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Zinc acetate and zinc gluconate lozenges show similar efficacy in shortening duration of common colds

There is no significant difference between zinc acetate lozenges and zinc gluconate lozenges regarding their efficacy in shortening the duration of common colds according to a meta-analysis published in Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine Open.

3 May 2017

Healthcare cuts linked to spike in mortality in England and Wales?

Deaths in 2015 increased by 5.6% compared to 2014, with 28,231 more deaths recorded. This is the biggest percentage increase for over 50 years, and third biggest since WWII.

3 May 2017

NIST chemists publish new data on important compound’s thermodynamic properties

Amantadine hydrochloride may be the most common medication you've never heard of. This compound has been around for decades as the basis for antiviral and other medications, from flu therapy to treatments for brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease and the fatigue associated with multiple sclerosis.

2 May 2017

Researchers invent promising paper-based technology to kill bacteria and sanitize surfaces

Imagine wearing clothes with layers of paper that protect you from dangerous bacteria. A Rutgers-led team has invented an inexpensive, effective way to kill bacteria and sanitize surfaces with devices made of paper.

2 May 2017

New citizen science project aims to teach the public how to conduct climate research

A new citizen science project in Abisko in northern Sweden aims to teach the public how we do climate change science while collecting valuable data.

29 Apr 2017

Takeda announces accelerated approval from FDA for new lung cancer treatment

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) today announced that ALUNBRIG (brigatinib) has received Accelerated Approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive (ALK+) metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who have progressed on or are intolerant to crizotinib.

28 Apr 2017

Scientists use rooster testes to shed light on how germ cells fight viruses

Our bodies are constantly under siege by foreign invaders; viruses, bacteria and parasites that want to infiltrate our cells.

27 Apr 2017

Study findings provide insight into changes in thermal comfort

Whether you prefer a cool summer night with a gentle breeze or a crystal clear and still winter day, the human perception of temperature, or thermal comfort, whilst largely dependent on the temperature itself, involves several other climate variables, such as humidity and wind speed.

27 Apr 2017

Study finds significant presence of multidrug-resistant bacteria among nursing home residents

The significant presence of multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria, such as E. coli, among nursing home residents demonstrates the need for heightened infection control prevention and control measures in nursing homes, according to a meta-analysis published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

27 Apr 2017

Hospitals may be unfairly penalized for readmission of heart attack patients, study suggests

A program that penalizes hospitals for high early readmission rates of heart attack patients may be unfairly penalizing hospitals that serve a large proportion of African-Americans and those with more severe illness, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests.

26 Apr 2017

Scientists aim to combat antibiotic-resistant infections by harnessing synthetic mucus

Researchers are pursuing an innovative and unexpected new avenue in the quest to fight antibiotic resistance: synthetic mucus. By studying and replicating mucus' natural ability to control pathogenic bacteria, the scientists hope to find new methods for combating infections.

26 Apr 2017

New study aims at making accessible epidemiological models for managing disease spread

A new computer modeling study from Los Alamos National Laboratory is aimed at making epidemiological models more accessible and useful for public health collaborators and improving disease-related decision making.

26 Apr 2017

Exposure to variable temperatures may have positive effect on health

Exposure to environments outside a comfortable temperature could help tackle major metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, and should be reflected in modern building practices, finds a study published today.

26 Apr 2017

New class of drugs offers hope against antibiotic resistance

Polyphor today presented promising data for their novel class of antibiotics, the Outer Membrane Protein Targeting Antibiotics (OMPTA). This is the first new class of antibiotic against Gram-negative pathogens to reach advanced clinical development in over 40 years.

26 Apr 2017

Cold weather increases risk of mortality in Texas, study finds

Cold weather increases the risk of mortality in Texas residents, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. The findings were recently published in the journal Environmental Pollution.

26 Apr 2017

Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Zinc acetate and zinc gluconate lozenges show similar efficacy in shortening duration of common colds

Healthcare cuts linked to spike in mortality in England and Wales?

NIST chemists publish new data on important compound’s thermodynamic properties

Researchers invent promising paper-based technology to kill bacteria and sanitize surfaces

New citizen science project aims to teach the public how to conduct climate research

Takeda announces accelerated approval from FDA for new lung cancer treatment

Scientists use rooster testes to shed light on how germ cells fight viruses

Study findings provide insight into changes in thermal comfort

Study finds significant presence of multidrug-resistant bacteria among nursing home residents

Hospitals may be unfairly penalized for readmission of heart attack patients, study suggests

Scientists aim to combat antibiotic-resistant infections by harnessing synthetic mucus

New study aims at making accessible epidemiological models for managing disease spread

Exposure to variable temperatures may have positive effect on health

New class of drugs offers hope against antibiotic resistance

Cold weather increases risk of mortality in Texas, study finds

Skimpy sleep followed by 'catch up' tied to worse cognition in young adults

Pregnant women’s financial strain linked to low-birth-weight infants

Tiny silica 'cages' could help store and transport vaccines without refrigeration

New test can quickly and accurately diagnose dangerous colistin-resistant bacteria

Research findings pave way for more efficient, protective influenza vaccines

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Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

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