Altered genes 'key role' in asthma

More than 30 altered genes have been uncovered that appear to play a key role in allergies and asthma.
Some could be targets for new drugs, scientists believe. They may also be used to predict which patients will respond best to currently available treatments.....

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What to Look for at the 2015 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting

When the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology convenes its 2015 annual meeting February 20-24, in Houston, TX, attendees will see some distinct differences from prior years while also getting the same high level of information they have come to expect from the event.....

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Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss May Improve Asthma

According to a recent study, bariatric surgery reduces the risk of an emergency department visit or hospitalization for asthma exacerbation in obese patients, suggesting effectiveness of weight loss on asthma morbidity. The study titled “Risk of an asthma exacerbation after bariatric surgery in adults” was recently published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.....

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