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Malaria drug shows promise treating asthma
Futurity: Research News A malaria drug derived from the artemisia plant might offer an alternative way to treat asthma. The drug, called artesunate, works like dexamethasone, the most potent steroid currently available. Like the steroid, artesunate suppresses airway … |
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Journal of Pediatrics study shows U.S. schools unprepared for student asthma …
abc7news.com A new study has released some disturbing findings about how unprepared the nation's schools are when it comes to dealing with childhood asthma or allergy attacks. Only one in four children suffering from asthma and one in two with food allergies have … |
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New Study Shows Asthma & Allergy Sufferers Can Help Reduce Airborne …
MarketWatch To help reduce exposure to allergy and asthma triggers, many patients implement lifestyle changes, such as washing bedding frequently, using hypo-allergenic pillow cases and HEPA vacuum cleaners, and using high-efficiency air filters in forced heating … |
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The Times of Israel |
Plenty of sunshine could help against asthma, Israeli study shows
The Times of Israel “When patients have asthma, our goal is to control the disease, to have as few exacerbations as possible,” said Dr. Ronit Confino-Cohen an allergist at Meir Medical Center and at Tel Aviv University, who led the study. “Our findings give us another … |
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Teva's Reslizumab Shows Reduction In Asthma Exacerbations In Clinical Studies
RTT News Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA: Quote) announced that reslizumab, an investigational anti-IL-5 monoclonal antibody, demonstrated clear levels of efficacy in achieving the primary endpoint of reduction in the frequency of clinical asthma … |
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Study shows how Portland trees curb asthma, other respiratory disease
Portland Tribune Portland's tree canopy removes enough nitrogen dioxide from the air to save society $6.6 million a year, based on avoided health care costs and the value of missed school and work days, according to a study by Portland State University researchers. |
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Anti-TSLP antibody shows promise for treating allergic asthma
ModernMedicine Investigators divided 31 patients with mild allergic asthma into 2 groups: 1 group received 3 monthly doses of AMG 157, an anti-TSLP monoclonal immunoglobulin, and the other, placebo. They conducted allergen challenges on days 42 and 84 of the … |
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Science Codex |
Study Shows Effectiveness of Anti-Malarial Drug in Controlling Asthma
Infection Control Today Asthmatic patients may soon have a more effective way to control the condition, thanks to a new pharmacological discovery by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS). The team, led by associate professor Fred Wong from the Department … NUS study shows effectiveness of common anti-malarial drug in controlling asthma Anti-malaria drug may be used to treat asthma, say researchers |
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Channel News Asia |
Common herbal-based anti-malarial drug can be used to control asthma, shows …
News-Medical.net Asthmatic patients may soon have a more effective way to control the condition, thanks to a new pharmacological discovery by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS). The team, led by Associate Professor Fred Wong from the Department … Anti-malaria drug may be used to treat asthma, say researchers |
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LiveScience.com |
New Inhaled Drug Shows Promise Against Asthma, Allergies
HealthDay WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A new inhaled medication has the potential to treat mild asthma and allergies by interrupting the production of an immune system protein that triggers allergic reactions, a new study reports. The drug … Roche biotech drug offers new way to fight asthma Candidate asthma and allergy drug passes early test Experimental Asthma Drug Hits a New Target |
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