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Boise State Public Radio |
Scientsts Seek Genetic Clues To Why Asthma Is Deadlier In Blacks
Boise State Public Radio "The majority of genetic studies, not just in asthma but in most diseases, are done in Caucasian- or European-descent populations," White explains. "The longest studies do not really include very many minority populations, which means that most … |
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Radio New Zealand |
Asthma meds put All White under investigation
Radio New Zealand The sample suggested the 19 year old had a high level of Ventolin (salbutamol), a common asthma drug, in his system. The drug was prescribed to Lewis by a doctor to treat long-standing asthma symptoms, and Drug Free Sport NZ is investigating how its … Clayton Lewis under investigation for use of asthma drug NZ soccer player under investigation Lewis out after adverse doping result |
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St. Louis Public Radio |
Study: Persistent asthma in childhood has long-term effects
St. Louis Public Radio The late Robert C. Strunk, MD, (right) discusses results of a decades-long pediatric asthma study that involved Janae Smith, (middle) a patient and study participant, and Denise Rodgers, (left) who retired this year as a clinical research coordinator. |
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Nebraska Radio Network |
Study: Nebraska is failing kids with asthma and allergies
Nebraska Radio Network Larissa Kaczaniuk, advocacy and outreach manager for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, says they study 23 core standards and any states that match 18 of those standards are put on the Honor Roll. This year, Nebraska only checked off 11 … |
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St. Louis Public Radio |
Emergency room visits for asthma more frequent for Missouri's poorest children
St. Louis Public Radio Audrey Collins' two daughters were diagnosed with asthma as infants. When they had trouble breathing, she would use a nebulizer machine with a tiny attachment for their faces. “And if it didn't get better, I'd take her to the emergency room. And we … |
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Public Radio Tulsa |
Cherokee Families Are Needed for Asthma Study
Public Radio Tulsa "Asthma is one of the leading causes of absence from school for kids," Khan said. "Unfortunately, the prevalence is slightly higher among Native Americans compared to the racial groups." Khan said the Cherokee health care system sees 800 to 1,200 … |
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St. Louis Public Radio |
Missouri to start offering asthma home assessments to children on Medicaid
St. Louis Public Radio It takes John Kraemer about two hours to finish an asthma home assessment. He interviews the family, checks each room for allergens and records air quality data with a particulate counter. By identifying potential triggers for a patient's asthma in … |
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St. Louis Public Radio |
Asthma, Ticks and Heatstroke: Here's what climate change could mean for your …
St. Louis Public Radio Sure, climate change means average temperatures are getting higher and sea levels are rising. But here are some repercussions that hit closer to home: how these changes affect public health. In St. Louis especially, those concerns include intensified … |
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Radio Australia |
Keeping asthma symptoms in check could prevent large number of deaths, study …
Radio Australia The first national snapshot of asthma control has found a significant number of deaths could be prevented if sufferers kept their symptoms in check. The Australian study found almost half of all adult asthma sufferers had poor control over their … Aussies need more asthma symptom control |
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North Country Public Radio |
Asthma attacks rise in NY; Gillibrand bill targets schools
North Country Public Radio The School Asthma Management Plan Act announced Wednesday would make sure that schools are equipped to respond to asthma attacks and work to prevent them. The bill would establish grants for schools to train staff to identify and respond to students … Gillibrand proposes new bill for asthma preparedness in schools Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants to help schools prepare for rising asthma rates New bill focuses on asthma prevention in NYS schools |
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