… attention is almost cut in half. And Skowronski says that’s important for the elderly and those with underlying health conditions at risk for hospitalization and even death from the flu. She says the vaccine has been much better at preventing cases …
Day: February 9, 2017
Robbie Williams ‘smoked spliff at Buckingham Palace’
‘I smoked a spliff in Buckingham Palace!’: Robbie Williams makes shocking revelation he used recreational drugs at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert The singer, 42, told The Sun that the incident happened during the Monarch’s Diamond Jubilee Concert in 2012, which took place on The Mall and was organised by Robbie’s Take That bandmate Gary Barlow. He denied he had ever vomited at the royal household, when asked by the publication, but added: ‘I smoked a spliff in Buckingham Palace.’
Bucks star suffers second ACL injury of career
NBA: The topsy-turvy third year of Dante Exum appears to be on a strong upward turn with the lengthy guard making the most of his 23 minutes against the Pelicans. The Milwaukee Bucks star Jabari Parker has suffered a season-ending left ACL injury for the second time in three years.
Flu can be more serious in kids
We are just starting the flu season. Area pediatricians are telling us that their offices are filled with kids struggling with influenza.
CEL-SCI Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2017 Financial Results
SCI reported the net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 was $3,536,802 or $0.02 per basic share, versus $2,341,813 or $0.02 per basic share during the quarter ended December 31, 2015. CEL-SCI reported an operating loss of for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 versus an operating loss of for the quarter ended December 31, 2015.
Surrogacy booming in Australia despite legal issues
Fertility professionals and advocacy groups say surrogacy is experiencing a quiet boom in Australia after several Asian countries banned foreigners from paying women to carry babies for them. Dr Glenn Stirling, the medical director of Brisbane IVF clinic Life Fertility, says the number of patients they see has risen dramatically, and that new patients arrive almost daily.
Minnesota reports 1st child flu death of season Thursday, February…
The state Department of Health said Thursday that one child death related to influenza has been reported since the start of the flu season. Influenza is considered widespread in Minnesota, according to a weekly update.
Specialists discuss dementia – 4:59 pm updated:
… dementia. Presented to a full room, the information shared was part of a year-long program of education about mental health in aging adults. Presented by VayaHealth and the Alleghany Council on Aging, this was the first of six classes. Division of …
Jabari Parker out for 12 months with torn ACL
Jabari Parker out for 12 months with torn ACL Bucks forward suffered a torn ACL for the second time in his career on Wednesday night. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kTFbsp
Revelstoke Secondary School students turn to vaping, despite risks of harm
According to Wikipedia, a vape is: “a handheld electronic device that vaporizes a flavoured liquid … The liquid in the e-cigarette, called e-liquid is usually made of nicotine, prolylene glycol, glycerine and favourings. Some e-liquids do not contain nicotine.”
Minnesota Reports 1st Child Flu Death Of Season
The state Department of Health said Thursday that one child death related to influenza has been reported since the start of the flu season. Influenza is considered widespread in Minnesota, according to a weekly update.
Texas whopper: $4 billion bond set for man in murder case
Bell County Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown set Antonio Marquis Willis’ bond last week at a whopping $4 billion in the Dec. 22 killing of another man at a home in Killeen, about 55 miles north of Austin. County sheriff’s Deputy Chief Chuck Cox said he’s never heard of such a high bond, the Temple Daily Telegram reported .
China-U.S. M&A: It’s a one-way street
While politicians, courts and the media scrutinize every detail in the fight over immigration, another, less-discussed migration is underway: the migration of ownership of American businesses overseas — many to cash-rich China. In recent years, the Chinese have regarded America as one big yard sale, snatching up distressed companies and anything else that gives the world’s second-largest economy a leg up on U.S. technology at bargain-basement prices.
Better than a pill
… or inactive. A team from Washington University in St. Louis was awarded $1.7 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new therapeutic treatment that can deliver disease-modifying compounds in a manner to delay the …
Cellaria Forms Strategic Partnership with AMS Biotechnology
Cellaria, LLC , a scientific innovator that develops revolutionary new patient-specific cancer models for challenging tumors, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership with AMS Biotechnology . As part of the agreement, AMSBIO will distribute, market and sell Cellaria cell models and culture media throughout Europe.
Cell Design Labs’ Scientific Founder Co-Authors Review Article…
Cell Design Labs, Inc. today announced that its scientific founder, Wendell Lim, Ph.D., co-authored a comprehensive review article on engineered cell therapies entitled, “The Principles of Engineering Immune Cells to Treat Cancer” in the current issue of the peer-reviewed journal Cell.
Programmer Creates Amazon “Dash Button” to Donate to the ACLU Whenever He Gets Triggered
… for their pet causes instead of trying to force the growth of government. They could have a button to donate to a health insurance fund for the uninsured whenever they get the urge to demand single payer healthcare. Another button could donate to a …
Programmer Creates Amazon “Dash Button” to Donate to the ACLU Whenever He Gets Triggered
… for their pet causes instead of trying to force the growth of government. They could have a button to donate to a health insurance fund for the uninsured whenever they get the urge to demand single payer healthcare. Another button could donate to a …
NHS in England ‘performing at worst ever levels’ on A&E and cancer targets
… calls – such as strokes and heart attacks – also saw a decline, with 58.8% responded to within eight minutes. Shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth said: “Theresa May has lost control of the NHS this winter and patients are paying the price as target …
Oklahoma County officials warning residents after ‘significant’ jump in flu cases
On Thursday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that the number of deaths from the flu this season more than doubled in a week to 23. Two of the patients affected lived in Oklahoma and Canadian counties, and 136 people have been hospitalized in Oklahoma County with the virus. The Oklahoma City-County Health Department recommends flu vaccinations and hand hygiene to avoid the dangers of the flu.
Oklahoma County officials warning residents after ‘significant’ jump in flu cases
On Thursday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that the number of deaths from the flu this season more than doubled in a week to 23. Two of the patients affected lived in Oklahoma and Canadian counties, and 136 people have been hospitalized in Oklahoma County with the virus. The Oklahoma City-County Health Department recommends flu vaccinations and hand hygiene to avoid the dangers of the flu.
NY, doctors hail Anthem-Cigna merger’s halt
… narrow insurance markets with few insurers to begin with and could lead to higher rates. “The significant absence of health insurer competition in most markets is detrimental to patients and poses an important public policy problem,” AMA President …
NY, doctors hail Anthem-Cigna merger’s halt
… narrow insurance markets with few insurers to begin with and could lead to higher rates. “The significant absence of health insurer competition in most markets is detrimental to patients and poses an important public policy problem,” AMA President …
Proposed Smoking Ban At Fort Smith Parks Approved By Panel
… to be controversial and it’s not,” Reinert said. “What the conversation is about is leading by example and promoting health and protecting our children and citizens of Fort Smith,” he added. The commission discussed adding designated smoking areas …
Proposed Smoking Ban At Fort Smith Parks Approved By Panel
… to be controversial and it’s not,” Reinert said. “What the conversation is about is leading by example and promoting health and protecting our children and citizens of Fort Smith,” he added. The commission discussed adding designated smoking areas …
Borderland Briefs – 2/9/17
… near the Registration desk. No experience or special qualifications necessary, just a commitment to excellence in health care at the community hospital and clinics. Coffee and cookies will be served. Handiwork Night will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 14 …
How going back to “simpler” times can help teens de-stress
Parents, if you see your teens rereading books you think they should’ve outgrown, or watching reruns of old childhood TV shows and movies, do not stop them. While it might seem a little bit off, these habits may actually be simple remedies to help them recharge from stress.
Pet Shampoo for Irritated Skin Recipe
IF YOU WANT ANTIFUNGAL OR ANTIBACTERIAL ACTION: Add 1 part of your veterinary brand and mix with 2 pars of home made shampoo. Just like us, domesticated animals like dogs and cats are affected by the health hazards of modern living.
Penarth Specsavers invest in cutting edge equipment as part of investment
Usually found in hospital departments, this piece of equipment is used for a variety of functions including screening and management of conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. The OCT machine uses light waves to create three-dimensional scans of the layers in the eye, which can analysed by an optometrist.
Penarth Specsavers invest in cutting edge equipment as part of investment
Usually found in hospital departments, this piece of equipment is used for a variety of functions including screening and management of conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. The OCT machine uses light waves to create three-dimensional scans of the layers in the eye, which can analysed by an optometrist.
Scarlett Johansson, post breakup, resurfaces for a gala New York (Ap) …
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UPDATE 3-CVS defends PBM industry against drug price hikes
… agencies have concluded that PBMs drive real savings to the healthcare sector. PBMs negotiate drug benefits for health insurance plans and employers, and have in recent years taken an increasingly aggressive stance in price negotiations with …
NBC’s Bob Costas being replaced by Mike Tirico at Olympics
Bob Costas is stepping down from his role as prime-time host of NBC’s Olympics coverage, where he will be replaced next winter in South Korea by Mike Tirico. Costas has been the on-air concierge to NBC’s Olympics 11 times, starting in 1992.
NBC’s Bob Costas being replaced by Mike Tirico at Olympics
Bob Costas is stepping down from his role as prime-time host of NBC’s Olympics coverage, where he will be replaced next winter in South Korea by Mike Tirico. Costas has been the on-air concierge to NBC’s Olympics 11 times, starting in 1992.
Clothing Brand Mott 50 Wants to Protect You From the Sun
By now, if you’re not wearing SPF year round, you’re not paying enough attention to what can happen if you don’t. But sunscreen is just one piece of the skin-protection puzzle.
Georgia girl who asked for prayers in cancer fight has relapsed
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MammoMobile rolling into city for three more dates in February
… Christi St.; and The state-of-the-art mobile breast screening facility is a 32-foot-long Ford F59 staffed by female health professionals – a certified radiology technologist and receptionist. It features a registration and waiting area, private …
Gene Variant Identified for Kawasaki Disease Susceptibility
… iego and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Funding for this research came, in part, from the National Institutes of Health (U54HL108460)
Gene Variant Identified for Kawasaki Disease Susceptibility
… iego and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Funding for this research came, in part, from the National Institutes of Health (U54HL108460)