Previous Seasonal Flu Infections May Provide Some H1N1 Immunity
Researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology have found that previous influenza infections may provide at least some level of immunity to the H1N1 swine flu.
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Researchers ID Gene Mutations Underlying Risk for Parkinsons Disease
Two genes containing mutations known to cause rare familial forms of parkinsonism are also associated with the more common, sporadic form of the disease where there is no family history, researchers have found.
Read MoreFDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization to Roche H1N1 Assay
Roche’s RealTime ready Influenza A/H1N1 Detection Set for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the FDA.
Read MoreMcKesson Launches Horizon Connect to Improve Health Care Connectivity
McKesson today announced Horizon Connect, a key component of its connect strategy to enable health information exchange (HIE) and patient care coordination within communities, across regions and throughout the United States.
Read MoreIRIS International Names New Business Unit Research and Development VP
IRIS International Inc announces that it has appointed Lawrence J. Blecka, PhD, a senior executive with 30 years experience in medical device, diagnostics and biotechnology companies ranging from Fortune 500 to start-ups, as VP, Research and Development.
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