Link Found Between 2009 Swine Flu Vaccine and Narcolepsy
Researchers link Pandemrix to narcolepsy through cross reactive antibodies that attack narcolepsy linked brain receptors, based on blood samples from 20 patients. Facetria showed no such antibodies. The study notes higher flu protein levels in Pandemrix and calls for safer manufacturing, while affirming flu vaccination remains important.
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Europe
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Finland
Steinman
Science Translational Medicine
Novartis
Facetria
Pandemrix
China
William Schaffner
Vanderbilt University
Oswego Hospital Opens Lab at Lake Ontario Prompt Care
Oswego Hospital Laboratory adds a collection site at Lake Ontario Prompt Medical Care in Oswego located at 300 State Route 104. The new lab operates weekdays 8 am to 5 pm with no appointment needed. walk-ins welcome for blood draws and sample drop-offs with physician orders.
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Oswego Health Announces Annual Multi-Organ Blood Analysis
Oswego Health and the Oswego Kiwanis Club announce the annual multi organ blood analysis on August 2 at Leighton Elementary School Oswego. Phlebotomists from Oswego Hospital will perform blood draws. Optional tests include PSA for men over 50 and a vitamin ID screen. 12 hour fast required. appointment line 341 0018 open 24 hours. Checks should be made to Oswego Health. credit cards not accepted. Results mailed to participant and physician.
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Oswego Health
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Leighton Elementary School
Oswego Hospital
Doctors order fewer preventive services for Medicaid women
A Urban Institute study reviewed five office based preventive services across 2006 to 2010 using 12 444 privately insured visits and 1 519 Medicaid visits. It found Medicaid patients had lower rates for clinical breast exams and Pap tests with 12 and 9.5 percent respectively versus 20.5 and 16.5 percent for private insurance. Differences persisted after adjusting for age race and address though no clear quality gap emerged.
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Urban Institute
Sis
Stacey McMorrow
Health Policy Center
McMorrow
Kaiser Health News
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