NEW: Question & Answer: Morbid Obesity as a Risk Factor for Hospitalization and Death due to 2009 H1N1.

This document provides updated information on obesity and morbid obesity as risk factors for serious 2009 H1N1-related complications based on findings from recent studies. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

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DataCare Achieves Significant Workers’ Compensation Savings!

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- DataCare Corporation (http://www.datacare.com), a leading developer of software for the workers' compensation market, announced the release of Bill Zee(TM). This new application augments traditional bill review services and has documented savings of up to a

DataCare Achieves Significant Workers’ Compensation Savings!

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- DataCare Corporation (http://www.datacare.com), a leading developer of software for the workers' compensation market, announced the release of Bill Zee(TM). This new application augments traditional bill review services and has documented savings of up to a

Minnesota Coalition for Kids Health Coverage Launches HealthyKidsMN.org

Web Site Will Connect Families with Uninsured Children to Non-Profit Agencies Assisting with Enrollment into State-Sponsored Health Coverage Programs ST. PAUL, Minn., March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Coalition for Kids Health Coverage today announced the launch of HealthyKidsMN.org,

Sharp Health Plan Selects PureWellness for Wellness Program Automation

BURLINGTON, Vt., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- PureWellness, Inc., the leading provider of online wellness solutions, announced today that San Diego-based Sharp Health Plan selected the company to deliver a comprehensive online wellness platform for their employer groups and members. Sharp Health Plan Pr

Is Your Dog Covered Under Your Homeowners Insurance?

ONTARIO, Calif., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- "Asking if your dog is covered under your homeowners insurance policy may be a strange question to ask, but according to the Journal of American Medical Association, the number of dog bites in America now tops 4.5 million per year," says Frank N. Darras, Ame

Is Your Dog Covered Under Your Homeowners Insurance?

ONTARIO, Calif., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- "Asking if your dog is covered under your homeowners insurance policy may be a strange question to ask, but according to the Journal of American Medical Association, the number of dog bites in America now tops 4.5 million per year," says Frank N. Darras, Ame

Applied Nanoscience Reports Positive H1N1, Rhinovirus Test Results And Strides Toward Commercialization Of NanoFense Protective Face Mask

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™ Protective Face Mask when challenged with the current swine influenza virus (H1N1)... (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)

Applied Nanoscience Reports Positive H1N1, Rhinovirus Test Results And Strides Toward Commercialization Of NanoFense Protective Face Mask

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™ 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... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Scottish GPs hit swine flu vaccination targets

Thousands of GPs in Scotland are set to qualify for relaxed patient experience QOF thresholds after achieving an average 53.2% uptake for swine flu vaccination at-risk patients under-65, exceeding the Government’s target of 50.7%. (Source: Pulse)