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Detecting Flu Viruses In Remote Areas Of The World
Researchers are reporting an
advance in the quest for a
fast, sensitive test to
detect flu viruses -- one
that requires no
refrigeration and can be
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Newly Described 'Dragon' Protein Could Be Key To Bird Flu Cure
Scientists have taken a big
step closer to a cure for
the most common strain of
avian influenza, or "bird
flu," the potential pandemic
... > full story
Potential New Drug Candidates To Combat 'Bird Flu' Identified
As the specter of a
worldwide outbreak of avian
or "bird flu" lingers,
health officials recognize
that new drugs are
desperately needed since
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Genome Of 150 Different Avian Influenza Viruses Released
The complete genetic coding
sequences of 150 different
avian influenza viruses have
been released. The
information improves
... > full story
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Primary Sensor That Detects Stomach Viruses Discovered
July 22, 2008 — Scientists have identified the primary immune sensor that detects the presence of stomach viruses in the body. They show that the sensor -- a protein called MDA-5 -- triggers an immune response that ... > full story -
Pandemic Flu: Most Nursing Homes Don't Have A Plan
July 22, 2008 — If an influenza pandemic hits the United States, acute care hospitals are likely to be overwhelmed. Nursing homes may then be expected to assist with the patient overflow, but a new study suggests ... > full story -
Measures To Limit Effects Of Pandemic Flu On Nursing Homes
July 21, 2008 — The greatest danger in a pandemic flu outbreak is that it could spread quickly and devastate a broad swath of people across the United States before there is much of a chance to react. Now, ... > full story -
Booster Vaccination May Help With Possible Future Avian Influenza Pandemic
July 18, 2008 — New evidence suggests that a booster vaccination against H5N1 avian influenza given years after initial vaccination with a different strain may prove useful in controlling a potential future ... > full story -
Gender, Time Of Day Affect Response To Vaccination
July 11, 2008 — A new study in the journal Psychophysiology reveals that men, but not women, vaccinated in the morning produced a better peak antibody response to both hepatitis A and the influenza ... > full story -
Pandemic Mutations In Bird Flu Revealed
July 9, 2008 — Scientists have discovered how bird flu adapts in patients, offering a new way to monitor the disease and prevent a pandemic, according to research in the Journal of General ... > full story -
Political Borders, Health-care Issues Complicate Pandemic Planning
July 8, 2008 — Panic, staffing issues and geographic boundaries are some of the challenges that public health experts need to address as they plan for a possible influenza pandemic, according to a new ... > full story -
New DNA Weapon Against Avian Flu Identified
July 2, 2008 — By delivering vaccine via DNA constructed to build antigens against flu, along with a minute electric pulse, researchers have immunized experimental animals against various strains of the virus. This ... > full story -
Effective Health Messages May Yield Vaccine Compliance Among ER Workers
June 18, 2008 — Researchers are looking into the minds of ER workers to see what prevents them from getting vaccinated. Healthy first responders will be crucial to caring for the sick in the event of a ... > full story -
Some Bird Flu Strains Have Acquired Properties That Might Enhance Potential To Infect Humans
June 13, 2008 — A new study suggests that some North American avian influenza A H7 virus strains have properties that might enhance their potential to infect humans as well as their potential to spread from human to ... > full story
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