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Scientists Race To Deliver DNA Swine Flu Test
May 1, 2009 — Genetics experts are working against the clock to produce the world's first DNA test for the Mexican strain of swine ... > full story -
Flu Pandemic Drugs: Using Small Stockpile Of Secondary Antiviral Drugs Could Extend Effectiveness
April 30, 2009 — In a global influenza pandemic, small stockpiles of a secondary flu medication -- if used early in local outbreaks -- could extend the effectiveness of primary drug stockpiles, according to new ... > full story -
Social Separation Stops Flu Spread, But Must Be Started Soon
April 30, 2009 — A disease spread simulation has emphasized that flu interventions must be imposed quickly, if they are to be effective. Researchers have shown that staying at home, closing schools and isolating ... > full story -
1918 Flu Resulted In Current Lineage Of H1N1 Swine Influenza Viruses
April 30, 2009 — In 1918 a human influenza virus known as the Spanish flu spread through the central United States while a swine respiratory disease occurred concurrently. Researchers have found that the virus ... > full story -
Pandemic Study Of 1918-1919 Outbreak Provides Background And Death Rates For 14 European Countries
April 30, 2009 — Researchers have studied deaths from 14 countries in the 1918-1919 flu pandemic and have concluded that it is unlikely that the virus originated in ... > full story -
WHO Elevates Swine Influenza Pandemic Alert Level To Phase 5
April 29, 2009 — The World Health Organization has raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to 5. As of April 29, nine countries have officially reported 148 cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 ... > full story -
Swine Flu: Statistical Model Predicts 1,000 Cases In U.S. Within Three Weeks
April 29, 2009 — An expert on the statistical analysis and computer modeling of epidemics, said two different swine influenza infection models generated on April 27 both predict about 1,000 cases in the United States ... > full story -
Swine Flu: To Panic Or Not -- That Is The Question
April 29, 2009 — Thanks to the 24-hour media coverage about swine flu, we're all aware that a potential flu pandemic could be high. But before you stock up on face masks and hand sanitizer, it's important to put some ... > full story -
Swine Flu Outbreak Illuminated By Avian Flu Research
April 29, 2009 — A new study suggests that the potential for an avian influenza virus to cause a human flu pandemic is greater than previously thought. Results also illustrate how the current swine flu outbreak ... > full story -
FluChip Technology To Combat Deadly Swine Flu Virus
April 28, 2009 — InDevR Inc., a small biotech company in Boulder, CO, has announced that they have licensed the FluChip technology from the University of Colorado. The company has arranged to test genetic material ... > full story
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