The 8 GP-approved steps to beat the autumn ‘viral spiral’ – from karaoke to flapjacks

IT is officially autumn, after the equinox on Thursday, and doctors are warning we are also entering the “Viral Spiral”. The ...
Science Daily

An antiviral chewing gum to reduce influenza and herpes simplex virus transmission

Low vaccination rates for influenza viruses and the lack of an HSV vaccine underscore the need for a new approach to reduce viral transmission. Researchers have now used a clinical-grade antiviral ...
Medical Xpress

HEPA purifiers alone may not be enough to reduce viral exposure in schools

School is in session, and viral illness is on the rise. A new study suggests that lowering exposure to respiratory viruses in classrooms isn't as simple as adding high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA ...
Purdue University

Eradivir’s EV25 therapeutic proven to reduce advanced-stage influenza viral loads faster, more thoroughly in preclinical studies than current therapies

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Eradivir, a preclinical biotech company, has developed a patent-pending antiviral therapeutic that reduces lung viral loads of advanced-stage influenza in preclinical studies ...
Nature

Viral Load Monitoring in HIV Care and Treatment

Viral load monitoring has become the cornerstone of contemporary HIV care, providing a direct measure of antiretroviral therapy (ART) efficacy by quantifying plasma HIV RNA. Regular assessment of ...
Medical News Today

Hepatitis B viral load: How to interpret the results

Hepatitis B viral load is the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) found in a person’s bloodstream. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can pass from person to person through bodily fluids. It ...