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Amanda Seyfried: 'I faked asthma attack at Jordan Knight concert'
Digital Spy UK Amanda Seyfried has revealed that she once faked an asthma attack in order to get better concert tickets. The actress explained that she was a big fan of 1990s boybands as a youngster, including *NSYNC and its singer Justin Timberlake, … Amanda Seyfried Talks Guns, Boy Bands And Ballet (VIDEO) |
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Obesity Might Be a Risk Factor for Asthma
Family Practice News Digital Network HONOLULU – A large, long-term study suggests that obesity is significantly associated with airway hyperresponsiveness, and therefore it might be a risk factor for asthma. "There is definitely a relationship between obesity and the risk of having airway … |
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Spending on Asthma Drugs Up 367% for Children
Family Practice News Digital Network The average annual expenditure on asthma medications for US children rose from $527 million in 1997-1998 to almost $2.5 billion in 2007-2008, an increase of 367%, according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. … |
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Asthma Blunted Worst H1N1 Outcomes
Family Practice News Digital Network People with asthma saw a lower risk of dying or requiring intensive care than did nonasthmatics, including people without any comorbidities. They were just as sick as nonasthmatics at admission. And the difference in outcomes could not be wholly … |
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Socioeconomic Sleuthing Predicts Asthma Readmissions
Family Practice News Digital Network The use of a socioeconomic-based risk index early in the hospital encounter can identify children at significantly increased risk of asthma readmission and family financial strain, a secondary analysis suggests. The study of 601 patients with asthma … Children Should Rely on Safety Equipment to Prevent School Sports Injuries |
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Meat Loaf faints at concert for second time this week
Digital Spy The 'Bat Out Of Hell' star told the crowd that he suffers from asthma, which can make it difficult for him to breathe. After recovering on stage in Pittsburgh last week, Meat Loaf continued to perform the remainder of his concert. … Meat Loaf collapses on stage after suffering asthma attack Meat Loaf 'faints for second time in three days' Meat Loaf Faints Again |
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Child Health Stats Show Drop in Preterm Birth Rate
Internal Medicine News Digital Network Preterm births, births to teenage mothers, and injury-related deaths to teenagers in the United States have declined, but the number of children with asthma is steadily rising, according to federal data released July 6. "I am particularly encouraged by … |
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Asthma pills as effective as inhalers
Healthcare Digital (press release) Researchers are saying that a one-a-day pill is just as, if not more than effective at treating asthma than traditional inhalers. It is thought the new tablet could revolutionise asthma treatments, because people may prefer to take a tablet as many … LTRAs and Sigulair to Be Used for Asthma Treatment Oral Treatment Better Than Inhalers |
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Perceived Uncontrolled Asthma in Overweight Teens May Be Deconditioning
Internal Medicine News Digital Network Major Finding: Overweight inner-city adolescents with nonobstructive asthma were more likely than their normal-weight peers to report uncontrolled asthma despite similar lung function between groups. Data Source: Secondary analysis of data on 114 … |
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Collaborative Community Program Improves Asthma Care
Internal Medicine News Digital Network SAN FRANCISCO – A collaborative, community-based program to improve care for publicly insured children has reduced emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and costs, thanks in large part to a strong focus on asthma care. Dr. Tom Peterson and his … |
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