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This biomarker can sort out asthma from allergies
Futurity: Research News People with asthma have telltale molecules circulating in their blood, report researchers. The discovery could lead to the first diagnostic blood test for asthma, as well as more targeted treatments for the condition. “Right now, we diagnose asthma … |
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Can sunshine during pregnancy prevent asthma?
Futurity: Research News A mother's increased sunlight exposure—and therefore, vitamin D—during the second trimester of pregnancy lowers her child's chance of developing asthma, reports a team of economists. Their work suggests that a cost-effective way to get Mom more … |
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Magnetized gas could spot asthma on an MRI
Futurity: Research News One day people might inhale a magnetized gas, have an MRI on their lungs, and find out if they have asthma or another lung disease. For that to happen, scientists need to perfect the techniques used to create magnetized gas. Jaideep Singh, an assistant … |
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Care for California kids with asthma falls short
Futurity: Research News “Asthma is one of the most common chronic pediatric conditions in the US and a major reason for emergency department visits and hospitalizations in children,” says Ulfat Shaikh, clinical quality officer at the California Department of Health Care … |
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Inhaled statins could treat asthma
Futurity: Research News A drug prescribed to prevent or stall the progress of heart disease may also relieve symptoms of asthma, according to a new study. The researchers demonstrated in mice that an inhalable form of pravastatin, currently only approved for oral use, could … |
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Don't count on soy to ease your asthma
Futurity: Research News Soy supplements don't appear to improve lung function for people with asthma, according to a new placebo-controlled study. The findings contradict early studies that suggested a link between soy intake and decreased asthma severity. “You are what you … Soy Supplements Don't Improve Asthma Soy Supplement Did Not Improve Asthma Soy Supplements Won't Ease Asthma, Study Finds |
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Men with asthma less likely to die from prostate cancer
Futurity: Research News Men with a history of asthma appear less likely to develop lethal prostate cancer, though it's not clear why. Men with an asthma history were 29 percent less likely than non-asthmatics to be either diagnosed with prostate cancer that spread elsewhere … Men with asthma less likely to develop lethal prostate cancer |
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New asthma therapy? Approved drugs show promise
Futurity: Research News Researchers have identified the potential root cause of asthma and are testing a class of drugs—initially developed to treat osteoporosis—that may reverse symptoms. “Our findings are incredibly exciting,” says Daniela Riccardi, a professor from … Asthma Could Be Cured Within Five Years Scientists Have Found the Cause of Asthma — and Possibly the Cure Researchers Possibly Find Root Cause of Asthma |
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Can a common cold virus lead to asthma?
Futurity: Research News Scientists have long suspected that respiratory viruses—the sort that cause common colds or bronchitis—play a critical role in chronic lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A new study shows a potential link: … |
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Gene discovery could improve asthma therapy
Futurity: Research News Scientists have discovered more than 30 genes that strongly affect an antibody involved in allergies and asthma. Some of the genes could provide targets for drugs to treat those conditions, according to the new study. Allergies affect as much as 30 … Genes involved in Allergies, Asthma identified Genes' 'key role' in asthma Genes involved in allergies, asthma discovered: Scientists |
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