By: Todd Neale, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today 03 December 2010 Although preterm infants have a response to seven-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7), it does not result in the antibody levels achieved by full-term infants for all serotypes, researchers found. After an initial three-dose immunization series by age 4 months, antibody titers increased for both […]
Grant launches cervical cancer-free Indiana iniative
By: Indiana University School of Medicine 02 December 2010 Indiana will join a multi-state program focused on cervical cancer prevention thanks to an unrestricted gift from GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals to the Indiana University School of Medicine, in partnership with the Kristen Forbes EVE Foundation. Cervical Cancer-Free America (CCFA) is an initiative designed to raise awareness, increase […]
Study reports that almost $282M has been given to healthcare providers by pharmaceutical companies recently
By: Mike Young, ‘Coloradoan’ 28 November 2010 For anyone who doubts that big pharma is big business, a new database reveals seven pharmaceutical companies shelled out $282 million to health-care providers around the country in the last two years, including eight in Fort Collins, to advance their products. ProPublica, an independent nonprofit news organization, developed […]
The Cloer Decision: When Does the Statute of Limitations Begin to Run for Vaccine-Induced Autism?
By: Kent Heckenlively, Esq. Originally posted 10 June 2010 It’s a question my wife has often asked in the past. Could we ever bring a case for the injuries our daughter sustained in early December of 1998 when her six-month series of shots caused her seizures and autism? In the past my answer was no. […]
Students Required to Get Menningitis Vaccination to Live in Dorm Next Year
By: Carl Thomas 08 November 2010 Student Health Center (SHC) staff have confirmed that USA is going to make bacterial meningitis vaccines mandatory for all on-campus residents next year. Beverly Kellen, practice director for the SHC and USA Family Medicine, said the vaccine is essential for the safety of students on campus. “Bacterial meningitis is […]
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