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Substance Found In Fruits And Vegetables Reduces Likelihood Of The Flu
Mice given quercetin, a
naturally occurring
substance found in fruits
and vegetables, were less
likely to contract the flu.
... > full story
Protein Structure Discovery Opens Door For Drugs To Fight Bird Flu, Other Influenza Epidemics
Researchers have reported a
discovery that could help
scientists develop drugs to
fight the much-feared bird
flu and other virulent
... > full story
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
... > full story
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
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Flu Shot Does Not Reduce Risk Of Death, Research Shows
August 31, 2008 — The widely-held perception that the influenza vaccination reduces overall mortality risk in the elderly does not withstand careful scrutiny, according to researchers. The vaccine does confer ... > full story -
Researchers Test New Vaccine To Fight Multiple Influenza Strains
August 22, 2008 — A universal vaccine effective against several strains of influenza has passed its first phase of testing. VaxInnate's M2e universal vaccine could possibly protect against seasonal and pandemic ... > full story -
Bacterial Pneumonia Caused Most Deaths In 1918 Influenza Pandemic
August 20, 2008 — The majority of deaths during the influenza pandemic of 1918-1919 were not caused by the influenza virus acting alone, report researchers. Instead, most victims succumbed to bacterial pneumonia ... > full story -
Good Long-term Prognosis After West Nile Virus Infection
August 19, 2008 — The long-term prognosis of patients infected with West Nile virus is good, according to a new study. This is the largest study of the long-term outcomes of West Nile virus ... > full story -
1918 Flu Antibodies Resurrected From Elderly Survivors
August 18, 2008 — Ninety years after the sweeping destruction of the 1918 flu pandemic, researchers have recovered antibodies to the virus -- from elderly survivors of the original outbreak. In addition to revealing ... > full story -
'Flu Vaccination' Protects Bacteria Against Virus
August 15, 2008 — Bacteria – like people animals and plants – can become infected by a virus. Researchers have now unravelled a mechanism with which bacteria can defend themselves for a longer period ... > full story -
Pandemic Potential Of H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses
August 14, 2008 — Since their introduction into land-based birds in 1988, H9N2 avian influenza A viruses have caused multiple human infections and become endemic in domestic poultry in Eurasia. This particular ... > full story -
New Decision Model Seeks To Avert Flu Vaccine Mismatch Of 2007-2008 Season
August 7, 2008 — To avoid producing vaccines that treat the wrong strains during flu season, the FDA should consider deferring some of its selections as well as other changes to the vaccine composition, according to ... > full story -
Immunotherapy In High-risk Pediatric Sarcomas Shows Promising Response
August 4, 2008 — Based on a pilot study in children with sarcoma, researchers believe that immunotherapy could prove beneficial in treating high-risk forms of this ... > full story -
Flu Vaccine May Not Protect Seniors Well
August 4, 2008 — A new study adds fuel to the growing controversy over how well the flu vaccine protects the elderly. The study of more than 3,500 Group Health patients, ages 65 to 94, found no link between flu ... > full story
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