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Genetic evidence that body mass increases the risk of asthma in mid-childhood
Science Codex Some of the increase in asthma risk toward the end of the 20th century could be attributed to the increase in body mass index (BMI) in mid-childhood, according to new research published in this week's PLOS Medicine. The study, led by Raquel Granell … |
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Body Mass can Increase Risk of Asthma during Mid-Childhood
Counsel & Heal Asthma is a chronic condition that is characterized by inflammation in the airways. The condition is typically diagnosed in young children and can last a lifetime. In a new study, researchers examined potential risk factors of asthma for children. They … |
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Body Mass Index Linked To An Increased Chance Of Asthma, Genetic Evidence …
Medical Daily Though there may be several underlying causes behind asthma, such as respiratory infections, air pollutants, allergens, cold air, and even some medications, doctors are coming to believe that obesity may be one of them, too. Now, a new study out of the … Genetic evidence that body mass increases the risk of asthma in mid-childhood Obesity in Children May Contribute to Asthma Body Mass can Increase Risk of Asthma during Mid-Childhood |
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Genetic evidence that body mass increases the risk of asthma in mid-childhood
Medical Xpress Some of the increase in asthma risk toward the end of the 20th century could be attributed to the increase in body mass index (BMI) in mid-childhood, according to new research published in this week's PLOS Medicine. The study, led by Raquel Granell … |
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Fat mass not linked to lung function in children with asthma
News-Medical.net They studied 21 girls (mean age 13.6 years) and 27 boys (mean age 11.9 years) with asthma who underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to measure body composition, as well as spirometry. In boys, there was a significant positive correlation … |
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Health report: Mass. struggling with illicit drugs
Boston.com The report pointed to the American Lung Association, which has estimated there were more than 524,000 cases of adult asthma and more than 127,000 cases of pediatric asthma in Massachusetts in 2010. Combined with cases of chronic bronchitis and … Report: Massachusetts Has a Drug Problem [Charts] |
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Asthma: Boston Scientific wins new insurance codes for Alair system
Mass Device Boston Scientific logo. Medical device industry giant Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) won insurance reimbursement codes for its latest star device, the Alair bronchial thermoplasty system for asthma treatment. The Alair system delivers precise thermal … |
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GUEST OPINION: Why clean air matters to Mass. kids' health
Fall River Herald News But, for people like 6½ year-old Mia and her younger brother William, this isn't always possible. They have asthma — a leading cause of children's emergency room visits in Massachusetts. Mia has had coughing fits so severe that blood vessels in her … |
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Knome names new CEO, moves to expand genome platform
Mass High Tech The company's new partnership with Johns Hopkins, also announced today, delves into a study of genetic factors leading to asthma in African American and African Caribbean populations. The research will look at 1000 genomes from study participants. … Knome Selected as Technology Partner by Johns Hopkins for Landmark 1000 … Knome Names New CEO, Cuts Deal With Johns Hopkins to Analyze 1000 Genomes |
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Sunovion plans to layoff asthma drug reps
Mass High Tech Sunovion believes this action will help to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of our field sales efforts in serving asthma and allergy customer needs. I can not provide you with any additional details at this point in time. … |
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