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• Applied Nanoscience, Inc.: Applied Nanoscience Reports Positive H1N1, Rhinovirus Test Results and Strides Toward Commercialization of NanoFense Protective Face Mask - CARLSBAD, CA (MARKET WIRE) Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration company, today announced that it has received extremely positive test results on the effectiveness of the disposable NanoFense(TM) Protective Face Mask when challenged with the current swine influenza virus (H1N1). In addition, their proprietary NanoFense coating formulation proved to be equally effective when challenged directly with rhinovirus, the cause of the common cold. Both of the studies were conducted by a nationally recognized independent BSL-3 laboratory. The company expects to complete (Source: Market Wire - Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)

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• Pandemic H1N1 2009 (swine flu) and pregnancy - Abstract: H1N1 pandemic influenza is a novel strain of the influenza A virus. It is widely known as swine flu. Most people affected by the virus, including pregnant women, suffer a mild viral illness, and make a full recovery. The median duration of illness is around seven days. This influenza typically affects the younger age group i.e. from the ages of 5–65 years but the age groups of below 5 years and above 65 are particularly prone to severe complications. Pregnant women, because of their altered immunity and physiological adaptations, are at higher risk of developing pulmonary complications, especially in the third trimester. Antiviral drugs are effective against the virus and are not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Vaccines have now been developed and are offered to...
• After swine flu frenzy, biotechs come back to earth - For much of 2009, the swine flu was the biotech industry’s cash cow. The virus’s sudden contagion last spring spread rapidly and lucratively to the local life sciences community, where a handful of companies scrambled to assemble enough money and staffers to launch studies, conduct research and shape products to respond to the first documented flu pandemic in 40 years. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
• CMO issues swansong child fitness plea - In his final report Sir Liam Donaldson warns of health risks as 'inactivity pervades the country'Related items from OnMedicaNew TV fitness campaign urges 'switch off the TV'GPs to spearhead swine flu mass vaccinationTV campaign uses shock tactics to tackle binge drinkingGPs back smoking crackdown plansRoutine cervical screening saves lives in older women (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
• Children With Chronic Respiratory Illness Are Vulnerable To Critical H1N1 - As critical care professionals develop a better understanding of the progression of H1N1, they are becoming better prepared to treat children with severe cases, according to a new study that will be published in the March issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM). Additionally, with careful management, the pediatric critical care system is expected to be able to meet the increased demands of a flu pandemic, according to a resource modeling study published in the same issue of PCCM... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

US Government Feed

• March 12 - WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation - March 12 - WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
• March 12 - Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 6, 2010 - March 12 - Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report for Week Ending March 6, 2010
• 2009 H1N1 Influenza and its Impact on People with Chronic Medical Conditions: Questions and Answers - The January 12, 2010 National Influenza Vaccination Week Webinar featured Dr. Nicole Lurie with the US Department of Health and Human Services; Dr. Anthony Fiore with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Otis Webb Brawley with American Cancer Society; Christine Tobin with American Diabetes Association; and Mary Partridge with the American Lung Association.
• Flu Print Materials Available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hmong, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese - This year's flu materials include messaging to address both Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu (sometimes called "swine flu") recommendations.
• NIAID Study: Vaccinating Children against Flu Helps Protect Wider Community - Trial Results in Rural Canadians Show Effect of Herd Immunity

UN Feed

• Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 91 - As of 7 March 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16713 deaths.
• Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 90 - As of 28 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16455 deaths.
• Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 89 - As of 21 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16226 deaths.
• Director-General statement following the seventh meeting of the Emergency Committee - The Emergency Committee held its seventh meeting by teleconference on 23 February 2010. The Director-General sought the Committee's views on the determination of the pandemic status.
• Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 88 - As of 14 February 2010, worldwide more than 212 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15921 deaths.

Medical News

• Kids' Flu Shots Stop Community Transmission - Vaccinating healthy kids effectively protects the entire community against flu, a prospective randomized trial affirmed.
• AAAAI: Egg Allergy No Bar to Flu Shot - NEW ORLEANS -- Most children with egg protein allergies who received influenza vaccinations had no adverse reactions, researchers said here.
• CDC Committee Urges Expanded Flu Vaccination - All people over the age of 6 months should get an annual influenza vaccination, a CDC committee said.
• WHO Says Add H1N1 to Next Season's Trivalent Vaccine - The trivalent influenza vaccine for the 2010-2011 flu season in the Northern Hemisphere should include the pandemic H1N1 strain, the World Health Organization recommended.
• Scant Support for Flu Vaccines in Older Patients - The practice of targeting influenza vaccine to older people has only poor-quality supporting evidence that fails to show a clear benefit or harm, authors of a systematic review concluded.