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.
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.
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...
Amantadine to Prevent Influenza
Amantadine is a synthetic anti-viral drug. Amantadine is useful in the treatment of parkinson's syndrome. It is useful as an adjunct in patients who do not tolerate optimal doses of levodopa alone.
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.
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.
What to do About the Flu - Dr's Top 10 Tips For Flu Prevention
With the flu season fast approaching it's important that you do what you can to avoid it - especially if you are within an at risk category based on your age or general health One thing alone will not be enough - for example you can't expect a flu shot by itself to keep you immune
The Avian Influenza Virus
Avian Influenza: A Great Concern - Avian influenza first occurred in Italy, but has spread around the world. It is an infectious disease caused by strains of the influenza virus.
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.
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.
Natural Prevention & Treatment For The Flu: What Your Doctor May Not Know
Flu can affect 10 to 30 percent of the U.S.
H5N1 Virus Replikin Gene Counts Indicate a New More Virulent Influenza Cycle Has Begun
Replikins Ltd. has found that H5N1 virus replikin peak gene counts in 2007 in Hong Kong, Russia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Israel indicate that a new replikin cycle has begun. The mean replikin count exceeded the maximum of the previous cycle identified by the company. Although several conditions are required to produce a pandemic, the increase in replikin count, a feature of each of the last three pandemics, is now in the range of the increase seen in the 1918 H1N1 pandemic.
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.
NWHRC Launches New Online Tool Kit to Help Parents Fight Influenza this Season Tool Kit Highlights Three Simple Flu-Fighting Steps: Vaccination, Anti
With cold and flu season already affecting many areas of the United States, the not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (http://www.healthywomen.org) (NWHRC) announced the launch of its Flu-Fighting Tool Kit for Parents, which provides comprehensive information and tips on how to curb the spread of flu. The tool kit (http://www.healthywomen.org/flufighting/) highlights three flu prevention and treatment steps: Vaccination ("flu shot"), antiviral medication, good hygiene.
Influenza: Easy Steps to Tackle Flu or Grippe
IDENTIFYING INFLUENZA
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Flu? It May Be Carbon Monoxide In Your Home, Cabin Or Chalet Heating System
Tossing and turning all night? ?Counting Sheep?. Or not counting sheep but trying a myriad of other folk and family remedies to get back to sleep and conquer insomnia. Got a lot on your mind? Most of us experience occasional difficulties sleeping, but unfortunately many people suffer from sleep problems that are chronic and / or severe. It has been said that ?insomnia? is the inability to enjoy uninterrupted sleep, to fall asleep so that the person feels exhausted the next day (or days) and as a result not only feels exhausted but has trouble functioning normally.
Sleep is very important as we spend a third of our lives sleeping. Sleep is not time wasted. On the contrary sleep is most important for our bodies and our general overall health. It may surprise you that instead of many of our most important and vital organs are not sound asleep when we sleep but rather these body organs as well as important bodily functions remain most active when you are asleep.
Without enough sleep, it is very hard for a person to remain alert. Proper logical thinking becomes impaired. Driving your car, auto or vehicle can become downright dangerous. Current research has begun to show that even adequate long term memory requires adequate sleep. It is no surprise to many that chronic insomnia often leads to increased risks of depression ? especially during the dark winter months.
The question is often asked ? ?How much sleep do we need?. The simple answer is ?how much do you find that you need to feel alert, awake and refreshed during the day, and as well how much sleep do you generally need for clear thinking?? . Throughout history it has always been observed that this is an individual matter. Furthermore your requirements of proper sleep amount may change from time to time, and change as you age and mature.
Generally it is held that that as people age, they generally need less sleep. Most people who are told, or believe that they have insomnia, in fact are receiving the proper amount of sleep that they require. Perhaps they are taking more sleep time than they actually need, at a given point in their lives. You can see the foolishness of these people taking ?sleeping pills?. It is sort of like the old joke of the nurse in the hospital who thinks she is helping a patient by dutifully waking them up, late at night, in order for them to properly take their ?sleeping pill?.
The question is often asked ?What causes insomnia?? It can be said that common factors associated with insomnia are stress, mood disorders such as anxiety, physical health problems, activity or limitations by pain and suffering, smoking tobacco. It has been shown that certain medications can also cause, or make worse, the incidence, prevalence and problems of apparent insomnia.
Insomniacs are more likely to be female than male, single or widowed, have low income or be unemployed. It?s no secret that those who seem to have great anxieties, O.C.D. (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), and tend to focus on their worries and problems seem to have a great amount of difficulties with insomnia and insomnia like conditions and complaints.
In the end worry can be said to be ?Mental Punishment? and ?What goes around comes around?. Worry itself about insomnia and not having enough sleep time, can by itself create insomnia and make it much worse. What a vicious circle. These very people with an overactive mind worry that they have insomnia and are not having enough quality sleep time. Poor mood, mood disturbances as well as lack and energy and even depression are a direct result of not enough sleep. These people may even spend great amount of time and effort trying to sleep to overcome their insomnia. Over time, even if they do get that extra sleep they will never feel refreshed and even more tired. Talk about pouring gasoline onto a fire.
In the end the proper amount of sleep you need is the proper and adequate amount of sleep that You need.
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