140 Times More Early H1N1 Flu Than Reported
31 Oct 2009
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According to the CDC, up to 5.7 milllion Americans had H1N1 swine flu by August. WebMD Health News
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Archive for October, 2009
House Releases Healthcare Reform Bill
30 Oct 2009
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The sweeping $894 billion healthcare reform bill includes a government-run insurance option and extends coverage to 36 million people over the next few years. Medscape Medical News
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Geographic Analysis of Low Birthweight and Infant Mortality in Michigan Using Automated Zoning Methodology
29 Oct 2009
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What are the spatial patterns of low birthweight and infant mortality at the zip code level using automated zone matching methodology and minimum case and population threshold recommendations? International Journal of Health Geographics
Source:Geographic Analysis of Low Birthweight and Infant Mortality in Michigan Using Automated Zoning Methodology
Cutting the High Cost of Drugs
27 Oct 2009
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Practical tools for providers may help cut the costs of prescription drugs. Medscape Nurses
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Vaccine Advisory Panel Recommends Second HPV Vaccine
26 Oct 2009
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A federal vaccine advisory panel voted today to recommend the use of a second human papillomavirus vaccine to prevent cervical cancer in women. Medscape Medical News
Source:Vaccine Advisory Panel Recommends Second HPV Vaccine