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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...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Kathi MacNaughton
,
Health Expert
...asthma patients have been recommended to get annual flu shots in order to prevent the flu. As...
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By Kathi MacNaughton
,
Health Expert
...thinking about preventing winter viruses, including the flu and pneumonia. These respiratory...
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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...
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By Karen Lee Richards
,
Health Expert
... Every fall the question of whether or not to get a flu shot arises. For some people, this is...
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By Allison Janse
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Health Expert
With Problems Marring This Year's Flu Season, What's a Person to Do? The flu season is underway,...
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Health Guide
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...
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Swine
flu is caused by type A in
fluenza (also known as H1N1). Swine
Flu symptoms are similar to the
flu that normally infects humans.Symptoms include:fevercoughsore throatbody...
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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...
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What is the
flu? It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by in
fluenza 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...
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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 in
fluenza and how...
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Medications
...Rimantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu virus (influenza A). If you have... Read more »
...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the... Read more »
...Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps to make... Read more »
...Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been... Read more »
...clopidogrel Tell your doctor if you have received flu vaccine in the nose within 2 weeks... Read more »
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