Influenza :: Iomai announces study of patch-based vaccine for seasonal influenza
Iomai Corporation (Nasdaq: IOMI) announced interim results from a Phase 1 clinical trial of its patch-based vaccine for seasonal influenza.
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Bird Flu :: China reports soldier has bird flu
A 19-year-old Chinese soldier has been hospitalized with the H5N1 bird flu strain, the Chinese Health Ministry reported in a statement.
Bird Flu :: Bird flu human cases in Britain – 4 cases
Four people have tested positive for bird flu after an outbreak of the avian flu virus on a North Wales farm in UK, reported by British health authorities.
Bird Flu :: Avian influenza ? situation in Indonesia ? update
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 5-year-old female from Wonogiri district, Central Java Province developed symptoms on 8 May, was hospitalized on 15 May and died in hospital on 17 May.
Diabetes :: Diabetics in nursing homes need improved care
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers find that elderly diabetics in extended-care facilities need improved treatment protocols for diabetes. Current standards of care fail to meet American Diabetes Association standards for outpatient diabetics.
Flu :: America’s Leaders to Help Americans Prepare for Pandemic Flu
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched the Pandemic Flu Leadership Blog, a five-week-long blog about pandemic preparedness. Participant bloggers include some of the nation?s most influential business, health care, faith-based and community leaders.
Influenza :: Mike Leavitt on the World Health Assembly Resolution on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
Statement by Mike Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services, on the World Health Assembly Resolution on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness:
Bird Flu :: Bird flu situation in Bangladesh serious – FAO
The United Nations food agency has said the bird flu situation in Bangladesh remains serious and sought a long-term strategic campaign to bring the deadly disease under control.
Infectious Disease :: Scientists concerned about effects of global warming on infectious diseases
As the Earth?s temperatures continue to rise, we can expect a signficant change in infectious disease patterns around the globe. Just exactly what those changes will be remains unclear, but scientists agree they will not be for the good.
Bird Flu :: UN agency urges response to bird flu outbreaks in Bangladesh
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today warned that the bird flu situation in Bangladesh remains serious and called for action to get it under control.