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South Africa to treat all HIV-positive babiesThe Associated Press - - 1 hour ago PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa announced ambitious new plans Tuesday for earlier and expanded treatment for HIV-positive babies and pregnant women, a change that could save hundreds of thousands of lives in the nation hardest hit by the virus ... H1N1 cases have probably peaked, LA County health officials sayLos Angeles Times - - 44 minutes ago But they warn that the influx of visitors for the holidays and Rose Bowl could bring a third wave of the illness. There have been 97 swine flu-related deaths in the county since April. Insurers to expand flu vaccine funding Bizjournals.com Swine Flu Waning, But Could ReturnU.S. News & World Report - - 3 hours ago TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (healthday News) -- A US health official said Tuesday that H1N1 swine flu infections appear to be on the wane nationally, but many experts agreed the virus could return in force later this winter. Loneliness May Be CatchingU.S. News & World Report - - 3 hours ago TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests that lonely people attract fellow "lonelies" and influence others to feel lonely, too. Study: Loneliness is Contagious FOX 9 News Health care benefit for the jobless to soon endSan Jose Mercury News - - 41 minutes ago Jim Kvek packs the family belongings in his San Jose home Wednesday Oct. 8, 2009. Kvek, in the span of a year, lost his job when his company went bankrupt, filed for personal bankruptcy himself, then lost his home when the bank ... Jobless losing a health-insurance lifeline CNNMoney.com Half of World's ICU Patients Have Infections: StudyABC News - - 2 hours ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Half of all patients in intensive care units around the world have infections, and more than 70 percent are being given antibiotics -- a trend that could help more drug-resistant superbugs ... Half of ICU Patients Suffer From Infections U.S. News & World Report Warning: Going to the hospital may be hazardous to your health Los Angeles Times Mammogram Radiation May Put Some Women at RiskABC News - - 7 hours ago CHICAGO (Reuters) - Low-dose radiation from mammograms and chest X-rays may increase the risk of breast cancer in young women who are already at high risk because of family history or genetic susceptibility, Dutch researchers said ... Mammograms May Boost Cancer Risk in High-Risk Women U.S. News & World Report Task Force's recommendations are out of line Hey Johnstown Dyax gets FDA approval for genetic disorder drugThe Associated Press - 1 hour ago SAN FRANCISCO - Biotherapeutic drug company Dyax Corp. said Tuesday it received Food and Drug Administration approval to market Kalbitor for treatment of the genetic disorder hereditary angioedema in patients 16 years and up. FDA oks Dyax Drug For Rare Swelling Disorder; Stock Soars>DYAX Wall Street Journal FDA Warns Tyson About Health Violations at Soup PlantFOXBusiness - - 1 hour ago Regulators from the US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) citing “serious violations” of health regulations at its Fort Worth, Tex. FDA cites unsafe conditions at Tyson Foods plant The Associated Press More Headaches for Tyson Foods TheStreet.com Down Syndrome Births Rise in US, CDC ReportsABC News - - 7 hours ago The number of US babies born with Down syndrome has increased by nearly one-third over the last three decades, despite the large number of women choosing to end those pregnancies, according to new data from the Centers for ... Kennedy dominates health-care reform forum at BrownProvidence Journal - - 9 hours ago Health-care forum panelists, from left, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, Erin Kelly, a medical school student, and Vincent Mor, Department of Community Health chairman, listen to an opening speaker at Brown University on ... Working Intensely Early on May Help Autistic KidsU.S. News & World Report - - Nov 30, 2009 MONDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News)—A special, intensive early intervention program for toddlers with autism succeeded in boosting IQ along with children's language and social skills, a new study shows. Saudi king orders inquiry into deadly Jeddah floodAFP - Nov 30, 2009 RIYADH - Saudi King Abdullah on Monday ordered an inquiry into the catastrophic flash flood in Jeddah last week that killed at least 106 people and sparked a rare burst of public outrage. FDA approves OTC version of heartburn drug ZegeridThe Associated Press - 1 hour ago WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ - Merck & Co. and Santarus Inc. said Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration approved Merck's over-the-counter version of the Santarus prescription heartburn drug Zegerid. Santarus Shares Rise On FDA Drug Approval FOXBusiness Health officials to review disaster planReuters - - 7 hours ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stung by the continuing struggle to make a vaccine against the swine flu pandemic, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on Tuesday her department would review its ... H1N1 vaccine problems trigger review of public health emergency plansAmerican Medical News - - 3 hours ago The HHS secretary tells an AMA health system readiness summit that outdated technology affected vaccine production and distribution, and that changes are needed. HHS to review policies for developing public health defenses Washington Post Two-Thirds of Broiler Chickens Contaminated: GroupABC News - Nov 30, 2009 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two-thirds of 382 fresh broiler chickens purchased from grocers by a US consumer group were contaminated with one or both of the bacteria that cause most cases of food-borne illness, the group said on Monday. What Health Care Reform Means for: Those Already InsuredProPublica - - 11 hours ago by Olga Pierce and Sabrina Shankman, propublica - December 1, 2009 9:00 am EST Using results from a questionnaire we did with American Public Media's Public Insight Network, we're looking at how the proposed health care reforms will actually affect ... Affordable insurance key for young adults Detroit Free Press Union professors examine health care Jackson Sun Stem Cells Repair Heart Attack DamageWebMD - - 6 hours ago Bone marrow stem cells are supposed to home in on damaged parts of the heart. Once there, they send out signals that help the body repair the injury. Cord Blood Stem Cells May Help Treat Heart, Lung Disorders U.S. News & World Report Adult stem cells show promise in hearts MiamiHerald.com Needle Injuries Often Not Reported by Med StudentsABC News - - 4 hours ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Medical students are commonly stuck by needles but often fail to report their injuries to employee health services, placing them at risk for hepatitis, HIV and other blood borne diseases, results of a survey ... Medical Students Regularly Stuck by Needles, Often Fail to Report Injuries Infection Control Today | How to call the show... 1) Make sure the show is live (see graphic above). 2) Dial 724-444-7444. 3) Enter Call ID# 27566 when prompted. 4) Follow the phone prompts to join the call. Would you like to be a special guest on the show? Send us an email which includes your contact information and the topic(s) that you would like to discuss. Listen to past shows featuring special guests...  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