Swine flu spreads in 10 US states, Europe

Virulent swine flu spread to 10 U.S. states from coast to coast Wednesday and swept deeper into Europe, extending its global reach as President Barack Obama mourned the first U.S. death, a Mexican toddler who had traveled with his family to Texas.

Total American cases surged to nearly 100, and Obama said wider school closings might be necessary.

The World Health Organization said the outbreak is moving closer to becoming a full-scale pandemic.

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CT Scan

I am sure you would have heard about CT scans. What is a CT scan? Why would anyone need a CT scan? Are there any side-effects?

Even though not all of us would require a CT scan, it is still good to know if just to increase our general knowledge.

From the Bupa site, Computerised tomography (CT) uses X-ray equipment and a computer to create detailed images (scans) of the inside of your body such as bones, soft tissues and the brain. The images are black, white and grey and can be seen in three dimensions. The images are either stored on film or kept in a digital format and shown on a computer screen.

Why would one have CT scans?
CT scans can help look for signs of inflammation, disease or cancer and monitor many other health conditions.

CT scans are routinely done as an out-patient procedure. You should allow about one hour for your appointment.

Below are what's covered on the site. This factsheet is for people who are considering having a CT scan.

0 What's involved?
0 Why have CT scans?
0 What are the alternatives?
0 Preparing for your CT scan
0 What to expect in hospital
0 Contrast medium
0 About the procedure
0 What to expect afterwards
0 What are the risks?
0 If you are pregnant
0 Further information
0 Questions and answers
0 Related topics

Check Bupa site for full details.

Mesothelioma - Q & A

Here is a good resource on Mesothelioma, lung cancer. It is a treasure trove of information pertaining to the affliction.

Resource on Mesothelioma..

Mesothelioma or lung cancer is caused by asbestos. According to Wikipedia:

Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word asbestos (ἄσβεστος) is derived from a Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. The Greeks termed asbestos the miracle mineral because of its soft and pliant properties, as well as its ability to withstand heat.

Asbestos is toxic. The inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, including malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis (also called pneumoconiosis). Since the mid 1980s, many uses of asbestos have been banned in several countries.

You can read more about asbestos from Wikipedia..

I found my Honeywell Barcode Scanner

Over here, the law requires all items on sale to be price-tagged. Everything. From clothes to household items, to pharmaceuticals, sports equipment, books and magazines, footwear, stationery, furniture and others.

The other day at a department store, a customer was holding on to a Honeywell Barcode Scanner looking for the shop assistant trying to find out the price because that particular unit (and the last one available) was not price-tagged.

I am all for prices of items to be displayed because it makes it convenient for shoppers and fixed prices ensure that the prices are not grossly inflated and that shoppers do not have to bargain for the best deal.

Losing weight with Anoretix

Spring is here again and soon it will be summer. Spring and summer are lovely times of the year. They are months of sunshine and flowers, good times and holidays. Holidays are normally times spent in plenty of sun, sea and surf, the more reason to maintain a body beautiful for these holiday activities.

Not everyone is blessed with a body that looks gorgeous in a swimsuit but for some that body beautiful can be achieved with help from Anoretix. Anoretix does not contain caffeine. However, due to popular demand, there is now an option for caffeinated Anoretix.

Ferrari Parts

These days, everyone is talking about global-warming and the need to go green. There are many ways we can go green and help the Earth, actually helping us, the human race live in a cleaner environment. The concept of the 3Rs of recycling, reusing and reducing is applicable in almost all aspects of our daily life.

One of the ways to help the environment would be to leave a lesser carbon footprint. As more cars go on the road, the carbon generated subsequently increases resulting in increased air pollution.

Car owners will need to be keeping their car(s) in good condition and making sure they use authentic spare parts. I am thinking a Ferrari would surely require Ferrari parts just as a Toyota would require Toyota parts and so forth. Every car owner can contribute caring for the Earth by maintaining his vehicle well.

Liporexall - A Diet Pill that has All the Proven Ingredients

Anyone who has a serious weight problem would naturally be interested in getting his or hands on an effective diet pill. With the incredible range of diet pills on the market, it is a daunting task to filter out which works and which does not.

Some diet pills work better than others. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there is one, just one diet pill that combines all the effective weight loss ingredients together into one single pill? That day has arrived when liporexall came into the market.

Similar to the weight reduction effects of liposuction, Liporexall uses patented weight loss ingredients to produce the same weight loss results. With nine patented fat loss ingredients, Liporexall takes all of the proven weight loss ingredients and puts them into a small, easy, and manageable pill.