Swine Flu

Antibodies help seriously ill H1N1 patients recover
Jan 20 11

Patients who fell severely ill with the pandemic H1N1 flu responded well when treated with antibodies harvested from survivors of the disease, a study… Antibodies help seriously ill H1N1 patients recover   

 

GSK tests intravenous flu drug vs Roche’s Tamiflu
Jan 19 11

GlaxoSmithKline has started a pivotal study testing intravenous zanamivir against Roche’s best-selling pill Tamiflu as a treatment for patients hospitalised with influenza, it said… GSK tests intravenous flu drug vs Roche’s Tamiflu   

 

Swine flu survivors developed super flu antibodies
Jan 10 11

A study of antibodies from people infected with H1N1 swine flu adds proof that scientists are closing in on a “universal” flu shot that… Swine flu survivors developed super flu antibodies   

 

Antibody may help treat and prevent influenza outbreaks
Jul 09 10

Researchers have discovered a monoclonal antibody that is effective against “Avian” H5N1, seasonal H1N1 and the 2009 “Swine” H1N1 influenza. Scientists at Sea Lane… Antibody may help treat and prevent influenza outbreaks   

 

Swine flu shot protects against 1918 flu: study
Jun 16 10

People who got vaccinated against the H1N1 swine flu virus may also be protected against the strain of influenza that killed 50 million to… Swine flu shot protects against 1918 flu: study   

 

Swine flu season not over, US health officials warn
Mar 30 10

While swine flu has waned across much of the United States, the southeast is reporting an increase in cases of the H1N1 virus, U.S.… Swine flu season not over, US health officials warn   

 

Resistance can develop fast with swine flu: report
Mar 30 10

The H1N1 swine flu virus can develop resistance quickly to antivirals used to treat it, U.S. doctors reported on Friday.

Government researchers reported on… Resistance can develop fast with swine flu: report   

 

Swine flu virus not so new, study finds
Mar 25 10

The H1N1 swine flu virus may have been new to humanity in many ways but in one key feature its closest relative was the… Swine flu virus not so new, study finds   

 

Findings confirm H1N1 flu’s toll on pregnant women
Mar 01 10

New research from Australia confirms that the HIN1 flu hits pregnant women particularly hard-especially if they have asthma, obesity or diabetes.

“This finding underscores… Findings confirm H1N1 flu’s toll on pregnant women   

 

Swine flu still out there, officials caution
Feb 22 10

H1N1 swine flu is still circulating around the world and still killing people, although it is on the decline everywhere, global health officials said… Swine flu still out there, officials caution   

 

Swine flu has killed up to 17,000 in U.S.
Feb 15 10

H1N1 swine flu has killed as many as 17,000 Americans, including 1,800 children, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday.

Swine flu has killed up to 17,000 in U.S.   
 

Swine flu killed up to 17,000 in U.S.: report
Feb 12 10

H1N1 swine flu has killed as many as 17,000 Americans, including 1,800 children, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on… Swine flu killed up to 17,000 in U.S.: report   

 

Swine Flu vaccination: voluntary system works
Feb 11 10

Social interaction between neighbours, work colleagues and other communities and social groups makes voluntary vaccination programs for epidemics such as Swine Flu, SARS or… Swine Flu vaccination: voluntary system works   

 

Swine flu still out there, officials caution
Feb 08 10

H1N1 swine flu is still circulating around the world and still killing people, although it is on the decline everywhere, global health officials… Swine flu still out there, officials caution   

 

Swine flu pandemic hit European children: study
Feb 05 10

The pandemic of H1N1 swine flu raised the death rate among children across Europe late last year but not adults, researchers reported on Thursday.

Swine flu pandemic hit European children: study   
 

‘Fake’ swine flu pandemic? WHO slams charges
Jan 26 10

The World Health Organization on Monday slammed as “irresponsible” critics who claim swine flu is a fake pandemic created for the benefit of drug… ‘Fake’ swine flu pandemic? WHO slams charges   

 

2009 H1N1 Influenza
Jan 20 10

Within 2 months of its discovery last spring, a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus, currently referred to as 2009 H1N1, caused the first influenza… 2009 H1N1 Influenza   

 

Researchers find new patterns in H1N1 deaths
Dec 23 09

Brazilian researchers have performed the first-ever autopsy study to examine the precise causes of death in victims of the H1N1 swine flu.

“The lack… Researchers find new patterns in H1N1 deaths   

 

One Dose of H1N1 Vaccine May Provide Sufficient Protection for Infants and Children
Dec 21 09

One dose of vaccine may be effective to protect infants and children and reduce transmission of the H1N1 virus, according to a study in… One Dose of H1N1 Vaccine May Provide Sufficient Protection for Infants and Children   

 

Testing group data shows swine flu waning in US
Dec 21 09

Results from flu tests show the pandemic of swine flu is definitely on the downswing in the United States, researchers at Quest Diagnostics said… Testing group data shows swine flu waning in US   

 

Swine flu has killed 10,000 Americans since April
Dec 11 09

Swine flu has killed nearly 10,000 Americans, including 1,100 children and 7,500 younger adults, and infected one in six people in the United… Swine flu has killed 10,000 Americans since April   

 

UK study confirms H1N1 far less lethal than feared
Dec 11 09

H1N1 pandemic swine flu is far less lethal than feared, British scientists said on Wednesday, but public health officials should not be complacent in… UK study confirms H1N1 far less lethal than feared   

 

WHO backs findings on Tamiflu for seasonal flu
Dec 11 09

The World Health Organisation on Friday endorsed findings that there is no clear evidence that the antiviral Tamiflu prevents complications such as pneumonia… WHO backs findings on Tamiflu for seasonal flu   

 

Study confirms low mortality for swine flu
Dec 08 09

One of the most systematic looks yet at the swine flu pandemic confirms that it is at worst only a little more serious than… Study confirms low mortality for swine flu   

 

Novel Barrier Gauze May Provide Additional Safeguards Against Influenza Viruses including H1N1
Dec 08 09

An independent lab report demonstrated that BIOGUARD™ barrier gauze dressings exhibit greater than 99.9% inactivation rates against swine flu virus after exposure for… Novel Barrier Gauze May Provide Additional Safeguards Against Influenza Viruses including H1N1   

 
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