Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feeling icky? Then stay home and don't share it with the rest of us
While millions of Americans return to work and school after the weekend, others will still be at home.
Jan 25, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gearing up for flu season—prevention is key
Colder temps during the first months of fall are a stark reminder that people should start thinking about how to prevent the influenza virus, or the flu.
Oct 18, 2016
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Medications
Questioning seasonal variation in antibiotic prescribing
In the Northern hemisphere, cold and flu season usually strikes in late fall and early winter. Both are really unpleasant, but can't be treated by antibiotics because viruses cause the common cold and influenza. Antibiotics ...
Nov 23, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Have faith in the flu shot
Flu season is now peaking. The rate of effectiveness for this year's vaccine has been disappointing, with at least half the states reporting widespread incidence of influenza. Dr. Paul Skolnik, an infectious diseases physician ...
Jan 23, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Influenza estimated to kill about 400 New Zealanders each year
New Zealand has an average of 401 influenza-associated deaths each year according to estimates published for the first time. This is an average annual mortality rate of 10.6 per 100,000 population.
Nov 24, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Universal' influenza vaccine development underway in Europe
A newly launched European project is set to take a major step toward the development of a universal flu vaccine. It aims to counter the emergence of new strains and seasonal epidemics.
Dec 4, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Influenza on the increase in Norway
The 2012-2013 influenza season in Norway is emerging and above the epidemic threshold. The activity at the moment is of medium intensity. The three different influenza viruses that are circulating are all covered by the seasonal ...
Jan 4, 2013
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Medications
Pitt scientists developing universal flu vaccine in partnership with Sanofi Pasteur
(Medical Xpress) -- A vaccine strategy that protects against all strains of seasonal influenza and avoids the need for annual vaccination is the ultimate goal of a research collaboration between the University of Pittsburgh ...
Jul 24, 2012
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Medical research
MU scientist eyeing enzymes that could help fight flu
The influenza virus remains a worldwide threat to humans, causing an average of 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States alone. As health care professionals prepare for another flu season, ...
Nov 17, 2011
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Health
Children's hospitals not equipped to handle pandemics
A new study of children's hospitals nationwide has found them underequipped to handle a major surge of patients in the event of a pandemic, and urges health care institutions and government agencies to immediately review ...
Aug 23, 2011
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