Agony of doctor’s receptionist paralysed by swine flu jab

by the Mail online | Health A receptionist at a GP’s surgery has been left unable to walk properly after having the swine flu jab. Doctors believe the jab triggered a rare condition affecting the nervous system known as myasthenia gravis. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

High-resolution computed tomography findings in an HIV-positive patient with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) virus-associated pneumonia.

by The British Journal of Radiology Authors: Marchiori E, Zanetti G, Hochhegger B, Irion KL PMID: 20139265 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)

High-resolution computed tomography findings in an HIV-positive patient with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) virus-associated pneumonia.

by The British Journal of Radiology Authors: Marchiori E, Zanetti G, Hochhegger B, Irion KL PMID: 20139265 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)

Efficacy of inactivated swine influenza virus vaccines against the 2009 A/H1N1 influenza virus in pigs.

by Vaccine The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of inactivated vaccines prepared with North American swine influenza viruses as well as an experimental homologous A/H1N1 vaccine to prevent infection and disease from 2009 pandemic A/H1N1. All vaccines tested provided partial protection ranging from reduction of pneumonia lesions to significant reduction in virus replication in the lung and nose. The multivalent vaccines demonstrated partial protection; however, none was able to prevent all nasal shedding or clinical disease. An experimental homologous 2009 A/H1N1 monovalent vaccine provided optimal protection with no virus detected from nose or lung at any time point in addition to amelioration of clinical disease. Based on cross-protection demonstrated with the vaccines evaluated ...

Pulmonary Pathologic Findings of Fatal 2009 Pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 Viral Infections.

by Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Conclusions The pulmonary pathologic findings in fatal disease caused by the novel pandemic influenza virus are similar to findings identified in past pandemics. Superimposed bacterial infections of the respiratory tract were common. Preexisting obesity, cardiorespiratory diseases, and other comorbidities also were prominent findings among the decedents. PMID: 20121613 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine)

Bronchial Casts and Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Virus Infection.

by Emerging Infectious Diseases Authors: Hasegawa M, Inamo Y, Fuchigami T, Hashimoto K, Morozumi M, Ubukata K, Watanabe H, Takahashi T To the Editor: In the late 1990s, triple-reassortant influenza A viruses containing genes from avian, human, and swine influenza viruses emerged and became enzootic in swine herds in North America (1). The first 11 human cases of novel influenza A virus infection were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC; Atlanta, GA, USA) from December 2005 through February 2009 (1). In response to those reports, surveillance for human infection with nonsubtypeable influenza A viruses was implemented. PMID: 20113579 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases)

The swine flu scare

by The Scientist Did pharma companies propagate an unnecessary panic about swine flu, as some have alleged? (Source: The Scientist)

The swine flu scare

by The Scientist Did pharma companies propagate an unnecessary panic about swine flu, as some have alleged? (Source: The Scientist)

Shingles vaccine plan for over 70s

by OnMedica Latest News National vaccination plan hinges on securing a good price from manufacturersRelated items from OnMedicaGPs to spearhead swine flu mass vaccinationGPs back smoking crackdown plansRoutine cervical screening saves lives in older womenNHS sets out H1N1 vaccination targetsYoung people warned of sunbed cancer risks (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

CT Scans See Usage In ‘Severe’ H1N1 Cases

by Public Health News From Medical News Today Published reports on the usefulness of CT scans for complicated H1N1 cases have spurred use of these procedures in U.S. hospitals. According to healthcare market research publisher Kalorama Information, this opens up a pathway of diagnostics for physicians and overall is a positive sign not only for the technology but also for companies making chemical agents for procedures... (Source: Public Health News From Medical News Today)

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