April 22, 2010 – 11:00 pm
Pregnant women had a disproportionately higher risk of death due to 2009 influenza A(H1N1) in the U.S., and early antiviral treatment appeared to be associated with fewer admissions to an ICU and fewer deaths, according to a study in the April 21 issue of JAMA… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
An analysis of blood samples taken before, during and after an epidemic wave of influenza A(H1N1) in Singapore in 2009 finds variation in infection risks and antibody levels, with younger age groups and military personnel having higher infection rates than other groups, according to a study in the April 14 issue of JAMA… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
The continued spread of H1N1 influenza virus this spring is cause to pay heed to upper-respiratory maladies such as congestion, runny nose and cough, says David Kimberlin, M.D., a preeminent influenza specialist who co-directs the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Dame Deirdre Hine, a former Welsh Chief Medical Officer, will chair the independent review to examine the pandemic response across all four UK nations. Dame Deirdre will report to Ministers with recommendations before the summer parliamentary recess (in any of the four nations of the UK)… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration company, today announced that it has received extremely positive test results on the effectiveness of the disposable NanoFense⢠Protective Face Mask when challenged with the current swine influenza virus (H1N1)… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
February 25, 2010 – 1:00 am
Diagnostic Hybrids, a Quidel Company (NASDAQ: QDEL) has received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its D3 Ultra 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus ID Kit, a monoclonal antibody fluorescent staining kit for the specific identification of 2009 H1N1 influenza A in direct patient specimens or incubated tissue cultures… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
February 16, 2010 – 12:00 am
The European Medicines Agency and Swissmedic will from now on be able to exchange confidential information about the authorisation and safety of medicines used in the context of the H1N1 pandemic influenza… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
February 15, 2010 – 5:00 am
A rapid influenza diagnostic test (RIDT) can provide a diagnosis of flu within 30 minutes -speeding the delivery of antiviral medication if needed – but studies have shown these tests often give false negative results… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
February 14, 2010 – 12:00 am
Key points: – The clinical consultation rate for influenza – not necessarily swine flu – in Wales during the week ending 7 February increased to 5.8 cases of flu-like illness diagnosed by GPs out of every 100,000 people in Wales. It was 3.5 per 100,000 in the previous week. Current levels of flu in Wales are below the usual level for this time of year… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
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February 1, 2010 – 3:00 am
The Government of Canada announced it will make a donation of five million doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine, as well as a $6 million contribution to support the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global pandemic relief efforts. The five million vaccine doses amount to 10% of Canada’s total vaccine order, a donation which is in line with that of other developed countries… (Source: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today)
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