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Promising Phase II Data For Tiotropium In Adolescent Asthma Patients
Science 2.0 [1] Boehringer Ingelheim announced that the company has a comprehensive confirmatory phase III trial programme named UniTinA-asthma(TM) ongoing to fully evaluate the potential of the long-acting bronchodilator in the treatment of asthma. |
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High Prevalence of Severe Asthma With Fungal Sensitization
Science Daily (press release) ScienceDaily (May 22, 2012) — New research presented at the ATS 2012 International Conference in San Francisco suggests that a significant proportion of children with asthma failing Step 4 or greater therapy may have severe asthma with fungal … Severe Asthma With Fungal Sensitization In Children: Characterization Of A New … |
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Asthma medication linked with arrhythmias in children, young adults
Science Codex ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO – Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of … |
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Identifying asthma patients who tolerate lower doses of steroids remains …
Science Codex ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO – Common respiratory measurements are not effective in determining which asthma patients are able to significantly decrease their use of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medications without risk of flare-ups or exacerbations, … Predicting Response to Therapy in Mild Persistent Asthma |
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Risk factors for an exacerbation-prone asthma phenotype
Science Codex ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO – A number of specific risk factors are associated with an exacerbation-prone phenotype of severe asthma, according to a new study from researchers in Sweden. The results will be presented at the ATS 2012 International … |
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ICU stays for worst asthma drop 74 percent, review finds
Science Codex SAN ANTONIO (May 10, 2012) — A review of 30 years of life-threatening asthma cases in a San Antonio intensive care unit found that annual ICU admissions for the condition have dropped 74 percent. The study, by UT Medicine San Antonio physicians who … |
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Biodiversity loss may cause increase in allergies and asthma
Science Daily (press release) ScienceDaily (May 7, 2012) — Declining biodiversity may be contributing to the rise of asthma, allergies, and other chronic inflammatory diseases among people living in cities worldwide, a Finnish study suggests. Emerging evidence indicates that … Backyard Biodiversity May Stem Allergies The Great Outdoors Is Good for Allergies |
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Secondhand smoke continues to vex children with asthma
Science Daily (press release) ScienceDaily (May 1, 2012) — Despite longstanding recommendations for children with asthma to avoid tobacco smoke, many youths are still exposed to secondhand smoke and their health suffers because of it, according to a study to be presented May 1, … Many Asthmatic Kids Harmed by Secondhand Smoke: Study |
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WA researchers inch towards asthma vaccine
Science Network Western Australia “One of our major challenges has been to convince the pharmaceutical industry to get seriously interested in “prevention” of asthma, especially in children, as opposed to the conventional approach of treating symptoms in established disease. |
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Many athletes with asthma may be using the wrong treatment
Science Codex Many athletes with asthma may not be using the best treatment for their condition and could be putting their long term health at risk, according to a roundup by journalist Sophie Arie published by the BMJ today. The article will feature on the BMJ's … |
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