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A new section on Influenza, Flu or the common cold,with all the latest research and developments about Influenza or Flu and the common cold. It also includes all the various kinds of viruses associated with Influenza or Flu and ways to prevent Influenza or Flu. Also there are article on how to treat Flu or Influenza symptoms and all the latest drugs available for Flu or Influenza and the common co...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 18, 2024  6 days ago
Medical News: A mysterious influenza outbreak has struck the Vidataltivu Army Camp in Mannar, Sri Lanka, leaving 25 soldiers infected and forcing nearly 500 into quarantine. Health and military authorities are scrambling to contain the situation, which began on November 11, as concerns grow over the severity of the illness. Mysterious Influenza Outbreak at Army Camp in Sri Lanka Causes 25 Inf...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 14, 2024  10 days ago
Medical News: A Breakthrough in Influenza Research Influenza, or the flu, is an ever-evolving virus, forcing us to get vaccinated each year as new strains emerge. Some flu strains are more dangerous than others, with past pandemics, like the 1918 outbreak, killing millions worldwide. Even in recent history, flu pandemics in 1957, 1968, and 2009 demonstrated how fast and dangerous the flu virus ca...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 12, 2024  12 days ago
Medical News: Influenza A virus (IAV) has remained a serious global health concern, responsible for annual flu outbreaks and major health issues. With the virus constantly evolving, developing resistance to existing antiviral medications has become a growing challenge. Researchers are now exploring new therapeutic strategies. This Medical News report discusses a novel approach targeting the ubiqui...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 03, 2024  21 days ago
Medical News: Scientists from Nanjing Agricultural University and the Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Herbivorous Animal Diseases (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs) collaborated with the Xinjiang Animal Disease Research Key Laboratory to explore how Influenza A virus (IAV), specifically the WSN strain, manipulates the metabolic pathways of host cells to increase its replicati...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 02, 2024  22 days ago
Medical News: Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center-USA, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine-USA, and the University of Pittsburgh-USA have revealed that using antibiotics during influenza infections may actually impair the body’s ability to fight off bacterial pneumonia that can follow a viral infection. The study dives deep into how antibiotics may disrupt lung immun...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 26, 2024  29 days ago
Medical News: Influenza B infections have long posed a health challenge, especially during late flu seasons when they tend to peak. Despite widespread vaccination efforts, the effectiveness of influenza B vaccines has been limited, often sparking the need for alternative strategies to boost immunity. A recent study conducted by researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 16, 2024  2 months ago
Influenza News: Influenza is a common but potentially deadly virus that infects millions of people worldwide every year. While vaccines and antiviral drugs offer some protection, they often have limited effectiveness due to viral mutations and drug resistance. Now, researchers are exploring a novel approach: the relationship between gut microbiota and influenza. This Influenza News report highligh...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 08, 2024  3 months ago
Influenza News: In March 2024, a new case of human infection with avian influenza H10N3 was reported in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. This marked the first known human case of H10N3 infection since the global COVID-19 pandemic ended. This Influenza News report explores the key findings from this case and the clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory analyses that followed. The study aims to enh...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 05, 2024  3 months ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Researchers from Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Wonkwang University, and the Catholic University of Korea have made an exciting breakthrough in the battle against influenza A viruses. The study focuses on the herb Angelica tenuissima Nakai (ATN), known for its medicinal properties in traditional herbal medicine in East Asia. This Herbs And Phytochemicals news report rev...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 24, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, has been thrust into the spotlight due to a sudden and severe outbreak of swine flu, raising concerns about the possible introduction of the G4 EA H1N1 swine flu strain in the region. Has the G4 EA H1N1 swine flu strain debuted in Chhattisgarh, India? Over the past two weeks, the state has witnessed a surge in H1N1 cases, with 42 confirmed s...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 17, 2024  3 months ago
Influenza News: Understanding the Complex Interaction Between Influenza A Virus and PEX19 Chinese researchers from the College of Veterinary Medicine at China Agricultural University, the Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, and Shanxi Agricultural University have unveiled a significant finding in the ongoing battle against the influenza A virus (IAV). This Influenza News report sheds light on h...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 15, 2024  3 months ago
Influenza News: A recent groundbreaking study from researchers at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China, has uncovered a small but mighty player in the battle between the influenza A virus (IAV) and our immune system. The study, which sheds light on a previously unknown small protein, reveals how the virus cleverly manipulates our body's defenses to replicate and spread more effect...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 12, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: Queensland is currently grappling with a severe flu outbreak that is threatening to become the worst in seven years. Health authorities are on high alert as the state's hospitals experience an unprecedented surge in admissions. With over 4,000 residents already hospitalized due to influenza, experts are urging immediate action to mitigate the spread and protect vulnerable populat...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 07, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: Influenza remains a persistent global health challenge, causing significant illness and death each year. The virus, especially types A and B, is notorious for its ability to mutate, making the development of effective treatments and preventive measures difficult. Current antiviral drugs, like oseltamivir and zanamivir, have limitations, including the emergence of drug-resistant str...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 02, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: In an exciting breakthrough, researchers have discovered that inhibiting the RAN protein can significantly reduce the replication of the Influenza A virus (IAV). This Influenza News report explores this new finding and its implications for future antiviral treatments. Inhibiting RAN protein could be key to stopping Influenza A virus The Role of RAN in Influenza The RAN pro...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 01, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: Alarming Flu Surge in Queensland - A New Health Crisis Unfolds Queensland is currently grappling with an unexpected and severe health crisis as influenza cases surge to unprecedented levels, surpassing COVID-19 hospitalizations. This alarming trend has put immense pressure on the healthcare system and raised concerns among health authorities and the public alike. Queensland in Aust...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 28, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: Breakthrough in Influenza Treatment: Inhalable Penindolone-Loaded Nanoparticles In a significant advancement in the fight against influenza A, researchers from the Ocean University of China, Xuzhou Vocational College of Industrial Technology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology in Qingdao, and Qingdao Institute for Food and Drug Control have developed a nov...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 23, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: In a groundbreaking study, researchers have uncovered a surprising strategy used by the influenza A virus (IAV) to ensure its survival and replication within host cells. This Influenza News report delves into the details of this discovery and its implications for future treatments and prevention of influenza infections. The study was conducted by a team from the College of Veterina...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 20, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: The Need for New Flu Treatments Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by viruses in the Orthomyxoviridae family. These viruses are categorized into types A, B, C, and D, with types A and B being the most common culprits behind seasonal flu outbreaks. Despite available vaccines and treatments, the flu continues to pose a significant health threat, pa...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 19, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: Researchers from the Karolinska Institute-Sweden and the Swedish Veterinary Agency have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against influenza. Their recent study reveals that passive immunization using avian IgY antibodies can protect mice from influenza and allow the development of protective immunity. This Influenza News report delves into the key findings and implicatio...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 19, 2024  4 months ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Researchers from the University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University in Germany have uncovered a potential new weapon against common cold and flu viruses: 1,8-Cineol, a bioactive phytochemical found in eucalyptus oil. This Herbs And Phytochemicals news report delves into how this natural compound could help in the fight against these pervasive viruses, offering a glimmer ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 15, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: The relentless spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Vietnam is causing grave concerns among scientists and policymakers. The fear is not just about the immediate impact on the pork industry and the economy but also the potential for a catastrophic reassortant strain that could jump to humans. Ongoing African Swine Fever outbreak in Vietnam raises alarms of reassortant strain th...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 15, 2024  4 months ago
Medical News: A groundbreaking study from a team of researchers at Henan University of Science and Technology-China delves into the critical role of tripartite motif (TRIM) proteins in the body’s defense against respiratory viruses like the influenza A virus (IAV) and respiratory coronaviruses (CoVs). These viruses have posed significant threats to public health, causing widespread illness a...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 12, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: U.S. CDC Researchers Alert Public to New H1N1 Mutations Influenza viruses, particularly H1N1, are evolving rapidly, with new mutations making them more resistant to commonly used antiviral drugs like Oseltamivir (Tamiflu). This finding was highlighted in a recent study by scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This Influenza ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 05, 2024  5 months ago
Influenza News: A New Strain Emerges In a surprising development, Germany has reported a rare outbreak of highly pathogenic H7N5 bird flu on a farm in the western part of the country, close to the Dutch border. This marks the first documented case of H7N5 in the World Organization for Animal Health's (WOAH) records, which date back to 2005. The outbreak occurred in Bad Bentheim, Lower Saxony,...
Kittisak Meepoon  Jul 04, 2024  5 months ago
TCM News: In the age of modern medicine, the resurgence of traditional remedies offers a fascinating glimpse into the potential of age-old treatments. One such remedy, the Rujin Jiedu Decoction (RJJDD), has shown promising results in combating influenza virus infections. This ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine’s (TCM) herbal formula not only fights the flu but also helps maintain a healthy...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 24, 2024  5 months ago
COVID-19 News: In the relentless quest to combat the persistent threat of coronaviruses, researchers have uncovered the powerful antiviral potential of pateamines, a group of compounds derived from the marine sponge Mycale hentscheli. These compounds have shown significant promise in blocking the replication of coronaviruses, including the human coronavirus 229E (HCoV-229E) and the infamous SARS-C...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 22, 2024  5 months ago
Herbs And Phytochemicals: Codonopsis lanceolata, often referred to as "poor man’s ginseng," has been a staple in traditional Asian medicine for treating respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and cough. Recent research has uncovered new benefits of this herbal root, particularly when it is fermented. This Herbs And Phytochemicals study, conducted by researchers at the Korea Atomic...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 20, 2024  5 months ago
Influenza News: A severe outbreak of avian influenza has prompted a biosecurity emergency in New South Wales (NSW) and is causing significant concern in Victoria. The highly pathogenic H7N8 strain of bird flu has been detected in NSW, leading to massive culling efforts. Meanwhile, the H7N3 and H7N9 strains are wreaking havoc in Victoria. Adding to the complexity, the globally notorious H5N1 strain...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 18, 2024  5 months ago
Influenza News: Every year, influenza A virus (IAV) causes significant health problems, leading to more than 300,000 deaths worldwide. While most people know about the respiratory symptoms of the flu, many are unaware that gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea and stomach pain often accompany the infection. Recent research has shed light on the connection between our gut health and lung health, ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 17, 2024  5 months ago
Influenza News: Every year, influenza, commonly known as the flu, poses a significant health risk worldwide. This highly contagious respiratory disease causes between 3 to 5 million severe cases annually and results in approximately 290,000 to 650,000 deaths. Influenza viruses, particularly types A and B, are responsible for most of these cases. The virus evolves constantly, making it challenging ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 15, 2024  5 months ago
Influenza News: Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease that impacts millions every year. While most people recover within a week or two, the flu can be deadly, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. A recent study by scientists from Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Daegu-Republic of Korea...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 12, 2024  5 months ago
Influenza News: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a new case of human infection with the H9N2 bird flu virus in India. This disclosure that was made on the evening of June 11th 2024 and reports about the infection that was diagnosed in April 2024, marking the first reported case in India since 2019. The patient, a four-year-old child from West Bengal, was hospitalized in February a...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 10, 2024  6 months ago
Influenza News: In a groundbreaking study, scientists from Innovation Research Center, EPS Holdings, Inc., Tokyo-Japan, EP Mediate Co., Ltd, Tokyo-Japan, EPS Innovative Medicine Co., Ltd., Tokyo-Japan, Intelligence & Technology Lab, Inc., Kaizu-Japan and Biomedical Institute and NPO Primate Agora, Kaizu-Japan have developed a new type of flu vaccine that is administered under the tongue, showi...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 07, 2024  6 months ago
Influenza News: As the world grapples with the widespread H5N1 avian flu outbreaks, a different and alarming situation is unfolding in Melbourne, Australia. The city has been hit by a surge in highly pathogenic H7N3 avian flu infections across multiple poultry farms. This unusual pattern has led to speculation about potential hidden forces and deliberate pathogen releases targeting specific region...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 06, 2024  6 months ago
H5N2 News: A Sudden Revelation In a recent development, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the first human death from the H5N2 strain of bird flu in Mexico. This news, released on June 5th, 2024, has shocked many, considering the outbreak occurred in March and the individual succumbed to the virus in April. The delay in reporting this case has raised concerns and questions about the tr...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 05, 2024  6 months ago
Influenza News: Recent research has uncovered a fascinating connection between our gut health and our ability to fight influenza. Scientists from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil and the Pasteur Institute in France have discovered that a molecule produced in the gut, called indole-3-propionic acid (IPA), could be a game-changer in the fight against flu viruses, including the da...
Nikhil Prasad  May 28, 2024  6 months ago
Influenza News: The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical need for effective strategies to combat respiratory diseases. Researchers in South Korea are now focusing on an innovative approach: utilizing STING agonists to fight influenza viruses. This Influenza News report covers their timely study findings as the world is facing an imminent H5N1 outbreak. Stimulator of interferon genes (STING) ...
Nikhil Prasad  May 24, 2024  6 months ago
Influenza News: Australia is currently grappling with outbreaks of two difference types of avian influenza on farms in Victoria and Western Australia. The Victorian outbreak has been confirmed as the highly pathogenic H7N7 strain, while a farm in Western Australia has detected the low pathogenic H9N2 strain. These developments highlight the ongoing challenges in managing avian influenza and preven...
Nikhil Prasad  May 05, 2024  7 months ago
Influenza News: The perpetual battle between viruses and their host cells is a captivating saga in the realm of virology. Among the vast array of viruses, the Influenza A virus (IAV) stands out for its ability to swiftly adapt and infect a diverse range of hosts, including humans and animals. While considerable knowledge exists regarding IAV's initial attachment to host cells via sialic acids,...
James Josh  May 02, 2024  7 months ago
Thailand Medical News: In a worrisome development, Thailand's medical authorities have reported a troubling outbreak of Influenza A within a southern prison, resulting in significant concerns due to its impact on inmates' health. The outbreak, centered in Nakhon Si Thammarat prison, has affected a staggering 3,550 individuals and tragically led to two deaths. Unidentified Subtype Of I...
Nikhil Prasad  Apr 30, 2024  7 months ago
Influenza News: Influenza A viruses (IAVs) stand as significant pathogens, affecting both human and animal populations worldwide and causing substantial health and economic burdens. These viruses possess a genome comprising eight segments of negative-polarity viral RNA (vRNA), encoding ten major viral proteins and several auxiliary proteins. Central to viral replication is the formation of viral r...
Nikhil Prasad  Apr 30, 2024  7 months ago
Influenza News: Influenza A virus infections are a significant global health concern due to their ability to cause severe respiratory illnesses, leading to acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The search for effective treatments against such viral infections especially with the impending H5N1 human outbreak which is likely to occur very soon, has led researchers ...
Nikhil Prasad  Apr 30, 2024  7 months ago
Influenza News: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex respiratory condition characterized by persistent airflow limitation and often associated with acute exacerbations triggered by various factors, including respiratory infections. Among these infections, influenza A viruses (IAV) stand out as significant contributors to COPD exacerbations, posing substantial challenges to pat...
Nikhil Prasad  Apr 29, 2024  7 months ago
Influenza News: Influenza, a perennial respiratory menace, continually evolves to outwit the human immune system. A pivotal player in this evolutionary dance is the nucleoprotein (NP), a linchpin in viral replication and host immune evasion. The immune-evasive proline-283 substitution in influenza nucleoprotein increases aggregation propensity without altering the key structure. X-ray crys...
Nikhil Prasad  Apr 07, 2024  8 months ago
Medical News: Vietnam, like many countries, has been vigilant about monitoring and responding to infectious diseases, especially those transmitted from animals to humans. Recently, the country reported its first-ever case of A/H9N2 avian influenza in a 37-year-old male patient from the southern province of Tien Giang. This development has prompted extensive epidemiological investigations, heighten...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 20, 2024  9 months ago
Medical News: In the intricate interplay between viruses and humans, the H9N2 avian influenza virus has emerged as a subtle yet potent player, capable of reshuffling genetic material with various flu strains. Recent findings have raised significant concerns about a novel human-avian reassortment H9N2 virus identified in Guangdong Province, China. Despite its traditionally low pathogenicity in both...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 07, 2024  10 months ago
Medical News: In the wake of the recent outbreak at the General José María Córdova Military Cadet School in Bogotá, Colombia, health authorities worldwide have been placed on high alert as a possible new genotype of the H3N2 influenza virus has surfaced. This Medical News report seeks to delve deeper into the characteristics of the AH3N2 virus, its historical context, s...
James Rosh  Jan 28, 2024  10 months ago
Medical News: While I am no fan of Pakistan and Pakistanis after getting scammed by numerous Pakistani IT 'specialists' found on Fiverr, I am concerned when hear that children are involved.   Numerous media In Pakistan and even in India are reporting that thousands of children in Punjab province in Pakistan and even in its main city in Punjab i.e. Lahore are being stricken by a myster...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 25, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: As the world grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the persistent threat of respiratory viral infections, there is a growing demand for effective antiviral solutions. The Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria, in collaboration with CEBINA GmbH in Vienna, sheds light on a potential game-changer in the fight against respiratory viruses - the antihistamine azelastine hydr...
Thailand Medical News Team  Aug 19, 2023  1 year ago
Poultry Industry and Public Health at Risk as New H9N2 Clade Emerges   Influenza News: In a startling revelation, Chinese scientists have issued a warning regarding the emergence of a new designated clade, designated as clade 16, within the H9N2 subtype of avian influenza virus.   This new clade has shown significant antigenic drift in the hemagglutinin gene, raising concerns abo...
Thailand Medical News Team  Aug 16, 2023  1 year ago
Influenza News: In an alarming revelation, a recent study led by researchers from the Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School has uncovered a distressing reality - active swine flu reservoirs are flourishing in South East Asia, representing a potential global threat. This new research has unveiled a dire situation of unmonitored influenza A virus populations in pigs, raising concerns ...
Thailand Medical News Team  Aug 15, 2023  1 year ago
Medical News: In a groundbreaking development, researchers from Peking University in China, the Ufa Institute of Chemistry UFRC RAS in the Russian Federation, and Sorbonne Université in France have uncovered a new avenue in the fight against viral infections. Their recent study has unveiled the potential of novel forms of N-Acetylneuraminic Acid (Neu5Ac) glycoclusters as broad-spectrum entr...
Thailand Medical News Team  Aug 08, 2023  1 year ago
Influenza News: As the onset of another flu season looms, scientists have intensified their efforts to discover innovative strategies for combatting this ever-persistent adversary. One promising avenue that has emerged is the utilization of antibody-based therapies, revealing a potential breakthrough in the fight against influenza B.   Dr Hillary Vanderven, a distinguished expert in imm...
Dog Flu - Minnesota  Apr 24, 2023  2 years ago
Dog Flu: The Animal Humane Society (AHS) in Minnesota has been grappling with an unprecedented outbreak of canine influenza H3N2 for two weeks now, causing alarm among pet owners and leading to the closure of three busy facilities. The outbreak has affected nearly 200 dogs housed in shelters in Golden Valley, Coon Rapids, and Woodbury, and is considered "unprecedented" due to the large n...

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