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- CDC urges officials to review distribution of H1N1 vaccine
The CDC notified state and major city health departments to prioritize vaccinating pregnant women, children and other groups at high risk of H1N1 influenza, after government officials were criticized for distributing the vaccine to some Wall Street companies. "Any vaccine-distribution decisions that appear to direct vaccine to people outside the identified priority groups have the potential to undermine the credibility of the program," CDC Director Thomas Frieden said. The Wall Street Journal
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- Acetaminophen tied to higher asthma risks, analysis shows
Acetaminophen is linked to a higher risk of asthma in children and adults, according to Canadian researchers who analyzed results from 19 clinical trials. The review, prompted by a 2008 study that raised concerns, found people who used acetaminophen were 63% more likely to have asthma and the risk was 47% higher for children who took the drug in the first year of life. The researchers say the study points to an association but not necessarily a cause and effect. WebMD
(11/5)
- Smoking while pregnant raises behavior problem risks
A British study of more than 13,000 toddlers found those whose mothers smoked during pregnancy had a higher risk of behavior or attention problems. Researchers said the effects varied by gender, with boys more likely to have behavior and attention deficit problems, while girls were more likely to have only behavior problems. Reuters
(11/4)
- Exclusive breast-feeding doesn't impact long-term health risks
Exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months offers infants immediate health benefits but doesn't appear to affect their later risk of obesity, asthma, allergy or dental cavities, according to a study of Canadian children. Researchers also found no differences in intelligence, behavior or blood pressure in children who had only breast milk for the first six months compared with those who were breast-fed exclusively for only three months. Reuters
(11/5)
- Cardiac RNs critical to success of angioplasty program
Cardiac center nurses at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, N.Y., work hard to maintain clinical competencies and advance their training so they can effectively manage the elective angioplasty program. In addition to state training requirements for nurses, the hospital also sets criteria for annual competencies and requires regular training to maintain skills. Nurse.com
(11/2)
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- HHS taps Defense, VA systems for H1N1 flu vaccine monitoring
The HHS has enlisted the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs systems and databases to be used for its H1N1 flu vaccine monitoring initiative. "A robust plan for monitoring adverse events following immunization during mass vaccination for 2009 H1N1 influenza is a critical component to ensure the safety of these vaccines," the agency said. Government Health IT
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- Nurse sends unused medical supplies to needy nations
Maine nurse Elizabeth McLellan is among a growing number of health care providers starting nonprofit groups that help send unused medical supplies that hospitals would normally throw out to developing nations. Only about 10% of U.S. hospitals have arrangements to donate unused supplies, many of which end up in landfills. New Hampshire Public Radio
(11/5)
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- Most U.S. adults aware of COPD, fewer know of treatments
A government survey of 4,172 U.S. adults found 68% knew of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but only 44% were aware that it could be treated. While 74% of current smokers knew about COPD, 41% of them said they didn't want to talk to their physician about their symptoms because they didn't want to be told to quit smoking. HealthDay News
(11/4)
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- House Democrats seek 218 votes to pass health care bill
As a likely weekend vote on a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. health care system draws closer, House Democratic leaders intensified their efforts to line up the 218 votes they need to pass the measure. Party leaders said they didn't have enough confirmed votes to guarantee passage but were confident of having them by the time the bill comes to the floor of the House of Representatives, probably Saturday. The New York Times
(11/5)
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(11/6)
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