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Human trials of universal flu vaccine begin
Medicine & Health / Medications
Sep 08, 2008 |
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Clinical trials of a new vaccine that could protect against multiple types of flu are beginning at Oxford University. If successful, the ‘universal’ flu injection would transform the way we vaccinate against ...
Universal flu vaccine holds promise
Apr 27, 2009 |
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An influenza vaccine that protects against death and serious complications from different strains of flu is a little closer to reality, Saint Louis University vaccine researchers have found.
Universal flu vaccine being tested on humans
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jul 17, 2007 |
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A universal influenza vaccine that has been pioneered by researchers from VIB and Ghent University (Belgium) is being tested for the first time on humans by the British-American biotech company Acambis. This vaccine is intended ...
New research on flu vaccination in PLoS Medicine
Oct 28, 2008 |
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As this year's flu season gets underway in the northern hemisphere, new research finds that when it comes to flu vaccination, more appears to be better.
Comcast bid for NBC Universal could be sealed next week: source
Nov 25, 2009 |
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Comcast's bid to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal from General Electric could be sealed next week if GE reaches an agreement with Vivendi, a source close to the matter said Wednesday.
Comcast exploring stake in NBC
Oct 01, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Comcast Corp. is in negotiations to buy 20 percent to 50 percent of NBC Universal, according to people familiar with the negotiations.
Study indicates people by nature are universally optimistic
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 24, 2009 |
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Despite calamities from economic recessions, wars and famine to a flu epidemic afflicting the Earth, a new study from the University of Kansas and Gallup indicates that humans are by nature optimistic.
Court rules against Universal Music in Veoh case
Sep 14, 2009 |
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(AP) -- A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled against Universal Music Group in a copyright suit against online video site operator Veoh Networks Inc.
Universal influenza vaccination may reduce antibiotic use
Aug 20, 2009 |
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We all know that influenza vaccination helps prevent disease, but a new study from Canada suggests it may also prevent another public health problem: inappropriate antibiotic use. The findings come from a new study in the ...
Bird flu vaccine protects people and pets
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Oct 20, 2008 |
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A single vaccine could be used to protect chickens, cats and humans against deadly flu pandemics, according to an article published in the November issue of the Journal of General Virology. The vaccine protects birds and ma ...
Study challenges notion of 'pandemic' flu
Apr 14, 2008 |
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The widespread assumption that pandemic influenza is an exceptionally deadly form of seasonal, or nonpandemic, flu is hard to support, according to a new study in the May issue of the American Journal of Pu ...
Don't rush to close schools for swine flu -- Gov't
Aug 07, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Don't panic, schools. The government is urging school officials to stay calm when swine flu strikes this fall, closing buildings only in drastic cases and allowing sick students to return as soon ...
GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on
Nov 20, 2009 |
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(AP) -- A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over ...
GE to buy $345 mln of ads from NBC Universal
Dec 04, 2009 |
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(AP) -- General Electric Co. has promised to buy at least $345 million in advertising from NBC Universal over five years after selling a controlling stake in the entertainment company to Comcast Corp., according to a regulatory ...
GE, Vivendi deal paves way for NBC sale to Comcast
Dec 01, 2009 |
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(AP) -- General Electric Co.'s agreement to buy out the rest of NBC Universal paves the way for it to sell control of the TV and movie company to Comcast Corp. in a deal that promises to reshape the entertainment ...
