May 20, 2003            

Experts find new study by Geier & Geier on MMR and autism to be seriously flawed - www.immunisation.org.uk

Influenza vaccination and Guillain Barre syndrome small star, filled. - by Geier MR, MD, PhD, Geier DA, Zahalsky AC, PhD - journal article

Neurodevelopmental disorders after thimerosal-containing vaccines: a brief communication. - by Geier MR, MD, PhdD and Geier DA - journal article

The MMR vaccine and autism - www.nelh.nhs.uk

Mother denied choice of vaccine for baby - Mercury-free jab unavailable despite executive promise - The Herald, UK

Scientists call for single inoculation option as report links MMR to autism - The Herald, UK

Measles Campaign Set to Reach Record 7.6 Million Children -- UNICEF - AllAfrica.com

OHSU scientists look for methods to improve vaccinations for smallpox and other infectious diseases - Currently some vaccines, including smallpox vaccine, cannot be used by millions of susceptible patients - www.eurekalert.org

Smallpox Immunity Lasts Decades, Study Shows  - Reuters Health via NIH

Finding could lead to smallpox treatment - United Press International via COMTEX via NIH

New Chickenpox Vaccine Formulation Approved In Canada - DocGuide

Looking for a Vaccine to Defang the Lyme Tick - The New York Times

Discovery of immune group in Uganda raises Aids vaccine hopes - The Guardian, UK

ECCMID: Meningitis Incidence Due to Penicillin G-resistant S. Pneumoniae : The Impact of Conjugate Vaccines and Antibiotic Policies - DocGuide

Fighting AIDS: The Quest for an HIV Vaccine - The San Francisco Chronicle via www.thebody.com

Botswana To Begin Trials For AIDS Vaccine On Humans - AP via www.intelihealth.com

HIV's history traced - US virus arrived early and spread fast. - Nature

Ex-CEO reflects on years at Lilly - www.indystar.com

No Cases of SARS Have Been Transmitted on Airlines Since March, W.H.O. Reports - The New York Times

China blames U.S. for SARS - Floats theory virus byproduct of bioweapon research - WorldNetDaily

The Doctor's World; The Search for SARS's Past May Help Predict Its Future - The New York Times

Many Beijing SARS cases can't be traced back - WHA told 60 to 80% of Beijing SARS cases can't be traced back and existing PCR diagnostic test of limited use - BioMedCentral

Montana Lab Tries to Identify Tick-Borne Disease - The New York Times

Survey of sleeping position recommendations for prematurely born infants on neonatal intensive care unit discharge - journal article

Children with Respiratory Disease Associated with Metapneumovirus in Hong Kong - journal article

Human Metapneumovirus Infections in Hospitalized Children - journal article - CDC

Health care shows bias - Newhouse News Service - www.cleveland.com

Allergic and asthmatic reactions to alcoholic drinks. - journal article

Does acetaminophen treat fever in children? - journal article

Infant mortality, low birth weight, and prematurity among Hispanic, white, and African American women in North Carolina - journal article

Cases; Treating Symptoms and Missing Disease - The New York Times

Genes Enable Bacteria to Gain Hold in the Mouth - Reuters via Yahoo!

Hormones may give bone-building drug a boost - AP via CNN

The Supreme Court: The Drug Makers; Understanding a Prescription - The New York Times

Leading Drugs for Psychosis Come Under New Scrutiny - The New York Times

Physical Therapy Can Help Reset Brain - Physical Therapy Can Help Reset Brain's Image of Body, U.S. and German Researchers Say - AP via ABC News

Scientists Identify Stem Cells As Hidden Cause of Cancer - www.cancerdecisions.com

Scientists Identify Stem Cells As Hidden Cause of Cancer, Part 2 - www.cancerdecisions.com

Study: Lung surgery may help some emphysema patients - AP via CNN

Teflon pans can create a sticky situation when overheated - USA Today

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