Tag: Scottish
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Hayley Lepps: Number of Scottish adults with asthma on the rise – Scotsman
Scotsman Hayley Lepps: Number of Scottish adults with asthma on the riseScotsmanIs asthma becoming more prevalent than it has been in previous years? The most recent Scottish Health Survey from Scotcen Social Research examined this question in detail. While the proportion of all Scottish adults who have ever been diagnosed with … View full post on…
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Running man Alan kicks asthma into touch to tackle London Marathon – Scottish Daily Record
Scottish Daily Record Running man Alan kicks asthma into touch to tackle London MarathonScottish Daily Recordand has competed in international marathons and half marathons. Paisley dad Alan Leitch, 41, will tackle the 26.2-mile route on Sunday, April 24, to raise cash for the Asthma UK charity. He was diagnosed with asthma at the age of…
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Selkirk bypass ‘could reduce asthma’, says doctor – Scottish Construction Now
Scottish Construction Now Selkirk bypass 'could reduce asthma', says doctorScottish Construction NowIn a letter to local MSP Paul Wheelhouse, he said: “As a GP practising in the town, I had noticed a marked rise in asthma levels over the years since 1973, when I came, which exactly coincided with the increased use of diesel engines.…
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Breastfeeding is Associated with Reduced Childhood Hospitalization: Evidence from a Scottish Birth Cohort (1997-2009).
Breastfeeding is Associated with Reduced Childhood Hospitalization: Evidence from a Scottish Birth Cohort (1997-2009). J Pediatr. 2014 Dec 30; Authors: Ajetunmobi OM, Whyte B, Chalmers J, Tappin DM, Wolfson L, Fleming M, MacDonald A, Wood R, Stockton DL, Glasgow Centre for Population Health Breastfeeding Project Steering Group Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risk of childhood…
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New asthma research poised to save hundreds of lives a year – Scottish Daily Record
New asthma research poised to save hundreds of lives a yearScottish Daily RecordSCIENTISTS hope to prevent 1100 deaths a year after discovering a new cause of severe asthma. The breakthrough centres on the five to 10 per cent of patients who do not respond to treatment with standard inhalers. Professor Mark Lindsay's team … View…
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18% drop in child asthma admissions since Scottish smoking ban – PhysOrg.com
WTHI 18% drop in child asthma admissions since Scottish smoking banPhysOrg.comThe rate of hospitalisations for children with asthma in Scotland has dropped by more than 18 per cent year-on-year since the introduction of the ban on …After smoking ban, kids have fewer asthma attacksBoston GlobeSmoking bans may help children with asthmaThe Durango HeraldAsthmatic kids helped…
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Scottish smoking ban cuts child asthma attacks – Healthcare Republic
KVAL Scottish smoking ban cuts child asthma attacksHealthcare RepublicThe Scottish smoking ban reduced child asthma attacks by a fifth within three years, research shows. Hospital admissions for childhood asthma fell 18.2% …Smoking Ban Reduces Childhood Asthma Hospital AdmissionsMedscapeBan on public smoking helps kids with asthmaThe Money TimesSmoking ban linked to survival, drop in kids' asthmaUSA…
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Scottish News: Expectant mum died with unborn baby after suffering asthma attack – Scottish Daily Record
Scottish News: Expectant mum died with unborn baby after suffering asthma attackScottish Daily RecordNikita suffered an asthma attack at her home in Broxburn, West Lothian, on July 18. Her heart stopped for 10 minutes and William managed to restart it …Tragic pregnant asthma victim donates organsEdinburgh Evening Newsall 4 news articles » View full post on…