Researchers in ACS Sensors have developed a prototype sensor that detects a type of influenza virus that causes bird flu (H5N1) in air samples. The low-cost handheld sensor detects the virus at levels below an infectious dose and could lead to rapid aerosol testing for airborne avian influenza.
Everyday smartwatches are extremely accurate in detecting viral infection long before symptoms appear 鈥 now, research shows how they could help stop a pandemic before it even begins.
A common sentiment you鈥檝e probably heard floating around schools, daycares, and online parenting forums this season: 鈥淭he flu is brutal this year!鈥 Flu season runs from October through May, with the worst months being December through February. The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows very high influenza activity in California and across the country.
Si bien la temporada de influenza en los EE. UU. normalmente se extiende de octubre a marzo, la temporada de influenza en California alcanza su punto m谩ximo en enero y febrero.
鈥淪erious Neurologic Events with Seasonal Influenza in Young Children,鈥 published in Academic Pediatrics, the official journal of the Academic Pediatric Association, looked at the population-based incidence of underrecognized influenza-associated serious neurologic events in children less than 5 years of age.
It鈥檚 peak cold and flu season in the northern hemisphere. Four papers published in ACS journals provide insights into novel antiviral compounds and methods to inactivate infectious viral particles and bacteria.
The US is experiencing a wave of respiratory illness this winter, with a surge in flu cases and an uptick in hospitalizations. A new CDC report shows the rising influenza threat in states, according to news reports.
Using an AI-driven decision support system to predict the severity of COVID-19 and identify best interventions, researchers analyzed electronic health record data from 5,371 patients admitted to a South Florida hospital. The study specifically aimed to forecast the likelihood of patients requiring admission to an ICU, with or without mechanical ventilation, or an intermediate care unit (IMCU). The goal was to leverage these features to enable faster and more accurate forecasting of treatment plans, potentially preventing critical conditions from worsening.
The weather鈥檚 frosty, pine mist floats on the wind, and the distinctive aromas of cozy fireplaces, seasonal baking and hot cider fill the air. But winter鈥檚 scents aren鈥檛 the only things being spread.
A new study led by Stony Brook Medicine demonstrates that advanced kidney disease compromises the survival of B cells, a type of infection-fighting white blood cell that produces antibodies to kill microbes, and thus significantly reduces the immune response to the influenza virus.
Bird flu has landed in Los Angeles. Officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported that several cats tested positive for the bird flu, also called H5N1, after drinking raw milk. Shortly after, the officials reported the first confirmed local case of the illness in a human.
La influenza puede ser una enfermedad desagradable de una semana de duraci贸n y un inconveniente para muchas personas, pero puede tener consecuencias graves para los adultos mayores.