Avigan, the influenza drug which showed promise in the treatment of Ebola patients, might receive approval by the end of 2014, Fujifilm Holdings Corp announced. Fujifilm’s pharmaceutical division has been growing despite a tiresome series of mergers and acquisitions while its photography business wanes. Toyama Chemical Co. was one of Fujifilm’s most inspired acquisitions in 2008, and Avigan, … [Read more...]
Brace Yourselves for Winter and Flu Season
Health Care providers announce that Ebola is not the biggest fear that Americans should have. Winter is coming and with it, flu season is also upon us. Experts claim that the flu virus represents a much greater threat than we believe. While the flu is airborne, Ebola is not, they say and both illnesses are deadly, healthcare workers remind the public. In fact, the flu is on the list of … [Read more...]
You may suffer flu without any symptoms
A new study has found that not all flu sufferers show their symptoms. According to the researchers, a recent flu study found that some flu sufferers have developed an infection without even experiencing any symptoms. Lead study author Dr. Andrew Hayward says this fact could be applicable for 23 percent of flu cases. The researchers studied the infection pattern of both recent outbreaks of … [Read more...]
California: Flu Death toll mounts to 302
The total number of death due to flu in California rose to 302 this week, the state's health officer reported. The number of confirmed influenza related deaths in persons below 65 years of age reported in the state increased by 24 on Friday taking the toll to 302 for the 2013-14 season, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state health officer … [Read more...]
Health Minister Confirmed Five Flu Related Deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador
The flu season in Newfoundland and Labrador is on the peak every year between December and April. Residents are being encouraged to take the seasonal flu shot in order to limit the extend of influenza. The shot protects against the three strains of flu circulating this year, counting H1N1. Till Monday, there have been 407 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza. The predominant strain being … [Read more...]
H7N9 Threat Ahead Chinese New Year
A sudden increase in the cases of the deadly new strain of bird flu is being reported in China, at the commencement of 2014, according to BBC. Five new human H7N9 cases were reported on Thursday in east China's Zhejiang Province and another in Shanghai Municipality, according to local health authorities. The World Health Organization has called for alertness and asked authorities to be prepared … [Read more...]
