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·April 8, 2020·3 min read

Could a smartwatch identify an infection before you start spreading it?

A medical wrist device detected disrupted sleep patterns 24 hours before participants started shedding the flu virus. While the initial study was focused on influenza, researchers speculate the device could be sufficient at spotting the beginning of other infections, including COVID-19. While it should not be considered a full diagnostic device, the wristband data will be useful to guide when people should self isolate as a precaution.

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·March 30, 2020·2 min read

COVID-19 patients often infected with other respiratory viruses

Co-infections between COVID-19 and other respiratory infections are more common than previously believed.

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·March 19, 2020·4 min read

Portable AI device turns coughing sounds into health data for flu and pandemic forecasting

Researchers have developed a portable surveillance device that uses machine learning to detect coughing and crowd size in real-time. The system can use the data to directly monitor flu-like illnesses, community trends, and virus spread potential. The system could help monitor the spread of infection and provide a public health response during an epidemic.

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·May 25, 2019·5 min read

From the overuse of antibiotics to anti-vaxxers, why we need to work together to create a stronger culture of public health

From anti-vaccine rhetoric to the over-prescription of antibiotics, researchers suggest we should try to work together to improve public health, rather than socially shun those who ignore scientific evidence.

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·January 12, 2019·3 min read

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

ARGONet, a new approach that combines multiple data streams with artificial intelligence, produces the most accurate estimates of flu activity, up to a week ahead of traditional healthcare based reports.

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·February 27, 2018·1 min read

Flu May Impact Brain Health

A new mouse study reveals two different strains of influenza cause changes to both the function and structure of the hippocampus that can last for one month post infection.

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·October 2, 2017·5 min read

Preventing Autoimmune Disease After Viral Infections

A study in Nature Immunology reports on the mechanism that helps to prevent autoimmune diseases from developing following infection. Researchers report a population of immune cells develop during late stages of the immune response to influenza infection.

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

Seasonal Flu Infection May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

A new study reports mice infected with a flu virus had an increased risk of developing Parkinson's symptoms. Importantly, mice vaccinated against the flu were less sensitive to MPTP and less likely to develop Parkinson's like symptoms.

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·January 16, 2017·3 min read

Certain Anti-Influenza Compounds Also Inhibit Zika Infection

According to researchers, three anti-influenza compounds also appear to be able to inhibit Zika virus infection.

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·November 30, 2016·4 min read

No Association Between Flu During Pregnancy and Increased Autism Risk in Children

Researchers find no association between an increased risk for autism in children and its mother contracting flu, or being exposed to the flu vaccine, during pregnancy.

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·June 1, 2016·4 min read

Flu Like Symptoms During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Brain Development

A new study reports babies born to moms who suffered from viral infections, even mild ones, while pregnant are at increased risk of brain abnormalities.

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·May 25, 2016·6 min read

Could Alzheimer’s Associated Amyloid Plaques Fight Bacterial Infections?

According to researchers, the expression of human amyloid beta protected against potentially lethal infections in mice, roundworms and cultured human brain cells.

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