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Asthma sufferers exposed to heavy traffic pollution or wood smoke experience …
News-Medical.net Asthma sufferers frequently exposed to heavy traffic pollution or smoke from wood fire heaters, experienced a significant worsening of symptoms, a new University of Melbourne led study has found. The study is the first of its kind to assess the impact … Pollution worsens asthma symptoms Traffic pollution and wood smoke worsens asthma symptoms |
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Basic cancer research at Creighton yields promising results for diagnosing …
News-Medical.net What started as basic cancer research at Creighton University has yielded promising results for diagnosing and treating asthma – and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) agrees, investing nearly $1.5 million in Creighton to find out more. In a … |
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Enzyme in airway lining cells could hold key for asthma sufferers
News-Medical.net An enzyme known for its role in heart disease may well be a promising target to treat asthma. Researchers from the University of Iowa have found that the enzyme, called CaMKII, is linked to the harmful effects of oxidation in the respiratory tract … |
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New research uncovers biological ties between obesity and asthma
News-Medical.net Genes linked to chronic inflammation in asthma may be more active in people who are obese, according to new research that uncovers several biological ties between obesity and asthma. "Our findings point the way to the management of asthma in the obese … |
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Study highlights importance of doctors asking parents, children about asthma …
News-Medical.net The allergist's office might not be a child's favorite place to visit, but it is a place where they should be able to say how their asthma makes them feel. While children might rely on parents to tell their doctor about how they are feeling, according … |
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Researchers use mobile application to improve asthma outcomes among …
News-Medical.net Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL and The University of Illinois at Chicago are using the Internet and motivational multimedia coupled with positive reinforcement via a smartphone application to try to improve asthma outcomes … |
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Vitamin D deficiency can increase asthma and allergy risk in obese children …
News-Medical.net One reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency, a new study finds. Results of the study will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in … |
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Overlake Medical Center offers bronchial thermoplasty for patients with severe …
News-Medical.net Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue is now the only hospital in King County offering bronchial thermoplasty to patients suffering from severe asthma, giving them a non-medicated, proven way to control their asthma symptoms and resulting in 32 percent … |
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Boehringer Ingelheim's tiotropium shows promising results in patients with …
News-Medical.net Boehringer Ingelheim today announced data from Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies from the Company's ongoing clinical trial program investigating the efficacy and safety of tiotropium in asthma. These data were presented at the American Thoracic Society … Phase III results: tiotropium* Respimat® effective in symptomatic asthma … Boehringer Ingelheim reports positive data from symptomatic asthma trials |
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Traffic-related pollutants exacerbate asthma in pregnant women
News-Medical.net "Air pollution is a known trigger for asthma symptoms," said lead author Janneane Gent, PhD, Research Scientist in Epidemiology (Environmental Health) at the Yale School of Public Health. "In our study, exposures were assessed using a sophisticated air … Cleaner air will help reduce childhood asthma – Independent Record A Look Toward Dangerous Summer Air with Asthma Awareness Month |
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