Seasonal

Allergists Urge Asthmatics to Get Swine and Seasonal Flu Shots Following CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee Recommendations

The nation's allergists are urging asthma patients to get a swine (H1N1) flu shot in addition to a seasonal flu shot this fall to protect themselves against both types of the influenza following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vaccine Advisory Committee recommendations July 29 th...

Sanofi Pasteur Begins Shipments of Fluzone(R), Influenza Virus Vaccine for 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza

SWIFTWATER, Pa., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY ), announced today that it has shipped the first doses of the 2009-2010 formulation of Fluzone((R)), Influenza Virus Vaccine. Fluzone vaccine is indi...

FDA Approves Seasonal Flu Vaccine for 2009-2010

Health experts still working on H1N1 swine flu vaccine, which should be ready by fall MONDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the vaccine to protect against the 2009-2010 seasonal flu, health officials announced Monday. The agency noted...

Why Swine Flu Differs From Seasonal Flu

Pandemic virus affects lungs and stomach, whereas seasonal flu doesn't, researchers say,, THURSDAY, July 2 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have uncovered some intriguing clues about why the new swine flu frequently brings on gastrointestinal distress and vomiting, symptoms not usually a...

Swine Flu Fatality Rate a 'Little Bit' Higher Than That of Seasonal Flu

But U.S. health officials say the disease is no more dangerous than regular flu MONDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- While most cases of swine flu continue to be no worse than seasonal flu, the death rate from the new H1N1 virus is slightly higher than that seen with seasonal flu, U.S. h...

Swine Flu Fatality Rate 'Little Bit' Higher Than That of Seasonal Flu

But U.S. health officials say the disease is no more dangerous than regular flu MONDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- While most cases of swine flu continue to be no worse than seasonal flu, the death rate from the new H1N1 virus is slightly higher than that seen with seasonal flu, U.S. h...

Scientists identify lab-made proteins that neutralize multiple strains of seasonal and pandemic flu

Scientists have identified a small family of lab-made proteins that neutralize a broad range of influenza A viruses, including the H5N1 avian virus, the 1918 pandemic influenza virus and seasonal H1N1 flu viruses. These human monoclonal antibodies, identical infection-fighting proteins derived fro...

Ronald McDonald House Charities Brings People Together Like Never Before with First-Ever, Multi-Channel Social Networking Campaign : Charity Finds New Ways to Encourage Seasonal Giving in Tough Economic Times

This December, and on the eve of its 35th Anniversary, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) will launch an integrated Season of Giving marketing campaign to remind consumers that a little help goes a long way. The initiative, designed to drive personal donations, will also raise awareness for t...

Gene Mutation May Cause Some Cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Finding could help identify people who'd respond to light therapy, study says FRIDAY, Nov. 7 (HealthDay News) -- A mutated gene in the eye may account for some cases of seasonal affective disorder, that annual bout of "winter blues" experienced by an estimated 6 percent of the U.S. pop...

New Treatment Options for Seasonal Affective Disorder, from Harvard Mental Health Letter

Bright white light therapy has been used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for more than 20 years. Although it remains a mainstay of treatment, in the past few years researchers have investigated ways to improve and refine light therapy, reports the November 2008 issue of the Harvard Men...

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Seasonal in Medical Technology

Novavax Completes Enrollment of Its Second Phase II Seasonal Influenza VLP Vaccine Clinical Trial

Completion of enrollment keeps Company on track to report primary study results in third quarter of this year ROCKVILLE, Md., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX ) announced today that enrollment has been completed in the second Phase II clinical trial of its trival...

American Lung Association Offers Simple Tips to Protect Public Health and Minimize H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Seasonal Flu Transmission

WASHINGTON, May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the confirmed number of H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) cases grows in the United States, public concern understandably grows. The American Lung Association wishes to ease public concern by offering proven advice on how to prevent the spread of contagious respi...

Novavax Announces Top Line Results of Phase IIa Clinical Trial for Its Seasonal Influenza VLP (Trivalent) Vaccine Candidate

Favorable immunogenicity results for seasonal vaccine program follows positive results from its pandemic influenza vaccine Phase IIa trial in July 2008; plans to initiate a study of the seasonal vaccine in the elderly in 2009 ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc...

BioCryst Announces Initiation of Phase II Study of Intramuscular Peramivir for the Treatment of Seasonal Influenza

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX ) today announced the initiation of a Phase II study of intramuscular (i.m.) peramivir for the treatment of seasonal influenza. The double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group Phase II tria...

Patients With Asthma and Seasonal Allergies Respond Better to Advair(R) for Their Asthma Than Singulair(TM)

Study Suggests that Adding Singulair to Advair Offers no Additional Improvement in Overall Asthma Control RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. and TORONTO, May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis, or seasonal allergies, experience significantl...

Novavax Reports Positive Results from Preclinical Studies of its VLP-based Trivalent Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Candidate

Results Support Moving Forward with a planned IND Filing for Novavax's Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Candidate ROCKVILLE, Md., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX ) said today that it has received positive results from an immunogenicity study in ferre...

FDA Approves XYZAL(R) (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) Oral Solution for the Relief of Seasonal and Year Round Allergies and Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

BRUSSELS, Belgium, and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UCB (Euronext: UCB) and sanofi-aventis announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a New Drug Application (NDA) for XYZAL(R) (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) 0.5 mg/mL oral solution, a pre...

Novavax Announces Preclinical Results for Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Program

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX ) announced today favorable results from preclinical studies of its recombinant trivalent seasonal influenza virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine. The trivalent seasonal influenza vaccine is the second of two influenza...

Sanofi Pasteur Initiates Phase II Trial of Cell Culture-Based Seasonal Influenza Vaccine

SWIFTWATER, Pa., and LYON, France, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, announced today that it has initiated Phase II testing of its cell culture-based seasonal influenza vaccine in the U.S. The initiation of Phase I was announced on...

Inspire Announces Positive Results of Phase 2 Trial of Epinastine Nasal Spray for Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2007 - Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISPH) today announced results of a Phase 2 dose-ranging clinical trial comparing epinastine nasal spray and placebo in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. For the primary endpoint of improvement in total nasal...

Seasonal in Medical Products

Interim Mobile Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography Services

Description:... Lab Leasing Company allows hospitals to quickly add capacity while replacing or upgrading existing equipment, initiating a new service and undergoing seasonal volume fluctuations. The company delivers the equipment and provides applications training to your hospital staff. MedCath Diagnostics gives you...
Company:MedCath Corporation

UltraPlug Extended Wear Punctal Plugs

Description:...related complications and to enhance the retention of ocular medications Ideal for post-op dry eye management of LASIK patients Treatment option for seasonal allergy patients experiencing dry eye symptoms May be beneficial for contact lens patients experiencing dry eye related symptoms Manufactured from E...
Company:Surgical Specialties

ACP™ 215

Features:...fter thawing Makes frozen blood a desirable choice, especially for rare units Improves logistics Rare blood type inventory Emergency source during seasonal shortages Autologous blood management...
Company:Haemonetics

Seasonal in Medical Definition

Telephone Triage

... rashes, chest pain, possible allergic reactions, medication questions, and seasonal flu and fevers. Nurses may also direct clients to obtain a second medical o...agencies, such as 911, public health agencies or EDs, during community-wide seasonal health threats, such as heat waves, disease outbreaks and related media sca...

Seasonal in Medical Dictionary

Vernal conjunctivitis

...re Health System Wilmington, Delaware DE ... Vernal conjunctivitis is a seasonal inflammation of the outer lining of the eyes, ... Vernal conjunctivitis is a seasonal inflammation of the outer lining of the eyes. ... Vernal conjunctiviti...

Tic

...oid and stabilizer supplier to the U.S. food industry supplying a complete line of gums and gum systems. Features old commercials, vintage and seasonal flavors, trivia, and other product related links. TIC SUMMER CAMP has been the DC area's premiere high tech summer day camp for 25 ... Kids come...

Stomach flu

...omach Flu " What is Influenza? ... The stomach flu is a very common illness, but is not related to the flu at all. ... Stomach Flu vs. seasonal Flu See a Doctor for Vomiting and Diarrhea All ... This information is about stomach flu . ... Stomach flu can have different symptoms, b...

Seasonal allergies

... ... is the classic form of seasonal allergies , occurring in response to various ... A seasonal allergy is an allergic reaction to a trigger th...e allergies : Get relief from your symptoms. ... seasonal allergy signs and symptoms can flare up when p...

Scaly skin

...or bacterial infection ... ... the Causes and Symptoms of Dry Scaly Skin . ... Scaly Skin . Scars. Scleroderma. Scarlet Fever. Sciatica. seasonal ... of extreme scaly skin may be psoriasis. ... With eczema, the skin does not retain moisture very well, thus giving it a dry, ... patches...

Rhinitis

...eatments for nonallergic rhinitis , as determined by your physician and based ... There is usually a family history of allergic rhinitis . ... seasonal allergic rhinitis does not usually develop until after 6 years of age. ... Rhinitis or inflammation of the nose and sinuses, may result from...

Pinkeye

... pink eye spreads. WebMD shows pictures of what pinkeye (conjunctivitis) symptoms look like around the eyes. ... Allergic pinkeye (caused by seasonal pollens, animal dander, ... Learn which type of conjunctivitis you might have and how to treat it; get a printable version of Pink Eye Facts f...

Pandemic

...idemic of an influenza virus that spreads on a worldwide scale and infects a large proportion of the human population. In contrast to the regular seasonal epidemics of influenza, these pandemics... Pandemic 2, a Strategy Game from AddictingGames: Select your preferred life form to spread disease. T...

Influenza immunization

...e American Academy of Family Physicians. ... 2009 Prevention and Control of seasonal Influenza with Vaccines ... ACIP Recs for seasonal Influenza Vaccination. Immunization Materials for Patients & Staff ...

Humidifier

...n ... Buying tips you should know before you buy a humidifier . ... tips will make your humidifier shopping a little easier. ... Humidifier seasonal Maintenance Tips ... If you are in need of humidity control in your house, Aprilaire's humidifiers can help. Their whole house humidifiers wil...

Seasonal in Biological News

Scientists identify human monoclonal antibodies effective against bird and seasonal flu viruses

February 22, 2009--Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber), Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported the identification of human monoclonal antibodies (mAb) that neutralize an unprecedented range o...

Scientists identify human monoclonal antibodies effective against bird, seasonal flu viruses

February 22, 2009--Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber), Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported the identification of human monoclonal antibodies (mAb) that neutralize an unprecedented range o...

VaxInnate to discuss seasonal and pandemic flu vaccines during BIO 2008 this week

SAN DIEGO, CA, June 16, 2008 -- VaxInnate Corporation announced today that it will discuss its novel proprietary technology for producing seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines during BIO 2008 here this week. VaxInnate will participate in the following three BIO 2008 panel discussions: ...

Wildlife Conservation Society study finds seasonal seas save corals with 'tough love'

Finally, some good news about the prospects of coral reefs in the age of climate change. According to a new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society, corals may actually survive rising ocean temperatures in tough love seas with wide-ranging temperatures. Researchers discovered that coral reef...

Premature births may be linked to seasonal levels of pesticides and nitrates in surface water

The growing premature birth rate in the United States appears to be strongly associated with increased use of pesticides and nitrates, according to work conducted by Paul Winchester, M.D., professor of clinical pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He reports his findings May 7 a...

AGU journal highlights -- Aug. 6, 2009

... around Antarctica A 3-D model of ocean dynamics seasonal winds might drive current variability in the north...ttp://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2009GL038359 12. seasonal winds might drive current variability in the north...t of India. They find that while sea level shows a seasonal variability, the alongshore current shows no clear...

University of Hawaii at Manoa researchers reveal ocean acidification at Station ALOHA

...an grew more acidic at exactly the rate expected from chemical equilibration with the atmosphere. However, that rate of change varied considerably on seasonal and inter-annual timescales, and even reversed for one period of nearly five years. The year-to-year changes appear to be driven by climate-induced c...

K-State researcher, collaborators study virulence of pandemic H1N1 virus

...t and his collaborators found that the California isolate was more virulent than the Mexico isolate. Both pandemic H1N1 viruses are more virulent than seasonal H1N1 flu viruses. "With different isolates, there are different clinical outcomes," he said. Establishing animal models for pandemic H1N1 is imp...

Key OSU water research receives national funding

...egetation canopy interception. Another important aspect will be to determine more exactly how redcedar encroachment increases root depth and alters seasonal water-use patterns. "For example, it is known that redcedar trees use water year-round," Zou said. "However, the degree of difference in water use ...

Early initiation of Arctic sea-ice formation

...umn and winter and melted in spring and summer, as seasonal sea ice does today," they say. Synedropsis speci... to dominate summer production. And, indeed, these seasonal changes can be discerned in the sediment cores. ...ollowed half a million years later by the onset of seasonal sea-ice formation in offshore areas of the central...

Seasonal in Biological Technology

Preclinical Proof-of-Concept Studies Published for Novavax Seasonal Influenza Virus-Like-Particle Vaccine

Trivalent Virus-Like Particle Vaccine Elicits Protective Immune Responses against a Variety of Seasonal Influenza Strains in Mice and Ferrets ROCKVILLE, Md., June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX ) announced today publication of the preclinical study results that...

Novavax Announces Enrollment in the Second Phase II Study of its Seasonal Influenza VLP Vaccine Candidate

Development of the seasonal influenza virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine progresses with study designed to select dose for Phase III efficacy trial ROCKVILLE, Md., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX ) announced today vaccination of healthy volunteers in the second cl...

Novavax to Present Seasonal Influenza Data Results in an Investor Conference Call on December 11, 2008

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX ) today announced that the Company will hold an investor conference call to discuss results from its Phase II human clinical trial in healthy adult subjects of Novavax's seasonal influenza VLP vaccine candidate at 11:00...

Novavax Completes Enrollment of Its Seasonal Influenza VLP Vaccine Phase IIa Clinical Trial

Rapid Seasonal influenza VLP vaccine trial enrollment positions Company to report top line data in fourth quarter of this year ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX ) announced today it has completed enrollment of healthy volunteers in a Phase ...

Novavax Commences Clinical Testing of its Seasonal Influenza VLP Vaccine Candidate

Development of influenza VLP vaccines gains momentum with launch of a Phase IIa study of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX ) announced today vaccination of healthy volunteers in a Phase II clinical trial of i...

Sinovac Launches Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Anflu(R) for 2008-2009 Flu Season

BEIJING, Sept. 10 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (Amex: SVA), a leading provider of vaccines in China, today announced the market launch of Anflu(R), a seasonal influenza vaccine, for 2008-2009 Flu Season. Developed and manufactured by Sinovac, Anflu(R) is the only split influenza...

Novavax Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

...into an initial agreement to license the company's seasonal and Pandemic Influenza VLP technology to ROVI to c...hase II trial in healthy adults with our trivalent seasonal flu vaccine candidate; Initiate a Phase II clinical study of our trivalent seasonal flu vaccine in older adults; Continue develo...

Microbix Sales Grow 22% For Nine Months

...d Mr. Gastle. "There is a global capacity shortage of vaccine supply as H1N1 vaccine production has only produced 25 to 50% of the yields obtained for seasonal virus strains. Several large global influenza vaccine manufacturers have reported low H1N1 yields, and Microbix' VIRUSMAX could assist these companies...

Revised: Sinovac Provides Update on Clinical Trial for H1N1 Vaccine Trials

...e reactions. Total adverse event rate is 11.8%, which is similar to that of seasonal influenza vaccine. The adverse events were all mild and transient. The most...of September 2009. Consistent with prior years' practices, Sinovac's seasonal influenza vaccine was released by China SFDA and commercially launched at t...

Sinovac Provides Update on Clinical Trial for H1N1 Vaccine Trials

...e adverse reactions. Total adverse event rate is 11.8%, which is similar to seasonal influenza vaccine. The adverse events were all mild and transient. The most...xpected to be delivered by the end of September. As usual, Sinovac's seasonal influenza vaccine has been released by China SFDA and officially launched t...

Seasonal in Biological Definition

Plant

...nts like algae may have short life spans as individuals, but their populations are commonly seasonal. Other plants may be organized according to their seasonal growth pattern: Annual : live and reproduce within one growing season. Biennial : live for two growing seasons; usually reproduce in second ...

Plant

...nts like algae may have short life spans as individuals, but their populations are commonly seasonal. Other plants may be organized according to their seasonal growth pattern: Annual : live and reproduce within one growing season. Biennial : live for two growing seasons; usually reproduce in second ...

Seasonal in Biological Dictionary

Map Unit

... 4.DTL ... State Automobile Association produced its first road map in 1909. ... Map Unit . Parent Material. Available Water Holding Capacity. seasonal high water table ... Examples of map unit phases used in Plymouth County are slope phases, ... Some example dimensions in terms of Doom's map ...

Budding

...ered directly to your door. Find new releases on DVD and Blu-Ray or watch instantly on your PC or Netflix ready device. Free shipping both... ( see seasonal Considerations in the section on Required for Successful Grafting and Budding ) ... Hence, one reason for T - budding citrus is to avoid seedling .....

Arbovirus

...eak 2008 ... Arboviruses are vector specific and will replicate in the tick or mosquito ... Thus arbovirus infections tend to be epidemic and seasonal based on the presence ... Britannica online encyclopedia article on arbovirus , acronym derived from arthropod-borne virus, a group of viruses tha...