Childhood Asthma Linked With Increased Left Ventricular Mass In Adulthood

A prospective study published in JACC Heart Failure identified an association between a history of asthma from childhood and increased left ventricular (LV) mass later in life.
The prevalence of LV hypertrophy in the general population is approximately 14.9% in men and 9.1% in women. In individuals with hypertension, the prevalence is as high 41%. Results of previous studies show that increased LV mass indexed to height (LVMI) is an independent risk factor for mortality and cardiovascular events. In addition, recent findings suggest an association between increased LV mass and chronic inflammation.....

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HOGAN ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVE TO REDUCE LEAD POISONING, ASTHMA CASES

Lead poisoning and asthma are two conditions related to housing. In an effort to ensure that Marylanders have access to safe and healthy housing, The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved an application by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to launch a $7.2 million initiative to reduce lead poisoning and asthma, according to a news release.
The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will collaborate with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to implement the initiative.
“This funding is a major step forward in our efforts to prevent these health problems and provide a healthy and safe environment for all Marylanders,” Governor Larry Hogan said in a statement. “This funding is a major step in preventing these health problems and providing a healthy and safe environment for our most vulnerable citizens”.....

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School-Based Therapy is Increasing for Asthma Treatment

For families of school-aged children, there are few times more stressful than mornings, when parents or caregivers need to get kids ready for their school day, pack everything they need and get them out the door on time.
Doctors and researchers have long known that the level of stress patients experience is inversely linked to how adherent they are with taking medications: The higher the stress, the less likely patients are to take doses of their medication correctly, on time or at all.....

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