MedImmune to present 4 abstracts on RSV and influenza at 47TH Annual IDSA Meeting Oct 31, 2009
These abstracts advance the body of data surrounding respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza prevention, highlighting MedImmune's leadership in pediatric health. "MedImmune is dedicated to conducting ground-breaking research on the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza in children," said Alexander A. Zukiwski, M.D., executive vice president and chief medical officer ... Prophylaxis Utilizing Nebulized Motavizumab, a Monoclonal Antibody Against Fusion Protein of... (EurekAlert!)
Parents' charity Oct 26, 2009
Bronchiolitis is caused by an airborne virus - known as respiratory syncytial virus - which can make the tiniest air passages in a baby's lungs become swollen, causing breathing difficulties. AMBER FLAG SYMPTOMS Seek medical advice Temperature over 38C Noisy or bubbly breathing Pale or mottled skin Cold hands and feet More sleepy than usual Not responding as normal Not feeding adequately Sucking ribs in. (BBC News -- UK)
Swine flu hitting kids Oct 24, 2009
In this week's New England Journal of Medicine, three FDA doctors caution against use of ribavirin, a drug approved in the U.S. for treating hepatitis C and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, a childhood illness. Copyright 2009 Associated Press. (Albany Times Union)
Mymetics Corporation Presents Ground Breaking Results With Preventative HIV Vaccine at the World AIDS Vaccine Congress in Paris 19 - 22 October Oct 20, 2009
Swiss based, U.S. biotechnology company (OTCBB: - ), focused on the development of the next generation preventative vaccines for infectious diseases, with 5 vaccines in the pipeline: HIV-1/AIDS, Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Malaria and Herpes Simplex Virus. Mymetics core technology and know-how is based on the use of virosomes as a vaccine delivery platform combined with rationally designed antigens to induce protection acting on early transmission and infection events, including the... (Primezone Releases)
MedImmune to present data on RSV and influenza at 2009 AAP National Conference and Exhibition Oct 17, 2009
WASHINGTON, October 16, 2009 MedImmune announced today it will present four abstracts at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2009 National Conference ition that add to the company's growing body of research on the burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on children, as well as pediatric infectious disease prevention ... "Serious Early Childhood Wheezing Following Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lower Respiratory Tract Infection During Infancy Among Preterm Infants" Romero, JR et al... (EurekAlert!)
Family faces swine flu Oct 9, 2009
Worried he had respiratory syncytial virus, which can have serious health consequences for young babies, his parents, of Bancroft, took him to the hospital, where he tested positive for Influenza A and was confirmed Wednesday as the first official H1N1 case in Caribou County. "So far she hasn't gotten it, and we're just praying she doesn't get it," Holly said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Genetic test detects infections before symptoms appear Aug 7, 2009
Ginsburg and his team tried out the method in volunteers they infected with cold viruses, flu viruses and a less well-known cause of upper airway disease called respiratory syncytial virus. The study appears today in the journal Cell, Host & Microbe. (USA Today)
Viral pneumonia in Nepalese children investigated Jul 27, 2009
The specimens were examined for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza virus type A (InfA) and B (InfB), parainfluenza virus types 1, 2 and 3 (PIV1, PIV2, and PIV3), and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) using a multiplex reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay. Results. (BioMed Central)
A meta-analysis of the effect of antibody therapy for the prevention of severe respiratory syncytial virus infection Jul 5, 2009
The primary objective of this meta-analytic study was to determine the impact of RSV-IGIV and Palivizumab on risk of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) related hospitalization. Secondary objectives were to determine if antibody therapy decreases the risk of RSV infection, intensive care admission, mechanical ventilation, and mortality in high risk infant populations. (BioMed Central)
Boosting Newborns’ Immune Responses Jun 26, 2009
Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston believe they have found a way to enhance the immune system at birth and boost newborns' vaccine responses, making infections like respiratory syncytial virus, pneumococcus and rotavirus much less of a threat. Ofer Levy, MD, PhD and colleagues in Children's Division of Infectious Diseases have shown that the newborn immune system functions differently than that of adults, but that one portion of the immune response is fully functional and can be harnessed... (Science Daily)
Assisted Reproduction Increasing: Almost 250,000 Babies Born In One Year May 29, 2009
(May 12, 2009) Even mildly premature infants (gestational age 33 weeks - 36 weeks) have an increased risk of medically attended respiratory syncytial virus infection, the leading cause of lower respiratory tract. (July 30, 2008) Babies born too soon and too small accounted for a growing proportion of infant deaths, 36. (Science Daily)
Scientists learn why the flu may turn deadly May 5, 2009
The influenza patients were compared with patients with moderate influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and a control group of healthy individuals. The immune paralysis appeared to be specifically a result of influenza infection and was not seen in patients with respiratory syncytial virus. (EurekAlert!)
Breathtaking battle (5) May 1, 2009
She added that Brennah would become sick with illnesses that normally afflict younger children, such as croup, which is an inflammation of the upper airway, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is a bad cold common in children younger than 2. However, Brennah always seemed to be sicker with the illnesses than other children her age. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Matrix protein key to fighting viruses Apr 29, 2009
Viruses work in many different ways but in this case, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) virions form by a 'budding' process at the plasma membrane of a cell ... The team, funded by Durham University, the Wolfson Institute and One North East, looked at the matrix protein of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus which is the most dangerous respiratory virus affecting infants and for which there is no vaccine. (EurekAlert!)
Whooping cough cases reported Apr 8, 2009
He has pertussis, known as whooping cough, as well as pneumonia and respiratory syncytial virus, known more commonly as RSV.. Whooping cough affects the lungs, causing a person to cough repeatedly, which sometimes causes breathing difficulties. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
March of Dimes' efforts prove lifesaving for couple Mar 16, 2009
Zachary and Isaac were released when they weighed a little more than 4 pounds, but had to be on lockdown at home for several months to make sure they were not exposed to respiratory syncytial virus. Though Badeaux said the virus is a rather common illness for babies, RSV can be deadly for premature infants. (New Iberia, LA)
Flu outbreak continues to plague the region Mar 4, 2009
About 15 patients have had confirmed cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which is common in infants and young children. The number of RSV and flu patients they see coming in is now starting to dwindle, Coheley says. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Letter: Take this virus very seriously Mar 4, 2009
I am writing in hopes of alerting the public to the seriousness of RSV - respiratory syncytial virus. RSV is very contagious and is spread through coughing and sneezing, etc. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
BREAKING: Hospital restricts visitation on obstetrics ward Feb 26, 2009
Published: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 12:46 PM MST FEB. 25: Due to multiple cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, better known as RSV, Campbell County Memorial Hospital has restricted visitation to its obstetrics unit. Only parents and grandparents may visit patients, and no children are allowed on the ward. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Flu bug arrives in Valley; more fall ill Feb 24, 2009
Fewer cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are being reported, Lacy said. Children's doctors say RSV cases are beginning to ease. (Fresno Bee)
More Children Need Medical Help For RSV Than Previously Known Feb 16, 2009
15, 2009) More than 2 million children with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are seen in hospitals, emergency rooms and doctors' offices in the United States every year -- many more than doctors know ... 22, 2008) Conventional wisdom has been that respiratory syncytial virus -- a common virus that causes infection in the lungs -- comes and goes in children without any long lasting impact ... 26, 2004) An international team of researchers has discovered that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a... (Science Daily)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Young Children Feb 8, 2009
Background The primary role of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in causing infant hospitalizations is well recognized, but the total burden of RSV infection among young children remains poorly defined. Methods We conducted prospective, population-based surveillance of acute respiratory infections among children under 5 years of age in three U.S. counties. (New England Journal of Medicine)
