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Medtronic Receives FDA Approval For BRYAN(R) Cervical Disc System
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) announced that it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market the BRYAN® Cervical Disc System for the treatment of single-level cervical disc disease (radiculopathy and/or myelopathy). In July 2007, Medtronic"s PRESTIGE® Cervical Disc was the first artificial cervical disc to be approved by the FDA. With the BRYAN® Disc and the PRESTIGE® Disc, Medtronic now offers a diverse portfolio of artificial cervical discs that address varying philosophies among spine surgeons about optimal implant materials, fixation methods, surgical techniques, and other unique design features.
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'Past Time' To Denounce Tiller Murder, Violence Perpetrated By Some Antiabortion Advocates, Opinion Piece Says
In the wake of the shooting death of Kansas abortion provider George Tiller, columnist Ellen Goodman writes in the Boston Globe that she "can"t help wondering whether rhetoric can justify a crime in the mind of a fanatic." She continues, "Can"t words provide the sort of perverse moral platform that jihadists stand on and the alternate universe in which a "lone nut" can find a home?" Goodman writes that she does not blame Tiller"s death on "everyone who checks a pro-life box on the pollster"s chart," but it is "well past time for the antiabortion movement to denounce those who are in the profession of inflaming passions."Tiller "was a doctor of last resort for many women, especially those women for whom the sonogram did not bring joy but tragic tidings," Goodman writes, adding, "He refused to be cowed. At the very least, he should be buried with truth." In his recent commencement address at the University of Notre Dame, President Obama asked, "As citizens of a vibrant and varied democracy, how do we engage in vigorous debate? How does each of us remain firm in our principles, and fight for what we consider right, without demonizing those with just as strongly held convictions on the other side?" Goodman writes, "One way is for those who truly "denounce the murder" to take on the chorus, the back-up singers, who still provide the doo-wop for the next deranged soloist." She concludes, "You see, this suspect was not such a lone gunman. And no, I am afraid, this was not an isolated incident" (Goodman, Boston Globe, 6/5). Drugshop to buy zoloft online and other pills.
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Celebs Turnout For Child Stroke Survivor
A seven year old stroke survivor will be honoured for the courage he has shown in his recovery at a star-studded Life After Stroke Awards in Central London on Tuesday June 23, 2009.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Again Detected In Baldwin County, USA

The Baldwin County Health Department announced that a sentinel chicken from the Lillian area has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE. In June, EEE was detected in a sentinel chicken in the Orange Beach area. Ongoing public health surveillance has detected no mosquito-borne virus activity in humans in Baldwin County this year. "With summer in full swing and many people enjoying outdoor activities, it is imperative that residents take every effort to reduce their exposure to mosquitoes," said Baldwin County Health Department Environmentalist Rachel Beck. "Keep your mosquito repellent with you at all times when you are working or recreating outdoors." EEE, West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne viruses are transmitted from bird to mosquito to bird. Occasionally, when bird hosts are scarce, the same mosquitoes will take blood from mammals, including humans and horses. Humans and horses can sometimes become ill from the infection. The likelihood of transmission to humans and horses can be decreased by personal mosquito avoidance and the use of EEE and WNV vaccine in horses. There is no vaccine available for humans, health officials said. Baldwin County Health Department established a mosquito control program in 2003 that includes surveillance activities such as mosquito trapping and testing and sentinel chicken surveillance. These activities are conducted to monitor for mosquito-borne diseases and track mosquito populations. Serum samples taken each week from the 16 sentinel chicken flocks are tested for the presence of EEE, WNV and St. Louis Encephalitis. In addition to surveillance activities, the department also works to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and conducts larvicide and adulticide applications. Larvicide is also available free to the public for application in low-lying areas that retain water and in ornamental ponds. "It is reasonable to assume that mosquito-borne viruses are likely circulating between mosquitoes and birds in all parts of Baldwin County," Beck said. "Everyone should try to avoid exposure to mosquitoes." Mosquitoes that can spread these viruses among birds are commonly found in urban and suburban communities as well as rural, freshwater swamp areas. They will breed readily in storm sewers, ditches, waste lagoons and in artificial containers around one"s home. Health officials said it is imperative that homeowners make a careful inspection around their homes to be sure nothing holds water for longer than three days. Mosquito-borne virus surveillance has been conducted statewide for the past five years. During that time, EEE, WNV, St. Louis Encephalitis virus, and La Crosse Encephalitis virus have been detected. Epidemiologists point out that EEE can be more dangerous to people and other mammals than other mosquito-borne viruses, but that the same mosquito prevention measures reduce exposures to both. The health department will continue to notify local officials of test results and recommend methods of prevention. Since mosquitoes are commonly found throughout much of Alabama, health officials offer practical strategies for the mosquito season: Personal Protection; Clothing And Aromatics Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes to help prevent mosquitoes from reaching the skin and to retain less heat, making yourself less "attractive" to mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are more attracted to dark colors. When possible, wear long sleeves and long pants. Avoid perfumes, colognes, fragrant hair sprays, lotions and soaps, which attract mosquitoes. Personal Protection; Repellents Follow the label instructions when applying repellents. Permethrin repellents are only for clothes - not for application on the skin. When using repellents avoid contact with the eyes, lips and nasal membranes. Use concentrations of less than 10 percent when applying DEET-containing products on children Apply DEET repellent on arms, legs and other exposed areas but never under clothing. After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water. Citronella candles and repellents containing citronella can help, but their range is limited. Herbals such as cedar, geranium, pennyroyal, lavender, cinnamon and garlic are not very effective. Personal Protection; Around The Home Mosquito activity peaks at dusk and again at dawn; restrict outdoor activity during these hours. Keep windows and door screens in good condition. Replace porch lights with yellow light bulbs that will attract fewer insects. Mosquitoes breed in standing water; empty all water from old tires, cans, jars, buckets, drums, plastic wading pools, toys and other containers. Clean clogged gutters. Remove the rim from potted plants and replace water in plant/flower vases weekly. Replenish pet watering dishes daily and rinse bird baths twice weekly. Fill tree holes and depressions left by fallen trees with dirt or sand. Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito fish (fish which eat mosquitoes in their larval and pupal stages) or use larvicidal "doughnuts" which gradually kill mosquitoes. Alabama Department of Public Health


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