Influenza News and Research

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Duke scientists use mathematical tools to track how microbial evolution unfolded

As the human species evolved over the last six million years, our resident microbes did the same, adapting to vastly different conditions on our skin and in our mouths, noses, genitalia and guts.

21 Mar 2017

Resurgent outbreak of avian influenza underscores need for control efforts at animal source

A resurgent outbreak of a new strain of avian influenza that can be lethal for humans underscores the need for robust and rapid detection and response systems at animal source.

20 Mar 2017

Empathy of sick people may be crucial to ending infectious disease outbreaks

A little empathy can go a long way toward ending infectious disease outbreaks. That's a conclusion from researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, who used a networked variation of game theory to study how individual behavior during an outbreak of influenza - or other illness - affects the progress of the disease, including how rapidly the outbreak dies out.

16 Mar 2017

Study finds vaccines to be successful in preventing pandemic flu

Vaccines are successful in preventing pandemic flu and reducing the number of patients hospitalised as a result of the illness, a study led by academics at The University of Nottingham has found.

13 Mar 2017

Patients more likely to get vaccinations when physicians make appointments, study finds

You're much more likely to get a flu shot if your doctor makes the appointment for you, Rutgers researchers have discovered.

10 Mar 2017

Flu can cause worse symptoms in people with asthma, research shows

People with asthma are likely to have worse symptoms when they get the flu because they have weaker immune systems, new Southampton research has shown.

9 Mar 2017

Common cold virus can cause deadly pneumonia in transplant patients, study shows

The common cold is a major source of annoyance for most of us, but new research has found that the most prevalent respiratory infection can be far worse than a stuffy nose for one sector of the population — bone marrow transplant patients.

8 Mar 2017

High-dose flu vaccine appears to be effective at preventing post-influenza deaths among older adults

The high-dose flu vaccine appeared to be more effective at preventing post-influenza deaths among older adults than the standard-dose vaccine, at least during a more severe flu season, according to a large new study of Medicare beneficiaries published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

2 Mar 2017

Genetic variation may be reason for overreaction of immune system to viruses

Researchers at Cardiff University have discovered that genetic variation is the reason why some immune systems overreact to viruses.

28 Feb 2017

SBP researchers identify new regulator of innate immune response to foreign invaders

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have identified a new regulator of the innate immune response—the immediate, natural immune response to foreign invaders.

28 Feb 2017

First breath of newborn shapes lifelong immunological milieu of lungs

The lung is an important interface between the body and the outside environment: with each breath, a surface of roughly 100 square meters exchanges oxygen for carbon dioxide. More than 10,000 liters of air pass adult lungs every day and with this come numerous viruses, bacteria and pollutants, which need to be prevented from entering the body.

22 Feb 2017

Rutgers researcher to play key role in federal project aimed at designing TIPs to fight influenza virus

They're called TIPs and their task would be to infiltrate and outcompete influenza, HIV, Ebola and other viruses.

17 Feb 2017

Vitamin D supplements protect against cold and flu, study finds

The use of Vitamin D supplements can help to protect against acute respiratory infections, according to a new study. If everybody took the supplements, more than three million people could ward off colds and flu every year, say the authors of the world-wide, collaborative study.

16 Feb 2017

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Duke scientists use mathematical tools to track how microbial evolution unfolded

Resurgent outbreak of avian influenza underscores need for control efforts at animal source

Empathy of sick people may be crucial to ending infectious disease outbreaks

Study finds vaccines to be successful in preventing pandemic flu

Patients more likely to get vaccinations when physicians make appointments, study finds

Flu can cause worse symptoms in people with asthma, research shows

Common cold virus can cause deadly pneumonia in transplant patients, study shows

High-dose flu vaccine appears to be effective at preventing post-influenza deaths among older adults

Genetic variation may be reason for overreaction of immune system to viruses

SBP researchers identify new regulator of innate immune response to foreign invaders

First breath of newborn shapes lifelong immunological milieu of lungs

Rutgers researcher to play key role in federal project aimed at designing TIPs to fight influenza virus

Vitamin D supplements protect against cold and flu, study finds

FDA approves new drug to treat adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis

Sunburn and mosquito bites may ruin spring vacation in tropical locales

Using common pain relievers during acute respiratory infection linked to increased heart attack risk

NIH awards grant to UND study that focuses on early formation of cancer-causing viruses

Alternative influenza vaccine may provide clinical benefits and cost savings, study suggests

New research exposes cellular responses linked to bird flu vaccine

Mutations in gene that enables memories, sense of direction can contribute to schizophrenia symptoms

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

Influenza News and Research

Latest Influenza News and Research

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

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