Natural Prevention & Treatment For The Flu: What Your Doctor May Not Know
Flu can affect 10 to 30 percent of the U.S.
Roche Announces Tamiflu® Antiviral Flu Medication in Ample Supply for 2008-2009 Flu Season
Roche announced today that ample supplies of its prescription antiviral medication Tamiflu® (oseltamivir phosphate) will be widely available throughout the U.S. this flu season. Tamiflu, cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an important second line of defense against flu, is indicated for the treatment and prevention of influenza in adults and children one year and older.
Influenza Antibody Spray Success: Opens New Approach to Respiratory Disease Control
Anadis Limited (ASX: ANX), a research driven biopharmaceutical company focused on polyclonal antibodies to address human disease, announced today important progress concerning its accelerated program to develop a nasal antibody spray to provide immediate post-exposure prophylaxis against a range of influenza viruses.
Tamiflu for Flu Prevention and Treatment
Tamiflu flu medicine is the first choice of doctors. It is approved for prevention and treatment of influenza in adults as well as in children aged 1 year and older.
Avian Flu Talk: Suspected Bird Flu Patients Continue to Rise
The most recent reports in Indonesia indicate that the number of suspected cases is still increasing, but the Public Health Ministry has been slow to confirm these reports.
Influenza: Easy Steps to Tackle Flu or Grippe
IDENTIFYING INFLUENZA
Lethal Human H5N1 Influenza Virus Replikin Gene Still Upregulated
Replikins, Ltd. today announced its latest findings regarding the virus replikin count in human H5N1 influenza virus. The company's software-driven analysis has found that the prevalence of these sequences has remained high in Indonesia; in addition, higher counts now have been found in China. These statistics reflect an "upregulation" of this gene which has been linked to the lethality of influenza viruses. When factored in with previous findings, this suggests that the H5N1 outbreak in Indonesia is not over and that the next country to show an increase in human cases and mortality rate will be China.
Ekomed's Botanical Immunomodulator Proves Effective for Seasonal Flu Treatment
Ekomed LLC, a developer and manufacturer of herbal medicines, has concluded a clinical study of phyto-pharmaceutical Dzherelo (Immunoxel) for the seasonal flu indication.
Amantadine to Prevent Influenza
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Anadis' Milk-Based Anti-Influenza (Flu) Virus Antibodies to Provide Immediate Immunity
Anadis Limited (ASX:ANX; OTC: ANDIY), today announced major progress in its anti-flu virus antibody program. The milk- derived anti-flu virus antibodies are all-natural and will provide immediate-acting immune enhancement once deposited topically on mucosal surfaces that come in contact with the influenza virus. Results from human trials are anticipated within 18 months. Addressing both seasonal and avian influenza (bird flu) virus strains, Anadis plans to introduce products using these antibodies (Flubodies) into the market within 2-3 years. This decision follows several successful animal trials with mice, conducted by Anadis and an internationally-recognized influenza research group at the University of Melbourne led by Professor Lorena B...
Avian Influenza - Bird Flu FAQ
As more and more cases of bird flu are reported, the world faces an immediate threat of a deadly pandemic. Pandemics (Global Disease Outbreaks) are known to be like flash floods. They start abruptly, spread fast and cause a lot of damage all over the world.
Facts about Influenza Flu Medications
Influenza, also known as flu is an infectious disease that spreads through upper airways and lungs in mammals. Common symptoms of influenza found are fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness, and fatigue.
Bird Flu and Flu Pandemic -- How to Reduce the Risk of Infections
Infection prevention more important than ever, says world experts -- but research shows many fall short in practicing good hygiene in daily lives. NO-GERMS™ Portable Hand Sanitizer has been proven effective against bird flu (Avian Flu H5N1 Virus) on the hands, in independent tests at Retroscreen Virology, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of London.
Earlier Initiation of Tamiflu® Treatment Improves Clinical Benefits for Children with Influenza
New data show benefits of early treatment with Tamiflu in reducing influenza Illness duration, symptom severity & secondary complications --Treatment initiated within 24 hours of symptom onset provides clinically meaningful improvements, compared with treatment initiated within 24 - 48 hours -- Tamiflu, the leading prescription antiviral flu medication, is indicated for the prevention and treatment of influenza types A and B in patients one year and older.
Symptoms of Influenza Flu
Influenza flu is very common during the time of seasonal flu and brings a situation whereby one suffers from fever, chills, muscle pain, body aches, fatigue or headache. Some of the symptoms that remain unnoticed during the initial period may include dry cough, running nose and sore throat.
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A Mild Winter Still Doesn't Stop the Flu: FLAVORx Helps Make the Season More Bearable
Bethesda, MD (PRWeb) February 27, 2007 -- Meterologists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association predicted that this year's winter weather would likely be warmer over much of the nation. Despite what many have experienced thus far as unseasonably warm winter weather, as of February 17th, 2007, 24 states across the US reported widespread flu activity. Medications to prevent the flu such as Tamiflu and Flumadine, as well as medications to treat symptoms such as decongestants, cough suppressants and analgesics, are often popular this time of year to relieve the burden of the season. However, as many know, the taste of a medication alone can sometimes be just as bad as the symptoms. Improving the palatability of medications with the addition of FLAVORx not only eliminates the struggle associated with bad-tasting medications, but also improves compliance to reduce infectious spread and the emergence of drug-resistant strains.
Current reports show influenza-like illness activity above the baseline level for the 9th week this season. In addition, the reporting of widespread of regional influenza activity increased from 33 states during the week of February 4-10, 2007, to 38 states during the week of February 11-17, 2007. Surveillance data show that most flu outbreaks for the 2006/2007 flu season have occurred among children. The CDC also estimates that children are 2-3 times more likely than adults to get sick with the flu, and more frequently spread the virus to others. During the month of January, reports from pharmacies showed that flavoring of Tamiflu with FLAVORx increased significantly, comprising roughly 10% of the prescriptions flavored; the bulk of flavoring still monopolized by antibiotics such as Augmentin and Amoxicillin.
Because children are high-risk both for contracting and spreading the flu, successful treatment is imperative not only to individual health, but public health as a whole. Improving the taste of a medication can increase medicinal compliance rates in children dramatically. Better taste and smell increase a child's willingness to take and finish a medication regimen. Studies also show that by offering a child a choice in the flavor of their medication also improves compliance because they are motivated by their personal contribution in the treatment program.
Compliance in pediatric patients can often be as low as 50%, resulting in the need for additional doctor/hospital visits, treatment failures, higher total costs of care and increased potential for bacterial resistance. The addition of flavoring has been shown to increase compliance in pediatric patients to over 90%, as well as improve quality of life scores dramatically. Flavoring of over-the-counter medications also reduces infectious spread because children are able to swallow medications that will help curb symptoms such as sneezing and coughing.
Flavoring of prescription medications with FLAVORx can be done at almost all major pharmacies throughout the US. Pharmacists follow a specific formulary to mask the medication's existing taste and convert it to a flavor of the patient's choice. At-home flavoring of over-the-counter medications and other liquids can soon be done with the FLAVORx home flavoring kit, FLAVORiT. The kit will be available over-the-counter to consumers beginning March 1st at Wal-Mart stores nationwide.
For more information, please visit www.flavorx.com or contact Teresa Chen at 800.884.5771 extension 234.
About FLAVORx
FLAVORx is a pharmaceutical flavoring system used by pharmacists and veterinarians nationwide to improve the palatability of liquid over-the-counter and prescription medications. To date, FLAVORx has flavored over 40 million prescriptions without any incidence of allergy, adverse reaction or changes in efficacy. FLAVORx flavors are non-allergenic, dye-free, sugar-free, phosphate-free and alcohol-free, making them safe for all patients.
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