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N.C. looks into possible swine flu cases
- News & Observer, 2009.4.28
A small number of people in North Carolina have suspected cases of the new strain of swine flu that has killed more than 100 in Mexico, but the cases have not been confirmed with laboratory tests.
A small number of people in North Carolina have suspected cases of the new strain of swine flu that has killed more than 100 in Mexico, but the cases have not been confirmed with laboratory tests.
The Good News About The Flu
- National Public Radio, 2009.4.28
There is actually a lot of good news about this new swine flu outbreak. First and foremost, our public health systems — local, state, national and international — have already found out a lot about the virus.
There is actually a lot of good news about this new swine flu outbreak. First and foremost, our public health systems — local, state, national and international — have already found out a lot about the virus.
Deadliest pandemics of the 20th century
- CNN.com, 2009.4.27
The World Health Organization has called the swine flu outbreak spreading around the world a "public health emergency of international concern." Health workers worldwide are racing to prevent what may potentially become a pandemic. An influenza pandemic occurs when a new virus appears against which the human population has no immunity, according to the WHO. Christine Layton, a public health expert who specializes in influenza at research institute RTI International, told CNN the swine flu has "pandemic potential."
The World Health Organization has called the swine flu outbreak spreading around the world a "public health emergency of international concern." Health workers worldwide are racing to prevent what may potentially become a pandemic. An influenza pandemic occurs when a new virus appears against which the human population has no immunity, according to the WHO. Christine Layton, a public health expert who specializes in influenza at research institute RTI International, told CNN the swine flu has "pandemic potential."
Electronic medical records have people abuzz. What's the reality?
- LA Times, 2009.4.27
Primary care physician Matt Handley believes that information technology enables him to provide better patient care. + So much so that he recently spent an afternoon hooking up a computer and DSL line at the home of a patient so she can contact him more frequently. + Handley is the associate medical director for quality and informatics at Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, a nonprofit health system armed with technology systems that have replaced paper records and enable patients to take part in their healthcare online.
Primary care physician Matt Handley believes that information technology enables him to provide better patient care. + So much so that he recently spent an afternoon hooking up a computer and DSL line at the home of a patient so she can contact him more frequently. + Handley is the associate medical director for quality and informatics at Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, a nonprofit health system armed with technology systems that have replaced paper records and enable patients to take part in their healthcare online.
Swine Flu Facts, Swine Flu Myths
- National Geographic News, 2009.4.27
The deadly, contagious new swine flu strain that sprang into being in Mexico and began setting off fears of a pandemic this past weekend has raised a lot of questions. To answer a few of the biggest, National Geographic News turned to the experts.
The deadly, contagious new swine flu strain that sprang into being in Mexico and began setting off fears of a pandemic this past weekend has raised a lot of questions. To answer a few of the biggest, National Geographic News turned to the experts.
Swine flu outbreak likely to continue, officials say
- Science News, 2009.4.27
Even as public health data on the new swine flu outbreak pour in, the biological mechanism by which the virus sickens people remains poorly understood, scientists say.
Even as public health data on the new swine flu outbreak pour in, the biological mechanism by which the virus sickens people remains poorly understood, scientists say.
The Watchdog: Insurance company's premium increase surprises policyholder
- Ft-Worth Star Telegram, 2009.4.25
She paid the same premium on her long-term-care insurance policy for 13 years, but in January, Elaine Harris got a letter informing her of an 11 percent increase.
She paid the same premium on her long-term-care insurance policy for 13 years, but in January, Elaine Harris got a letter informing her of an 11 percent increase.
StoryCorps captures tales of love, survival
- St. Louis Dispatch, 2009.4.24
Three years ago, Kathy Ferrara was faced with the heartbreaking task of telling her children she had cancer.
Three years ago, Kathy Ferrara was faced with the heartbreaking task of telling her children she had cancer.
Vitamins. Prophylactic therapies. AMD.
- Lasik Eye Surgery, 2009.4.23
The prevalence of the eye disease age-related macular degeneration is projected to increase substantially by 2050, but the use of new therapies is expected to help mitigate its effects on vision, according to results of simulation modeling reported in the April issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
The prevalence of the eye disease age-related macular degeneration is projected to increase substantially by 2050, but the use of new therapies is expected to help mitigate its effects on vision, according to results of simulation modeling reported in the April issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
RTI promotes its chief medical officer to vice president
- Local Tech Wire, 2009.4.21
Brad Walters, chief medical officer at RTI International for the past year, now has “vice president” in his title as well.
Brad Walters, chief medical officer at RTI International for the past year, now has “vice president” in his title as well.
RTI promotes Walters to vice president
- Triangle Business Journal, 2009.4.21
RTI International said Tuesday that is has promoted Brad Walters to vice president and chief medical officer.
RTI International said Tuesday that is has promoted Brad Walters to vice president and chief medical officer.
NHGRI Releases Free Phenotype Toolkit
- Genome Web Daily News, 2009.4.20
The National Human Genome Research Institute today launched the first version of a free, online toolkit of phenotypic data.
The National Human Genome Research Institute today launched the first version of a free, online toolkit of phenotypic data.
PAKISTAN: HIV programmes face funding crunch
- PlusNews, 2009.4.20
Pakistan's efforts to combat AIDS face an uncertain future as funding for a major HIV/AIDS prevention and care project comes to an end this month.
Pakistan's efforts to combat AIDS face an uncertain future as funding for a major HIV/AIDS prevention and care project comes to an end this month.
Rwanda: IRS Exercise Starts in August
- All Africa, 2009.4.20
The fourth Indoor Residual Spraying exercise by Research Triangle Institute International (RTI) will start in August.
The fourth Indoor Residual Spraying exercise by Research Triangle Institute International (RTI) will start in August.
Kaiser Health Disparities Report: A Weekly Look At Race, Ethnicity And Health
- Kaiser Network, 2009.4.16
Health experts at an RTI International seminar on Tuesday said that to improve neonatal outcomes across the country, the U.S. must create interventions that target minority populations, increase access to preconception care and standardize newborn screening, CQ HealthBeat reports.
Health experts at an RTI International seminar on Tuesday said that to improve neonatal outcomes across the country, the U.S. must create interventions that target minority populations, increase access to preconception care and standardize newborn screening, CQ HealthBeat reports.
Nearly 18 Million Will Have Macular Degeneration by 2050
- U.S. News & World Report, 2009.4.16
Although the rate of age-related macular degeneration is on the increase, newer treatments could help reduce the most serious effects of the disease by about 35 percent, new estimates suggest
Although the rate of age-related macular degeneration is on the increase, newer treatments could help reduce the most serious effects of the disease by about 35 percent, new estimates suggest
Create HIV policies – Kajura
- New Vision, 2009.4.5
EMPLOYERS should put in place policies favourable to Persons Living with HIV and AIDS. “We should support these people to contribute to the development of our country.
EMPLOYERS should put in place policies favourable to Persons Living with HIV and AIDS. “We should support these people to contribute to the development of our country.
Talking about Cancer and StoryCorps
- KWMU-FM, 2009.4.1
A discussion about talking about a cancer diagnosis with children and other loved ones and a new StoryCorps project to collect the stories of cancer survivors.
A discussion about talking about a cancer diagnosis with children and other loved ones and a new StoryCorps project to collect the stories of cancer survivors.
Remembering William Little – RTI's CEO salutes a giant in development of RTP
- Local Tech Wire, 2009.3.30
Most of us who knew Bill Little will remember him as a humble man.
Most of us who knew Bill Little will remember him as a humble man.
Urine Screening Cost-Effective for Diabetics, Hypertensives
- Renal Business Today, 2009.3.30
Periodically testing a patient’s urine for low levels of protein (microalbuminuria) is cost-effective in people with diabetes and hypertension, two strong risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to research presented at the National Kidney Foundation’s Spring Clinical Meeting.
Periodically testing a patient’s urine for low levels of protein (microalbuminuria) is cost-effective in people with diabetes and hypertension, two strong risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to research presented at the National Kidney Foundation’s Spring Clinical Meeting.