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Power prices and asthma hospital admissions linked
Voxy A University of Canterbury study has highlighted a significant relationship between the lack of home heating and asthma hospital admissions. The study shows a clear correlation between school holidays and asthma hospital admissions. "Our respiratory … Power price hike can be bad for Maori health |
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Global network to target asthma launches
Voxy A world without asthma is the ultimate vision of the Global Asthma Network (GAN), launched last week at the University of Auckland. The network aims to improve care for people with asthma around the world. Its work will range from research into the … |
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Asthma Foundation and Quitline say "It's not too late to quit"
Voxy With World COPD Day approaching on 14 November, the Asthma Foundation and Quitline urge smokers to quit smoking now – it's not too late! World COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Day is organised by the Global Initiative for Chronic … |
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New respiratory statistics appalling – Asthma Foundation
Voxy Over the last 20 years the incidence of acute overnight hospitalisations for infectious diseases in New Zealand has risen by more than 50%, with lower respiratory infections the single biggest cause, the New Zealand Respiratory Conference in Wellington … Address to the NZ Respiratory Conference |
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Wider choice for NZ asthma patients
Voxy Increasing the choice of funded treatments for children and adults with asthma is to be commended, Medicines New Zealand General Manager Kevin Sheehy says. This week PHARMAC announced that an additional choice in asthma treatments will be … |
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Asthma patients get fully funded treatment
Voxy New Zealand asthma patients will now have another fully funded treatment option thanks to Pharmac reimbursing Singulair (montelukast sodium) from 1 August 2012. New Zealand has one of the highest prevalence rates of asthma in the world, second only … PHARMAC to fund alternative treatments for asthma, scabies Pharmac funds new asthma treatment for preschoolers Funding for alternative treatments for asthma, scabies |
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Alternative treatments for asthma, scabies to be funded
Voxy PHARMAC is to fund a treatment for pre-schoolers with recurrent wheezing despite using other therapies, and for people with exercise-induced asthma. As part of the agreement with Merck Sharp & Dohme, PHARMAC is also funding an alternative treatment … |
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Green-lipped Mussel study does not show benefit for children?s asthma
Voxy Reports suggesting that a recent study found that Lyprinol, an extract of Green-??Lipped mussels, is?beneficial for children's asthma are not correct. In fact, the recently published study found that the extract was no better than placebo. |
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A 'flu shot' for asthma and allergy?
Voxy Preventing asthma and allergy with a small jab in the arm is not as far-fetched as you might think, say scientists at Wellington's Malaghan Institute. system with all the information it needs to ward off potential influenza infections. |
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Minister welcomes Asthma Awareness week
Voxy Associate Minister of Health, Hon Tariana Turia, has welcomed Asthma Awareness Week which started today, a timely reminder of the right we all have to cherish the breath of life, and a time to remember those of our whanau who struggle with asthma. Asthma Awareness Week – 30 April – 6 May |
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