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March 8, 2013
Study: Colder days may contribute to more virulent flu season

Global warming could spell the end of flu seasons, research released by the National Institution of Health suggests, because the influenza virus better propagates and is more sustainable in colder climates.

January 7, 2013
Report: Flu vaccinations to see surge in coming decade

Lingering fears of pandemic flu in the United States and a spike in flu activity will help to keep vaccination levels high, according to a new report.

December 28, 2012
Emergent BioSolutions secures manufacture and sales rights to pandemic influenza vaccine in U.S.

Emergent BioSolutions announced that it has signed a license agreement with VaxInnate Corporation under which Emergent acquired the exclusive right to manufacture and sell VaxInnate’s pandemic influenza vaccine candidate in the United States.

November 19, 2012
Shire launches rare-disease research project

Drug maker Shire has started a research program focused on rare diseases and their effects on patients and healthcare professionals, the company said Monday.

August 3, 2012
CDC: Additional cases of flu strain infection reported

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported 12 additional human infections with influenza A (H3N2) variant virus in three states, comprising of one case in Hawaii, 10 cases in Ohio and one case in Indiana.

June 27, 2012
Bill offers hope for patients with rare diseases

A bill passed in the Senate will provide measures to speed up the development of treatments for people who desperately need them.

May 8, 2012
Research: Canadian researchers discover pathway to developing universal flu vaccines

University of British Columbia researchers may have found a way to develop universal flu vaccines and eliminate the need for seasonal flu vaccinations, university officials announced Tuesday.

March 30, 2012
Genentech announces results of cancer drug trial

Breast cancer patients taking an experimental drug made by Roche subsidiary Genentech lived significantly longer than those taking another drug made by GlaxoSmithKline, according to results of a late-stage clinical trial.

January 23, 2012
H5N1 researchers volunteer to suspend testing for 60 days

Avian flu researchers have agreed to take a 60-day hiatus on testing an H5N1 influenza strain that recently had gained public attention, according to a letter published Friday in the journal Science.

December 20, 2011
Study: High blood pressure in middle age fair predictor of heart attack, stroke

A hike in blood pressure during middle age significantly raises the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke, according to new Northwestern Medicine research released Monday.

September 19, 2011
Merck drug for HIV effective, tolerated, study results show

A drug made by Merck for treating HIV infection was effective and tolerated in patients regardless of their gender or race, according to results of a late-stage clinical trial announced Monday.

February 25, 2011
PhRMA: More than 400 rare disease treatments in development, pending approval

More than 400 drugs are in late-stage clinical development or awaiting Food and Drug Administration approval as treatments for rare diseases, according to a report by the drug industry lobby.

February 9, 2011
Teva's Qnaze meets endpoints in phase-3 trial

An investigational drug made by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries for treating allergies is safe and effective, according to results of a late-stage clinical trial announced Wednesday.

January 12, 2011
Asthma rates rise, but at a slow pace, CDC finds

Nationwide rates of asthma have been on the rise in recent years, though they’ve risen at a slow pace, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

August 18, 2010
Amarin names new CEO

A company that develops drugs for cardiovascular disease has appointed a new leader....

August 10, 2010
WHO: H1N1 in post-pandemic period, but it's not over

The World Health Organization's director-general Margaret Chan issued a statement on Tuesday that the H1N1...

June 21, 2010
Surrogate endpoints could be beneficial to dietary supplement industry

The use of surrogate endpoints to help measure efficacy in clinical trials would be of...

June 13, 2010
Bayer, Onyx: Nexavar fails in lung cancer study

A drug made by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and Onyx Pharmaceuticals failed to extend overall survival...

February 23, 2010
Centric Health Resources supports third annual Rare Disease Day

A nationwide, patient-centered health management organization, serving patients with rare, ultra-orphan disorders, is supporting the...

February 18, 2010
WHO: H1N1 to be included in next year's seasonal flu vaccine

During a press conference held Thursday, the World Health Organization updated the status of the...

January 12, 2010
Study: More than 30% of U.S. adults are obese as rates stabilize

First, the bad news: According to the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control...

January 11, 2010
Right Response

It's the value meal of pandemics -- a collection of Flu & Germ Protection Supplies...

January 7, 2010
CDC still urges H1N1 vaccination efforts despite incidence drop

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday urged the public and healthcare professionals...

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