Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fever-reducing medications may aid spread of influenza, study finds
Contrary to popular belief, fever-reducing medication may inadvertently cause more harm than good.
Jan 21, 2014
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Influenza
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UGA, Sanofi Pasteur develop new vaccine for H1N1 influenza
Researchers at the University of Georgia and Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced today the development of a vaccine that protects against multiple strains of both seasonal and pandemic H1N1 influenza ...
Mar 29, 2016
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Medical research
Scientists create 3-D structure of 1918 influenza virus-like particles
Virus-like particles (VLPs) are protein-based structures that mimic viruses and bind to antibodies. Because VLPs are not infectious, they show considerable promise as vaccine platforms for many viral diseases, including influenza. ...
Jul 11, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
2009 H1N1 pandemic flu more damaging to lungs, opens opportunities for bacterial infection
Many of the people who died from the new strain of H1N1 influenza that broke out in 2009 were suffering from another infection as well: pneumonia. A new study to be published Tuesday, September 20 in the online journal mBio ...
Sep 19, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers a step closer to understanding how deadly bird flu virus takes hold in humans
New research has taken a step towards understanding how highly pathogenic influenza viruses such as deadly bird flu infect humans.
Nov 19, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reveals how COVID damages the heart
University of Queensland researchers have discovered how COVID-19 damages the heart, opening the door to future treatments.
Sep 30, 2022
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Immunology
H1N1 discovery paves way for universal flu vaccine: research
University of British Columbia researchers have found a potential way to develop universal flu vaccines and eliminate the need for seasonal flu vaccinations.
May 8, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cases of flu continue to mount across america
(HealthDay)—Flu continues to spread throughout the United States and has reached elevated levels in nearly every state.
Dec 30, 2019
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Genetics
Researchers explore gene interactions in influenza to help improve accuracy of flu vaccines
The influenza virus, which causes the flu, is a major public health issue, infecting millions of people and estimated to cost $10 billion in direct medical costs in the United States each year. Like most viruses, influenza ...
Oct 18, 2022
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Severe flu increases risk of Parkinson's: research
Severe influenza doubles the odds that a person will develop Parkinson's disease later in life, according to University of British Columbia researchers.
Jul 20, 2012
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