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Knome Names New CEO, Cuts Deal With Johns Hopkins to Analyze 1000 Genomes
Xconomy The company is announcing today that it has won a new contract to analyze and compare 1000 genomes for scientists at Johns Hopkins University, who are looking for genetic variants linked to asthma in African American and African Caribbean populations. … Knome Selected as Technology Partner by Johns Hopkins for Landmark 1000 … |
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Asthma drug omalizumab cuts treatment needs
Nursing Times Severe persistent allergic asthma sufferers treated with omalizumab have been shown to use far fewer NHS resources than those treated with other drugs. The drug, marketed as Xolair, has also been shown to significantly improve users' health-related … Novartis study shows cost-effectiveness benefits of Xolair |
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Device Cuts Allergen Exposure, Airway Inflammation
MedPage Today A bedside device that provides temperature-controlled laminar airflow throughout the night reduced inhalant exposure — along with airway inflammation and systemic allergy — in patients with persistent atopic asthma, according to results from a … Simple night time airflow control device eases persistent asthma symptoms |
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Light drinking 'cuts asthma risk'
The Press Association Moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of asthma, research suggests. But heavy drinking makes the condition more likely, the Danish study found. Scientists compared alcohol intake with asthma risk over a period of eight years in more than … Light drinking 'cuts asthma risk' Alcohol can reduce asthma risk Low-fat yogurt intake when pregnant may lead to child asthma and hay fever (PR) |
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Switch to Powder-Free Latex Gloves Cuts Health Workers' Allergy Risk
U.S. News & World Report … and Environmental Medicine, received funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has more about latex allergy. |
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Asthma cuts short Diana Nyad's dream swim from Cuba to US
Chicago Sun-Times Disappointed marathon swimmer Diana Nyad gave up on any more attempts to cross from Cuba to Florida after ending her second bid mid-channel Tuesday because of wind, currents and asthma problems. “This was such a dream. For two years, I pictured myself … Asthma, pain end woman's bid to swim from Cuba to Florida Asthma, injured shoulder end Nyad's bid to swim from Cuba to Key West Diana Nyad Suffers Asthma Attack, Stops Key West Swim |
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Breastfeeding cuts asthma risk in babies
Times of India Here's yet another benefit of breastfeeding – it can reduce the chances of children developing asthma. A new study has suggested that feeding a baby on only breast milk and for up to 6 months after birth can reduce their risk of developing … Breastfeeding May Cut Risk of Asthma for Baby Breastfeeding may lower child's risk of asthma Breastfeeding reduces chance of asthma |
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GSK cuts prices of key drugs by 50pc
Capital FM Kenya The move to reduce the prices of antibiotics, asthma medicines and dewormers is a part of GSK's strategy to enable poor households to afford quality medication within their meagre budgets. GSK East Africa Managing Director John Musunga said the price … GlaxoSmithKline's Kenyan Unit Plans to Reduce Cost of Medications by 50% Kenya: Cost of Medicines Reduced |
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School nurses dodge cuts to budget
Brunswick News "We're talking about diabetes, asthma, food allergies – and all of those are life-threatening emergencies," said Lisa Byrns, president of the Georgia Association of School Nurses and the school nurse at St. Simons Elementary School. … Teachers, staff help nurses as needs rise |
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New Yorkers with Asthma Threatened by Potential Federal Budget Cuts
PR-USA.net (press release) The American Lung Association in New York announced today its strong support for continued funding of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Asthma Control Program, which has worked to integrate and coordinate the public health … Asthma rates up, despite less smoking and air pollution Nearly one 1 in 12 in US have asthma: study CDC: Asthma Rates Keep Rising |
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