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Way to make one-way flu vaccine discovered

A new process to make a one-time, universal influenza vaccine has been discovered by a researcher at Georgia State University's Center for Inflammation, Immunity and Infection and his partners.

Medications created Dec 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Four-year-old dies from bird flu in Indonesia

A four-year-old boy has died of bird flu in Indonesia, the health ministry said Tuesday, the 10th fatal case in the country this year.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers find age not factor in immunity to viruses

Our immune system does not shut down with age, says a new study led by McMaster University researchers.

Immunology created Dec 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Why is the flu more common during the winter season?

(Medical Xpress)—Influenza, commonly known as the flu, has distinct transmission patterns around the world. In temperate regions, influenza's occurrence peaks during the winter season, while in some tropical regions, the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Indonesia says it has found more virulent bird flu strain

Indonesia has identified the bird flu virus that killed hundreds of thousands of ducks in recent weeks as a more virulent type which is new to the country, according to a letter seen Tuesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds link between flu virus and diabetes onset

Researchers in Italy have discovered that the flu virus could contribute to the onset of diabetes. This finding could help scientists uncover a way to prevent some forms of this condition. The study was funded ...

Diabetes created Dec 04, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

College students report low flu vaccine rate

College football and basketball games may provide more than a way for students to show school spirit – they could help prevent the flu.

Health created Dec 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Jordan says SARS-like virus deaths isolated cases

Jordan's health minister has said that two deaths in the kingdom from a SARS-like virus earlier this year which were confirmed by the World Health Organisation last week were isolated cases.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dispelling common myths about the flu vaccine

Every fall, people wonder whether to get an influenza or flu shot.

Medications created Nov 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Man's best friend: Common canine virus may lead to new vaccines for deadly human diseases

Researchers at the University of Georgia have discovered that a virus commonly found in dogs may serve as the foundation for the next great breakthrough in human vaccine development.

Medical research created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Are you ready for flu season?

Each year the flu puts more than 200,000 Americans in the hospital and causes anywhere from 3,000 to 49,000 deaths. With the exception of the H1N1 flu (also called swine flu) in 2009, most of these deaths ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Researchers describe elusive replication machinery of flu viruses

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have made a major advance in understanding how flu viruses replicate within infected cells. The researchers used cutting-edge molecular biology and electron-microscopy ...

Medical research created Nov 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Just-approved flu vaccine uses newer production method

(HealthDay)—Flucelvax is the first seasonal flu vaccine to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration using a manufacturing method called cell culture technology, the agency said.

Medications created Nov 21, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Physicians advise patients to get smart about antibiotics

It's cold and flu season. But taking antibiotics for cold and flu viruses won't make children and adults feel better or help them get back to school or work faster.

Medications created Nov 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Appetite suppressant for scavenger cells: Influenza curbs part of the immune system and abets bacterial infections

When infected with influenza, the body becomes an easy target for bacteria. The flu virus alters the host's immune system and compromises its capacity to effectively fight off bacterial infections. Now, a ...

Immunology created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0