Meat Eating Linked to Asthma and Hay Fever
A recent study published in Nutrition Journal shows a link between a meat-based diet and the development of asthma and hayfever. Until now, not much has been known about any dietary influence on asthma and hayfever, although there has been significant research on genetic and environmental factors......
Read more here: onegreenplanet.org
Dynavax Technologies to commence Phase I asthma studies
Nov 02, 2012 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Dynavax Technologies Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, has announced that it will advance AZD1419, a second-generation TLR-9 agonist for asthma, into Phase I clinical studies......
Full news here: equities.com
Asthma Management Program from Nurtur Wins the URAC 2012 Best Practice Platinum Award for Consumer Health Improvement
The URAC 2012 Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards recognize premier healthcare management programs that demonstrate quality improvements in healthcare delivery. Nurtur® is proud to join with its parent company, Centene Corporation, in receiving the URAC 2012 Best Practice Platinum Award for its Asthma Solutions Program for a Managed Medicaid Population......
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
Studies Show Maternal Smoking Triggers Asthma in Grandchildren
Everyone knows that smoking cigarettes and other tobacco products is bad for your health... and for those around you. Now, there’s new evidence from studies with lab rats that the habit can cause asthma not only in smokers' children, but in their grandchildren, as well......
Full news here: voanews.com
Clarksville girl kept without asthma medication, covered in bed bug bites
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — A man and his wife are in custody after repeatedly shoving and hitting a 16-year-old girl in their care at around 2 a.m. Thursday, according to a report from the Clarksville Police Department......
Continue reading at: theleafchronicle.com
Many women stop their asthma meds while pregnant
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Almost a third of women on asthma control medications stop using them during the first few months of pregnancy - despite advice that a mother's uncontrolled asthma is more dangerous to the developing fetus than the drugs, according to a new study from the Netherlands......
Read more here: articles.chicagotribune.com
Everyone knows that smoking cigarettes and other tobacco products is bad for your health... and for those around you. Now, there’s new evidence from studies with lab rats that the habit can cause asthma not only in smokers' children, but in their grandchildren, as well......
Full news here: voanews.com
Clarksville girl kept without asthma medication, covered in bed bug bites
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — A man and his wife are in custody after repeatedly shoving and hitting a 16-year-old girl in their care at around 2 a.m. Thursday, according to a report from the Clarksville Police Department......
Continue reading at: theleafchronicle.com
Many women stop their asthma meds while pregnant
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Almost a third of women on asthma control medications stop using them during the first few months of pregnancy - despite advice that a mother's uncontrolled asthma is more dangerous to the developing fetus than the drugs, according to a new study from the Netherlands......
Read more here: articles.chicagotribune.com
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Many women stop their asthma meds while pregnant
(Reuters Health) - Almost a third of women on asthma control medications stop using them during the first few months of pregnancy - despite advice that a mother's uncontrolled asthma is more dangerous to the developing fetus than the drugs, according to a new study from the Netherlands.....
Continue reading at: reuters.com
Connect, Commit 2012: Coalition helps children control asthma
The Cleveland County Asthma Coalition provides education and activities to children who battle the condition.
CCAC's goal at Connect, Commit to Change is to raise money to fund scholarships for children to attend its "No-Wheeze" asthma camp......
Source at shelbystar.com
Dynavax Advances Agonist For Asthma Into The Clinic
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (DVAX) announced this morning it will advance its proprietary second-generation TLR-9 agonist for asthma into Phase 1 clinical studies. The work will be performed under the terms of a collaboration with AstraZeneca (AZN) announced in 2006. All expenses will be fully funded by AstraZeneca. As a result of the agreement to move forward, Dynavax expects to receive an advance payment of $6 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. The Phase 1 studies are expected to begin 1Q13......
Full news here: seekingalpha.com
(Reuters Health) - Almost a third of women on asthma control medications stop using them during the first few months of pregnancy - despite advice that a mother's uncontrolled asthma is more dangerous to the developing fetus than the drugs, according to a new study from the Netherlands.....
Continue reading at: reuters.com
Connect, Commit 2012: Coalition helps children control asthma
The Cleveland County Asthma Coalition provides education and activities to children who battle the condition.
CCAC's goal at Connect, Commit to Change is to raise money to fund scholarships for children to attend its "No-Wheeze" asthma camp......
Source at shelbystar.com
Dynavax Advances Agonist For Asthma Into The Clinic
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (DVAX) announced this morning it will advance its proprietary second-generation TLR-9 agonist for asthma into Phase 1 clinical studies. The work will be performed under the terms of a collaboration with AstraZeneca (AZN) announced in 2006. All expenses will be fully funded by AstraZeneca. As a result of the agreement to move forward, Dynavax expects to receive an advance payment of $6 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. The Phase 1 studies are expected to begin 1Q13......
Full news here: seekingalpha.com
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Smoking causes asthma in second generation offspring
The dangers of smoking on smokers and their children are widely known but new research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine demonstrates that nicotine exposure also causes asthma in the smoker's grandchildren.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
Nicotine exposure causes asthma in smoker's grandchildren
The dangers of smoking on smokers and their children are widely known but new research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine demonstrates that nicotine exposure also causes asthma in the smoker's grandchildren.....
Full news here: news-medical.net
New procedure helps patients with severe asthma breathe easier
Nearly 24 million people in this country suffer from asthma. For most of them, avoiding allergens and taking medications help keep their asthma under control. But for a small group with severe persistent asthma, frequent hospital visits tend to be the norm and taking medications and lifestyle changes don't do the trick. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is now using a new procedure called bronchial thermoplasty (BT), the first non-drug therapy approved by the Federal Drug Administration, for patients with severe asthma.....
Read more at: medicalxpress.com
The dangers of smoking on smokers and their children are widely known but new research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine demonstrates that nicotine exposure also causes asthma in the smoker's grandchildren.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
Nicotine exposure causes asthma in smoker's grandchildren
The dangers of smoking on smokers and their children are widely known but new research published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine demonstrates that nicotine exposure also causes asthma in the smoker's grandchildren.....
Full news here: news-medical.net
New procedure helps patients with severe asthma breathe easier
Nearly 24 million people in this country suffer from asthma. For most of them, avoiding allergens and taking medications help keep their asthma under control. But for a small group with severe persistent asthma, frequent hospital visits tend to be the norm and taking medications and lifestyle changes don't do the trick. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is now using a new procedure called bronchial thermoplasty (BT), the first non-drug therapy approved by the Federal Drug Administration, for patients with severe asthma.....
Read more at: medicalxpress.com
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Glaxo starting late-stage study of asthma drug
British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline PLC said Monday that it is starting two late-stage patient studies of an experimental biologic drug as an add-on treatment for patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma......
Read more: businessweek.com
New Procedure Helps Patients with Severe Asthma Breathe Easier
CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 24 million people in this country suffer from asthma. For most of them, avoiding allergens and taking medications help keep their asthma under control. But for a small group with severe persistent asthma, frequent hospital visits tend to be the norm and taking medications and lifestyle changes don't do the trick. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is now using a new procedure called bronchial thermoplasty (BT), the first non-drug therapy approved by the Federal Drug Administration, for patients with severe asthma.....
Read more here: sacbee.com
Beating allergy and asthma this fall
Hay rides, picking pumpkins and jumping in a huge pile of leaves are fun fall activities many children look forward to all year.
Yet, fall can be a spooky time for children who suffer with asthma and other severe allergies. Even in a classroom, children will find little relief from common allergy and asthma symptoms.....
Full news here: westernsprings.suntimes.com
British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline PLC said Monday that it is starting two late-stage patient studies of an experimental biologic drug as an add-on treatment for patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma......
Read more: businessweek.com
New Procedure Helps Patients with Severe Asthma Breathe Easier
CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 24 million people in this country suffer from asthma. For most of them, avoiding allergens and taking medications help keep their asthma under control. But for a small group with severe persistent asthma, frequent hospital visits tend to be the norm and taking medications and lifestyle changes don't do the trick. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is now using a new procedure called bronchial thermoplasty (BT), the first non-drug therapy approved by the Federal Drug Administration, for patients with severe asthma.....
Read more here: sacbee.com
Beating allergy and asthma this fall
Hay rides, picking pumpkins and jumping in a huge pile of leaves are fun fall activities many children look forward to all year.
Yet, fall can be a spooky time for children who suffer with asthma and other severe allergies. Even in a classroom, children will find little relief from common allergy and asthma symptoms.....
Full news here: westernsprings.suntimes.com
Monday, October 29, 2012
Cops: Suicidal teen in need of asthma medicine missing
A teen who is described as depressed, suicidal and in need of his medication for asthma was reported missing, Chicago police said......
Read more: chicagotribune.com
Prestons students at William carey Christian School help Asthma Foundation with schools campaign
THE air will be a little easier to breathe at William Carey Christian School after eight students helped the Asthma Foundation with its new campaign......
Source: liverpool-leader.whereilive.com.au
A teen who is described as depressed, suicidal and in need of his medication for asthma was reported missing, Chicago police said......
Read more: chicagotribune.com
Prestons students at William carey Christian School help Asthma Foundation with schools campaign
THE air will be a little easier to breathe at William Carey Christian School after eight students helped the Asthma Foundation with its new campaign......
Source: liverpool-leader.whereilive.com.au
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Upper Marlboro Asthmatic Runs First Marathon
Only four years after she started focusing on distance running, Upper Marlboro resident Tracy Rivers will run her first marathon this weekend......
Full news here: uppermarlboro.patch.com
A Recipe For Disease: Food Deserts and Air Pollution
On my way to a party recently, I decided at the last minute to pick up a bottle of wine and some fruit to contribute to the festivities. I was already near my destination and began to drive around looking for a grocery store. After circling several blocks with no luck, I engaged my GPS, only to discover that there were no grocery stores for miles in any direction.....
Read more: care2.com
Only four years after she started focusing on distance running, Upper Marlboro resident Tracy Rivers will run her first marathon this weekend......
Full news here: uppermarlboro.patch.com
A Recipe For Disease: Food Deserts and Air Pollution
On my way to a party recently, I decided at the last minute to pick up a bottle of wine and some fruit to contribute to the festivities. I was already near my destination and began to drive around looking for a grocery store. After circling several blocks with no luck, I engaged my GPS, only to discover that there were no grocery stores for miles in any direction.....
Read more: care2.com
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