is that infections with influenza viruses contribute to the “excess mortality” observed during the influenza season.
During epidemics of seasonal influenza, around 90% of deaths occur in the frail elderly, who often suffer from one or more chronic medical conditions. Although influenza can worsen these conditions and contribute to death, testing for influenza viruses is not done in most cases, and deaths are usually attributed to an underlying medical condition.
Methods for estimating excess mortality were introduced in the 19th century to capture these influenza-associated deaths that would otherwise be missed. Such estimates have helped counter assumptions that influenza is a mild illness that rarely kills.
For full article, please click Comparing deaths from pandemic and seasonal influenza.
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December 26, 2009 by worldwebcreator
Actions To Take This Flu Season
1. Get Your Seasonal & 2009 H1N1 Flu Shot
The best way to prevent the flu is with a flu vaccine.
People 65 years and older are recommended for annual seasonal flu vaccination. People 65 and older who have not yet gotten a seasonal flu vaccine should still seek vaccination, although supplies of seasonal flu vaccine are limited because of early availability of, and high interest in, seasonal flu vaccine this year.
People 65 years and older are now encouraged to seek vaccination against 2009 H1N1 vaccine if local supply is sufficient. Supplies of the vaccines to protect against the 2009 H1N1 virus are increasing and many places have opened up vaccination to anyone who wants it. This vaccine is the best way to protect against the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus. Those who have been patiently waiting to receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine, including people 65 years and older, are now encouraged to get vaccinated depending on local supply.
2. Take Everyday Preventive Actions including covering coughs, washing hands often and avoiding people who are sick.
For full article, please click What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season If You Are 65 Years and Older.
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December 26, 2009 by worldwebcreator
On December 18, an independent scientific panel that advises the National Toxicology Program released its evaluation of research on soy infant formula.
Over the next few months, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Toxicology Program will review the outside panel’s conclusions which expressed “minimal concern” for adverse development effects in infants fed soy infant formula.
In the meantime we know that some parents may have questions regarding soy infant formula. The best place parents can get advice about their child’s specific nutritional needs is by speaking with their child’s health care provider.
For full article, please click Soy Infant Formula Information.
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December 25, 2009 by worldwebcreator
About 300 survivors of a deadly outbreak of SARS in China in 2003 are now suffering from serious after-effects, possibly due to aggressive hormone treatment to save their lives, the Beijing News said on Friday.
Severe Acute Respiratory Disease, or SARS, was an unknown disease when it first struck in late 2002. Initially covered up by the Chinese government, it spread rapidly from south China to other cities and countries in 2003, causing public panic.
A Chinese patient diagnosed with SARS during a news conference in Guangzhou, southern China, January 21, 2004. (REUTERS/China Photo/Files)
The most common complaints of the survivors are hip problems due to bone thinning, depression, and fibrosis of the lungs that makes breathing difficult.
China’s Ministry of Health did not immediately respond to a request for comment, asking that a fax be sent.
The last human case of SARS was in June, 2003. Over 8,000 people came down with the disease, and 775 died.
The SARS experience has been credited with inspiring a more transparent health reporting system in China and prompting better emergency preparedness.
(Source: The Star Newspaper Malaysia)
Link:
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/12/25/worldupdates/2009-12-25T141509Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-449848-1&sec=Worldupdates
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