Novel Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test Demonstrates Good Sensitivity, Specificity
The Theraflu Home FluTest, a novel rapid influenza diagnostic test, demonstrated good sensitivity and specificity for both influenza A and B viruses.
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Ischemic Stroke Risk May Be Higher in COVID-19 vs Influenza
Patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 had higher rates of ischemic stroke than those of patients with influenza.
NSAID Use Not Associated With Increased Death, ICU Admission in Influenza
Patients who were hospitalized with influenza who were taking a NSAID medication had no increased risk of intensive care unit admission or death.
Influenza Vaccine Lowers Cardiovascular Mortality in Adults With Diabetes
Flu vaccination linked to lower risk for cardiovascular death and hospitalization for diabetes complications.
Baloxavir Protects Household Contacts From Influenza
The percentage of patients in whom clinical influenza developed was significantly lower in baloxavir group.
Upper Respiratory Disorders: Symptoms Comparison
Symptoms comparison of common upper respiratory disorders including the common cold, influenza, pharyngitis, allergic rhinitis, and the novel COVID-19.
Homeless More Likely to Need Ventilators for Respiratory Illness
These findings for influenza may have implications for infection control during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monitoring for Trends in COVID-19 Needed
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York State implemented a series of community mitigation strategies, and monitoring approaches are needed to assess the effect of these interventions.
Reactogenicity of Enhanced Influenza Vaccines in Older Adults
A team of investigators report on the findings from a randomized controlled trial of 3 enhanced influenza vaccines and a standard-dose vaccine in older adults.
Prior Influenza Exposure and Age Could Affect Vaccine Efficacy
Age and prior exposure to the H1 or B influenza virus may affect the cross-reactivity of H3-specific postvaccination responses and influence the efficacy of the seasonal influenza vaccine.
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