Immunology
Asthma overdiagnosed in Canadian adults
Asthma is overdiagnosed in an estimated 30 percent of Canadian adult , according to a study presented at the ATS 2016 International Conference.
May 17, 2016
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Pediatrics
Percentage of US children who have chronic health conditions on the rise
The percentage of children with chronic health conditions is on the rise, and new research being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting shows this is especially true among children who live in or near ...
Apr 30, 2016
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Health
Study shows asthma-related Twitter posts can predict rise in hospital visits
New research at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting suggests that to predict—and possibly prevent—severe asthma attacks in a community, physicians can look for clues in social media.
Apr 30, 2016
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Inflammatory disorders
Asthma in many adolescents is not an allergic disease
New research indicates that asthma in many adolescents is not likely to involve inflammation of the airways and therefore should not be considered an allergic disease.
Jan 13, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Glaxo plant with Legionnaires' bacteria is quiet for second day
All was quiet Wednesday at a GlaxoSmithKline pharmaceutical plant that was shut down after the drug maker discovered the bacteria that cause potentially fatal Legionnaires' disease in a cooling tower at the site.
Aug 12, 2015
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Immunology
Emergency rooms test new ways to help minority children with uncontrolled asthma
The rates of asthma in children are unusually high in Chicago and the respiratory disorder disproportionately affects African-American children. To address the issue, Rush University Medical Center and six other major medical ...
Jul 17, 2015
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Immunology
Environmental concerns led to jump in cost of asthma inhalers: study
(HealthDay)—Federal action to protect the ozone layer has resulted in a dramatic increase in the cost of asthma inhalers in recent years, according to a new study.
May 11, 2015
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Immunology
Women hospitalized 60 percent more than men after emergency asthma treatment
While it may be a stereotype, it's also true that women seek medical care more frequently than men do. And a recent study shows that women with acute asthma who are treated in the emergency department (ED) are 60 percent ...
May 5, 2015
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Immunology
New study suggests prominent role for pharmacies in reducing asthma-related illness
A new study shows how pharmacies might collaborate with physicians and families to reduce asthma-related illness.
May 4, 2015
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Immunology
Direct-to-consumer advertising of asthma meds ups ER use
(HealthDay)—Direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) of asthma medications is associated with increased emergency department utilization among commercially insured patients, according to a study published online April 16 in ...
Apr 23, 2015
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