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Nature World News |
Most Parents Do Not Understand Their Children's Asthma Medications, News Study Shows
Nature World News The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, suggests that most of the times, parents do not fully understand their health care provider's instruction for the asthma medication of their children. For the study, researchers … |
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University of California |
Most asthma research may not apply to African American children
University of California Marquitta White, M.S., Ph.D. (left) and Maria Contreras (right) join Esteban Burchard, M.D., MPH (center) in his lab. Burchard is the senior author of the largest single study of the genetic and environmental causes of asthma in African American … Study: Most asthma research does not apply to black children Genetic Studies for Asthma Use Mostly White Patients, Results May Not Apply to Black Children At All |
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UPI.com |
Study: Most asthma research does not apply to black children
UPI.com Asthma is the most common chronic medical condition in children of all racial and ethnic groups. In the United States, prevalence is highest among Puerto Ricans, at 18.4 percent, followed by 14.6 percent of African-Americans, 8.2 percent of whites and … Most asthma research may not apply to African-American children High asthma rates linked to childhood stress |
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Medical Xpress |
Most asthma research may not apply to African-American children
Medical Xpress Results from the largest single study of the genetic and environmental causes of asthma in African-American children suggest that only a tiny fraction of known genetic risk factors for the disease apply to this population, raising concerns for … High asthma rates linked to childhood stress |
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UCSF News Services |
Most Asthma Research May Not Apply to African-American Children
UCSF News Services A stock image shows an African-American girl using an asthma inhaler Results from the largest single study of the genetic and environmental causes of asthma in African-American children suggest that only a tiny fraction of known genetic risk factors … |
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The Northern Echo (registration) |
Do you know what to do in the event of an asthma attack? Most people in the North-East don't.
The Northern Echo (registration) THE MAJORITY of people in the region wouldn't know what to do if someone had an asthma attack. Almost three-quarters of those in the North-East and North Yorkshire would not know how to help someone struggling to breathe, according to data from … |
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Asthma Survey Reports Most Patients Think Disease Is Controlled, but It's Not
Lung Disease News According to a new survey, the Allergy and Asthma Network-led “Observations of Patient Experience in the Nation (OPEN) Asthma Survey,” people who suffer from asthma accept the disease-associated symptoms and limitations to their daily activities … |
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WLWT Cincinnati |
Asthma epidemic in children levels off for most
WLWT Cincinnati (CNN) —The "asthma epidemic" became a serious public health concern as more children were diagnosed with asthma in the last few decades, but those numbers may finally have plateaued for children overall, according to a new study. The news is not so … |
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CNN |
The asthma epidemic levels off for most, not for poor children or kids in the …
CNN (CNN) The "asthma epidemic" became a serious public health concern as more children were diagnosed with asthma in the last few decades, but those numbers may finally have plateaued for children overall, according to a new study. The news is not so … Child Asthma Rates Leveling Off, Except Among… Childhood Asthma Rates Level Off, But Racial Disparities Remain Kids' asthma rates quiet down after earlier increase: Study |
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Orlando Business Journal |
See where Orlando ranks on 'Most challenging cities to live with asthma' list
Orlando Business Journal The report “looks at 13 critical factors relating to asthma prevalence, environmental conditions and health care utilization,” the organization said. Memphis is No. 1 on the list, earning it The Asthma & Allergy Foundation's “Asthma Capital this Year … Richmond ranks 2nd worst for asthma sufferers See how Dayton fares among 'most challenging cities to live with asthma' Memphis named most challenging city for people with asthma |
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