DM Prevention – Yes We Can
Dutasteride REDUCE Trial
This study was funded by GlaxoSmithKline.
The study was conducted by a physician who is a consultant for GlaxoSmithKline.
The Morbid Niche
Investors Find Morbid Niche In Surrendered Life Insurance – washingtonpost.com
Check out Lenaburg’s quote below. This is kind of creepy and an angle I never thought of before. I always wondered what the cartels did with all that clean cash.
David S. Lenaburg, chief executive of Rockville-based Banner Life Insurance, gave voice to the ultimate fear. Citing court records of a 2006 money-laundering case, Lenaburg wrote to a regulator that the seller of one policy “apparently ended up with a drug cartel owning a vested interest in his early demise.”
Swine Flu – A Death in Texas
Mexican Toddler in U.S. Dies From Swine Flu – NYTimes.com
Note the first reported US fatality from swine flu is a Mexican child who recently flew into the country. According to the NY Times the death toll in Mexico now stands at approximately 159.
Swine Flu Update – 103 Dead in Mexico
Swine flu outbreak dampens economy hopes, markets | Reuters
According to Reuters, the death toll from Swine Flu in Mexico now stands at 103.
Underwriting Solutions LLC – A New Theme
If you are a repeat visitor you will no doubt notice the theme change for this blog. Over time, the content of this blog has evolved too. At first, I focused on success tips. As my writing matured, this blog has become an online archive of news I find interesting and relevant to the life underwriting profession. I hope you find this website useful. As always, your comments and suggestions are welcomed.
Mexican Drug Cartels – Oklahoma’s Most Dangerous Threat
Cartel Connection – Mexican Drug Cartels in Oklahoma
A well researched and well written set of articles. The perspective is decidedly Oklahoman but provides interesting insights nonetheless.
Travel Advisory – Another Reason To Avoid Mexico
Swine influenza and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico | CDC Travelers’ Health
The number of cases has risen steadily through April and as of April 23rd, there were more than 854 cases of pneumonia from the capital. Of those, 59 have died.
This situation bears close watch. Pay attention to travel and pay particular attention if your US business comes from border states.
Swine Flu Kills 60 in Mexico
Deadly Swine Flu Outbreak in Mexico City Prompts Fears of a Pandemic | 80beats | Discover Magazine
This is beginning to look like human to human transmission.
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