WHAT: 55th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference WHO: The CDC Disease Detectives will present findings from recent investigations, including these: outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis among river rafters in the Grand Canyon,outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with a recreational water spray park,

CDC Launches “Get Informed. Get Diagnosed. Get Help.” Campaign
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today launched a national public education and awareness campaign on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)…

CDC Issues Interim Guidance for the Use of Facemasks and Respirators in Public Settings During an Influenza Pandemic
Who: Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director CDC, WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2007…

CDC s Advisory Committee Recommends Changes in Varicella Vaccinations
Second dose of varicella vaccine to offer more protection for children, adolescents, and adults

Almost Half of Hospitals Experience Crowded Emergency Departments
Between 40 percent and 50 percent of U.S. hospitals experience crowded conditions in the emergency department (ED) with almost two-thirds of metropolitan EDs experiencing crowding at times, according to a new report issued today by CDC s National Center for health Statistics.

CDC Invests $10 million for Research to Reduce Infections in healthcare Settings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced an award of $10 million for new research to five academic centers as part of its Prevention Epicenter grant program, which supports efforts to develop and test innovative approaches to reducing infections in healthcare settings.

String Quartet Tribute to Coldplay
String Quartet Tribute to Coldplay 1. Yellow2. In My Place3. God Put A Smile On Your Face4. Clocks5. Shiver6. Trouble7. Everything’s Not Lost8. Don’t Panic9. Daylight10. Windows (Original Composition by Tom Tally) Format: CD Customer Review: Absolutely Beautiful The String Quartet has provided such a beautiful album. With a fusion of its talented and spirited strings, […]

CDC Launches Multi-state Study on Autism; $5.9 Million Awarded to Five Sites.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is initiating a multi-state collaborative study to help identify factors that may put children at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. Approximately 2,700 children, ages 2 to 5, and their parents will be part of this study…

Fusarium Keratitis Update
As of May 5, 2006, CDC has received reports of 102 confirmed cases, 12 possible cases and 81 cases still under investigation from 31 U.S. states and territories. 65 reports include insufficient evidence to classify them as cases or carry other non-Fusarium diagnoses.

Training for Terrorism-Related Conditions in Hospitals
Teaching hospitals were better trained than other hospitals for bioterrorism, and Joint Commission accredited hospitals had prepared more of their physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and lab staff for such emergencies…

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