Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Two die of swine flu in Bosnia
Health authorities in Bosnia say two people have died of swine flu and another six are hospitalized.
Feb 5, 2016
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News tagged with flu epidemics
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Public health emergencies: a brief history
By declaring a surge of microcephaly cases in Latin America to be a "public health emergency of international concern", the World Health Organization has sought to boost research into a little-understood condition.
Feb 2, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Puerto Rico health officials declare flu epidemic
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has declared a flu epidemic.
Jan 28, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu fighting strategies should be tailored to cities and rural areas
In the face of a flu epidemic, a one-size fits all vaccine strategy won't be effective, a York University study has found. Instead, strategies need to change significantly depending on the characteristics of each region in ...
Dec 14, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Yale-led study finds a common-sense link between behavior and epidemics
Common sense may be as powerful as public policy in reducing exposure to epidemics, according to a recent Yale-led study. It might be a lot less expensive and disruptive, as well, researchers say.
Oct 29, 2015
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Medical research
Scientists identify 'decoy' molecule that could help sharply reduce risk of flu death
The flu virus can be lethal. But what is often just as dangerous is the body's own reaction to the invader. This immune response consists of an inflammatory attack, meant to kill the virus. But if it gets too aggressive, ...
Jun 26, 2015
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Health
Digital epidemiology—tracking diseases in the mobile age
Being stuck in bed, waiting for the flu to run its course, is pretty unpleasant. And it's also really boring. What else is there to do but search for symptoms online, and read entries about the flu on Wikipedia or WebMD or ...
Mar 4, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic; 1 dead, 140 hospitalized
(AP)—Puerto Rico's health secretary has declared a flu epidemic in the U.S. territory that has temporarily shut down at least one school.
Feb 5, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tracking the flu with data
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently declared a flu epidemic in the U.S., with the virus appearing in 46 states so far. Many people have stayed home sick, while officials have announced that this year's ...
Jan 20, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lessons from the 'Spanish flu,' nearly 100 years later
Just in time for flu season, a new Michigan State University study of "the mother of all pandemics" could offer insight into infection control measures for the flu and other epidemic diseases.
Oct 22, 2014
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