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Striking variations by ethnic group in asthma in Scotland
BMC Blogs Network (blog) Asthma causes wheezing and shortness of breath long-term in over 300 million people globally. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2005 showed marked ethnic variations in asthma in the UK, with ethnic minority origin individuals being, … |
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Variations in Asthma Symptoms Depend on Environmental Exposure
Lung Disease News Not all asthma sufferers display similar disease characteristics, and one of the reasons behind this discrepancy may be different patient backgrounds concerning occupational environments and smoking habits. One study, published in BMC Pulmonary … |
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 Jersey Evening Post |
'Big variations' in NHS child care
The Press Association Wide variations exist between some health trusts in England when it comes to emergency admissions for bowel disease, epilepsy and asthma, and the number of A&E attendances among under-fives. While some of the difference can be explained by … Disparities in child healthcare exposed UK: NEW HEALTH MAPS TO DRIVE CHILDREN'S HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS |
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Studies Link Asthma with Variations in IL6 Receptor Gene and Chromosome 11q13.5
Genetic Engineering News Genome-wide association studies focused on asthma risk genes have identified a variation in the interleukin-6 receptor (IL6R), and alterations at another site on chromosome 11q13.5 near the leucine-rich repeat containing 32 gene (LRRC32, also known as … |
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Conditions: Collection of Clinical Data That Will be Used in This Study and Will Form a Data Bank for Asthma in Saudi Arabia; Identify Known and NOVEL Genetic Risk Factors Contributing to Asthma Susceptibility; Study the Mechanistic Roles of the Genetic Variants Within Major Asthma Susceptibility Genes
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Sponsor: King Saud University
Recruiting – verified April 2010
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