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Proposed survey targets asthma among health care workers
Workers Comp Forum While some studies have begun to address the problem, more information is needed. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is proposing a survey of hospital- and nursing home-based workers to better identify and prevent WRA among … |
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Asthma patient hits out at care
Hartlepool Today AN asthma sufferer has hit out at health chiefs after claiming he was refused treatment by a medical centre while he was having the worst attack of his life. Breathless Chris Stubley went to One Life Hartlepool in Park Road with his fiancée Colleen … |
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Asthma ICU hospital care declines
UPI.com SAN ANTONIO, May 14 (UPI) — An analysis of 30 years of life-threatening asthma cases at a Texas hospital found annual admissions dropped 74 percent, researchers say. Lead author Dr. Jay I. Peters, professor and chief of pulmonary diseases at the … |
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FDA proposal threatens access to care for asthma and allergy patients
The Hill (blog) It wasn't that long ago when asthma and severe allergies, like anaphylaxis, were treated with fumigating powders, caustic vapors, opium and stramonium cigarettes. Patients were debilitated, unable to work, go to school and many died. Allergy season in full swing It's that … ah … ah … ahh … ahhCHOO! Sneeze to Survive |
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Grant for asthma care runs out in '13
Springfield News-Leader Children in Springfield Public Schools miss more school days for asthma than any other health condition. The district's experience is representative of problems nationwide, said Jean Grabeel, the district's coordinator of health services. |
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The New Art of Chronic Care
Wall Street Journal By LAURA LANDRO For decades, numbers drove the treatment of diseases like asthma, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Public-health officials focused on reducing mortality rates and hitting targets like blood-sugar levels for people with diabetes … |
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The Simple Idea That Is Transforming Health Care
Wall Street Journal By LAURA LANDRO For decades, numbers drove the treatment of diseases like asthma, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Public-health officials focused on reducing mortality rates and hitting targets like blood-sugar levels for people with diabetes … |
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Alternative Medicine Doesn't Affect Asthma Care in Children
Doctors Lounge Complementary and alternative medicine is not associated with adherence to pediatric asthma treatment, according to a study published online April 9 in Pediatrics. TUESDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) — Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is … |
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Changes in asthma treatment improve wait time and patient care in Emergency
Science Codex Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children requiring a visit to Emergency. Every year, the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) sees more than 2500 patients with asthma. Two thirds of these asthma patients present with more than … |
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Changes in asthma treatment improve wait time and patient care in emergency
Medical Xpress Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children requiring a visit to Emergency. Every year, the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) sees more than 2500 patients with asthma. Two thirds of these asthma patients present with more than … |
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