MSM: Scientists warn of drug-resistant 'super-flu'
A new drug-resistant “super-flu” has become increasingly common and may pose a serious risk to hospital patients, scientists have warned. Two research papers published in the Journal of the American...
View ArticleSwine Flu Scare: Stock Market Bonanza for "Politically Connected" BioTech...
The Swine Flu scare has boosted the stock market values of Big Pharma. Following initial reports from Mexico on the influenza outbreak, the demand for anti-flu drugs has skyrocketed. Supported by media...
View ArticleHHS extends liability shield to antivirals used for H1N1
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently provided a shield against damage claims related to the use of the antiviral drugs oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) in the current...
View ArticleMSM: Obesity emerges as new risk factor for severe flu
(Reuters) – People who are obese but otherwise healthy may be at special risk of severe complications and death from the new H1N1 swine flu virus, U.S. researchers reported on Friday. * Nine of 10...
View ArticleMSM: First defense against swine flu – seasonal vaccine
(Reuters) – U.S. health officials strengthened their recommendations for seasonal flu vaccines on Friday, saying all children aged 6 months to 18 years should be immunized — especially because of the...
View ArticleMSM: Health experts warn not to take Tamiflu pills
(ThisIsLondon) – The Government is refusing to change its swine flu policy after experts said healthy people should not be given Tamiflu. The World Health Organisation advice directly contradicts...
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