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Louisville Taps Sensor Data to Tackle Asthma Citywide
Health Data Management A public-private partnership in Louisville, Ky., has launched AIR Louisville, a data-driven collaboration among public, private, and philanthropic organizations to use digital health technology to improve asthma. Leveraging Propeller Health's FDA … |
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Propeller Health expands Air Louisville public health asthma pilot
MobiHealthNews “They did things like put up air quality meters in the city and then also, back then, worked with Propeller to put 300 residents on our sensor to see — really within the city — where asthma was happening. That was pretty successful. We were able to … |
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AIR Louisville to use digital health technology to improve asthma
News-Medical.net Today marks the start of AIR Louisville, the first-of-its-kind data-driven collaboration among public, private and philanthropic organizations to use digital health technology to improve asthma. Kentucky has the fourth highest adult asthma prevalence … Louisville To Use Technology and Innovation to Reduce Burden of Asthma |
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UofL legend visits basketball clinic for children with asthma
WLKY Louisville "A lot of parents are reluctant to put their kids out there who have asthma, and it's important they come to events like this so they can understand that your kid can still play if you learn and your kid learns proper ways to handle and manage asthma … |
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Louisville doctors expect more allergy, asthma patients as fall begins
WDRB "You know it's going to be worse next month so see your doctor, get your lung function checks, get your allergy and asthma medications refilled," Lee said. "That's very important to prepare you for the worst time of the year." The American Academy of … |
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Louisville, Kentucky Named Allergy Capital Of The United States
RedOrbit Each year in the United States millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, with some cities being more problematic than others. An annual “Allergy Capitals” research project developed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) … Worst US cities for spring allergies Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America names worst city for allergies Clean up the way you clean this spring – 7 tips to keep your home asthma … |
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By Bridgett Novak NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The 12th annual “Spring Allergy Capitals” report was released today by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). “We should point out that even Colorado Springs, Colorado, which came in last at 100, is considered bad for allergies,” noted Mike Tringale, Senior Vice President of External Affairs for AAFA. “There are 320 metropolitan areas in the country and these are the 100 that have the right mix of factors to be considered ‘allergy capitals’ – i.e., the most challenging for certain allergy sufferers.” The factors that go into the rankings are the area’s pollen score, allergy medicine utilization and the number of board-certified allergists. The pollen score, which is provided to AAFA by IMS Health, reflects recorded pollen/mold spore levels, the predicted prevalence for certain types of pollens/molds over the most recent spring season and the duration of the peak season for the most allergenic pollen types.
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Causes aside, many believe Louisville area is already feeling impact of global …
The Courier-Journal But they say the Louisville area likely won't be able to escape more excessive heat, summer drought, bigger storms, the spread of certain diseases like West Nile virus and worsening asthma from more air pollution and pollen. The air pollution and … |
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IBM team encourages Louisville to share data to fight asthma
The Courier-Journal The city of Louisville was shrouded in smog on a very hot day. Today was declared an air quality alert day. Ozone and Particle pollution was expected to be in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups. _ (By Pam Spaulding, The Courier-Journal)_August 2, … |
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New device may help asthma sufferers
WLKY Louisville A city-wide asthma study is being done to try and help. Beautiful days outside should be something to enjoy, but for those diagnosed with asthma, something as beautiful as a flower can cause their asthma to flare up and make life dangerous. |
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