Discovery enables quicker diagnosis of chikunguyna
March 15th, 2012 - 11:36 am ICT by IANS
Singapore, March 15 (IANS) Doctors can now quickly and accurately identify patients at risk from chikungunya, a mosquito-borne infectious disease endemic to Southeast Asia and Africa.Lisa Ng, principal investigator at ... Read more...
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New compound destroys deadly flu virus
September 26th, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) A new compound destroys several viruses, including the one that triggered the deadly Spanish flu, wiping out 30 million people worldwide in the 1918 pandemic.The compound, ... Read more...
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Novel approach shows great potential in reducing mortality from flu
April 23rd, 2011 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 23 (ANI): A new approach by researchers has shown 'great potential to reduce the morbidity and mortality from flu'.A research on mice has shown that the pulmonary administration of granulocyte ... Read more...
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Hepatitis C virus infection linked to fat enzyme in liver cells
October 11th, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 11 (ANI): Scientists have found that an enzyme associated with the storage of fat in the liver is necessary for the infectious activity of the hepatitis C virus (HCV).This discovery ... Read more...
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Scientists unravel herpes virus protein structure
July 27th, 2010 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 27 (ANI): Researchers at Tufts University and the University of Pennsylvania have uncovered the unusual structure of a key member of the protein complex that allows a herpes virus to ... Read more...
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Map of herpes virus protein suggests new target for antiviral drugs
July 7th, 2010 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 7 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered the unusual structure of the protein complex that allows a herpes virus to invade cells.This detailed map of a key piece of the herpes ... Read more...
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Virus infection can incite odd immune cells to attack nerves in multiple sclerosis
June 12th, 2010 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 12 (ANI): In young adults afflicted with multiple sclerosis (MS), a virus infection can incite the body to attack its own nerve tissue by activating unusual, disease-fighting cells with receptors ... Read more...
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Breakthrough could protect people at risk from pain of shingles
June 9th, 2010 - 3:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 9 (ANI): Scientists at a Scottish University may have found a solution to the acute pain of shingles - a vaccine for people who have had chicken pox and are ... Read more...
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Diabetes, obesity drugs may help treat hepatitis C
June 8th, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 8 (ANI): A new research led by the University of Leeds has found that common drugs used to treat conditions such as diabetes and obesity can be used to successfully ... Read more...
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Gilead AIDS Pills To Prevent Virus Infection?
April 6th, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Apr 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The AIDS pandemic had ravaged countries all across the world which has claimed the lives of millions of innocent victims. Countries worldwide have taken initiatives to ... Read more...
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Hypothesis on mystery of dengue virus infection confirmed
February 12th, 2010 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): La Jolla Institute scientists have proved a hypothesis that said antibodies contribute to severe dengue virus-induced disease.The findings of the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology have ... Read more...
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Virus-like particle vaccine could offer protection against chikungunya virus
January 29th, 2010 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 29 (ANI): Using non-infectious virus-like particles (VLP), researchers at the National Institutes of Health have developed an experimental vaccine that could successfully protect macaques and mice against chikungunya virus.Chikungunya virus ... Read more...
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Natural compound may help treat hepatitis C infection
January 6th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): A naturally occurring compound has shown promise in blocking hepatitis C infection, say researchers.Quercetin is a plant-derived bioflavonoid, and is used by some people as a nutritional supplement. ... Read more...
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Major advance in human antibody therapy against deadly Nipah virus
October 31st, 2009 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 31 (ANI): A novel antibody treatment may spell the end of the deadly Nipah virus and the related Hendra virus, according to a new study.Nipah and Hendra viruses are found ... Read more...
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Seven swine flu deaths take India’s toll to 396
October 13th, 2009 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Seven swine flu deaths, including five in Maharashtra, took India's toll to 396 Tuesday, health authorities said here.
In Maharashtra, which has recorded the maximum number of ... Read more...
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13 people die of swine flu in India, toll now 233 (Roundup)
September 18th, 2009 - 10:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) A record 13 swine flu deaths, including eight in Maharashtra, were reported Friday, taking India's influenza A (H1N1) toll to 233, health authorities said.
Moreover, a record 372 ... Read more...
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Karnataka swine flu toll rises to 35
September 4th, 2009 - 11:16 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 4 (IANS) Four more swine flu deaths were reported from Karnataka, taking the toll due to the H1N1 virus to 35 in the state, health officials said Friday.
All the four ... Read more...
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Single gene offers may promising approach to treat both ebola and anthrax infections
August 21st, 2009 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 21 (ANI): A minor reduction in levels of a gene called CD45 may provide protection against the virus that causes Ebola hemorrhagic fever and the bacterium that causes anthrax, according ... Read more...
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Fourth swine flu death in Gujarat
August 21st, 2009 - 1:13 am ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (IANS) A 35-year-old man died of swine flu in the civil hospital here Thursday, taking the toll due to the viral disease to four in Gujarat, an official said.
Chetan ... Read more...
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Three more get swine flu in Kashmir, two recover
August 18th, 2009 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 18 (IANS) Three more people have tested positive for the H1N1 virus in Kashmir, while two swine flu patients have recovered, health department officials said here Tuesday.
Two students studying outside ... Read more...
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Swine flu cases in West Bengal climb to 18
August 13th, 2009 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) The number of confirmed swine flu cases in West Bengal rose to 18 Thursday, as five more people have been detected with the H1N1 virus infection in the ... Read more...
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West Bengal has 13 H1N1 positive cases
August 12th, 2009 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 12 (IANS) The number of confirmed swine flu cases in West Bengal rose to 13 Wednesday, as a class eight student of a Kolkata school tested positive for the infection.
"Joseph ... Read more...
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India’s top most research agency to develop swine flu test kit
August 10th, 2009 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) With each test to detect swine flu virus proving very expensive as the kit and reagents are imported from the US, India's top medical research agency, the ... Read more...
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Gujarat taking no chances against swine flu
August 6th, 2009 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Aug 6 (IANS) Taking no chances after swine flu claimed its first victim in the country, the Gujarat government has directed all private hospitals to refer all suspected swine flu patients ... Read more...
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Two Maharashtra districts declared hit by swine flu pandemic
August 4th, 2009 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Aug 4 (IANS) The Maharashtra government Tuesday declared Pune and Satara districts as affected by the swine flu pandemic even as Chief Minister Ashok Chavan squarely blamed the Jehangir Hospital for ... Read more...
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We will sue the hospital: swine flu victim’s family
August 4th, 2009 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Aug 4 (IANS) The family of a 14-year-old girl who died of swine flu Monday due to "delayed treatment" has threatened civil and criminal action against the private hospital where she ... Read more...
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Key pathways in Ebola infection identified
June 24th, 2009 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 24 (ANI): Scientists have identified two biochemical pathways-PI3 kinase pathway and the CAMK2 pathway-that are vital for Ebola virus infection.For the study, the researchers the University of Texas Medical Branch ... Read more...
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Argentina reports first swine flu death
June 16th, 2009 - 11:43 am ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, June 16 (EFE) Argentina has reported its first swine flu death with a three-month-old baby dying of the influenza A(HINI) virus infection.
The infant, who lived on the outskirts of the ... Read more...
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Arthritis drug may help fight flu
May 27th, 2009 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 27 (ANI): A drug commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis has been found to reduce some of the severe symptoms of the Influenza A virus infection, say researchers from University ... Read more...
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Computer-based model sheds new light on body’s immune response to flu
May 19th, 2009 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 19 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center have revealed that a computer-based model made by them has been able to capture the body's immune response to flu. ... Read more...
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Mathematical model developed to predict the immune response to influenza
May 14th, 2009 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Rochester have created a mathematical model that can predict the immune responses to infection with influenza A viruses, including novel viruses such as ... Read more...
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Military Continues to Monitor H1N1 Flu Virus’s Path
May 8th, 2009 - 9:52 pm ICT by admin
The U.S. military has prepared for years to confront a public health challenge like the H1N1 influenza virus, a senior Defense Department official said today.“We have been preparing for a situation like ... Read more...
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Military Monitors Swine Flu With Focus on Protecting Force
April 28th, 2009 - 8:07 pm ICT by admin
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press ServiceThe Defense Department is monitoring the swine flu situation closely, with its primary focus on protecting the military population, a senior Pentagon official said today.As the Department ... Read more...
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Swine Influenza in the United States
April 26th, 2009 - 1:44 am ICT by admin
As of 6pm April 24 2009, 8 human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in San Diego County and Imperial County, California as well as in ... Read more...
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Jeev achieves career-best at WGC; breaks top-30 in world ranking (Lead)
March 16th, 2009 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
Doral, Miami, March 16 (IANS) Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh walked of the Blue Monster a happy man, content to some extent with the fourth place in the elite field at ... Read more...
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