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Pandemic flu can infect cells deep in the lungs, says new research
(PhysOrg.com) -- Pandemic swine flu can infect cells deeper in the lungs than seasonal flu can, according to a new study published today in Nature Biotechnology. The researchers, from Imperial College London ...
Sep 10, 2009 |
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'Dung of the devil' plant roots point to new swine flu drugs
Scientists in China have discovered that roots of a plant used a century ago during the great Spanish influenza pandemic contains substances with powerful effects in laboratory experiments in killing the H1N1 ...
Sep 09, 2009 |
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U.S. races to get millions of swine flu doses ready
In a contest that pits human against virus, the U.S. government is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of swine flu vaccine in hopes of having millions of doses ready for use before the next wave of the pandemic H1N1 ...
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Sep 08, 2009 |
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Are We in for a Repeat of the Killer Flu Pandemic of 1918?
(PhysOrg.com) -- In 1918, the Spanish flu raced around the globe, ending the lives of an estimated 40 million people in less than a year. Epidemiologists believe one in four Americans became infected during that pandemic ...
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Sep 08, 2009 |
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Was the public health response to swine flu alarmist?
The public health measures taken in response to swine flu may be seen as alarmist, overly restrictive, or even unjustified, says a US expert in a paper published on BMJ.com today.
Sep 03, 2009 |
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China approves single-dose swine flu vaccine
(AP) -- The answer may be at hand to a crucial question about vaccination for the advancing swine flu - one shot or two? Chinese officials approved a vaccine Thursday that they say prevents the new flu in ...
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Sep 03, 2009 |
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Europe to stop counting swine flu cases
The number of confirmed swine flu cases in Europe stands at over 46,000 and the European Union will no longer publish weekly figures on the numbers infected, a health chief said Tuesday.
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Sep 01, 2009 |
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H1N1 pandemic virus does not mutate into 'superbug' in new lab study
(PhysOrg.com) -- A laboratory study by University of Maryland researchers suggests that some of the worst fears about a virulent H1N1 pandemic flu season may not be realized this year, but does demonstrate ...
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Sep 01, 2009 |
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Swine flu: 10 things you need to know
(AP) -- Since it first emerged in April, the global swine flu epidemic has sickened more than 1 million Americans and killed about 500. It's also spread around the world, infecting tens of thousands and killing nearly 2,000.
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Sep 01, 2009 |
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When flu viruses 'shift and drift', how many vaccines?
The World Health Organisation's announcement Friday that the 2009 H1N1 virus has become the dominant strain of flu worldwide fits a historical pattern, but the impact on vaccine policy remains unclear, a top expert said. ...
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Aug 29, 2009 |
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Swine flu virus now most prevalent strain of flu: WHO
The World Health Organisation said Friday that the swine flu virus has overtaken other viruses to become the most prevalent flu strain.
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Aug 28, 2009 |
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Nottingham scientists commissioned for urgent swine flu research
Scientists at The University of Nottingham and Health Protection Agency East Midlands are carrying out urgent research into the swine flu virus after being commissioned as part of the government's response to the pandemic.
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Aug 25, 2009 |
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WHO predicts 'explosion' of swine flu cases
(AP) -- The global spread of swine flu will endanger more lives as it speeds up in coming months and governments must boost preparations for a swift response, the World Health Organization said Friday.
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Aug 21, 2009 |
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Scientists develope optimal flu vaccine priorities, question federal guidelines
(PhysOrg.com) -- Optimal control of the spread of the seasonal flu and H1N1 is achieved by prioritizing vaccinations for schoolchildren and for adults aged 30 to 39 in the United States. Those are the findings of a new study ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Aug 20, 2009 |
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Government enlists employers' help to contain flu
(AP) -- Government officials are calling on U.S. businesses to help manage swine flu this fall by getting vaccines to vulnerable workers and encouraging employees with symptoms to stay home.
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Aug 19, 2009 |
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