Medical News Today: Health News for Sunday 17 May 2009

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Sunday 17 May 2009

Swine Flu Confirmed Human Cases 8,480 In 39 Countries, Including 71 Deaths

Written by Christian Nordqvist

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that globally a total of 8,840 swine flu A(H1N1) cases of human infection have been confirmed, including 71 deaths (all of them in Mexico, the USA and Canada)...
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UK Authorities Confirm 101 Cases Swine Flu Human Infection

Written by Christian Nordqvist

According to the Health Protection Agency (UK), another 14 patients who have been under investigation in England did have swine flu A (H1N1) infection, bringing the total number of confirmed cases throughout the United Kingdom to 101...
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Swine Flu Cases In The USA, Breakdown By State, 17th May, 2009

Written by Christian Nordqvist

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and WHO (World Health Organization), the total number of swine flu A(H1N1) cases stood at 4,714, plus four deaths, on 17th May, 2009...
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Other Medical and Health News for 17 May*

Mesoblast Announce Heart Muscle Function Improved After Single, Lowest-Dose Injection Of "Off-The-Shelf" Stem Cells In Patients With Heart Failure

Tobacco Control Must Be Elevated As A Public Health Priority

New Health Taskforce To Spot Signs Of Violence Against Women, UK

Avecia Launches Toolkit For Production Of Antibody Fragments

Philips Showcases Enhancements To Help EP Professionals Simplify Complex Interventional Procedures

Update On Swine Influenza, Wales

Increased Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression In Patients With Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis

Diagnostic Evaluation Of PSA Recurrence And Review Of Hormonal Management After Radical Prostatectomy

Computerized Tomography Magnified Bone Windows Are Superior To Standard Soft Tissue Windows For Accurate Measurement Of Stone Size

Online Training For GP Teams Focuses On Care Plans For People With Intellectual Disability

Senator Boxer Introduces Legislation To Address Nationwide Nursing Shortage

UNMC Scientists ID Molecule Superfamily That Causes Melanoma Spread

Physicians Offer Practical Tips On Preventing Strokes And Their Lasting Effects

Patients, Community Pharmacists Tell Federal Trade Commission Of CVS/Caremark Merger's Costly Side Effects

Institute For Oneworld Health Announces Successful Collaboration To Fight Neglected Diarrheal Diseases In Developing Countries

Colon Cancer Alliance Statement Regarding CMS' Decision To Not Cover Virtual Colonoscopies

The American Diabetes Association Kicks-Off Its Annual Tour De Cure Cycling Event

International Diabetes Federation Kicks Off World Diabetes Day Campaign

SCRIP's 'Best-In-Class' Reporting Recognised By Industry - Journalist Malani Guha Wins Advances In Renal Cancer Journalists' Award

First National Survey Seeking NHS Staff Views On Improvement And Innovation Launches This Week

ActoGeniX Obtains IND Approval

Groundbreaking DKT/TOTAL Ethiopia Initiative To Promote Condoms To Housemaids Launched

Official Launch Of A European Obesity Day Online Survey

Medical Defence Union Encourages Doctors To Say Sorry If Things Go Wrong, UK

Argenta Discovery And Porsolt Join Forces To Provide Fully-integrated CNS And Pain Contract Drug Discovery Services

Advances In Nutritional Support For The Hospitalized Patient

Care Watchdog Staff Praised For Exam Success, Scotland

Wave Medical-Clinical Decision Support Now In Hand And Just A Touch Away

Nine Of The Top 20 Health Issues Researched On The Internet Relate To Dieting, Weight Loss And Healthy Living

Dosimetric Equivalence Of Nonstandard HDR Brachytherapy Catheter Patterns

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