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by Clinical Neurology News The pandemic influenza A(H1N1) vaccine does not appear to increase the risk of Guillain-Barr syndrome, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency is basing its conclusion on surveillance in 10 states from Oct. 1, 2009 through Feb. 15, 2010. During that time, the CDC identified 166 confirmed or probable cases of Guillain-Barr syndrome. Of those, 13 were among patients who had been vaccinated against the H1N1 virus before their symptoms began. Although the current data don't suggest that there is an increased risk from the vaccine, the CDC emphasized the need for continued surveillance. Last fall, officials at the CDC called on neurologists to report any possible new cases of Guillain-Barr syndrome following H1N1 vaccination. In 1976, Guillain-Barr cases occurred...

Pre-clinical year medical students: at-risk of contracting swine flu.

by Hong Kong Med J Authors: Wiwanitkit V PMID: 20354256 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Hong Kong Med J)

A healthy middle age combats dementia

by OnMedica Latest News Staying slim cutting cholesterol and lowering bp cuts risk of dementia by a fifthRelated items from OnMedicaDementia cases set to double in two decadesNew report seeks 'fairer' older care funding formulaDrug watchdog ordered to open up decision makingDoctors against legalisation of euthanasiaGPs to spearhead swine flu mass vaccination (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

GPs welcome abolition of prescription charges

by OnMedica Latest News Northern Ireland joins Wales and Scotland in offering free scrips and an end to 'tax on illness'Related items from OnMedicaGPs to spearhead swine flu mass vaccinationGPs back smoking crackdown plansRoutine cervical screening saves lives in older womenPublic consultation on organ donation gets underwayYoung people warned of sunbed cancer risks (Source: OnMedica Latest News)

Swine flu no big deal? Look at years of life lost

by New Scientist - Health The pandemic took about as many lives as a bad season of flu â?? but it cost three times as many years of life (Source: New Scientist - Health)

Swine flu mum gave birth in a coma

by Gurgle Pregnant Valerie Leah was admitted to the hospital in November after coming down with swine flu; her and her baby's condition were critical for weeks.  Now, months later, mum and baby are happy and at home with their family. (Source: Gurgle)

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Infection in Swine Herds, Manitoba, Canada.

by Emerging Infectious Diseases Authors: Pasma T, Joseph T In Manitoba, Canada, several swine herds were infected by pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus in the summer of 2009. Results of several investigations concluded that outbreaks of infection with this virus are similar in duration to outbreaks of infections with swine influenza viruses A (H1N1) and A (H3N2). PMID: 20350394 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases)

Triple Reassortant Swine Influenza A (H3N2) Virus in Waterfowl.

by Emerging Infectious Diseases We report on the characterization of these TR-H3N2 viruses and hypothesize about their potential for interspecies transmission. PMID: 20350405 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases)

CDC, Surgeon General: Swine Flu Cases Up In The Southeast

by Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today Although H1N1 (swine flu) "has waned across much of the United States, the southeast is reporting an increase in cases of the H1N1 virus, U.S. health officials said on Monday," Reuters reports. The uptick in the number of H1N1 cases was reported in Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia (Allen, 3/29)... (Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today)

CDC, Surgeon General: Swine Flu Cases Up In The Southeast

by Health News from Medical News Today Although H1N1 (swine flu) "has waned across much of the United States, the southeast is reporting an increase in cases of the H1N1 virus, U.S. health officials said on Monday," Reuters reports. The uptick in the number of H1N1 cases was reported in Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia (Allen, 3/29). The Los Angeles Times: "[F]lu-related hospitalizations in Georgia have, since the beginning of February, been higher than they were in October at the height of the second wave of the flu, said Dr... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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