Bird Flu News
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Newly Described "Dragon" Protein Could Be Key To Bird Flu Cure
Scientists and researchers have taken a big step closer to a cure for the most common strain of avian influenza, or "bird flu," the potential pandemic that has claimed more than 200 lives and infected nearly 400 people in 14 countries since it was identified in 2003. Researchers at the U.S.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Scientists and researchers have taken a big step closer to a cure for the most common strain of avian influenza, or "bird flu," the potential pandemic that has claimed more than 200 lives and infected nearly 400 people in 14 countries since it was identified in 2003. Researchers at the U.S.
Medical News Today – Jul 16, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Vical To Present Phase 1 Data For Vaxfectin(R)-Formulated Pandemic Influenza DNA Vaccines
Vical Incorporated (Nasdaq: VICL) announced the scheduled presentation of preliminary human safety and immunogenicity data from a Phase 1 trial of the company's Vaxfectin(R)-formulated H5N1 pandemic influenza DNA vaccines on Thursday, July 17, at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference (National Harbor, MD - July 17-18). Vical's Vice President of Vaccine Research, Larry R. Smith, Ph.D.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Vical Incorporated (Nasdaq: VICL) announced the scheduled presentation of preliminary human safety and immunogenicity data from a Phase 1 trial of the company's Vaxfectin(R)-formulated H5N1 pandemic influenza DNA vaccines on Thursday, July 17, at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference (National Harbor, MD - July 17-18). Vical's Vice President of Vaccine Research, Larry R. Smith, Ph.D.
Medical News Today – Jul 15, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Experts identify genes for bird flu replicationReuters - Scientists have identified around 100 genes that the H5N1 bird flu virus needs in a host in order to replicate, and this finding may help in the hunt for ways to block its proliferation.
Yahoo! – Jul 9, 2008 5:08 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Report Offers Resources For Home Health Care Response During A Flu Pandemic
Home Health Care During an Influenza Pandemic: Issues and Resources, a report identifying home health care as a critical component in providing care during a pandemic influenza event and offering resources to home health care providers and community planners to prepare for such an event, was released today by the U.S.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Home Health Care During an Influenza Pandemic: Issues and Resources, a report identifying home health care as a critical component in providing care during a pandemic influenza event and offering resources to home health care providers and community planners to prepare for such an event, was released today by the U.S.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Potential New Drug Candidates To Combat 'Bird Flu' Identified By UC San Diego Researchers
As the specter of a worldwide outbreak of avian or "bird flu" lingers, health officials recognize that new drugs are desperately needed since some strains of the virus already have developed resistance to the current roster of anti-flu remedies.
Medical News Today – Jul 3, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
As the specter of a worldwide outbreak of avian or "bird flu" lingers, health officials recognize that new drugs are desperately needed since some strains of the virus already have developed resistance to the current roster of anti-flu remedies.
Medical News Today – Jul 3, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Animal Study Identifies New DNA Weapon Against Avian Flu
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have identified a potential new way to vaccinate against avian flu. 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 approach could allow for the build up of vaccine reserves that could be easily and effectively dispensed in case of an epidemic.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have identified a potential new way to vaccinate against avian flu. 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 approach could allow for the build up of vaccine reserves that could be easily and effectively dispensed in case of an epidemic.
Medical News Today – Jul 2, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Sinovac Initiates Phase II Volunteer Enrollment For Split Viron Pandemic Influenza (H5N1) Vaccine
Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (Amex: SVA), a leading provider of vaccines in China, announced the initiation of volunteer enrollment in its Phase II clinical trial for its split pandemic influenza vaccine. The preliminary results from this study are expected to be available in early 2009.
Medical News Today – Jul 1, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (Amex: SVA), a leading provider of vaccines in China, announced the initiation of volunteer enrollment in its Phase II clinical trial for its split pandemic influenza vaccine. The preliminary results from this study are expected to be available in early 2009.
Medical News Today – Jul 1, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
SKorea lifts bird flu restrictionsAP - South Korea said Monday it has lifted all special restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of bird flu after a series of recent outbreaks.
Yahoo! – Jun 30, 2008 08:23 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Reserving Tamiflu for workers in case of pandemic
AP - Fears of bird flu are receding and sales of the anti-flu drug Tamiflu have slumped. Now its maker is offering a deal to U.S. employers: Pay an annual fee and reserve enough to protect every worker if a new super-flu strikes.
Yahoo! – Jun 26, 2008 8:58 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - Fears of bird flu are receding and sales of the anti-flu drug Tamiflu have slumped. Now its maker is offering a deal to U.S. employers: Pay an annual fee and reserve enough to protect every worker if a new super-flu strikes.
Yahoo! – Jun 26, 2008 8:58 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
ECRI Institute And IAHSS Offer Guidance On Preparing For Pandemic Flu - July 17 Web Conference
Plans for appropriate respiratory protection are a major part of healthcare facilities' pandemic preparation. To assist hospitals with the complex task of protecting frontline staff in the event of an outbreak, ECRI Institute and the International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) present
Medical News Today – Jun 26, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Plans for appropriate respiratory protection are a major part of healthcare facilities' pandemic preparation. To assist hospitals with the complex task of protecting frontline staff in the event of an outbreak, ECRI Institute and the International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) present
Medical News Today – Jun 26, 2008 11:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
