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Paracetamol Exposure in Pregnancy and Early Childhood and Development of …
Medscape Background and Objective While paracetamol exposure in pregnancy and early infancy has been associated with asthma, it remains unclear whether this is confounded by respiratory tract infections, which have been suggested as an alternative explanation. |
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Small Interfering RNA Against CD86 During Allergen Challenge Blocks …
Medscape Methods We investigated the effects of the downregulation of CD86 by short interfering RNAs (siRNAs) on Th2 cytokine production in the effector phase in vitro and on asthma phenotypes in ovalbumin (OVA)-sensitized and -challenged mice. |
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Eosinophilic Asthma: Reducing Exacerbations and Steroid Use
Medscape This study focused on the use of a novel humanized monoclonal antibody against interleukin-5 (IL-5) in patients with severe eosinophilic-related asthma. We all take care of patients who, despite optimal inhaled therapy and the use of other oral agents … |
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Asthma Linked to New-Onset Sleep Apnea
Medscape Furthermore, the longer the duration of asthma, the more likely an individual is to develop the potentially serious sleep disorder, in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts, report Mihaela Teodorescu, MD, from the University of Wisconsin School … Study finds that asthma may increase obstructive sleep apnea risk Asthma Tied to Higher Risk of Sleep Apnea Asthma linked to risk of new-onset obstructive sleep apnea |
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Biomarker Panel Predicts Steroid Responsiveness in Asthma
Medscape A noninvasive panel of biomarkers can predict clinical responsiveness to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) with a high degree of accuracy in patients with steroid-naive asthma, new research indicates. Douglas C. Cowan, MBChB, MRCP, PhD, from Dunedin … |
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Parent–Toddler Bed-Sharing May Increase Asthma Risk
Medscape Toddlers who share a family bed are at greater risk of developing asthma during later years, according to a new study. Results of this study, by Maartje P.C.M. Luijk, PhD, from the School of Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, Erasmus University … Bed-sharing toddlers 'more likely to develop asthma in later childhood' Study: Asthma risk higher for toddlers who share bed with parents Toddlers who share bed with parents 'have a higher risk of asthma' |
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In-Home Asthma Treatment Improves Adults' Control
Medscape Low-income adults with uncontrolled asthma had improved control and quality of life when they received five home visits per year by community health workers, according to study results published online November 24 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Home Visits As Helpful As Medicine For King County Asthma Patients Home Visits Can Improve Asthma Control for Low-income Adults |
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Acetaminophen, Asthma Link 'Overstated'
Medscape There is insufficient evidence of a link between early life exposure to acetaminophen (paracetamol) and asthma to warrant changing guidelines on early life paracetamol exposure, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online … Reported link between early life exposure to paracetamol and asthma 'overstated' Paracetamol's link with Asthma exaggerated: Researchers Paracetamol link with asthma labeled “overstated” |
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COPD, Asthma May Up Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Medscape Rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incidence are significantly increased in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to findings of a population-based study published online November 19 in the European … COPD, Asthma Patients More At Risk To Develop IBD |
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MESA Analysis Uncovers Link Between Persistent Asthma and Cardiovascular …
Medscape CHICAGO, IL — An analysis from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) suggests there may be an association between persistent asthma and the risk of cardiovascular disease. In a new study presented this week at the American Heart Association … |
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