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Public Health and Sanitation minister Beth Mugo addressing a press conference on Monday said samples taken from a 20-year-old British student who is on a field trip in Kisumu tested positive. The student is at a kisumu hotel which was immediately ...

Kenya confirms first swine flu case - Kenya Broadcasting Corporation

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Tens of thousands of North Koreans shouted slogans to denounce international sanctions at a rally in central Pyongyang on Thursday, as the communist country vowed to enlarge its atomic arsenal and warned of a "fire shower ...

N. Koreans mass at rally in capital to denounce US - 630 WMAL

OSECEK, Czech Republic, June 25 (UNHCR) – Dal eyed the cherry tree in the garden of his new home in rural Central Europe. "With eight of us, these will be gone in a few days," the youngster told UNHCR visitors through an interpreter. In his native ...

A big welcome for Asian refugees from a small village in Bohemia - Reuters AlertNet

Summer storm season is upon us, and Connecticut Light & Power Co. offers the following tips to prepare for the downpours. Before a storm hits, put together a "storm kit" of flashlights and spare batteries; a battery-operated radio or TV; a first-aid ...

CL&P Offers Tips On Staying Safe In Rough Weather - Hartford Courant

Nairobi — A suspected case of swine flu in Nairobi has been ruled out by tests at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) laboratories. Kenyan health authorities were sent on the alert on Friday when a patient was found with symptoms that have ...

Kenya: Tests Rule Out Swine Flu Case - AllAfrica.com

Keep an eye on the sky. Look for darkening skies, flashes of light, or increasing wind. Listen for the sound of thunder. If it has been raining hard for several hours, be alert to the possibility of a flood. If you can hear thunder, you are close ...

American Red Cross offers monsoon safety tips - WMI Central

Kenya's health authorities have returned a negative result for the dreaded A/H1N1 influenza which has caused panic across the East Africa nation. Public Heath and Sanitation Minister Beth Mugo told a news conference on Saturday that samples taken ...

Kenya rules out suspected flu case - People's Daily Online

Advantage Care of Shenandoah; home care agency; 24 Idlewood Blvd., Suite 104, Staunton; contact: Linda McCrae, R.N., 887-8228 or . AMC Care Home Medical specializes in respiratory services, medical supplies and durable medical equipment in the home ...

Community Service Directory - News-Virginian

TROY -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's 12-minute delay in reporting a growing fire risked the lives of 15 firefighters, the city's fire chief and fire union president said Tuesday. The tense relationship between the fire department and the ...

RPI 'delay' risked lives, Troy firefighters claim - Times Union

7:14 a.m. A suspicious vehicle careened recklessly about the downtown Lakeside area, damaging a guardrail alongside the road. 8:52 a.m. Someone broke into a church on Whitefish Stage Road but took nothing. 9:12 a.m. A motor-home and camp trailer were ...

Resolved Question: Is this bioweapon the big one "accidentally" released weeks ago to depopulate Earth before the year ends?

Live Avian Flu Virus Placed in Baxter Vaccine Materials Sent to 18 Countries : Deerfield, Illinois-based pharmaceutical company Baxter International Inc. has just been caught shipping live avian flu viruses mixed with vaccine material to medical distributors in 18 countries. The “mistake” (if you can call it that, see below…) was discovered by the National Microbiology Laboratory in Canada. The World Health Organization was alerted and panic spread throughout the vaccine community as health experts asked the obvious question: How could this have happened? Or, put another way, Baxter is acting a whole lot like a biological terrorism organization these days, sending deadly viral samples around the world. If you mail an envelope full of anthrax to your Senator, you get arrested as a terrorist. So why is Baxter — which mailed samples of a far more deadly viral strain to labs around the world — getting away with saying, essentially, “Oops?”But there’s a bigger question in all this: How could this company have accidentally mixed LIVE avian flu viruses (both H5N1 and H3N2, the human form) in this vaccine material? Was the viral contamination intentional? The shocking answer is that this couldn’t have been an accident. Why? Because Baxter International adheres to something called BSL3(Biosafety Level 3) - a set of laboratory safety protocols that prevent the cross-contamination of materials. “Laboratory personnel have specific training in handling pathogenic and potentially lethal agents, and are supervised by competent scientists who are experienced in working with these agents. This is considered a neutral or warm zone. All procedures involving the manipulation of infectious materials are conducted within biological safety cabinets or other physical containment devices, or by personnel wearing appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment. The laboratory has special engineering and design features.” http://socioecohistory.wordpress.com/2009/03/07/live-avian-flu-virus-placed-in-baxter-vaccine-materials-sent-to-18-countries/ more

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1. An emergency first aid kit should include A. sterile gauze pads in assorted sizes. B. a bottle of multiple vitamins. C. a knife to cut open blood blisters. D. aspirin. 2. Which of the following is not a type of open wound? A. Abrasion B. Avulsion C. Puncture D. Bruise 3. A good aerobic facility will have A. a lot of equipment. B. good ventilation. C. carpet over concrete flooring. D. dim lighting. 4. When aerobic exercise is combined with calisthenics as well as warm-up and cooldown stretches, it A. is much more competitive than other sports. B. has a high risk of injury. C. doesn't strengthen or condition the heart. D. provides a complete workout. 5. When faced with an emergency situation, the "first" rule to remember is to A. stay calm and keep those around you calm. B. begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation at once. C. keep the rest of the class exercising. D. look up an emergency phone number. 6. Heel bruises can be prevented by A. placing heel cups inside the athletic shoe. B. walking. C. taking a hot bath. D. wearing thin socks. 7. When purchasing aerobic exercise shoes, you should look for shoes with A. a loose arch support. B. a firm cushioning in the heel and forefoot. C. a firm forefoot and room across the metatarsals. D. minimal cushioning. 8. Fitness instructors can avoid burnout by A. teaching three to four classes daily. B. always doing a full workout each time they teach. C. avoiding the temptation to lie flat on their backs for any great length of time. D. using the services of a chiropractor and/or massage therapist. 9. The displacement of a bone end from a joint is called A. a dislocation. B. a soft tissue sprain. C. bursitis. D. chondromalacia. 10. Which of the following statements describes "long-term" aerobics students? A. They aren't prone to minor injuries. B. Long-term students need not worry about preventative safety techniques. C. They risk injury even though they may be in good shape. D. Long-term students reduce their occurrences of microtrauma over time. 11. What should an aerobics instructor do if a student loses consciousness and isn't breathing? A. Perform the Heimlich maneuver B. Call for emergency help immediately, and if certified, begin the rescue breathing procedure immediately C. Hit the chest to start breathing D. Elevate the feet 12. The RICE method for initial 48-hour treatment of certain fitness injuries includes A. a high-carbohydrate diet, rest, and relaxation. B. a referral, high-carbohydrate diet, and rest. C. rest, ice, compression, and elevation. D. rest, injury, carbohydrates, and exercise. 13. Which of the following requires immediate professional attention? A. Muscle soreness B. Excessive bleeding C. Skin abrasions D. Shin splints 14. In order to improve your body symmetry, it's important to A. strive for the maximum number of repetitions you can achieve without fatigue. B. try to keep the muscles contracted as tightly as possible. C. recognize and strengthen the weaker areas of the body. D. build endurance. 15. At what point should an injured student see a sports injury professional? A. When the pain doesn't subside after three to five days of rest B. As soon as the incident occurs and pain is identified C. As soon as the initial pain first stops D. Immediately after an out-of-shape exerciser experiences discomfort 16. What is the most common injury for both aerobics instructors and students? A. Heel bruises B. Neck sprains C. Shin splints D. Burnout and fatigue 17. A fracture that has no opening in the skin is called a/an A. open fracture. B. concealed fracture. C. complex fracture. D. closed fracture. 18. Sports that involve a sharp pull to the arm can cause what kind of injury? A. Carpal tunnel syndrome B. Syncope C. Rotator cuff syndrome D. Epicondylitis 19. Which of the following is the best way to be prepared for a possible emergency? A. Have insurance B. Purchase a lot of bandages and other first aid materials C. Talk to people who have been injured before D. Have basic emergency strategies memorized or written out in case of need 20. To be fully prepared for emergency situations, you should A. rely on medical personnel for injuries, no matter how extreme. B. become certified in CPR. C. hire a sports medicine specialist to attend to any injuries that occur in your classes. D. rely on instinct and only alert medical professionals when the injured has stopped breathi more

Resolved Question: 1. An emergency first aid kit should include?

A. sterile gauze pads in assorted sizes. B. a bottle of multiple vitamins. C. a knife to cut open blood blisters. D. aspirin. 2. Which of the following is not a type of open wound? A. Abrasion B. Avulsion C. Puncture D. Bruise 3. A good aerobic facility will have A. a lot of equipment. B. good ventilation. C. carpet over concrete flooring. D. dim lighting. 4. When aerobic exercise is combined with calisthenics as well as warm-up and cooldown stretches, it A. is much more competitive than other sports. B. has a high risk of injury. C. doesn't strengthen or condition the heart. D. provides a complete workout. 5. When faced with an emergency situation, the "first" rule to remember is to A. stay calm and keep those around you calm. B. begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation at once. C. keep the rest of the class exercising. D. look up an emergency phone number. 6. Heel bruises can be prevented by A. placing heel cups inside the athletic shoe. B. walking. C. taking a hot bath. D. wearing thin socks. 7. When purchasing aerobic exercise shoes, you should look for shoes with A. a loose arch support. B. a firm cushioning in the heel and forefoot. C. a firm forefoot and room across the metatarsals. D. minimal cushioning. 8. Fitness instructors can avoid burnout by A. teaching three to four classes daily. B. always doing a full workout each time they teach. C. avoiding the temptation to lie flat on their backs for any great length of time. D. using the services of a chiropractor and/or massage therapist. 9. The displacement of a bone end from a joint is called A. a dislocation. B. a soft tissue sprain. C. bursitis. D. chondromalacia. 10. Which of the following statements describes "long-term" aerobics students? A. They aren't prone to minor injuries. B. Long-term students need not worry about preventative safety techniques. C. They risk injury even though they may be in good shape. D. Long-term students reduce their occurrences of microtrauma over time. 11. What should an aerobics instructor do if a student loses consciousness and isn't breathing? A. Perform the Heimlich maneuver B. Call for emergency help immediately, and if certified, begin the rescue breathing procedure immediately C. Hit the chest to start breathing D. Elevate the feet 12. The RICE method for initial 48-hour treatment of certain fitness injuries includes A. a high-carbohydrate diet, rest, and relaxation. B. a referral, high-carbohydrate diet, and rest. C. rest, ice, compression, and elevation. D. rest, injury, carbohydrates, and exercise. 13. Which of the following requires immediate professional attention? A. Muscle soreness B. Excessive bleeding C. Skin abrasions D. Shin splints 14. In order to improve your body symmetry, it's important to A. strive for the maximum number of repetitions you can achieve without fatigue. B. try to keep the muscles contracted as tightly as possible. C. recognize and strengthen the weaker areas of the body. D. build endurance. 15. At what point should an injured student see a sports injury professional? A. When the pain doesn't subside after three to five days of rest B. As soon as the incident occurs and pain is identified C. As soon as the initial pain first stops D. Immediately after an out-of-shape exerciser experiences discomfort 16. What is the most common injury for both aerobics instructors and students? A. Heel bruises B. Neck sprains C. Shin splints D. Burnout and fatigue 17. A fracture that has no opening in the skin is called a/an A. open fracture. B. concealed fracture. C. complex fracture. D. closed fracture. 18. Sports that involve a sharp pull to the arm can cause what kind of injury? A. Carpal tunnel syndrome B. Syncope C. Rotator cuff syndrome D. Epicondylitis 19. Which of the following is the best way to be prepared for a possible emergency? A. Have insurance B. Purchase a lot of bandages and other first aid materials C. Talk to people who have been injured before D. Have basic emergency strategies memorized or written out in case of need 20. To be fully prepared for emergency situations, you should A. rely on medical personnel for injuries, no matter how extreme. B. become certified in CPR. C. hire a sports medicine specialist to attend to any injuries that occur in your classes. D. rely on instinct and only alert medical professionals when the injured has stopped breathing. more

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Resolved Question: Can Yahoo make a category for SCUBA rather than just having a swimming&diving category and water sports.?

I was hoping Yahoo could team up with Divers Alert Network (DAN) to have a special category for SCUBA and make it possible to ask questions and read answers for SCUBA medical, training,travel,equipment and dive buddy information. Any divers that wanna help me persuade Yahoo to add this unique category just for SCUBA divers? more

Resolved Question: Any SCUBA divers wish that Yahoo Answers had a SCUBA category?

I am hoping to have Yahoo have a specific category just for SCUBA divers and allow divers to ask SCUBA questions. Maybe Yahoo can team up with Divers Alert Network (DAN) and make this possible because there are many questions that can be asked about medical, equipment,travel and training. more