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KTVU San Francisco |
Lake County residents experience asthma symptoms 2 months after Valley Fire
KTVU San Francisco (KTVU) – Residents in Lake County said they are experiencing asthma-related symptoms and other issues two months after the Valley Fire swept through the area. Robin Mortensen told KTVU she always has her inhaler on hand if she leaves the house. |
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Cherokee Nation students sought for asthma study
San Francisco Chronicle (subscription) The "From Home to School: Tribal Indoor Air Quality Study" is entering the data collection phase and seeking Cherokee students with asthma from 12 schools in the Tahlequah-based tribe's jurisdiction. Schools participating are Briggs, Brushy, Cave … |
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KTVU San Francisco |
Milpitas couple mourns loss of son after deadly asthma attack
KTVU San Francisco (KTVU) – A Milpitas couple is preparing to bury their young son after his heart stopped beating following a severe asthma attack. Christian Dalugdug was just eight years old and died two days after Christmas. Grief counselors are at his school Joseph … Asthma Attack Kills Milpitas Third-Grader |
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Targeting asthma, food allergies and more, Allakos bumps up Series A to $42M
San Francisco Business Times (blog) The San Mateo company, founded by veterans of KaloBios Pharmaceuticals Inc., is developing antibody-based drugs against inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, food allergies and gastrointestinal conditions. It is zeroing in on so-called T-helper cells, … |
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San Francisco Chronicle (blog) |
Kristin Chenoweth reveals 10-year battle with asthma
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Actress Kristin Chenoweth has been secretly battling asthma for the past 10 years, and fears the 9/11 terrorist attacks could be to blame for her condition. The “Glee” star has opened up for the first time about the chronic long-term lung disease she … |
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KaloBios shares tank on failed asthma drug trial
San Francisco Business Times (blog) KaloBios (NASDAQ: KBIO), which has seen its stock price tumble since it raised $70 million in an initial public offering a year ago, will discontinue clinical development of the drug, called KB-003, in severe asthma. The monoclonal antibody was safe … KaloBios to Stop KB003 Development for Asthma KaloBios calls it quits on its asthma drug after a Phase II flop KaloBios Pharma pulls plug on asthma drug, shares plunge |
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San Francisco Chronicle |
Asthma, allergy rates higher in extreme runners
San Francisco Chronicle But about 25 percent of the athletes said they have allergies, and 13 percent suffer exercise-induced asthma – both higher than average rates. Scientists believe that the runners' exposure to outdoor allergens may factor into their increased rates of … |
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Asthma study seeks answers on severe form of disease
San Francisco Chronicle Her doctors, says Teddi Chann, would probably tell her she's in denial about her asthma. "If you were to walk a mile in my shoes, you'd probably find it very distressing," she said, noting that at one recent checkup, a measure of her oxygen flow was … |
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Dynavax starts Phase I trial of asthma treatment
San Francisco Business Times (blog) The Berkeley company (NASDAQ: DVAX) will enroll up to 45 people in this Phase I trial of AZD1419, an inhaled TLR9 agonist. These pioneering patients will all be healthy, and they'll get either the drug in ascending doses or a placebo. If all goes well, … DYNAVAX TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION : Dynavax Initiates First Human … Dynavax Initiates First Human Trial in Asthma Program |
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E. Ky. counties begin initiative to fight asthma
San Francisco Chronicle ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) — Seven counties in eastern Kentucky have begun enrolling families for a pilot program to fight asthma. The Independent (http://bit.ly/1b5vcmq) reports the Healthy Homes for Healthy Kids initiative plans to test assessments that are … |
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