Topic: Asthma
He is heading the largest Australian study of asthma genetics - the Australian Asthma Genetics Consortium - which has brought together the top asthma genetics experts from across the country to try to ... moreIn two closely related studies, two teams of Scripps Research Institute scientists have discovered the underlying mechanisms that activate a type of immune cell in the skin and other organs. The findi ... more
In two closely related studies, two teams of Scripps Research Institute scientists have discovered the underlying mechanisms that activate a type of immune cell in the skin and other organs. The findi ... more
Researchers link stress of inner-city life to increased hospitalizations ... more
Many youths appear resistant to treatment from the onset of a severe asthmatic condition. Why? Simply put, many have been wrongly diagnosed or caretakers have not followed asthma treatment guideline ... more
More than 48 percent of all Americans took at least one prescription drug each month in 2008, which amounts to a 10 percent increase over the previous decade, according to a new report from the US Cen ... more
Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Medicines ... more
New findings may lead to the development of more effective therapies for inflammation, wounds and malignant tumors LA JOLLA, CA – August 31, 2010 –– In two closely related studies, two teams of Scr ... more
In two closely related studies, two teams of scientists have discovered the underlying mechanisms that activate a type of immune cell in the skin and other organs. The findings may lead to the develop ... more
Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list ... more
Michael Douglas Says He'll Beat Throat Cancer Oregon Children Least Likely To Be Hospitalized For Asthma Botox Maker Pays $600 Million To Settle Marketing ... more
A study in the US has found a protein that could be a driver of severe asthma. Dr Elaine Vickers, Research Relations Manager at Asthma UK comments: 'Although this research is in its early stages and ... more
The American Lung Association is offering a free-of-charge, online caregiving coordination service called "My Fighting for Air Community" to support individuals affected by acute and chronic lung dise ... more
Patients with asthma who are exposed to violence in their community are at an increased risk for an asthma-related hospitalization and emergency room visits for asthma or any cause, according to new r ... more
Carmen Delgado was driving her asthma-suffering daughter Briana to hospital and crashed her car into another vehicle; police officer Alfonso Mendez told the mother he did not know CPR and could not he ... more
El Camino Hospital has been selected as one of the first hospitals in Northern California to offer bronchial thermoplasty , a new medical treatment for the most severe cases of asthma. Approved by the ... more
Scientists have identified a genetic basis for determining the severity of allergic asthma in experimental models of the disease. The study may help in the search for future therapeutic strategies to ... more
Scientists have identified a genetic basis for determining the severity of allergic asthma in experimental models of the disease. The study may help in the search for future therapeutic strategies to ... more
Findings may lead to new treatments for people with severe forms of the airway disorder, researchers say ... more
CINCINNATI – Scientists have identified a genetic basis for determining the severity of allergic asthma in experimental models of the disease. The study may help in the search for future therapeutic ... more
Vitamin D may be an effective therapy to treat and even prevent allergy to a common mold that can cause severe complications for patients with cystic fibrosis and asthma, according to researchers from ... more
Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. ... more
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25 – Vitamin D may be an effective therapy to treat and even prevent allergy to a common mold that can cause severe complications for patients with cystic fibrosis and asthma, accord ... more
Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that some surveyed physicians indicate that they will decrease their overall ... more
TIM1 has been identified as a susceptibility gene for asthma. New research in mice now suggests that targeting TIM-1 protein might have therapeutic benefit in treating this increasingly prevalent cond ... more
AstraZeneca gets suit droppedAstraZeneca Plc won dismissal of a lawsuit in which it was accused of backing out of a deal with Verus Pharmaceuticals Inc. to develop a children €™s asthma drug and inste ... more
AstraZeneca gets suit droppedAstraZeneca Plc won dismissal of a lawsuit in which it was accused of backing out of a deal with Verus Pharmaceuticals Inc. to develop a children €™s asthma drug and inste ... more
Aetna (NYSE: AET) leaders will present the findings of a new study at the Academy for Health Equity Conference in Littleton, Colorado. The study looked at the differences in the use of the emergency r ... more
We can only imagine how excited the folks at a small pharmaceutical development company called Verus were when they signed a deal with the mighty AstraZeneca in the spring of 2007. AstraZeneca agreed ... more
We can only imagine how excited the folks at a small pharmaceutical development company called Verus were when they signed a deal with the mighty AstraZeneca in the spring of 2007. AstraZeneca agreed ... more
Scientists have taken a further step towards improving our understanding of how asthma develops. New findings show that the gene-regulating molecule "IRF4" plays a key role in the development of T hel ... more
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Research conducted by Dr. Jay Kolls, Professor and Chair of Genetics at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, and colleagues, has found that vitamin D may be an effective therapeutic agent to treat ... more
A study published Friday in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found a link between teenagers #39; use of acetaminophen such as Tylenol and asthma and allergies. The study ... more
New Orleans, LA – Research conducted by Dr. Jay Kolls, Professor and Chair of Genetics at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, and colleagues, has found that vitamin D may be an effective therapeu ... more
Vitamin D may be an effective therapeutic agent to treat or prevent allergy to a common mold that can complicate asthma and frequently affects patients with cystic fibrosis. ... more
Researchers have demonstrated that ozone can react with the nicotine in secondhand tobacco smoke to form ultrafine particles that may become a bigger threat to asthma sufferers than nicotine itself. ... more
Study looked at 13- and 14-year-olds from 50 countries Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, Pain Relievers, Teen Health ... more
Elaine Gillard, asthma nurse specialist at Asthma UK, says: 'Children's admissions for asthma peak annually in September, which coincides with the start of the new school year. There are a number of p ... more
Asthma UK believe that research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine suggesting that acetaminophen use is linked to a risk of asthma in adolescents should not ca ... more
New evidence linking the use of acetaminophen to development of asthma and eczema suggests that even monthly use of the drug in adolescents may more than double risk of asthma in adolescents compared ... more
Dr Mike Thomas, Chief Medical Adviser to Asthma UK, said: 'Hundreds of children across England with the most severe, allergic asthma will now be denied a pioneering treatment that could free them from ... more
Acetaminophen, more commonly known as Tylenol in the USA and paracetamol in Europe has been linked to the development of asthma and eczema among adolescents. A new study reveals that even monthly use ... more
Asthmatic children who use inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in recommended doses, with occasional oral prednisone, don't seem to be at higher risk for cataracts as young adults, a new study shows. Reut ... more
Alzheimer's Disease Ardea Gout Asthma (Ages 18-55) /div ... more
Study looked at 13- and 14-year-olds from 50 countries ... more
Why do some people volunteer for clinical trials? Are they aware of the risks? Are they treated properly? What kind of follow up should take place? These are among the issues that Roberto Abadie, a vi ... more
Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. New re ... more
Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. New re ... more
The Penn State College of Medicine's Department of Public Health Sciences has received a grant of about $54 million over seven years to act as the data coordinating center for the National Heart Lung ... more
Most weight loss programs try to motivate individuals with warnings of the long-term health consequences of obesity: increased risk for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and asthma. New re ... more
Studies have shown that children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may have an increased risk of developing asthma. Now new research suggests they may also get less benefit from the inhaled steroi ... more
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb ginkgo #8212;common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. The ginkgo tree is one of the oldest types of tre ... more
A new study may help explain some of the well-documented ethnic disparities in pediatric asthma. ... more
Dust blown from faraway deserts may accumulate in the air to levels great enough to contribute to children's asthma attacks, a new study suggests. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Ai ... more
Allergy shots can reduce symptoms of asthma, use of inhaled medications and allergy-related asthma attacks, confirms an updated review of studies. Yet, the treatment can also cause systemic side effec ... more
GPs must cut back on medicines: NHS officials - Telegraph: " €œThe report by the National Prescribing Centre identifies treatments where there are opportunities to improve the efficiency of prescribin ... more
GPs must cut back on medicines: NHS officials - Telegraph: " €œThe report by the National Prescribing Centre identifies treatments where there are opportunities to improve the efficiency of prescribin ... more
Kids who get chickenpox may be less likely to develop atopic dermatitis and asthma when they're older than their peers who don't get chickenpox - including those that are vaccinated against it, sugges ... more
For many people afflicted by asthma, treatment can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience. After their initial diagnosis, asthmatics find themselves caught in a trial and error process that ca ... more
Kids who get chickenpox may be less likely to develop atopic dermatitis and asthma when they're older than their peers who don't get chickenpox - including those that are vaccinated against it, sugges ... more
N30 Pharmaceuticals, LLC announced the approval of its Investigational New Drug Application for N6022 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. N6022, a first-in-class inhibitor of s-nitrosoglutathio ... more
Excess maternal weight gain increases birth weight after controlling for genetic factors Boston, Mass. #8212; Expectant mothers who gain large amounts of weight tend to give birth to heavier infants ... more
Using highly parallel proteomic scans and advanced bioinformatics, researchers have identified distinct asthma subtypes -- information that could lead to far more effective treatments. ... more
Repeated episodes of hunger linked to long-term poor health, study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, Children's Health, Malnutrition ... more
GALVESTON, Texas — For many people afflicted by asthma, treatment can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience. After their initial diagnosis, asthmatics find themselves caught in a trial and e ... more
Repeated episodes of hunger linked to long-term poor health, study found ... more
Rejection triggers responses in the body that can increase a person €™s risk for maladies such as asthma, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and depression, a new study says. ... more
An effort in Massachusetts to repeal a controversial law that prohibits drugmakers from giving gifts and meals to doctors and other healthcare professional has apparently ended. The provision, which h ... more
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb feverfew #8212;common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Originally a plant native to the Balkan mountai ... more
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb ephedra #8212;common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Ephedra is an evergreen shrub-like plant native ... more
Splashing around in a swimming pool on a hot summer day may not be as safe as you think. A recent University of Illinois study links the application of disinfectants in recreational pools to previousl ... more
Men who had a history of asthma or eczema generally had a lower risk of developing cancer, according to a study carried out by researchers at INRS Institut Armand-Frappier, the Research Centre of the ... more
Men who had a history of asthma or eczema generally had a lower risk of developing cancer, according to a study carried out by researchers at INRS–Institut Armand-Frappier, the Research Centre of the ... more
Men who had a history of asthma or eczema generally had a lower risk of developing cancer, according to a new study. ... more
Mothers who drank milk with a probiotic supplement during and after pregnancy were able to cut the incidence of eczema in their children by almost half, a new study published in the British Journal of ... more
Researchers from Bochum have isolated the substance in cowshed dust that possibly protects farm children from developing allergies and allergic asthma, namely the plant sugar molecule arabinogalactan. ... more
Researchers in Germany have isolated the substance in cowshed dust that possibly protects farm children from developing allergies and allergic asthma -- namely the plant sugar molecule arabinogalactan ... more
Some obese adults may be at increased risk of having their breathing difficulties misdiagnosed as asthma, a new study suggests.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Breathing Probl ... more
Source: Food and Drug Administration Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Drug Safety ... more
Two studies link increased suicide risk to difficulties in breathing -- one shows an increase in suicides associated with air pollution, a second shows an increase in suicides for teens with asthma. ... more
As seasonal allergies have some asthma sufferers reaching for inhalers, FDA issues warning on stolen medicine. ... more
Researchers have found that patients' precise genetic background told far more about their potential lung function -- and therefore any damage that has occurred -- than the self-identified racial prof ... more
Suicide rates increase not only as a result of mental illness, but also when there are difficulties with breathing, according to two large Asian population studies that detected the effects of air p ... more
Over half of UK swine flu hospital admissions and inpatient deaths occurred in people with no underlying health problems or obvious risk factors, research at the University of Liverpool has found. The ... more
An immune-system protein already used to treat diseases like multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C and a variety of cancers might also aid asthma patients, researchers have found. ... more
Stress seems to worsen or increase the risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and asthma. But following some simple stres ... more
Type 2 Diabetes Asthma Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) /div ... more
An immune-system protein already used to treat diseases like multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C and a variety of cancers might also aid asthma patients, researchers have found. ... more
Exposure to high levels of fungus may increase the risk of severe asthma attacks among people with certain chitinase gene variants, according to a study from Harvard Medical School, Harvard Pilgrim He ... more
A large US study found that compared to normal weight children, obese children have a higher risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where stomach fluid flows up into ... more
A large US study found that compared to normal weight children, obese children have a higher risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where stomach fluid flows up into t ... more
Adjusting for genetic history would improve results for asthma, COPD, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Genes and Gene ... more
Americans with lung disease may face a far greater level of lung damage than either they or their doctor suspect, depending on their individual genetic heritage, according to a new study. The research ... more
Adjusting for genetic history would improve results for asthma, COPD, study suggests ... more
Despite an association between Siglec-8 and eosinophils, a study found no involvement of the protein's variants with eosinophilic esophagitis. Medscape Medical News ... more
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, Nutrition ... more
For all the wealth of information that can be found on the internet, people have become dumber, not smarter because of the web. No, this is not a scientific survey, just my personal observation. But i ... more
In the last 15 years, allergist Thomas C. Beller, M.D., founder of TCB Medical Devices, has seen a relative allergy epidemic. Seasonal allergies, asthma, eczema and atopic dermatitis have all increase ... more
A gene that encodes a protein responsible for determining whether certain immune cells live or die shows subtle differences in some people with asthma, researchers report. ... more
FDA warns about potentially dangerous products sold online including an instant coffee and a phony flu treatment. Other alerts include an overdose risk with vitamin D supplements for infants, a recall ... more
Variant could spur excess white blood cells, researchers speculate Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Genes and Gene Therapy ... more
A gene that encodes a protein responsible for determining whether certain immune cells live or die shows subtle differences in some people with asthma, a team led by Johns Hopkins researchers reports ... more
A new nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory therapy made from a human protein significantly decreases disease signs of asthma in mice, opening the possibility of a new asthma therapy for patients who do not ... more
Even brief exposure to ultrafine pollution particles near a freeway is potent enough to boost the allergic inflammation that exacerbates asthma, according to new research. ... more
Variant could spur excess white blood cells, researchers speculate ... more
A new nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory therapy made from a human protein significantly decreases disease signs of asthma in mice, opening the possibility of a new asthma therapy for patients who do not ... more
Pediatric Asthma Birth Control Overactive Bladder /div ... more
A gene that encodes a protein responsible for determining whether certain immune cells live or die shows subtle differences in some people with asthma, a team led by Johns Hopkins researchers reports ... more
Studies have linked tobacco smoke exposure to various chronic conditions of childhood, including obesity, asthma and mental health disorders. Two studies published in the July print issue of Pediatric ... more
Studies have linked tobacco smoke exposure to various chronic conditions of childhood, including obesity, asthma and mental health disorders. Two studies published in the July print issue of Pediatric ... more
DURHAM, N.C. #8212; An immune cell known to cause chronic inflammation in autoimmune disorders has been identified as a possible culprit in low back pain associated with herniated discs, according to ... more
The FDA has approved mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate inhalation aerosol for the treatment of asthma in patients aged 12 years and older. Medscape Medical News ... more
Certain gene variants appear to increase risk of serious exacerbations, study findsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, Genes and Gene Therapy, Molds ... more
Occupational asthma is asthma that is caused by a workplace irritant or activity, or worsened by it. The irritant may be a chemical fume, dust, or a gas. The sufferer has the same symptoms as in non-o ... more
Exposure to high levels of fungus may increase the risk of severe asthma attacks among people with certain chitinase gene variants, according to a new study. ... more
Asthmatic children with relatively low vitamin D levels in their blood may have a greater risk of suffering severe asthma attacks than those with higher levels of the vitamin, a new study suggests.Sou ... more
Stallergenes S.A. announces the results of a phase III clinical trial (VO55.06) conducted in China aimed at assessing the efficacy and safety of sublingual immunotherapy (Staloral(R) mites 300) in adu ... more
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Washington Heights-Inwood Network (WIN) for Asthma program has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with its 2010 National Environmental Leade ... more
Allergic rhinitis is a common chronic respiratory illness affecting quality of life, productivity, and comorbid conditions such as asthma. Medscape Medical News ... more
Research shows Pycnogenol decreases nasal and ocular symptoms in allergic rhinitis patients HOBOKEN, N.J. (June 23, 2010) – An estimated 60 million people in the U.S. are affected by allergic rhiniti ... more
Finding may explain why C-section babies seem more likely to develop allergies, asthma, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cesarean Section, Childbirth ... more
Global Health Ventures Inc. (OTCBB:GHLV) (the "Company"), a specialty pharma company focused on life style products is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding letter of intent ("LOI") with Pa ... more
Finding may explain why C-section babies seem more likely to develop allergies, asthma, study suggests ... more
Program that lets doctors track refills improves patient compliance, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Medicines ... more
Leading respiratory experts fear early warning signs are indicating a tough cold and flu season ahead, particularly for high risk Aussies with asthma. Sufferers are warned to brace themselves for what ... more
via businessweek.com AstraZeneca PLC on Friday agreed to pay $103 million to settle lawsuits that allege it inflated the price of its cancer drug Zoladex and its child asthma medicati ... more
via businessweek.com AstraZeneca PLC on Friday agreed to pay $103 million to settle lawsuits that allege it inflated the price of its cancer drug Zoladex and its child asthma medicati ... more
The lawsuits alleged the drugmaker inflated the average wholesale price of its Zoladex cancer drug and the Pulmicort asthma med for children. The $103 million settlement comes after a federal court la ... more
New research from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center suggests that allergic reactions to pet dander, dust mites and mold may prevent people with allergic asthma from generating a healthy ... more
A symptom of breathing problemsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Breathing Problems ... more
Adults whose asthma is not fully controlled by medication might gain some benefits from adding an exercise routine to their lives, a small study suggests.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pag ... more
Program that lets doctors track refills improves patient compliance, study finds ... more
Within a comprehensive health insurance system, black and Hispanic children appear more likely than white children to have asthma and their outcomes are often worse, according to a report posted onlin ... more
Armed with the right information, physicians can play a stronger role in ensuring asthma patients don't waver in taking drugs proven to prevent asthma attacks, according to researchers at Henry Ford H ... more
Citing study results in mice, researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine reported for the first time that the form of vitamin E found primarily in food (gamma #8209;tocophe ... more
Some previous studies have reported associations between low magnesium consumption and the development of asthma. Now, recent research supported by NCCAM and published in the Journal of Asthma provide ... more
A new study led by University of Leicester researchers at Glenfield Hospital suggests that CT scans may be the way forward for monitoring progression of severe asthma as well as checking how it is res ... more
University of Montreal scientists discover free radical mechanism to viral invasion This release is available in French. Montreal, June 15, 2010 – Canadian researchers have discovered a new way t ... more
Should patients be paid to stay healthy? That #8217;s the topic in today #8217;s New York Times #8217; Room for Debate blog. Included is my take, where I write that such programs need to be carefully ... more
by Roy Benaroch, MD I €™ve recently posted about the insane costs of health care, and about how defensive medicine is a big contributor. Prescription drugs are another huge cost, accounting for about ... more
CT scans may assist in differentiating various asthma disease sub-types and help deliver personalized healthcare, say scientists. ... more
British researchers have found that avoiding certain foods and dust mites during our first months of life may help prevent asthma. Professor Syed Hasan Arshad and colleages from the David Hide Asthma ... more
An online self-management tool for people with asthma has been shown to significantly improve their ability to reduce their symptoms. Researchers tested the system in 200 adults with asthma, finding s ... more
'There is now a wealth of research indicating that a person's diet can contribute to their risk of developing asthma and allergies, most likely as a result of their antioxidant, lipid and vitamin E in ... more
'This study adds to existing evidence supporting the hygiene hypothesis, which states that early exposure to potential allergens results in a reduced risk of asthma and allergy development. Although r ... more
An online self-management tool for people with asthma has been shown to significantly improve their ability to reduce their symptoms. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Respir ... more
'There is substantial evidence linking asthma to the use of cleaning sprays, chlorine bleach and disinfectants at work, although further research is needed to understand the processes involved and how ... more
'There is now a broad spectrum of evidence which suggests that the pre-natal environment, including factors such as family history and the mother's diet during pregnancy, can influence whether or not ... more
Dr Elaine Vickers, Research Relations Manager at Asthma UK, says: 'This large study has probed deeper into the relationship between asthma and diet. However, the authors acknowledge a number of limita ... more
'The results of this long-term study are exciting and suggest that, in principle, it is possible to protect high risk children from developing asthma by minimising their exposure to allergens. It is o ... more
'Over three quarters of people with asthma also have a doctor-diagnosed allergy, which can often trigger their asthma symptoms and impact on their daily lives. We are therefore excited about the poten ... more
Canada lists the top prescription drugs Americans buy online | Booster Shots | Los Angeles TimesPlavix (an anticoagulant often used to prevent blood clots), Advair (a corticosteroid used for asthma), ... more
Canada lists the top prescription drugs Americans buy online | Booster Shots | Los Angeles TimesPlavix (an anticoagulant often used to prevent blood clots), Advair (a corticosteroid used for asthma), ... more
AfroAmerican and Hispanic* children seem to have a higher risk of developing asthma compared to Caucasian children; their outcomes are frequently worse, even within a comprehensive health insurance sy ... more
More likely to get ER treatment, less likely to see specialist, study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, Asthma in Children, Health Disparities ... more
Omalizumab (Xolair, Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK) provides little additional benefit over existing drugs for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma in most children aged 6-11 years, accordi ... more
Within a comprehensive health insurance system, black and Hispanic children appear more likely than white children to have asthma and their outcomes are often worse, according to a new study. ... more
Eating three or more burgers a week may boost a child's risk of asthma and wheeze -- at least in developed nations -- reveals a large international study. ... more
Allergic asthma may diminish the necessary immune response to respiratory viruses such as influenza, according to new research findings. Medscape Medical News ... more
More likely to get ER treatment, less likely to see specialist, study shows ... more
Researchers from the La Jolla Institute and University of Virginia find protein key to insulin secretion SAN DIEGO – (June 7, 2010) If you think of diabetes onset like an elaborate molecular drama, t ... more
Obesity has been linked to numerous health problems, from heart disease and diabetes to arthritis and stroke. Now, asthma and aggressive prostate cancer can be added to the list. With such grim progno ... more
New research shows that kids who eat three or more burgers a week have a higher risk for developing asthma and wheezing than kids who eat fewer burgers. ... more
In a much-needed effort to burnish their images, drugmakers repeat a mantra about wanting to help patients beat this or that illness, and that patient safety is a prime concern. Yet this week, we are ... more
U.S. health regulators have finalized new warnings for controversial inhaled asthma drugs, but exercised new powers to order the changes on products made by GlaxoSmithKline PLC and AstraZeneca PLC.Sou ... more
Children who eat three or more burgers a week may be at a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, but a healthy diet rich in fruit and fish seems to stave off the risk, according to a large international ... more
But a diet high in fruit, veggies and fish appears to lessen likelihood of wheeze, study finds ... more
Children who eat at least three burgers each week may have a higher risk of developing asthma and wheeze, say researchers who completed an international study published in the journal Thorax today. Th ... more
Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. announced that it has acquired RespiVert Ltd., a privately held drug discovery company focused on developing small-molecule, inhaled therapies for the treatment of pulmonar ... more
A class of drugs commonly used for asthma, inflammation and skin injury also may hold promise for tissue-repairing regenerative medicine, according to researchers. ... more
Scientists have discovered that the activation of immune cells called basophils causes kidney damage in a mouse model of lupus nephritis. These findings and the team's associated research in humans ma ... more
Source: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research - Related MedlinePlus Page: Lupus ... more
New research from UT Southwestern suggests that allergic reactions to pet dander, dust mites and mold may prevent people with allergic asthma from generating a healthy immune response to respiratory v ... more
National Institutes of Health scientists have discovered that the activation of immune cells called basophils causes kidney damage in a mouse model of lupus nephritis. These findings and the team's as ... more
A new study confirms a link between obesity and asthma.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Obesity ... more
Even low levels of air pollution can affect lung health, according to the Canadian Lung Association, so Canadians should pay attention to pollution levels and take steps to protect themselves. "Clean ... more
LONDON, June 1 (Reuters) - Novartis's (NOVN.VX) asthma drug Xolair will not be paid for by Britain's national health service (NHS) after the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) cost ... more
LONDON, June 1 (Reuters) - Novartis's (NOVN.VX) asthma drug Xolair will not be paid for by Britain's national health service (NHS) after the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) cost ... more
New research from UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that allergic reactions to pet dander, dust mites and mold may prevent people with allergic asthma from generating a healthy immune response t ... more
New research suggests that allergic reactions to pet dander, dust mites and mold may prevent people with allergic asthma from generating a healthy immune response to respiratory viruses such as influe ... more
A form of vitamin E (gamma-tocopherol) commonly found in foods may be a useful additional treatment for asthma, according to preliminary research. Because of its antioxidant properties, vitamin E has ... more
by Matthew Mintz, MD As reported in MedPage Today, the FDA announced the end for CFC-propelled inhalers. Of the seven inhalers with deadlines for removal, only three are still being made: Flunisolide ... more
It matters when and where you work outSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Exercise and Physical Fitness ... more
It matters when and where you work out ... more
by Erin Marcus, MD Whenever I diagnose a person with asthma or allergies, I usually ask a few questions about his or her living environment. Is there shag carpeting in the bedroom? Is the air condit ... more
Scientists from the University of Massachusetts have developed an animal model that shows how an early childhood lung infection can cause asthma later in life. They presented their data at the 110th G ... more
Scientists have developed an animal model that shows how an early childhood lung infection can cause asthma later in life. ... more
harmatimes.com/WorldNews/article.aspx?id=17912 src=EWorldNews">pharmatimes.com More than one in four insured children and nearly 30% of 10-19-year-olds were taking at least one prescription m ... more
harmatimes.com/WorldNews/article.aspx?id=17912 src=EWorldNews">pharmatimes.com More than one in four insured children and nearly 30% of 10-19-year-olds were taking at least one prescription m ... more
Draw your own conclusions: Researchers suggest in a small new study that art therapy makes kids less anxious about their condition.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anxiety, Asthma in ... more
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND) announced today that it has purchased from the Genaera Liquidating Trust certain intellectual property and interests in future milestones and royalti ... more
A class of drugs commonly used for asthma, inflammation, and skin injury also may hold promise for tissue repairing regenerative medicine, according to Duke University Medical Center researchers. ... more
Since the 2007 state law took effect, admissions for ailments related to secondhand smoke have declined by as much as 33 percent. Two University of Arizona researchers have studied the relationship be ... more
Contact: Professor Tony Ferrante 61-423-025-582 University of Adelaide A simple blood test can now predict whether newborn babies are at high risk of developing allergies as they grow older, thanks to ... more
The population of asthmatic people who benefit from omalizumab therapy can be extended to include those with moderate disease and those with severe, difficult-to-control asthma. Medscape Medical New ... more
The Federal Patents Court in Munich upheld challenges brought by four generic rivals that the combination patent was invalid on salmeterol and fluticasone propionate, the drugs in Viani, also known a ... more
The Federal Patents Court in Munich upheld challenges brought by four generic rivals that the combination patent was invalid on salmeterol and fluticasone propionate, the drugs in Viani, also known a ... more
In recognition of National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, celebrated each May, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding families that cockroach allergens can trigger allergies ... more
Asthma-like symptoms surprised researchers Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, Breathing Problems, Exercise for Children ... more