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BiondVax announces successful conclusion of second Phase I/II trial of Multimeric-001 Universal Flu Vaccine

BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd., an Israeli biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of global efforts towards the development of a Universal Influenza Vaccine, announced the successful conclusion of the Company's second Phase I/II clinical trial of the Multimeric-001 Universal Influenza Vaccine.

28 Apr 2010

Tamiflu and two other drugs used to treat influenza appear safe for pregnant women and babies: Study

Tamiflu and two other drugs used to treat influenza appear safe for pregnant women and their babies, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found in a retrospective study of 239 cases of women who received the medications during pregnancy.

28 Apr 2010

Australian Medical Association says doctor followed all procedures in flu shot death

The death of a two year old girl a day after she relieved a flu shot has become an issue for the Brisbane doctor who gave the girl and her twin sister the flu shot. The Australian Medical Association branch in Queenland has warned against making Dr Amir Eskandari the scapegoat in the case.

27 Apr 2010

Kinetic Concepts' first-quarter 2010 total revenues increase 3% to $485.8M

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. today reported first quarter 2010 total revenue of $485.8 million, an increase of 3% from the first quarter of 2009. Foreign currency exchange movements favorably impacted total revenue for the first quarter of 2010 by 2% compared to the corresponding period of the prior year.

27 Apr 2010

Fears over flu jab adverse reactions in children

Till now more than 250 under five kids have developed some or other adverse reaction to seasonal flu jabs. There has been a mad rush at the adverse events hotline with many parents and healthcare staff panicking as more reports are streaming in. Initially there was a spike in cases in Western Australia but now more cases are being reported from Queensland and South Australia. The affected children developed fever, vomiting and seizures. Even New Zealand has reported three cases of febrile convulsions.

27 Apr 2010

Toddler dies after seasonal flu shot – health authorities on alert

Last Friday, Australia's Chief Medical Officer Professor Jim Bishop had announced his decision to suspend free seasonal flu vaccinations after more than 20 under-five kids mainly in Western Australia developed reactions to the shots. They developed fever, vomiting and convulsions. One of the children was reported to be severely ill.

25 Apr 2010

1976 "swine flu" vaccine protects against 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus

New evidence shows immunization against "swine flu" in 1976 might provide individuals with some protection against the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus, according to new research from St. Jude investigators.

24 Apr 2010

JHUSON introduces Text4Baby program to provide parenting tips to new parents

Having a baby is a very exciting time for new parents, with all the preparation and anticipation that comes with it. But how do parents find help and assistance—from prenatal care to parenting tips? Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing have come up with innovative ways to provide parenting tips to new parents of all demographics.

24 Apr 2010

News outlets examine H1N1's impact on U.S. vaccine development plans, Mexico's handling of outbreak

"A year after the emergence of swine flu [H1N1], U.S. health authorities and laboratories say the pandemic illustrated the need for new vaccine production techniques that are faster and more reliable," Agence France-Presse writes in an article that examines the challenges associated with current vaccine development practices and plans for future development.

24 Apr 2010

Long-term monitoring of young leukaemia survivors necessary to identify declining lung health: Researchers

Children who have survived leukaemia may need to have regular monitoring to ensure their lungs remain healthy if they had a bone marrow transplantation during their treatment, US scientists have said.

23 Apr 2010

Seasonal flu vaccine causing serious side effects in under-fives: Ban on flu vaccination program

The seasonal flu vaccine has caused serious side effects in dozens of children in Western Australia (WA) and following this the Health Department has suspended further free flu vaccinations for under-fives. There has been as rise in admissions to Princess Margaret Hospital. The side effects to the flu vaccine include fever, vomiting and often seizures related to high fever, also known as febrile convulsions. One of the children is seriously ill at present.

22 Apr 2010

Swine flu vaccine blues

Exactly a year after the swine flu outbreak vigilance, newer vaccine techniques and other measures are being emphasized by researchers and key decision makers. Dr. Harvey Fineberg, chairman of the World Health Organization's pandemic review committee and President of the U.S. Institute of Medicine says, we need to look at the past to learn from it.

22 Apr 2010

H1N1 flu epidemic has lessons to offer health care providers: Anesthesia Progress

The H1N1 flu epidemic has lessons to offer health care providers. The limited amount of vaccine available initially left pregnant women, small children with medical conditions, and other high-risk populations waiting in long lines. The problems encountered in reaching certain segments of the population apply to the provision of dental care as well as other disciplines.

22 Apr 2010

AFP reflects on WHO's response to H1N1

Agence France-Presse examines the WHO's response to H1N1 (swine flu) one year since the virus was first reported in Mexico and the U.S. "A year on, questions linger as to whether a decision by the World Health Organization to declare swine flu a pandemic, thereby unleashing the slew of health measures, was over-dramatic or even tainted by commercial interests," the news service writes.

22 Apr 2010

No more needles for vaccines – a two minute Nanopatch may suffice, say researchers

Vaccines have been associated with painful injections for a very long time. In a new and important discovery researchers have developed special ‘nano patches’ that can deliver vaccines without needles in just two minutes using 100 times less dose than used conventionally.

22 Apr 2010

Inovio Biomedical wins Vaccine Industry Excellence Award in “Best Early Stage Biotech” category

Inovio Biomedical Corporation, a leader in DNA vaccine design, development and delivery, announced today that the company was awarded a Vaccine Industry Excellence Award in the category of "Best Early Stage Biotech" by a panel of judges composed of a broad selection of biotech industry stakeholders. The award was presented at the World Vaccine Congress being held April 19 - 22, 2010, in Washington, D.C.

21 Apr 2010

Covidien's second-quarter medical devices sales up 11%

Covidien plc today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 (January - March 2010).

21 Apr 2010

Avian flu's endurance in 5 countries poses global threat to human health, FAO official says

Though the world has made "great strides" in eliminating H5N1 (avian flu) from poultry since the "peak of its outbreak in 2006" in 63 countries, the virus persists in Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Indonesia and Vietnam, VOA News reports (DeCapua, 4/16).

20 Apr 2010

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance selects Interactive Intelligence's CIC to support employees

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company has selected the Interactive Intelligence all-in-one IP communications software suite, Customer Interaction Center, to support its on-site and branch office employees.

20 Apr 2010

Jennerex presents positive interim data from Phase 2 clinical trial of JX-594 for HCC at 45th EASL

Jennerex, Inc., a clinical-stage cancer biotherapeutics company, today announced the presentation of positive interim data from its randomized Phase 2 clinical trial using JX-594 for the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer, at the 45th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) in Vienna, Austria.

19 Apr 2010

Flu News and Research

BiondVax announces successful conclusion of second Phase I/II trial of Multimeric-001 Universal Flu Vaccine

Tamiflu and two other drugs used to treat influenza appear safe for pregnant women and babies: Study

Australian Medical Association says doctor followed all procedures in flu shot death

Kinetic Concepts' first-quarter 2010 total revenues increase 3% to $485.8M

Fears over flu jab adverse reactions in children

Toddler dies after seasonal flu shot – health authorities on alert

1976 "swine flu" vaccine protects against 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus

JHUSON introduces Text4Baby program to provide parenting tips to new parents

News outlets examine H1N1's impact on U.S. vaccine development plans, Mexico's handling of outbreak

Long-term monitoring of young leukaemia survivors necessary to identify declining lung health: Researchers

Seasonal flu vaccine causing serious side effects in under-fives: Ban on flu vaccination program

Swine flu vaccine blues

H1N1 flu epidemic has lessons to offer health care providers: Anesthesia Progress

AFP reflects on WHO's response to H1N1

No more needles for vaccines – a two minute Nanopatch may suffice, say researchers

Inovio Biomedical wins Vaccine Industry Excellence Award in “Best Early Stage Biotech” category

Covidien's second-quarter medical devices sales up 11%

Avian flu's endurance in 5 countries poses global threat to human health, FAO official says

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance selects Interactive Intelligence's CIC to support employees

Jennerex presents positive interim data from Phase 2 clinical trial of JX-594 for HCC at 45th EASL

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