Asthma, next global epidemic -Prof Akinkugbe

After the Human Immuno Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immuned Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) pandemic, asthma and other non-communicable diseases rank as the next global health conditions that may plaque humanity, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Professor Olujimi Akinkugbe, has said...

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Altius and CaféWell Make Asthma Management Less of a Drag

SALT LAKE CITY and DENVER, Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Altius Health Plans and CaféWell™ today announced the successful rollout of Breathe with Ease™, a new type of asthma education and management program that utilizes the power of social networking technology to increase consumer engagement and participation, resulting in better control and reduced attacks. Launched in December 2011, the program is available to 1,000 asthmatic Altius Health Plans members in Utah...

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Asthma Common Among Olympic Athletes

THURSDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Asthma and airway hyper-responsiveness are the most common chronic conditions among Olympic athletes, affecting about 8 percent of the competitors, according to a new study...

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