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New therapeutic targets in asthma
Irish Medical Times One way to classify asthma involves identifying the phenotypes of asthma – that is the clusters of properties observed in different types of asthma. Criteria related to clinical aspects (eg severity and frequency of exacerbations, airflow restriction, … |
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$10M funding targets health-care projects
Calgary Herald Severe asthma would make her lethargic, her eyes would draw into her head, her rib cage would compress, her lips and fingernails would turn blue, until taking in oxygen would become a life-threatening fight. Recovery often meant days in hospital, … Research funding for improving healthcare U of C health projects get federal funding boost Millions for research to improve healthcare |
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Government plan targets COPD sufferers
Management in Practice The government outcomes strategy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma aims to transform the lives of people living with lung conditions including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The new plans will bring together the work of … Government announces COPD and asthma strategy Government outlines new strategy to combat respiratory illness |
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 Los Angeles Times |
Health study targets major Calif. rail yard
San Francisco Chronicle Researchers are hoping to determine if there is a higher asthma and fatal cancer rate in the surrounding community by studying 1200 randomly selected households in three concentric zones around the rail yard. They will also test lung capacity, … Low-income communities around San Bernardino rail yard targeted for health study Health study targets major Calif. railyard Health study targets major Calif. rail yard |
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New drugs targets for asthma discovered
Mediplacements Researchers have found a previously unknown biological pathway explaining why influenza triggers asthma attacks, presenting a new set of drug targets for asthma. According to a study, published in journal Nature Immunology, influenza activates a newly … Researchers find link between flu, asthma Why influenza induces asthma attacks? Biological Trials linked to Viral Infection in Asthma Patients |
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Boston Scientific Targets Asthma
Daily Markets Leading medical devices player Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX) presented long-term safety data from the Research in Severe Asthma (RISA) trial. The study revealed that patients with severe refractory asthma, when treated with Alair bronchial … |
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This Is What It Really Looks Like When The Coal Industry Targets Kids
Fast Company But the materials fail to mention any of the disadvantages of coal–like the fact, for example, that coal burning is linked to numerous health problems, including asthma and bronchitis. Take a look at the map below (larger PDF here). … Yes Men Spoof Coal Company Peabody Punked by Fake 'Coal Cares' Asthma Site In King Coal's Kingdom, Truth Is Stranger Than Satire |
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Fake website, press release targets Missouri coal company
CNN International A press release supposedly from Peabody Energy said it was creating a new public health initiative "designed to combat the stigma of asthma among American children." Under the so-called "Coal Cares" initiative, the false statement said, … Coal Cares Site, A Brilliant Hoax of The Coal Industry Peabody Punked by Fake 'Coal Cares' Asthma Site Peabody Energy Says It's Victim Of Website Hoax |
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New asthma treatment targets weight
Newcastle Herald The 11-year-old has found a new zest for life following a nutritional overhaul to treat his asthma. The Merewether resident was one of 25 … |
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City Council Targets Asthma Triggers with Housing Act
AllMediaNY It will also focus more closely on violations related to health issues such as mold, asthma, insects, and mice. According to the NYC Department of Health, … |
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