H5N1 influenza--Continuing evolution and spread
Article Abstract:
The use of rapid diagnostics for H5N1 virus infection could permit specific antiviral treatments to be initiated early but a study of a human outbreak of H5N1 in Turkey indicates that it was difficult to detect the virus infection with standard techniques. The continuing evolution of H5N1 viruses and the clusters of human infections in Indonesia and Turkey raise important questions about controlling H5N1 influenza by eradicating it at the source, hence it was found that a real-time polymerase-chain-reaction assay performed on nasopharyngeal specimens had the best diagnostic value.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2006
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Panic disorder
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A panic disorder is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort accompanied by symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and shortness of breath or choking, and chest pain. A discussion on this clinical problem is presented, together with evidence supporting various strategies, a review of formal guidelines, and recommendations on managing panic disorder.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2006
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