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US Asthma Rates at Record High, CDC Says – Medscape


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US Asthma Rates at Record High, CDC Says
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May 17, 2012 — The prevalence of asthma in the United States is at an all-time high, according to a new report, called Asthma's Impact on the Nation, published online May 8 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
US asthma rates at all-time high, CDC saysLos Angeles Times
Asthma Cases Continue to Rise in U.S., Affecting MillionsU.S. News & World Report
Asthma rate at record high; clean Olympic air helped heartsUSA TODAY
Westmoreland County Times –MedPage Today
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Asthma Hospitalization Rates in Kids Boosted by High Copays – Medscape

Asthma Hospitalization Rates in Kids Boosted by High Copays
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March 30, 2012 — Higher copays are linked to a slight decrease in asthma medication use and to a statistically significant increase for hospitalization among older children, according to a study published in the March 28 issue of JAMA.
High co-pays linked to increased health risks for kids with asthmaMinnPost.com
Lower copays help ensure medication adherenceFierceHealthPayer

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Adiponectin Levels in Women May Predict Asthma Risk – Medscape

Adiponectin Levels in Women May Predict Asthma Risk
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March 23, 2012 — Middle-aged women who have low blood levels of the hormone adiponectin, and particularly those who are smokers, may be at an increased risk of developing asthma in the future, according to a study published online March 23 in the …
Low Serum Adiponectin Levels Predict Future Asthma Risk in WomenNewswise (press release)

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Low Vitamin D Linked to High IgE, Need for Steroids in Asthma – Medscape


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Low Vitamin D Linked to High IgE, Need for Steroids in Asthma
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March 22, 2012 (Orlando, Florida) — Low serum vitamin D levels in children with asthma are associated with higher immunoglobulin (Ig)E levels and poorer response to inhaled corticosteroids, according to a study reported here at the American Academy of …
Food Allergy Exacerbates Pediatric Asthma SeverityFamily Practice News Digital Network
Food Allergic Infants More Likely to Have Vitamin D InsufficiencySkin and Allergy News Digital Network

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