Medical research
The key to understanding asthma may lie in the body clock
Our body clock allows bodily processes to occur at certain times of the day, like eating, sleeping and body temperature.
Oct 20, 2021
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Mothers' occupational exposure to cleaning products and disinfectants could cause asthma in future children
New analysis of data collected in the large international RHINESSA and RHINE studies, raises concern for adverse health effects of cleaning products and disinfectants, even in the next generation. A study led by UiB researchers ...
Oct 19, 2021
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Immunology
Biologic therapies available for pediatric patients with asthma
(HealthDay)—Biologic therapies are available for pediatric patients with asthma and allergic skin diseases, according to a clinical report published online Oct. 18 in Pediatrics.
Oct 18, 2021
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Inflammatory disorders
Social disadvantage in the UK has a lasting impact on childhood asthma
A study published in the journal Thorax has found that children experiencing social disadvantage in their first few years of life have a greatly increased risk of asthma persisting into adulthood.
Oct 15, 2021
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Childhood asthma study uncovers risky air pollutant mixtures
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a novel machine learning algorithm and used it to identify previously unknown mixtures of toxic air pollutants that appear to be linked to poor asthma ...
Oct 8, 2021
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Immunology
Mayo Clinic Minute: When asthma attacks
Asthma is a lung condition that causes swelling of the airways. It can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. It's the most common chronic disease among children, though it affects ...
Oct 1, 2021
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Immunology
Allergic stimulation activates mast cell precursor cells
Mast cell precursor cells do not just cause an increase in mature mast cells during inflammation, they also play an active role in diseases like asthma. This finding is in a new study by immunology researchers published in ...
Sep 27, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Headspace' app could benefit people with asthma
People with asthma given access to a popular mindfulness app improved symptoms and quality of life after just three months, researchers behind new psychological research say.
Sep 13, 2021
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Medical research
Common medications accumulate in gut bacteria, which may reduce drug effectiveness and alter the gut microbiome
Common medications can accumulate in gut bacteria, a new study has found, altering bacterial function and potentially reducing the effectiveness of the drug. These interactions—seen for a variety of medications, such as ...
Sep 8, 2021
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Immunology
Overweight and obesity may affect asthmatic children's response to inhaled steroids
Asthmatic children are less likely to respond to inhaled steroid medication if they are overweight or obese, and this leads to more frequent asthma attacks, according to research presented at the 'virtual' European Respiratory ...
Sep 8, 2021
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