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Webinar Examines Pediatric Asthma Community Paramedic Project, Out-of-Hospital Death Responses
EMSWorld (press release) (blog) In children, asthma is the most common chronic illness. In Indiana, one in 10 children have asthma, and statistics show that 30% of children who have been hospitalized require readmission shortly following discharge. To help combat this trend … |
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Climate change poses a risk to people with asthma
Augusta Free Press The Virginia Asthma Coalition, whose mission is to reduce the morbidity and mortality due to asthma, applauds A.G. Herring for taking action on climate change. The reason for this is simple:climate change poses a health risk for those with asthma. |
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Asthma is associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and excess weight The Endocrine Society
EurekAlert (press release) Boston, MA–Among reproductive-age women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as well as overweight and obesity are independently linked with asthma, new preliminary research from Australia suggests. The results will be presented in a poster Saturday, … |
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New mobile app has the potential to revolutionise asthma management
HealthCanal.com (press release) (blog) The MASTERY program, supported by the Monash Research Impact Fund, can help pregnant women monitor their asthma regularly, effectively and in partnership with their primary healthcare providers. The MASTERY telehealth program, involves the use of … |
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Asthma-free? Maybe Mom experienced a sunny second trimester
EurekAlert (press release) LAWRENCE — The best way to reduce a child's chances of developing asthma might be making sure Mom had enough vitamin D during the second trimester, a new study from the University of Kansas shows. The most cost-effective way to get Mom more … |
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FDA Approves Teva's Cinqair for the Treatment of Severe Asthma
Pharmaceutical Technology Magazine (press release) (blog) FDA approved Teva Pharmaceutical's Cinqair (reslizumab) on March 23, 2016 for use with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of severe asthma in patients 18 years and older. Cinqair is approved for patients who have a history of severe … FDA Approves Teva's Asthma Drug Cinqair as Add-on Treatment Nucala and Cinqair for the Treatment of Severe Asthma |
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?Autumn and winter-born babies more likely to get asthma, hayfever and food allergies
Western Daily Press Autumn and winter-born babies are more likely to develop asthma, hayfever and food allergies due to genetic differences, according to new research. Scientists have discovered the season you are born in could determine whether you develop an allergy in … |
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Developing better drugs for asthma and high blood pressure
EurekAlert (press release) For asthma and high blood pressure, the researchers are systematically examining the regulatory effect of small RNA (ribonucleic acid) strands. In other words, they are using bioinformatic methods to identify illness-related genes; that is, the genes … |
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Lack of asthma testing could risk the careers of young footballers
HealthCanal.com (press release) (blog) Teenagers who play in elite youth football leagues could be jeopardising their health and sporting potential because they aren't getting tested for asthma early in their career, suggests Brunel University London exercise and respiratory physiologist, … |
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Common colds at school a primary driver of asthma hospitalisations for children
HealthCanal.com (press release) (blog) The most dangerous times of year for children with asthma are soon after their schools reopen after a break, and cold viruses are largely to blame, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. |
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