Influenza
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Early infection-related hospitalization portends poor breast cancer prognosis
Particularly close monitoring for adverse breast cancer outcomes is warranted for women with an infection-related hospitalization during the first...
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Flu activity at ‘high’ level in South Carolina
South Carolina officially became the first state to reach a “high” level of influenza activity during the 2015-2016 flu season, the Centers for...
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‘Moderate’ flu activity seen in two U.S. states
Two U.S. states experienced “moderate” activity of influenza-like illness for the week ending Nov. 28, 2015 – week 7 of the 2015-2016 flu season...
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Study: Exposure history critical to design of universal flu vaccine
In a study with implications for the development of new influenza vaccine strategies, researchers discovered that patients with lower levels of...
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U.S. flu activity increases slightly
Activity of influenza-like illness increased slightly in the United States during week 5 of the 2015-2016 influenza season, and the first...
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Prime-boost flu vaccination strategy effective in children
Key clinical point: A prime-boost flu vaccination strategy was found effective in children and adolescents. Major finding: Compared with no...
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U.S. influenza activity minimal so far
Four weeks into the 2015-2016 flu season, activity levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) are minimal in all 50 states, the Centers for Disease...
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CHEST: Oral solithromycin shows pneumonia pivotal-trial efficacy
Solithromycin may offer a way to once again have a macrolide available for empiric oral treatment of more severe community-acquired pneumonia.
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No flu vaccine for patients with egg allergy?
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VIDEO: Flu shot lowered hospitalization risk for influenza pneumonia
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Peramivir effective against most flu viruses circulating globally
Key clinical point: Peramivir is potently effective against seasonal influenza viruses circulating globally. Major finding: During the 2013-2014...