Influenza Archives - Pulmonology Advisor

Although sensitivity is an important consideration when deciding among HIV tests, there are other factors to consider, such as test invasiveness, available resources, need for additional studies, and patient adherence.6 Serum- and plasma-based HIV testing is the most invasive and requires the most resources, such as access to a skilled clinician or phlebotomist and access to special equipment (eg, needles, biohazard containers, laboratory). Whole blood testing can be performed by venipuncture or finger-stick. When blood-based tests yield a sufficient specimen sample using venipuncture, additional studies can be undertaken, such as HIV subtyping and assessment for coinfections, including hepatitis or syphilis. In contrast, oral fluid tests do not require special equipment and can be performed in any setting, including at home, providing results in minutes. These tests also eliminate safety and biohazard concerns, such as needlestick injuries and sharps disposal.

Identifying Nosocomial Influenza A: Whole-Genome vs Hemagglutinin/Neuraminidase Sequencing

By

Sweta Gupta

May 15, 2019

Whole-genome sequencing was better at identifying nosocomial influenza A outbreak clusters than hemagglutinin (HA)/neuraminidase (NA) gene sequencing.

Influenza

TransFLUas Study: Asymptomatic Influenza Transmission in Acute Health Care

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Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

May 10, 2019

A significant number of asymptomatic people shed the influenza virus.

Influenza

First Clinical Development Candidate of Cidara’s Influenza Program Announced

By

Bradley van Paridon

May 7, 2019

Data supporting the selection of the antiviral conjugate CB-012 as Cidara Therapeutics Incorporated’s first clinical development candidate from the company’s influenza program.

Influenza

Nearly 12% of Caregivers Have Pediatric Flu Vaccine Hesitancy

April 29, 2019

Most caregivers hold inaccurate beliefs about influenza and flu shots, including believing child will be protected with 1 shot.

Practice Management

Insurance Type Affects Adult Vaccination Practices, Says Survey

By

Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

April 12, 2019

Rates of physician recommendation, administration, and referral related to vaccination differed in adult patients depending on the type of insurance they had.

Influenza

Experimental ‘Universal’ Influenza Vaccine Being Evaluated in Healthy Volunteers

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Cassandra Pardini, PharmD

April 10, 2019

The NIH has announced the initiation of a phase 1 clinical trial assessing the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a “universal” influenza vaccine candidate, H1ssF_3928, in healthy adult patients.

Influenza

October May Be Ideal Time for Older Adults to Receive Influenza Vaccine

April 9, 2019

It may be best for older adults to wait until October to receive their influenza vaccine.

Influenza

Influenza Activity Associated With Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk

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Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

April 8, 2019

Influenza activity was linked to increased heart failure hospitalizations in 4 influenza seasons.

Asthma

Azithromycin Reduces Airway H Influenzae Load in Uncontrolled Asthma

By

Sheila Jacobs

April 5, 2019

Although azithromycin does not affect the total bacterial load in the lower airways of patients with persistent uncontrolled asthma, use of the antibiotic is associated with a significant decrease in the total diversity of taxa.

Influenza

Efficacy of Quadrivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine in Young Children

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Pulmonology Advisor Contributing Writer

March 25, 2019

In children aged 6–35 months, vaccination with 2 doses of IIV4 can protect against influenza and reduces the frequency of severe outcomes.