Influenza Virus Symptoms

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CNN  —  I've been reading a great book about a horrific pandemic that gripped the world more than a century ago, John M. Barry's "The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History." Mr. Barry, a professor at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine , was nice enough to do an e-mail interview with me about the subject of his book and what we can learn from it. What follows is that e-mail interview, lightly edited: Tapper: John, thanks for doing this. I have a lot of questions about your great book! First one: What lessons can we learn from the influenza pandemic of 1918-19 that we should be applying today? John Barry: There are several and I think they are all important. No. 1, authorities need to tell the truth, even when it's uncomfortable – especially when ...

LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Two major players in global health philanthropy are joining forces to fund the final stage of trials for what could be the first new vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) in more than 100 years. Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will invest around $550 million in total for the Phase III trials of the M72 vaccine. TB, a bacterial disease that mostly affects the lungs, is preventable and treatable, but 10 million people still catch it annually, and 1.6 million people died from TB in 2021, almost entirely in low and middle-income countries. It has long been the world's deadliest infectious disease, although it was briefly overtaken by COVID-19. Earlier this year, Bill Gates lambasted the world for failing to fund new TB tools. His organization will provide the bulk of the financing for the new trial: around $400 million. But the organization is also looking for commercial partners to deliver the vaccine at scale if the trial is successful...

T he bad news is that the US healthcare system is broken and dysfunctional. We spend twice as much per capita as almost any other country, nearly $13,000 per year, while 85 million Americans remain uninsured or underinsured. In addition, our health outcomes are often worse. In terms of life expectancy, for example, we live far shorter lives than the people of many other industrialized nations. The system is failing ordinary Americans. On the other hand, the insurance and drug companies that dominate it have sky-high profits and their CEOs receive exorbitant compensation packages. The thousands of lobbyists those companies have on Capitol Hill are also doing very well. It's time for a change. As disastrous as our overall healthcare system is, our primary care system is even worse. Tens of millions of Americans live in communities where they cannot find a doctor or dentist, even when they have insurance, while others have to wait months to get seen. Despite spending a huge amount of ...

Share on Pinterest Illustrated by Jason Hoffman A cold and flu can come on fast, but being ready to handle a few days of sickness can get you on the up and up before you know it. Below, Healthline editors share real-life tips for when they feel a little something coming on. From what vitamins to take to how to optimize your rest, you'll learn some new tricks to add to your bag. Here's to expanding your cold and flu tool kit! Responses have been edited for brevity and clarity. Hit all the angles "I come at a cold or flu from as many angles as possible. First, I take a homeopathic remedy to shorten the duration of my symptoms. If it's full-blown, I take a safe combination of guaifenesin, pseudoephedrine, and acetaminophen throughout the day. Mainly, I sleep and stay hydrated. The first day of being sick, it's practically all I do. I learned recently that no matter how sick I think I'll be or am, I should plan to take 3 days off work. Being in that limbo of trying...

02/06/2023 Sioux City, Iowa; Feb. 6, 2023 – MercyOne is excited to announce it will open the first and only full-service urgent care in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, on Feb. 20, 2023. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Urgent Care is conveniently located at 330 Dakota Dunes Blvd. next to MercyOne Dakota Dunes Breast Care Center, just off Interstate 29, exit 1. Community members and those visiting the area will be able to access care when they need same-day appointments with a provider or outside regular hours. "We really saw a need in this community for a full-service urgent care," said Muddasir Ghouse, MercyOne Western Iowa executive director of rural hospitals and clinic operations. "So, when we were looking to expand our care, Dakota Dunes seemed like the perfect location." MercyOne Dakota Dunes Urgent Care will offer in-person walk-in appointments, extended hours two nights a week and weekend hours. In addition to in-person care, MercyOne offers telehealth ...

THE HSE has issued a warning over a common infection that affects thousands of Irish every summer - and it keeps coming back. Fungal infection Athlete's Foot commonly arises in the hotter months when feet get sweaty and warm inside shoes. 1 Athlete's Foot affects thousands every year, with the fungal infection often coming back Credit: Getty Images - Getty The health experts have issued advice on how to avoid and treat the fungal infection. They said: "Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection that affects the feet. "You can usually treat it with creams, sprays or powders from a pharmacy, but it can keep coming back." Athlete's Foot is contagious and can be caught from contact with other people who have the infection. It can be picked up when walking barefoot in places where someone else has Athlete's Foot, such as changing rooms and showers. The HSE added: "You're more likely to get it if you have wet or sweaty feet, or if ...

VEGAS (June 26, 2023) - The Vegas Golden Knights announced today, June 26, the appointment of experienced medical professional Steve McCauley as Director of Sports Performance & Medicine. McCauley brings 33 years of experience in the health and medical field to the Golden Knights and has worked with the team in his most recent role as President and CEO of Athletic Healthcare Inc., a private practice he founded in 2021. In addition to the Golden Knights, McCauley's practice provides services to the Vegas Knight Hawks (Indoor Football League) and a variety of performers in shows around the city. Prior to opening Athletic Healthcare Inc., McCauley served as the head of the health services department at Wynn Las Vegas from 2004 until 2020. With Wynn, he provided assessment, treatment, prevention and management of all work and performance-related injuries and illnesses incurred by Wynn show performers. McCauley, a graduate of California State University - Northridge with a maste...

"There's a 99 percent chance this is nothing," said my internist encouragingly, referring me to a cancer specialist after I'd had repeated abnormal blood counts. The oncologist I saw next reviewed my unusual symptoms, promptly asked about a tiny lump on my neck and mentioned Hodgkin's disease. The diagnosis was confirmed the next day with a biopsy. That was years ago and my treatment was successful. But did my primary care doc really send me to a cancer specialist thinking it was nothing serious? A study in Health Affairs found that more than 55 percent of 1,891 physicians surveyed admitted they often or sometimes presented a rosier prognosis than the facts supported. "I've had doctors minimize things almost every time I see them," said Trish Rose Malloy, a graphic designer in Bucks County, Pa., whose abdominal cramping and back pain turned out to be ovarian cancer. "It's my primary care doctor's MO to keep me calm and not alarmed 'u...

Every year, a significant number of individuals across the globe contract the influenza virus, leading to the manifestation of severe symptoms and, in some cases, fatal outcomes, thereby posing a grave threat to human well-being. Vaccination prevents infections and reduces influenza-related mortality. Given the limitations associated with current influenza vaccines, such as their reliance on fertilized chicken eggs, limited production capacity, the need for egg adaptation, and prolonged production time, exploring alternative methods is a must. In light of these drawbacks, cell-based manufacturing presents itself as a viable alternative for the production of influenza vaccines. The history of cell-based influenza vaccine development Over the past 80 years, various methods have been developed to culture influenza viruses. In 1933, the first human influenza virus was isolated by propagating specimens obtained from throat washings collected from a patient, using ferrets thr...

Treatment for tinea versicolor can include topical over-the-counter (OTC) anti-fungal medications and prescription anti-fungal creams and oral medications. Untreated, the condition won't lead to serious issues. Treatment can help improve the patches of discolored skin and symptoms like itching, however. Tinea versicolor is a yeast-like fungal infection of the skin. It is also known as pityriasis versicolor. The condition is neither contagious nor dangerous, but it can be persistent, recurring, and bothersome. Some people may need to use a tinea versicolor treatment every month to keep it at bay. This article discusses types of tinea versicolor treatments, including home remedies, and when each is used. Illustraiton by JR Bee for Verywell Health What Is Tinea Versicolor? Tinea versicolor is a common fungal skin condition caused by yeast-like fungi called Malassezia . It's called "versicolor" because the yeast produces a ligh...