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New Inhaled Drug Protects Mice From Flu in Single Dose
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A single dose of an experimental influenza drug saves more mice from H5N1 avian influenza than the preferred drug Tamiflu, researchers reported on Thursday, and can also protect against infection. Reuters Health Information
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Gene Silencing Approach Saves Monkeys From Ebola: Study
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A gene silencing approach can save monkeys from high doses of the most lethal strain of Ebola virus in what researchers call the most viable route yet to treating the deadly and frightening infection. Reuters Health Information
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British TB Cases at Highest Since 1980s
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Cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Britain rose by 5.5% in the past year and are at their highest levels since the 1980s, health authorities said on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information
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CDC Issues Annual Report on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows a high US burden of STD, especially among women and racial minorities, with reported cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea exceeding 1.4 million. Medscape Medical News
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