Immunology
New asthma biomarkers identified from lung bacteria
While the microbiome has gained significant attention for its impact on digestive health in recent years, its effect on lung disease has largely remained unstudied.
Oct 24, 2017
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Inflammatory disorders
New 'biologic' drug may help severe asthma
(HealthDay)—A "biologic" drug in development to treat severe asthma reduces the rate of serious attacks by about two-thirds compared to a placebo drug, according to preliminary research findings.
Sep 7, 2017
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Immunology
Steroids may do more harm than good in some cases of severe asthma
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences and UPMC have uncovered the molecular mechanism underlying corticosteroid resistance in severe asthma. The new findings have important clinical ...
Jul 6, 2017
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Inflammatory disorders
Protective association identified for asthma against sepsis
(HealthDay)—For patients with infections, those with asthma have reduced risk of sepsis, according to a letter to the editor published online May 22 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Jun 23, 2017
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Immunology
New medicine shows potential to reduce oral steroid use in severe asthma patients
A trial led by a McMaster University respirology professor shows promising results for a new medicine for severe asthma patients.
May 25, 2017
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Inflammatory disorders
Investigational biologic appears to reduce oral corticosteroid use in severe asthma
An investigational biologic may reduce the need for adults with severe asthma to take an oral corticosteroid to control their asthma, according to a randomized controlled trial presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference. ...
May 22, 2017
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Inflammatory disorders
Proof-of principle study finds imatinib improves symptoms for patients with severe asthma
Mast cells, a type of white blood cell, are present in the airways of severe asthmatics even in the face of aggressive treatment, and their presence is associated with key indicators of severe asthma. It has long been thought ...
May 17, 2017
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Immunology
Testosterone explains why women more prone to asthma
An international research team has revealed for the first time that testosterone protects males against developing asthma, helping to explain why females are two times more likely to develop asthma than males after puberty.
May 8, 2017
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Immunology
Researchers find overprescribing of oral corticosteroids in children with asthma
While a short course of oral corticosteroid medication is recommended for the treatment of moderate to severe asthma flare-ups, it is neither recommended nor effective in treating those with minimal to mild asthma exacerbations. ...
Apr 11, 2017
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Study brings hope of a new treatment for asthma sufferers
Improved treatments for people with severe asthma are a 'step closer' after a research team led by the University of Leicester identified a breakthrough in the cause of airway narrowing.
Mar 1, 2017
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