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Ventilation in hospitals could cause viruses to spread further

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Increased use of ventilation and air cleaners, designed to mitigate the spread of viral infections in hospitals, is likely to have unpredictable effects and may cause viral particles to move around more, according to a new study.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Recovering at Home After Being Hospitalized With West Nile Virus

Drugs.com

26, 2024 -- Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped millions of Americans navigate the health challenges of the pandemic, is recovering at home after being hospitalized for a West Nile infection.Fauci should make a full recovery, a spokesperson. MONDAY, Aug.

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'Long flu' has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research comparing the viruses that cause the flu and COVID-19 shows that people hospitalized with seasonal influenza also can suffer long-term, negative health effects, especially involving their lungs and airways.

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Gene therapy startup emerges with green light for first-of-its-kind trial

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Spun out of research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Vironexis claims it will be the first company to start a study testing a cancer drug delivered via the adeno-associated viruses commonly used in genetic medicines.

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Real-World Study Confirms RSV Vaccine's, Arexvy and Abrysvo, Protective Power for Seniors

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18, 2024 -- A global real-world study of the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) finds it offers folks aged 60 and over 80% protection against severe illness and/or hospitalization. FRIDAY, Oct. vaccination rates falling, "I.

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Most Infants Hospitalized With RSV Were Otherwise Healthy, Study Finds

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15, 2023 -- As experts begin preparing for another season of viruses, they now know that even healthy infants with no underlying health issues are at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). TUESDAY, Aug. New research finds that most.

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First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana

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7, 2025 -- A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized with bird flu in December of last year, marking the first known U.S. death from the virus. TUESDAY, Jan. The patient who, "was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying.

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