Army reports first death from swine flu complications; soldier fell ill in SC basic trainingCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A 23-year-old soldier from Florida who was in basic training is the Army’s first death from complications of swine flu, officials said Thursday. Army: FL soldier at SC’s Fort Jackson first in its ranks to die of swine flu related illnessCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The Army says an autopsy shows a soldier from Florida who died while at Fort Jackson in South Carolina passed away from pneumonia caused by the H1N1 flu virus. Catalyst says it sees evidence its drug vigabatrin is effective despite failures; study surgesNEW YORK — Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners Inc. says it will continue developing an anti-addiction drug that has failed in two clinical trials, as it believes the treatment is safe and effective. Report: If third of population catches swine flu, hospitals in 15 states could run out of roomWASHINGTON — If a third of people wind up catching swine flu, 15 states could run out of hospital beds around the time the outbreak peaks, a new report warns Thursday. Food, medicine, temporary morgue sent to tsunami-stricken Samoas, death toll at 120APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-swept streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 120 in the South Pacific. Developments around the world in Pacific tsumaniA look at some of the major developments related to the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged the Samoas: Dazed survivors emerge from muck and mire of earthquake in the Samoas as death toll reaches 119APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck and mire of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 119 in the South Pacific. Fog-shrouded pot farms in quiet SF neighborhood has new police chief seeing too much greenSAN FRANCISCO — Socked in by coastal fog, gardeners in the city’s Sunset District struggle to coax vegetables from plots rarely touched by sunlight. But recently, a certain crop has flourished behind closed doors. CDC study: Drug deaths surpass traffic fatalities in 16 statesATLANTA — In 16 states and counting, drugs now kill more people than auto accidents do, the government said Wednesday. Health care vote predicted soon by Senate panel; GOP challenges swept aside as emotions riseWASHINGTON — A White House-backed overhaul of the nation’s health care system weathered repeated challenges from Republican critics over taxes, abortion and more on Wednesday, and the bill’s architect claimed enough votes to push it through the Senate Finance Committee as early as week’s end. Food, medicine, temporary morgue sent to tsunami-stricken Samoas, death toll at 119APIA, Samoa — Police searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck and mire of an earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 119 in the South Pacific. Supreme Court to decide if federal medical officials can be sued for damagesWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will decide whether the family of a now-deceased immigrant who was denied medical care for cancer while in custody can sue federal medical officials for damages. Transportation Department holds summit to find ways of curbing cell phone use by driversWASHINGTON — Driving while distracted is a growing peril in a nation reluctant to put down its cell phones and handheld devices even behind the wheel, the Obama administration declared on Wednesday. Officials said Congress and the public must team up to reduce the danger. FACT CHECK: Loose facts behind a Canadian hardship story told by Obama’s health plan opponentsWASHINGTON — Shona Holmes is the Harry and Louise of this year’s health care debate, only unlike the fictional folks who memorably trashed the Clinton-era health plan in advocacy ads 15 years ago, Holmes is real. Military turns off lights at ‘Baghdad ER,’ handing the hospital over to IraqBAGHDAD — Army Capt. Amy Prichard took one last look around the room where thousands of war-ravaged soldiers and civilians were treated by U.S. medics in Baghdad’s protected Green Zone. Before turning off the lights, she began to cry. Panel: Overzealous lab rules may stifle research efforts to protect against biological threatsHAGERSTOWN, Md. — A panel of university and private-sector scientists urged Congress on Wednesday not to overregulate laboratories that handle the world’s deadliest pathogens, saying it could have a chilling effect on research of biological threats. Obama stars in television ad by industry, other groups favoring health care overhaulWASHINGTON — Medical industry and other groups pushing health care overhaul are airing a new television ad that stars the man in the middle of the battle: President Barack Obama. CDC: Drug deaths surpassing traffic fatalities in more states; states affected double to 16ATLANTA — Drug-related deaths outnumber those from motor vehicle accidents in a growing number of states, according to new government data that highlight a shift in the top cause of deaths after disease and illness. Survey of state governments highlights growing pressure on Medicaid programsMedicaid programs could face a revenue crunch that hurts programs and provider reimbursement in fiscal 2011 after federal stimulus money dries up, said a survey released Wednesday. Senators writing health overhaul bill reject anti-abortion language sought by conservativesWASHINGTON — In a vote with far-reaching political implications, senators writing a health care overhaul Wednesday rejected a bid to strengthen anti-abortion provisions in the legislation — which could reach the Senate floor in the next two weeks. Obama says $5B in stimulus grants from NIH will help research cures for cancer, diseasesBETHESDA, Md. — Calling scientific research a job-creating engine, President Barack Obama heralded $5 billion in new government grants Wednesday to fight cancer, autism and heart disease while boosting the economy. UN: 4 million AIDS patients now on drugs, but another 5 million people still need themLONDON — United Nations health officials estimate about 4 million people who need AIDS drugs worldwide are now getting them, according to a report issued Wednesday. Will health care overhaul weaken the safety net for seniors, or help heal Medicare?WASHINGTON — Medicare is looking like a big fat piggy bank for health care overhaul. US regulators subpoena documents of brain disease with drugmaker Elan’s TysabriWASHINGTON — U.S. financial regulators are demanding drugmaker Elan Corp. turn over records about a potentially lethal brain disease linked to its drug Tysabri, according to a government filing form. UK health official says cervical cancer vaccine very unlikely to have caused girl’s deathLONDON — A British health official said Tuesday that the sudden death of 14-year-old girl was very unlikely to have been caused by the vaccine she was given hours before she died. Federal investigations seek witnesses to SC medical chopper crash that killed 3 peopleGEORGETOWN, S.C. — Federal investigators hope to find witnesses who saw a medical helicopter crash near the South Carolina coast, killing all three people on board. AP Interview: US troops to get mandatory swine flu shots soon; Deploying forces get priorityWASHINGTON — U.S. military troops will begin getting required swine flu shots in the next week to 10 days, with active duty forces deploying to war zones and other critical areas going to the front of the vaccine line, a top military commander said Tuesday. Health bill survives challenges from left in Senate Committee, faces new assaults from rightWASHINGTON — A sweeping health overhaul bill has survived a major challenge from the left, but onslaughts loom from the right on thorny issues including abortion and insurance coverage for illegal immigrants. Organizations to kickoff campaign targeting drug, alcohol abuse by teens in military familiesWASHINGTON — Concerned about drug and alcohol use among teens in military families, three organizations are undertaking an online educational campaign on Wednesday to encourage parents and children to talk about substance abuse. National network for sharing e-health records still in infancy, will get boost from stimulusKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dr. James E. Sanders is a big believer of switching patient records from old paper files to sophisticated computer databases. |
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