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Swine Flu Vaccine: Tamiflu

April 30th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Tamiflu, which was tested for Bird Flu, is the best bet to fight the swine flu virus of year 2009, which is a new strain of virus without a proven vaccine. Therefore many governments are increasing their stocks for Tamiflu because it is one of the best possible medicines to combat the A/H1N1 swine flu [...]

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Tags: FAQ · Immune System · Immunity · Infections · OTC Medications · Respiratory System · Vaccine · Viral Infections

Swine Flu: Updates, Symptoms, Medication, Vaccine

April 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments

The swine flu virus of year 2009 is a new strain of virus, and hence currently there is no proven Swine Flu vaccine, and that is one of the main reasons why dozens of people have already died from it, and WHO has raised the threat of this disease to level 5, which is the [...]

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Tags: Health Research · Human Biochemistry · Immune System · Immunity · Infections · Vaccine · Viral Infections

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

April 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is the medical name for a condition of extreme and persistent fatigue. Chronic fatigue syndrome can affect people of all ages. CFS is a condition that can drain your energy and sometimes last for several months or years. People previously healthy and full of energy may experience extreme fatigue, weakness and [...]

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Tags: FAQ · Health Research · Immunity · Infections · Mens Health · Muscular System · Nervous System · Pain Relief · Respiratory System · Sleep · Stress · Weight Loss · Womens Health

Skin cells form First-line defence against Viral Infections

April 14th, 2009 · No Comments

Scientists at Melbourne University in Australia have discovered that certain skin cells, called dendritic cells, can recognize viruses and respond right away, a finding which could improve treatment of viral skin infections.
The findings describe the function of the cells that trigger the initial immune response to viral infection, known as dendritic cells.
“Dendritic cells are like [...]

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Tags: Bacterial Infections · Immune System · Immunity · Infections · Skin · Viral Infections

Genital Warts Information, Symptoms, Treatment & Medication

December 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). The genital wart viruses (types of Human Papilloma viruses or HPVs) are different from the viruses that cause the warts that people get on their hands and feet.
Genital Warts are the most common [...]

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Tags: Cancer · HIV · Infections · Mens Health · Reproductive System · Skin · Womens Health