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RA drugs may fight swine flu

June 01, 2009

Scientists say rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drugs that suppress the immune system may one day be used to fight flu viruses, including the H1N1 (swine) flu. In a new study, scientists working with mice gave the animals a lethal dose of the influenza A virus, then gave some of the mice the RA drug Orencia.The researchers found that 80 percent of the mice given Orencia lived, compared to 50 percent of the mice who did not receive the drug. Investigators say their experiment may have implications not o... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Track the Flu in Your Area With... Google?

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...have more timely information on the incidence of flu throughout the U.S. than health sources.... Read more »

Influenza Q&A - Interview with CDC Expert, Dr. Carolyn Bridges

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love... Read more »

Flu Season 2008: 9 Tips For Protecting Yourself

By Allison Janse , Health Expert

With Problems Marring This Year's Flu Season, What's a Person to Do? The flu season is underway,... Read more »

Swine flu (H1N1 influenza) and diabetes

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

The news reports about the H1N1 influenza pandemic (popularly known as "swine flu") keep coming,... Read more »

Diagnosing and Testing for Swine Flu

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Most people wondering if they have the H1N1 swine flu will be diagnosed by their doctor, based... Read more »

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Health Guide

Time for a Flu Shot?

What is the flu? It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting... Read more »

Symptoms of the Swine Flu, Swine Flu Treatment Information

Swine flu is caused by type A influenza (also known as H1N1). Swine Flu symptoms are similar to the flu that normally infects humans.Symptoms include:fevercoughsore throatbody... Read more »

What is Swine Flu and other Frequently Asked Questions

What is swine flu?As its name suggest, swine flu is a type of flu virus that usually only affects pigs. Four different swine flu strains commonly circulate among pigs, and the animals get sick but... Read more »

CDC Expert Answers Questions About the Flu and Flu Vaccine

Have a question or comment? Click here.Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love this article. I recently had the opportunity to speak one on... Read more »

Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu

April 28, 2009MILWAUKEE – As news of the swine flu situation develops, it is important for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions to be aware of the basic facts about influenza and how... Read more »

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Medications

Flumadine Oral Uses and How to Use

...Rimantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu virus (influenza A). If you have... Read more »

Tamiflu Oral Uses and How to Use

...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the... Read more »

Tamiflu Oral Uses and How to Use

...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps to make... Read more »

Symmetrel Oral Uses and How to Use

...Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been... Read more »

Tamiflu Oral Drug Interactions

...clopidogrel Tell your doctor if you have received flu vaccine in the nose within 2 weeks... Read more »

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Protecting Newborns from the Flu

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The most effective way to protect newborn babies from the flu virus may be to vaccinate new mothers and other family members... Read summary »

Flu Shot Reduces Blood Clots

November 11, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's the time of the year get your annual flu shot, and now it could protect you against another danger. In a new study,... Read summary »

Half-Dose Flu Shot

December 11, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A half-dose flu shot may be just as effective in healthy, young people as a full dose, which could be useful during vaccine... Read summary »

Stopping the Stomach Flu

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers could be close to discovering a treatment for the common "stomach flu" thanks to an immune sensor that detects... Read summary »

Universal flu vaccine shows promise

April 27, 2009

A new, universal flu vaccine is showing promise in preventing serious complications and death from many different strains of influenza, researchers... Read summary »

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