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Reminder system improved ICS adherence in children with asthma
Healio “Current evidence-based guidelines from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommend that patients with persistent asthma receive daily controller medication, most often an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS),” Bruce G. Bender, PhD, from the … |
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Texting acts as “implicit reminder” for asthma patients
Mobile World Live A study has found that sending a text every day to asthmatic children, asking about their symptoms and offering more information about their condition, can have a positive effect. A study by the Georgia Institute of Technology found patients who … |
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Texting's a reliable health reminder
Chicago Sun-Times Q. I can't get my 13-year-old son old to remember to take his asthma medication or use his inhaler like he should. What can I do? A. That's a million-dollar question — and one that frustrates moms and dads, docs and researchers: Almost half of kids … You Docs: Answers questions about kids' med plan includes text messages … Kids' med plans include text message |
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NJ Gov. Chris Christie's asthma attack a powerful reminder
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog) Chris Christie's asthma attack on Thursday was a scare that reminds us all of what a dominant presence he has become in the state. If he ever faced a serious health problem and had to step down, it would feel like Elvis had indeed left the building. … Spotlight always on Chris Christie |
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COMMENT: Reminder of fragility of life
Oxford Mail NICHOLA Southey was used to battling asthma. But she was enjoying a friend's 18th birthday party when an attack happened that changed her life forever. After suffering a heart attack, she fell unconscious and has not woken up for five months. … |
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