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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Investigation

The CDC is actively investigating human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) in the United States and is working closely with Canada and Mexico and with the World Health Organization (WHO). The CDC is continuously updating investigation information

As with any infectious disease, CDC recommends that people should take everyday preventive actions. Special Awareness for concerned parents and caregivers.
Acting HHS Secretary declares a Public Health Emergency nationwide involving Swine Influenza A. Press Release

Illinois Resources

Illinois Department of Public Health: Illinois Department of Public Health Swine Flu Information

DuPage County Health Department: H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu)  : DuPage County Swine Flu Information

Cook County Department of Public Health: Illinois Department of Public Health Swine Flu Update

 

Interactive Flu Maps


Google Flu Trends:  Google Flu Trends uses aggregated Google search data to estimate flu activity on a daily basis in your state up to two weeks faster than traditional systems with accuracy equal to CDC reports. Read more »

HealthMap/SwineFlu: uses real-time information on emerging infectious diseases to plot information on an interactive map from various sources.

Other Resources:

  • H1N1 Flu Resource Centre: 'New resource available on TheLancet.com. The Lancet has partnered with over 40 Elsevier-published journals and 11 learned societies to launch a new H1N1 Flu Resource Centre for healthcare professionals at TheLancet.com. Developed by The Lancet editors, this new online information clearinghouse aggregates infectious disease and public health information from across Elsevier's spectrum of content
  • DynaMed clinical summary for Swine InfluenzaThe DynaMed topic on Swine Influenza consolidates information from multiple sources for health care providers to stay current with recommendations for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating patients with flu-like illnesses during this outbreak. DynaMed Editors will continue to monitor information and update this topic as needed throughout this global .
  • DynaMed clinical summary for Swine InfluenzaThe DynaMed topic on Swine Influenza consolidates information from multiple sources for health care providers to stay current with recommendations for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating patients with flu-like illnesses during this outbreak. DynaMed Editors will continue to monitor information and update this topic as needed throughout this global .

Flu Terms Defined: — Seasonal flu, swine flu, avian flu, and pandemic flu are not the same.

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen.

Bird flu is commonly used to refer to Avian flu (see below). Bird flu viruses infect birds, including chickens, other poultry and wild birds such as ducks.

Avian flu (AI) is caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally among wild birds. Low pathogenic AI is common in birds and causes few problems. Highly pathogenic H5N1 is deadly to domestic fowl, can be transmitted from birds to humans, and is deadly to humans. There is virtually no human immunity and human vaccine availability is very limited.

Pandemic flu is virulent human flu that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness. Because there is little natural immunity, the disease can spread easily from person to person. Currently, there is no pandemic flu.

Seasonal (or common) flu is a respiratory illness that can be transmitted person to person. Most people have some immunity, and a vaccine is available.


WELCOME TO PM&R ONLINE: NEW AAPM&R JOURNAL


PM&R is the new official scientific journal of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). It is a monthly, peer reviewed, scholarly publication that advances education and impacts the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation through the timely delivery of clinically relevant and evidence-based research and review information. . ..More>

Why Is the Academy Starting a New PM&R Journal?

This scientific journal will have a clinical focus with a balance of topics designed to match the practice patterns of the Academy membership. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has been, and will continue to be, a valued resource with years of excellent service to the field...  More>

 

THE HEART TRUTH: NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY

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February is American Heart Month, and February 6 is National Wear Red Day

Join The Heart Truth on National Wear Red Day to help spread the critical message that "Heart Disease Doesn't Care What You Wear–It's the #1 Killer of Women."... More>

What is the Herat Truth?

Go Red for Women: American Heart Association

Heart Disease FAQ's: The national Women's Health Information center

Heart Diseases In women: National Library of medicine

International food Information Council Fact sheets

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

The Office On Women's Health: Quick Health Data Online

Remember to visit your library and ask your library staff for further assistance in locating other resources.

 

TOPIC OF THE MONTH: INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE & CAM


 

What is Integrative Medicine?

Integrative medicine “focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, health care professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing. Simply stated, it combines state-of-the-art medical treatments with carefully selected evidence-based complementary therapies.” More
Source: Duke University

What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), is defined as "a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine....The list of what is considered to be CAM changes continually, as those therapies that are proven to be safe and effective become adopted into conventional health care and as new approaches to health care emerge." More
Source: NCCAM, National Institutes of Health
MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine

Library Resources

The following databases and E-Books provide access to information in Integrated Medicine and CAM.

Natural Standard
Founded by clinicians and researchers at Harvard Medical School and the University of California, Natural Standard© provides quality, evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies and includes contributors from more than 100 eminent academic institutions world-wide.

Allied & Complementary Medicine (AMED)
AMED is a unique bibliographic database produced by the Health Care Information Service of the British Library. It covers a selection of journals in complementary medicine, palliative care, and several professions allied to medicine.

Health and Wellness Resource Center: Alternative Health Module
The Alternative Health Module combines a broad range of reference and periodical content supplemented by Web sites, pamphlets, news and other content.

Rakel: Integrative Medicine, 2nd ed

This manual provides information to safely and effectively integrate complementary and alternative treatment modalities into clinical practice. It presents integrative treatments for a full range of diseases and conditions, including autism, stroke, chronic fatigue syndrome, and various forms of cancer.

For further assistance with your research or to set up group/ individual training sessions with these databases, please contact Nalini Mahajan at (630) 909- 7092 or e-mail at library@marianjoy.org.

Remember to visit Marianjoy Integrative Holistic Medicine Clinic

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