Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Combined asthma medication therapy shown to reduce attacks
A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that using two types of common asthma medications in combination reduces severe asthma attacks.
Feb 6, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Improved medication use could reduce severe asthma attacks
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital have found that one-quarter of severe asthma attacks could be prevented if only patients consistently took their medication as prescribed.
Dec 12, 2011
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Health
Steroids increase viability of preemies as young as 22 weeks
With chubby cheeks and weighing in at a healthy 10 pounds, the imminently huggable Lexi Morrison is far removed from the 1-pound, 9 –ounce preemie she was in June when she was born premature at 24 weeks.
Dec 6, 2011
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Health
Babies who eat fish before nine months are less likely to suffer pre-school wheeze
Children who started eating fish before nine months of age are less likely to suffer from pre-school wheeze, but face a higher risk if they were treated with broad spectrum antibiotics in the first week of life or their mother ...
Nov 22, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lower dose of corticosteroids just as effective as higher for shoulder pain
Although corticosteroid injections are one of the most common treatments for shoulder pain, there have been relatively few high-quality investigations of their efficacy and duration of action. In a study scheduled for publication ...
Oct 27, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Steroids could help heal some corneal ulcers
A UCSF study gives hope to those suffering from severe cases of bacterial corneal ulcers, which can lead to blindness if left untreated. The use of topical corticosteroids in a randomized controlled trial was found to be ...
Oct 18, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers discover why steroid treatment for COPD is ineffective
(Medical Xpress) -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leads to persistent inflammation of the airways and is typically managed with corticosteroids, a class of anti-inflammatory medication. However, corticosteroids ...
Oct 18, 2011
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Genetics
Study connects gene variant to response to asthma drugs
A genetic variant may explain why some people with asthma do not respond well to inhaled corticosteroids, the most widely prescribed medicine for long-term asthma control. Researchers found that asthma patients who have two ...
Sep 26, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Beta-blocker associated with better outcomes in treatment of infantile vascular tumors
Compared with oral corticosteroids, use of the beta-blocker propranolol for treatment of infantile hemangiomas (IHs) was associated with higher rates of lesion clearance, fewer adverse effects, fewer surgical interventions ...
Aug 15, 2011
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Other
Study evaluates pressure device worn on the ear at night as treatment for scar tissue
A study of seven patients examined use of a pressure device worn overnight to supplement other therapy for auricular keloids (scar tissue buildup of the ear), as reported in an article published Online First today by Archives ...
Aug 15, 2011
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