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Quality of Care at U.S. Hospitals Shows Improvement
BusinessWeek The care result for children's asthma increased from 70.7 percent in 2007 to 88.1 percent in 2009. The pneumonia care result rose from 72.4 percent in 2002 … Quality of care gets better in US hospitals Quality of care up at US hospitals, report says Joint Commission Annual Report Shows Big Improvements for Hospital Care |
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European Researchers Find Genes Tied to Asthma
BusinessWeek 22 (HealthDay News) — European scientists have identified genes that predispose children and adults to asthma. Some of the genes tell the immune system … |
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Glaxo, Theravance report Relovair safety data
BusinessWeek GlaxoSmithKline PLC and Theravance Inc. said Wednesday their lung disease and asthma drug Relovair met its goals in a mid-stage safety study. … GSK and Theravance announce combination ICS/LABA Phase II results in the … GlaxoSmithKline Reports Positive Results For Phase II Trial Of Relovair In … Theravance Announces Results From Phase II Study For Developmental Combination … |
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Early Trial Suggests COPD Drug Might Help Some Asthmatics
BusinessWeek 19 (HealthDay News) — For asthma patients whose condition is not controlled with standard inhaled steroids, the addition of Spiriva — a medication already … Adding Another Drug Beats Doubling Dose in Asthma Spiriva is an alternative for adult asthmatics, researchers say Possible alternate therapy for adults with poorly controlled asthma |
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No Evidence That Asthma Leads to Tooth Decay: Study
BusinessWeek 17 (HealthDay News) — There's no link between asthma and tooth decay in children, according to a new analysis of studies on the issue. … Asthma 'not linked to tooth decay' |
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Poor Diet, Inactivity May Lead to Metabolism-Induced Asthma
BusinessWeek 17 (HealthDay News) — A poor diet and lack of exercise can cause an imbalance in metabolism that may increase a child's risk of developing asthma, … Imbalanced diet, a cause asthma? Poor diet may independently increase asthma risk Poor Metabolism Hikes Childhood Asthma Risk |
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Smoke-Free Laws May Help Kids Breathe Easier
BusinessWeek Researchers have long known that exposure to tobacco smoke increases the incidence and severity of asthma, and that children are especially vulnerable. … Smoking ban linked to survival, drop in kids' asthma Scottish smoking ban cuts childhood asthma attacks Smoking bans help curb kids' severe asthma attacks |
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Common Asthma Drug Could Speed MS Treatment
BusinessWeek 13 (HealthDay News) — A common asthma drug might accelerate the benefits of treatment for multiple sclerosis when combined with standard medicine, … Asthma drug albuterol improves multiple sclerosis when added to conventional … Asthma drug may help multiple sclerosis: study Asthma Drug May Help MS Patients |
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Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds
BusinessWeek 3 (HealthDay News) — People with asthma who witness violence in their neighborhoods are at increased risk for asthma-related hospitalization and emergency … |
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Cincinnati nonprofit to get $13.8M for health IT
BusinessWeek Sebelius says HealthBridge and its partners will undertake a three-year project focusing on pediatric asthma, adult diabetes and smoking. … Greater Cincinnati Awarded $13.8 Million Federal Grant to Showcase Innovative … Cincinnati, Detroit named Beacon Communities Feds name last two Health IT grant recipients |
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