We know that any diminution in ABI below normal suggests significant systemic atherosclerosis.

We know that any diminution in ABI below normal suggests significant systemic atherosclerosis.

VT/VF in the first 48 hours of STEMI previously was thought to not have long-term prognostic implications. The results of this study and others indicate that VT/VF is a strong independent predictor of death at 90 days. Whether early treatment with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator improves outcomes in these patients is unclear and requires further study.

Alltop has developed a page devoted to H1N1 news. I’ve added links under Public Health and Alltop on the sidebar.
As you probably already know, the “official” death toll from H1N1 in Mexico is considerably lower than the original counts. Non-mainstream media outlets are reporting much higher numbers of fatalities than the “official” number from the WHO. The question now is troubling – if H1N1 was not the cause, what did all of these people die from?

Where do they come up with these names?

Canada: Farmer possibly gave swine flu to pigs – CNN.com
I find it odd that the confirmed number of 2009 H1N1 cases being reported continues to trend downwards while the WHO continues to maintain its pandemic flu alert rating. Even from the normal reliable sources, it is becoming increasing difficult to determine the truth.
CNN and other news outlets are reporting what may be a human to pig transmission of the 2009 H1N1.

Flu pandemic still likely but Mexico toll drops | Reuters
According to Reuters 58 deaths have been attributed to causes other than H1N1.

First Flu Death Provides Clues to Mexico Toll – NYTimes.com
After you read about the last panic in 1976, read this NYT article. You will learn a little about the cultural and health care infrastructure aspects related to H1 N1 mortality.

Understanding the deadly flu virus | Salon
Excellent article. I also recommend reading about the last swine flu epidemic in 1976. You’ll find a link under related stories at the bottom of the article page at Salon.com.

Mexico shuts down economy as flu pandemic imminent | Reuters
There is no safer place than your own home to avoid being infected with the flu virus.
This quote is from President Felipe Calderon. These words are not exactly the best choice if you want to avoid generating fear and panic.

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