Found 29 news articles for influenza
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Controlling inflammation to conquer lung infections
…manufacture. Understanding influenza: unravelling lung inflammation The influenza virus infects cells lining the respiratory tract, causing inflammation, leading to symptoms including coughing, congestion, and difficulty breathing. LAT9997 treatment during severe…… Read more
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Researchers find a clue to fighting fatal flu
…“So, this latest research has identified an exciting new opportunity to target those host responses, rather than the virus itself.” How influenza becomes fatal Influenza infections can become fatal when…… Read more
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RNA – changing the face of modern medicine
…autoimmunity and treatments for infection-driven hyperinflammation, such as severe COVID-19 and influenza A infection. A/Prof Gantier was part of an international team that found a genetic cause of the chronic…… Read more
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RSV 2023 – what you need to know
…Michelle Tate investigates how inflammation turns from protector to destroyer in severe and fatal respiratory viral infections including influenza and RSV. By studying this hyperinflammatory response, Associate Professor Michelle Tate…… Read more
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Flu season 2023 – all your questions answered
Influenza expert, Associate Professor Michelle Tate shares what you need to know for the 2023 flu season, including what to do if you get flu symptoms and who is most…… Read more
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2023 Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund success
…a Tier 2 grant worth $470,000 and Dr Shayanti Mukherjee received a Tier 1 grant worth $93,500 to fast-track translation of their research into clinical or health practice. Influenza drug…… Read more
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New therapy gives important flu treatment option
…lungs.” No current treatments for severe flu There are currently no effective treatments available for severe influenza virus infection. Each year in Australia, influenza infection results in hundreds of deaths…… Read more
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Big ideas attract big funding
…on influenza, endometriosis, autoimmune diseases, post-caesarean care for newborns and non-genetic inheritance in health and disease. NHMRC Ideas Grants Understanding non-genetic inheritance in health and disease Associated Professor Patrick Western…… Read more
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Flu season 2022 – what you need to know
After two years of unusually low influenza infections due to social distancing, flu season 2022 is shaping up as a bad one for Australia. Associate Professor Michelle Tate Influenza expert,…… Read more
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Targeting viral lung infections two ways
A new anti-viral drug to target the cause of viral lung infections and the infection itself, could be a game-changer in treating severe influenza. Associate Professor Michelle Tate There are…… Read more