PandemicFlu.gov

Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation
Here is a link to the community planning section of the website.  I’ve also added a link on the sidebar under Public Health.
President Calderon took appropriate action.  I strongly suspect his quote will be taken out of context.

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Swine Flu Update – 176 Dead in Mexico

Mexico shuts down economy as flu pandemic imminent | Reuters
There is no safer place than your own home to avoid being infected with the flu virus.
This quote is from President Felipe Calderon.  These words are not exactly the best choice if you want to avoid generating fear and panic.

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Low Vitamin D Linked to Asthma Severity

Medical News: Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Asthma Severity – in Pulmonary, Asthma from MedPage Today

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DM Prevention – Yes We Can

Medical News: Back to Basics for Diabetes Prevention Late in Life – in Endocrinology, Diabetes from MedPage Today

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Dutasteride REDUCE Trial

Medical News: AUA: Dutasteride Works Against Prostate Cancer – in Meeting Coverage, AUA from MedPage Today
This study was funded by GlaxoSmithKline.
The study was conducted by a physician who is a consultant for GlaxoSmithKline.

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The Morbid Niche

Investors Find Morbid Niche In Surrendered Life Insurance – washingtonpost.com
Check out Lenaburg’s quote below.  This is kind of creepy and an angle I never thought of before.  I always wondered what the cartels did with all that clean cash.
David S. Lenaburg, chief executive of Rockville-based Banner Life Insurance, gave voice to the ultimate fear. Citing [...]

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Swine Flu – A Death in Texas

Mexican Toddler in U.S. Dies From Swine Flu – NYTimes.com
Note the first reported US fatality from swine flu is a Mexican child who recently flew into the country.  According to the NY Times the death toll in Mexico now stands at approximately 159.

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Swine Flu Update – 103 Dead in Mexico

Swine flu outbreak dampens economy hopes, markets | Reuters
According to Reuters, the death toll from Swine Flu in Mexico now stands at 103.

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Underwriting Solutions LLC – A New Theme

If you are a repeat visitor you will no doubt notice the theme change for this blog.   Over time, the content of this blog has evolved too.  At first, I focused on success tips.  As my writing matured, this blog has become an online archive of news I find interesting and relevant to the life [...]

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Mexican Drug Cartels – Oklahoma’s Most Dangerous Threat

Cartel Connection – Mexican Drug Cartels in Oklahoma
A well researched and well written set of articles.  The perspective is decidedly Oklahoman but provides interesting insights nonetheless.

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