Genetic mutations can't explain asthma

Washington: Despite a strong suspected link between genetics and asthma, genetic mutations account for only a small part of the risk for developing the disease, shows a new study.
Rare and low frequency genetic mutations have been thought to explain this missing heritability, but they are unlikely to play a major role.....

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Effects of BMI, Fat Mass, and Lean Mass on Asthma in Childhood: A Mendelian Randomization Study

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Background

Observational studies have reported associations between body mass index (BMI) and asthma, but confounding and reverse causality remain plausible explanations. We aim to investigate evidence for a causal effect of BMI on asthma using a Mendelian randomization approach.....

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AFC Kingston Panther's first home game since player Cameron Good, 10, died from asthma called off

THE first home game of tragic Cameron Good’s football team since he died has been called off due to a frozen pitch.
The AFC Kingston Panthers were to take on Sproatley Juniors this morning at Cleeve Primary School in Warne Road, Bransholme.....

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