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Deaths in the under 18 age group from flu-associated illness, per CDC: The following table presents the total number of deaths in children in the United States associated with influenza infections for the past four years: Year _____ Deaths2008-9 _____ 92007-8 _____ 892006-7 _____ 772005-6 _____ 46

Another giveaway to health industries (and woe to patients) is embodied in the so-called 21st Century Cures Act.   It passed the House of Representatives this week before you knew it existed. Usually industry’s best friend, the NY Times surprisingly editorialized against this shameful bill today.  Here is what the Times wrote: “A bill passed by…

In the news today is the story of how India has refused to agree with a World Trade Organization (WTO) demand that it scale back its stockpiling of grains.  I recall when the IMF/World Bank demanded something similar of African governments decades ago.  The governments sold off their stockpiles in exchange for IMF loans. Soon…

After seriously undercutting the FBI claims about Bruce Ivins’ guilt 5 days ago, the DOJ revised its filing yesterday in the case brought by Bob Stevens’ wife against the government. Marcy Wheeler provides great details and links to the filing and other useful documents.  Scott Shane gives us the usual FBI response when challenged:  “We…

w w w . h a a r e t z . c o m Last update – 02:23 20/02/2008 Experiments in full responsibility By Haaretz Editorial The state’s response to a High Court of Justice petition by soldiers who were subjected to medical experiments with anti-anthrax drugs (the experiments known as Omer 2) is…

From Dr. Mandrola at Medscape, a compilation of recent events in medical “science” that make one wonder whether the practice of medicine is going to last much longer, given the amount of corruption now woven into it:   Cynic: A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or…