Flu season not yet peaked nationwide CDC says
Federal health officials warn the flu season in the United States has not yet peaked. Five states report no widespread outbreaks while 42 still do, with pediatric deaths rising and outpatient visits for flu like illnesses reaching season highs.
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Atlanta
Kansas
Kentucky
Nebraska
Washington
West Virginia
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
United States
Scott Harper
CDC
Harper
Federal
U.S
Snail venom promises cancer pain relief in study
A synthetic form of cone snail venom, ziconotide, relieved pain in patients with cancer or AIDS suffering from intractable pain when morphine failed. The drug, developed by Elan and tested in 111 patients ages 24 to 85, delivered via implanted pumps showed 53 percent pain relief versus 18 percent for placebo, with manageable side effects by dose adjustment.
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David Ellis
Elan Pharmaceu
Ticals
Jerome Yates
American Cancer Society
Yates
Elan
Journal of the American Medical Association
Medtronic
United States
Australia
Netherlands
Ellis
Steven Charapata
Pain Institute
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, Mo
Venom Elixir from Genus Magus Snail
A synthetic venom derived from the Genus Magus, a small tropical snail inhabiting shallow waters, is discussed as a potential elixir. The article outlines venom production and possible medicinal or therapeutic implications, noting its origin and basic biology.
Vasopressin boosts survival in deadly cardiac arrest asystole
European study of 1,186 patients shows vasopressin improving hospital arrival and home discharge rates versus epinephrine, especially in asystole. Researchers urge updating guidelines and consider combined vasopressin and epinephrine in early treatment.
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Associated Press
New England Journal of Medicine
Volker Wenzel
Tle
Austria
Germany
Switzerland
Wenzel
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Committee
European Resuscitation Council
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Boston
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of
New Jersey
Newark
Saric
Nejm.org
Americanheart.org
McDonald's
New York Metropolitan Area
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Ottawaherald.com
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Eisenhower
Ottawa
Rey
Dish Network
America
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Ant
USA
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TNT
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