Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New case of H7N9 bird flu confirmed in China: Xinhua
A 61-year-old woman from northern China was confirmed Saturday as having contracted the deadly H7N9 bird flu virus, state media reported.
Jul 21, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China H7N9 survivor gives birth: report
A Chinese woman who spent five weeks in intensive care with H7N9 bird flu has given birth to a girl in what was described as a "miracle" first, state media said Friday.
Jul 19, 2013
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Immunology
Prior flu exposure dictates your future immunity, allowing for new, rationally developed regiments
A team of scientists, led by researchers at The Wistar Institute, has determined that it might be possible to stimulate the immune system against multiple strains of influenza virus by sequentially vaccinating individuals ...
Jul 15, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China H7N9 bird flu toll up to 43
The death toll from the H7N9 bird flu outbreak in China has risen to 43, national health authorities said in their latest monthly update on the disease.
Jul 11, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study puts troubling traits of H7N9 avian flu virus on display
The emerging H7N9 avian influenza virus responsible for at least 37 deaths in China has qualities that could potentially spark a global outbreak of flu, according to a new study published today (July 10, 2013) in the journal ...
Jul 10, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Behavior change may have the greatest influence on waves of influenza outbreak
Three waves of the deadliest influenza pandemic in history, known as the Spanish flu, hit England and Wales in 1918, just as World War 1 was coming to an end.
Jul 9, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
H7N9 influenza: History of similar viruses gives cause for concern, researchers report
The H7N9 avian flu strain that emerged in China earlier this year has subsided for now, but it would be a mistake to be reassured by this apparent lull in infections. The virus has several highly unusual traits that paint ...
Jul 9, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New approaches to understanding influenza may uncover novel therapies
The influenza virus' ability to mutate quickly has produced new, emerging strains that make drug discovery more critical than ever. For the first time, researchers at Seattle BioMed, along with collaborators at the University ...
Jul 5, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Six-year-old Cambodian girl dies from bird flu
A six-year-old Cambodian girl has died from bird flu, bringing the country's toll from the deadly virus to nine so far this year, the World Health Organisation said Tuesday.
Jul 2, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vaccinations alarmingly low for preventable childhood diseases
University of Sydney researchers have found alarmingly low rates of vaccination against chicken pox and influenza in children hospitalised for these diseases.
Jun 27, 2013
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