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Boston Scientific's Alair® Bronchial Thermoplasty System Achieves Important …
Sacramento Bee "It supports what we have confirmed through our clinical trials: bronchial thermoplasty offers a new advancement in the treatment of patients with severe asthma who are not well controlled despite taking recommended doses of asthma medications. … |
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Boston University researcher awarded 2 NIH grants
EurekAlert (press release) The second award is for a three-year study on the psychosocial factors and the risk of incident asthma in African American women, funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Using data from the SEC's Black Women's Health Study (BWHS), … |
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Boston urged to order limits on diesel fumes
The Boston Globe For years, environmental groups have blamed the diesel fumes belched by bulldozers, cranes, and other construction equipment for contributing to the area's high asthma rates and other airborne ailments. They cite data from the Environmental Protection … |
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Boston is asked to tackle diesel pollution
Boston.com For years, environmental groups have blamed the diesel fumes belched by bulldozers, cranes, and other construction equipment for contributing to the area's high asthma rates and other airborne ailments. They cite data from the Environmental Protection … |
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Boston Scientific Shows Upbeat Data
Daily Markets Leading medical devices player Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) presented positive data from the Research in Severe Asthma (RISA) trial at a conference in Amsterdam. It was observed that patients with severe refractory asthma, when treated with Alair … Boston Scientific begins enrolment for nerve stimulation trial |
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Clinical Data Demonstrates Long-Term Safety of Boston Scientific's Alair[TM …
MarketWatch (press release) Follow-up data demonstrate that stable lung function is maintained and late clinical complications are absent over a five-year period in patients with severe refractory asthma treated with BT. Results were presented today at the annual European … Clinical Data Demonstrates Long-Term Safety of Boston Scientific's Alair[TM … |
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HUD Awards $450K In Grants To Reduce Health Hazards In Boston Homes
Banker & Tradesman The grants will support efforts to control asthma and allergy triggers such as mold and moisture, mitigate safety hazards in homes and improve energy efficiency. Grants will also support research to advance methods for hazard reduction, according to a … |
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A year later, Planet Southie turns to confronting asthma, toxins in neighborhood
Boston Globe "But I think there are still a few challenges like asthma and toxins in the neighborhood, that haven't been addressed yet.'' Valovic said that connecting other environmental groups and residents is the group's main motivation. 'We noticed there didn't … |
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NJ Gov. Chris Christie blames health issues squarely on his weight
Boston Herald Chris Christie walked out of a hospital Thursday night and promised to return to work Saturday after a morning asthma attack raised questions about his health – and his weight. "The lighter I am, the healthier I'll be," Christie said, facing a barrage … Christie heads back to work day after he was hospitalized for asthma attack … Christie keeps low profile on first day back from health scare NJ governor says he's feeling 'fabulous' |
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Boy rescued from NH mountain after asthma attack
Boston Herald By AP BEANS GRANT, NH — The New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game says a 14-year-old Massachusetts boy was rescued from a trail on Mount Eisenhower in Beans Grant after he suffered an asthma attack. On Wednesday afternoon, rescue crews were called … |
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