Talking Technology with Leroy Jones, Jr.

SWINE FLU POLITICS

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 29, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

The politics of swine flu:

Obama Requests $1.5 Billion for Swine Flu Efforts

Governor, L.A. County declare state of emergency for swine flu

World response:

Schools throughout Mexico to close as flu cases, deaths rise

Argentina suspends flights from Mexico over swine flu

More food for thought:

The Naming of Swine Flu, a Curious Matter

UPDATE - SWINE FLU

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 28, 2009 8:00 AM | No Comments

Wanted to keep you updated:

Four-year-old could hold key in search for source of swine flu outbreak

Swine flu - global threat raised

More:

Swine Flu: A Cause for Panic?

E.U. Issues Conflicting Warnings on Travel as First Cases Outside N. America Are Confirmed

Glaxo, Roche Meet Swine-Flu Drug Needs; Vaccine Is Months Away

Investors are cautious as swine flu cases increase

SWINE FLU

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 27, 2009 7:17 AM | No Comments

Just in case you did not know:

U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency Over Swine Flu

This outbreak will test modern medical technology all over the world.

Make sure you stay aware and informed.

Be careful!

More information below:

What is Swine Flu?

Definition (From the CDC): Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza among pigs. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans, however, human infections with swine flu do occur, and cases of human-to-human spread of swine flu viruses has been documented.

CDC Health Advisory

Human Swine Influenza Investigation

Also see from the CDC:

General Information on Swine Flu

Questions & Answers: Swine Influenza and You

Questions & Answers: Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)

Check out:

Swine flu's next move impossible to predict

The beginning of a pandemic?

HEALTH TERMS - ANCILLARY SERVICES

By Leroy Jones, Jr. on April 24, 2009 11:00 AM | No Comments

What is are Ancillary Services (Ancillary Charges)?

Definition: Supplemental services, including laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, and inhalation therapy that are provided in conjunction with medical or hospital care.