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The Secret to Preventing Asthma in Student Athletes
Newswise (press release) Newswise — For the student athlete with asthma, spring and summer pose particular dangers. The most significant danger is the all-too-frequent lack of access to a life-saving asthma inhaler, explains Maureen George, PhD, RN, of the University of … |
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Low Serum Adiponectin Levels Predict Future Asthma Risk in Women
Newswise (press release) Newswise — Low serum adiponectin levels predict an increased future risk for developing asthma in middle-aged women, particularly among smokers, according to a new study. “Adiposity is known to be related to asthma. Although a causal link between … |
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New York State Department of Health Awards NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Grant …
Newswise (press release) Newswise — NEW YORK (March 19, 2012)- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is the recipient of a five-year grant, totaling up to $900000, from the New York State Department of Health to reduce the asthma burden in New York City. New York-Presbyterian will … |
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Pregnant Asthmatic Women Warned of Health Risks
Newswise (press release) Newswise — Many pregnant women who suffer from asthma are putting their unborn child's health at risk by failing to use the right medication, according to a University of Adelaide researcher. Postdoctoral researcher Dr Annette Osei-Kumah says if … |
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American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Recognizes Teva Respiratory …
Newswise (press release) Newswise — ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – February 15, 2012 – The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) recognizes Teva Respiratory for its continued leadership and support of important educational issues related to respiratory health, … |
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Editorial: Children, Asthma, and Proton Pump Inhibitors
Newswise (press release) In an accompanying editorial, Fernando D. Martinez, MD, of the University of Arizona, Tucson, writes that the "overuse of PPIs in childhood asthma and in pediatrics in general is another example of a subtle but frequent phenomenon in clinical practice: … |
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Approach Shown Successful for Patients With Coronary Artery Disease, High …
Newswise (press release) 23, 2012) — The experience of daily positive affect — a mild, happy feeling — and self-affirmation helps some patients with chronic diseases, including coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and asthma, make better decisions about their health … |
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Accelerated Infant Growth Increases Risk of Future Asthma Symptoms in Children
Newswise (press release) Newswise — Accelerated growth in the first three months of life, but not fetal growth, is associated with an increased risk of asthma symptoms in young children, according to a new study from The Generation R Study Group at Erasmus Medical Center in … |
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$9.5 Million Federal Grant to Support "Asthma Genome" Project with African …
Newswise (press release) Researchers say their initial goal is to find genetic variations underlying asthma and to explain why the disease disproportionately afflicts blacks. As much as 20 percent of African-Americans have asthma, a disease often associated with allergies and … |
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Researchers Find New Molecular Candidates For Treatment of Asthma and Allergies
Newswise (press release) The research team, led by Toshiaki Kawakami, MD, Ph.D., is also the first to clarify the role of the HRF molecule in promoting asthma and some allergies, including identifying its receptor – a major finding that answers a long-held and important … |
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