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Tick-Borne Lone Star Virus Identified Through New Super-Fast Gene Sequencing
May 2, 2013 The tick-borne Lone Star virus has been conclusively identified as part of a family of other tick-borne viruses called bunyaviruses, which often cause fever, respiratory problems and bleeding, ... > full story -
Protein Complex Found in Human Breast Milk Can Help Reverse Antibiotic Resistance in Superbugs
May 1, 2013 A protein complex found in human breast milk can help reverse the antibiotic resistance of bacterial species that cause dangerous pneumonia and staph infections, according to new ... > full story -
Potential Novel Treatment for Influenza Discovered: Scientists Pursue New Therapies as Deadly H7N9 Flu Spreads in China
May 1, 2013 An experimental drug has shown promise in treating influenza, preventing lung injury and death from the virus in preclinical studies, according to new research. The scientists found that a drug ... > full story -
Scientists Weaken HIV Infection in Immune Cells Using Synthetic Agents
May 1, 2013 HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is notorious for hiding within certain types of cells, where it reproduces at a slowed rate and eventually gives rise to chronic inflammation, despite drug therapy. ... > full storyMore: -
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HIV-Infected Children: Less-Used Regimen Is More Effective for Children in Low-Resource Settings
April 30, 2013 Researchers find better outcomes for efavirenz over nevirapine in children over age ... > full story -
Mast Cells Give Clues in Diagnosis, Treatment of Dengue
April 30, 2013 A protein produced by mast cells in the immune system may predict which people infected with dengue virus will develop life-threatening complications, according to ... > full story -
Targeted Screening for C. Difficile Upon Hospital Admission Could Potentially Identify Most Colonized Patients
April 30, 2013 Testing patients with just three risk factors upon hospital admission has potential to identify nearly three out of four asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile, according to a new ... > full story -
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Modeling Disease Spread, Including Flu
April 29, 2013 A collaborative research network that formed nearly 10 years ago has pioneered the use of computational and mathematical models to prepare for, detect and respond to influenza, pertussis, West Nile ... > full story -
Attention Baby Boomers: Get Screened for Hepatitis C
April 26, 2013 People born during 1945 through 1965 are five times more likely than other adults to be infected with hepatitis C. If you were born during these years, talk to your doctor about getting ... > full story -
New Drug Stimulates Immune System to Kill Infected Cells in Animal Model of Hepatitis B Infection
April 26, 2013 A novel drug developed and tested in an animal model suppresses hepatitis B virus infection by stimulating the immune system and inducing loss of infected ... > full story
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