A Cure For The Common Cold?

Posted: 29 Mar 2012 in Healthcare
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A little good news for you this morning. This is a step in the right direction.

Glad to hear that this is close to a reality.

Well done Oz…

Australian Drug Maker Close To A Cure For The Common Cold

By: Herald Sun

MELBOURNE, Australia – Taking sick days is set to get tougher — there may be a cure for the common cold.

Australian drug maker Biota Wednesday reported the stunning success of its antiviral compound, named Vapendavir.

Tested in 300 asthmatic patients infected with the cold-causing human rhinovirus, the clinical trial showed that cold symptoms eased quickly and the duration of the infection was shortened considerably.

Patients given a placebo experienced the worst cold symptoms at 2.5 days, whereas those dosed with Vapendavir began rapid recovery after just 1.7 days.

via Australian Drug Maker Close To A Cure For The Common Cold.

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