Influenza A and B patients had similar death rates by 90 days (13.4% vs 8.7%, respectively) and proportions of radiologic ...

As the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues, scientists are working to better understand the virus's threat to human ...

Tamiflu is one of four FDA-approved antiviral medications used to treat influenza. Unlike over-the-counter remedies that only manage symptoms, Tamiflu directly targets the virus itself.

This pooled analysis confirms that oral oseltamivir is effective in alleviating influenza symptoms, and that the benefits extend to faster relief of some of the more uncomfortable individual ...

Initially thought to reduce hospitalisations and serious complications from influenza, the review highlights that Tamiflu is not proven to do this, and it also seems to lead to harmful effects ...

In a new study, results suggest that in a preclinical model, two FDA-approved flu antivirals did not successfully treat severe H5N1 infections. Additionally, the researchers found that the route of ...

He’s also hearing of the issues finding Tamiflu. This week, I’ve taken care of more influenza pts in the ICU since maybe 2009. Also Tamiflu seems hard to obtain in local pharmacies.

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have found that frequently used antivirals do not work well against the H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows’ milk.