Flu and Cold:
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Researchers have found H5N1, bird flu, attacks the lungs and destroys tissue, making the virus especially deadly. The findings suggests anti-inflammatory medications, combined with anti-viral drugs might help protect from respiratory distress syndrome seen in patients infected with the virus.
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The authors of two studies on a genetically engineered strain of the H5N1 (bird flu) virus have signed a letter that notes they will pause their research for 60 days to allow an international scientific discussion about the controversy.
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Researchers from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Harvard School of Public Health looked at the past 4 flu pandemics, finding each was preceded by changes in weather pattern and ocean warming brought about by La Niña, including the 2009 H1N1 flu outbreak. The scientists are recommending more studies to find out if bird migration that also happens when weather pattern changes could promote flu pandemics.
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Do you and your family plan to take Tamiflu this year for flu symptoms? Read this report first.
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The upsurge in bird flu fear occurred after Chinese authorities reported that preliminary tests revealed that a Shenzhen man, who died December 31, was infected with the deadly strain of the bird flu virus: H5N1. He was the first case to be reported in China after an 18 month hiatus.
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A new way to help reduce symptoms of the common cold may be in the produce department: golden kiwi.
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Deciding the composition of the yearly flu vaccine too soon means the vaccine will have negligible impact on an evolving strain of the flu. Deciding too late results in delayed distribution of the drug. New study fixes this problem. Only 6 companies make flu shots in US, but collaboration needed to improve timing.
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Most colds, flu, most sore throats and bronchitis are caused by viruses. Antibiotics do not help fight viruses and that using them for viral infections only decreases their effectiveness overall. Air travelers are susceptible to infections from their fellow passengers. The risk of infection is greatest from passengers seated nearby; germ transmission is via coughing, sneezing, or hand contact (either direct or indirect).
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In a study that focuses on teaching parents and nurses how to alleviate some of the stress that comes with receiving a flu shot, one Brigham Young University nursing student recommends distraction as a solution.
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The bird-flu virus, known as H5N1, can cause severe illness and death. The government’s concern is that, although the research can benefit the public in regard to preventing deadly infections, it could result in bioterrorism if it fell into the wrong hands.
