MediciNova Completes Enrollment in Phase 2 MN-221 Trial Treating Patients … – MarketWatch (press release)

MediciNova Completes Enrollment in Phase 2 MN-221 Trial Treating Patients
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Patients suffering from acute exacerbations of asthma in the emergency room who were not promptly responding to standard pharmacotherapy were enrolled in the study. MediciNova is currently in the process of auditing and organizing the data and

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Novartis launches Arcapta(TM) Neohaler(TM), a novel once-daily bronchodilator … – MarketWatch (press release)

Novartis launches Arcapta(TM) Neohaler(TM), a novel once-daily bronchodilator
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Arcapta Neohaler is not indicated to treat asthma. It is also not indicated to treat acute deteriorations of COPD and should not be used as a rescue medication for acute symptoms. Arcapta Neohaler is the only once-daily, 24-hour long-acting

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petMD Warns Pet Owners to Watch Out for Pet Poisons in Your Purse – MarketWatch (press release)

petMD Warns Pet Owners to Watch Out for Pet Poisons in Your Purse
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Asthma Inhalers (albuterol): Asthma inhalers are commonly stored in purses for emergency use. When accidentally chewed and punctured by dogs, asthma inhalers can cause acute poisoning. Asthma inhalers often contain concentrated doses of beta-agonist

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Boston Scientific Welcomes Positive Private Insurance Coverage Decisions for … – MarketWatch (press release)

Boston Scientific Welcomes Positive Private Insurance Coverage Decisions for
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"These coverage policies support the CMS payment decisions announced earlier this year and further confirm bronchial thermoplasty as a promising new advancement in the treatment of severe asthma." Bronchial thermoplasty delivered by the Alair System

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UnitedHealthcare (UHC), the United States’ Largest Private Health Insurer … – MarketWatch (press release)

UnitedHealthcare (UHC), the United States' Largest Private Health Insurer
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"We believe the positive change at UHC will improve clinical practice and health economic outcomes for asthma management." Asthma is one of this world's most common and costly diseases, affecting 8-10% of the population and costing over $50B annually

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KALBITOR(R) (ecallantide) Data Presented at American Academy of Allergy … – MarketWatch (press release)

KALBITOR(R) (ecallantide) Data Presented at American Academy of Allergy
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(NASDAQ:DYAX) today announced the presentation of data from KALBITOR(R) (ecallantide) clinical studies in hereditary angioedema (HAE) at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

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Dr. Lynn M. Taussig Named Chairman of iSonea’s Medical Advisory Board – MarketWatch (press release)

Dr. Lynn M. Taussig Named Chairman of iSonea's Medical Advisory Board
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The mission of the MAB is to advise iSonea on clinical studies related to the commercial development of its Acoustic Respiratory Monitoring(TM) (ARM) devices and mobile health applications for the management of asthma and related respiratory disorders.

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Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Obesity-Asthma Link in Children Varies by Race … – MarketWatch (press release)

Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Obesity-Asthma Link in Children Varies by Race
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27, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Children and adolescents who are overweight or obese are more likely to have asthma than their healthy weight counterparts, according to a new Kaiser Permanente Southern California study published in the online

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University Teams Tap Mobile Phones and Social Networks to Fight Non … – MarketWatch (press release)

University Teams Tap Mobile Phones and Social Networks to Fight Non
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9, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — New solutions developed by university teams could soon be harnessed to help manage the growing global problem of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as asthma, diabetes, stroke and cancer.

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