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The Wireless Revolution Hits Medicine
Wall Street Journal TOPOL: Let's say you want to prevent a child from ever having an asthma attack. You would know genomically from their DNA sequence that they're predisposed to asthma. Then you would apply a biosensor that could be worn to detect the early signs of an … |
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Asthmatic children get fewer meds when cost hits parents more
Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog) School-aged children received less asthma medication, on average, when their parents had to pay more of the cost out of pocket, according to a study released this afternoon in the influential Journal of the American Medical Association. Most Parents Don't Fill Their Kids' Asthma Meds — Study High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Kids' Asthma Drugs Could Pose Dangers Cost Sharing Linked to Rise in Asthma Hospitalizations |
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Yellow season hits state
Montgomery Advertiser Weily Soong has advice for allergy sufferers, whose symptoms also can include asthma and eczema: Keep windows closed at night, and use the air conditioner to clean, cool, dry and filter the air. Stay inside until late morning — pollens usually are … Allergies arriving early An Early Start to Allergy Season Atlanta pollen count drops more than 4000 |
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Asthma hits adults in greater numbers
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Commonly thought of as a disease that affects mostly children, asthma has been increasing among adults. A recent study from Ball State University's Global Health Institute found that nearly 14 percent of Indiana adults have had asthma, … |
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In U.S., Florida asthma hits Puerto Ricans hardest
Bradenton Herald “My asthma decides,” said Barbot, a 56-year-old Puerto Rican woman. “I never know when it is going to flare up.” For Barbot, an asthma attack means nonstop coughing, shortness of breath, severe chest pain, headache and nausea. She's unable to function. … |
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In US, asthma hits Puerto Ricans hardest
Middle East North Africa Financial Network "My asthma decides," said Barbot, a 56-year-old Puerto Rican woman. "I never know when it is going to flare up." For Barbot, an asthma attack means nonstop coughing, shortness of breath, severe chest pain, headache and nausea. She's unable to function. … |
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ASTHMA HITS CHRISTIE | Philadelphia Daily News | 2011-07-29
Philadelphia Daily News Chris Christie was "in charge and at work" in a hospital room yesterday following emergency treatment for asthma, his deputy chief of staff said. The blunt-talking governor, who some Republicans have been trying to persuade to run for president, … |
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Shortage of medicines hits patients
The Bostwana Gazette It is understood that a number of clinics across the country have been hit by shortage of medicines including those that are commonly used to treat chronic ailments such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma. A nurse in Gaborone said since the end of … |
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Asthma Hits California's Low-Income Residents Hardest, Report Finds
California Healthline Nearly five million Californians have been diagnosed with asthma, and those living in low-income households generally face more serious consequences from … |
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Almost 5 million Californians have been diagnosed with asthma. On December 16, 2010, the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released the results of a study, which analyzed asthma in California. They found a significant relationship between poverty and asthma; residents living in poverty suffer more severe consequences from the condition than those in higher income brackets. They also found that asthma is increasing in the state of California: it has increased from 11.3% in 2001 to 13.0% in 2007. A summary of the findings are listed below.
Lost productivity:
In 2007, Californians missed an estimated 1.2 million days of work and 1.6 million days of school because of asthma. Income was a significant factor. Low-income sufferers missed an average of 2.2 days of work, compared with an average of 0.6 days of work missed by those with higher incomes. Low-income children missed twice as many days of school due to asthma as children from higher-income families.
Preventable urgent care:
Rates of emergency department visits for asthma were twice as high for low-income adults than they were for high-income adults (low-income: 18.8%; high-income: 8.8%). Low-income children also sought emergency treatment more frequently (low-income: 23.9%; high-income: 12.5%). Hospitalization rates were six times higher for low-income adults.
Health insurance:
Low-income Californians suffering from asthma were five times as likely to be uninsured (22.1%) as their counterparts with asthma earning twice as much (4.4%).
Los Angeles County has a lower than average rate:
In several counties, the prevalence of asthma among children and adults was lower than that of the state. San Francisco, Monterey, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Riverside counties had a significantly lower rate. The rates were significantly lower than the statewide prevalence of 8.3%. Significantly higher rates were found in the following counties: Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, Fresno, Kern, Merced, Madera, and San Bernardino. These counties have a higher number of low-income residents.