Archive for October 21st, 2009

Production of swine flu vaccine is way behind (AP)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

AP – The federal government originally promised 120 million doses of swine flu vaccine by now. Only 13 million have come through.

Production of swine flu vaccine is way behind (AP)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

AP – The federal government originally promised 120 million doses of swine flu vaccine by now. Only 13 million have come through.

Congress cranks up pressure on insurance industry (Reuters)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Reuters – Congressional Democrats moved on Wednesday to repeal the health insurance industry’s exemption from antitrust laws, cranking up the pressure in a growing battle over President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform plans.

Congress cranks up pressure on insurance industry (Reuters)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Reuters – Congressional Democrats moved on Wednesday to repeal the health insurance industry’s exemption from antitrust laws, cranking up the pressure in a growing battle over President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform plans.

Stroke Treatment Window May Allow a Bit More Time (HealthDay)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) — Tissue plasminogen activator
(tPA) treatment benefits stroke patients when used up to 4.5 hours after a
stroke, according to German researchers who said their findings provide
further evidence to increase the tPA treatment window from the current
three hours to 4.5 hours.

Stroke Treatment Window May Allow a Bit More Time (HealthDay)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) — Tissue plasminogen activator
(tPA) treatment benefits stroke patients when used up to 4.5 hours after a
stroke, according to German researchers who said their findings provide
further evidence to increase the tPA treatment window from the current
three hours to 4.5 hours.

Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sinusitis (HealthDay)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Sinusitis refers to inflamed sinuses
normally caused by a bacterial, fungal or viral infection, the U.S.
National Library of Medicine says.

Health Tip: Signs You May Have Sinusitis (HealthDay)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Sinusitis refers to inflamed sinuses
normally caused by a bacterial, fungal or viral infection, the U.S.
National Library of Medicine says.

Health Tip: You Need Vitamin B-12 (HealthDay)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Vitamin B-12 is an essential vitamin that’s
found in dairy foods and many types of meat. It plays a role in the health
of your nervous system and in the production of red blood cells.

Health Tip: You Need Vitamin B-12 (HealthDay)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Vitamin B-12 is an essential vitamin that’s
found in dairy foods and many types of meat. It plays a role in the health
of your nervous system and in the production of red blood cells.