Asthma exacerbations during first trimester increase congenital malformations
ASTHMA CARE Devra K.Dang, Section Advisor Key points: A 50% increase in the risk of congenital malformations was noted in babies born to mothers who had at least one asthma exacerbation during their first trimester compared...
Global Warming May Up Allergies, Asthma
More Plants and Pollen Will Worsen Allergies; Bad Air Will Increase Asthma, Experts Predict WebMD Health News Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD Aug.5, 2008 Global warming poses a threat to asthma and allergy patients, according to...
Global Warming May Up Allergies, Asthma
More Plants and Pollen Will Worsen Allergies; Bad Air Will Increase Asthma, Experts Predict Aug.5, 2008 Global warming poses a threat to asthma and allergy patients, according to a new research review.
The review, published...
Merck Asthma Drug Gets Wind Knocked Out Of It
Merck & Co.'s (MRK) allergy and asthma drug Singulair is the most prescribed product in the U.S.respiratory market, and last year it cracked the list of the Top 10 best-selling prescription drugs in the world.
But sales...
Pediatric HIV treatment increases asthma risk
Medication often recommended to treat HIV in children may increase their risk of developing asthma, according to new research published in the July issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.A study of nearly 2,500 HIV...
Basophil proton channels could be novel target for allergy therapies
5MedWire News: Inhibiting the proton currents in basophils can prevent the release of histamine, and could provide a new target for allergy and asthma drugs, researchers report.Histamine is released by basophils in response to...
Asthma/COPD Market Forecast
Introduction Detailed analysis of the Asthma and COPD market.10 year sales forecast for all major drugs brands in these indications, taking into account new treatment trends, clinical trial data, patent expirations and key new...
Wheezing after early-life antibiotics: Blame the underlying chest infection more than the antibiotics
Children who are given antibiotics in their first three months often wheeze at 15 months of age.However, this wheezing is probably more due to the presence of chest infections than to the use of antibiotics.
These were the key findings...
Childhood eczema increases risk for asthma in later life
J Allergy Clin Immunol 2008: 122: 280-285 MedWire News: People who suffer from eczema in childhood are at a significantly increased risk of developing asthma in later life, Australian researchers report.'The association between...
Wheezing after early-life antibiotics
EUREKALERT Contact: Jennifer Beal 44-124-377-0633 Blame the underlying chest infection more than the antibiotics Children who are given antibiotics in their first three months often wheeze at 15 months of age.However, this wheezing is...
Birth malformation risk 'not caused' by exposure to asthma drugs
MedWire News: Children born to women with asthma may be at a slightly increased risk for congenital malformation, but this risk is not caused by gestational exposure to asthma drugs, UK researchers report.'Overall, gestational...
Pediatric HIV Treatment Increases Asthma Risk
MILWAUKEE - Medication often recommended to treat HIV in children may increase their risk of developing asthma, according to new research published in July issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI).A study of...
Use of cleaning products during pregnancy increases risk of asthma in offspring
Child Health News A Brunel University researcher suggests that chemicals in household cleaning products explains why excessive hygiene is linked to increased asthma and allergies.Women who use a lot of household cleaning products...
Global Pulmonology Thought Leaders Provide Insight Into COPD and Asthma Drug Development Pipeline
/PRNewswire/ -- MedPredict, a global provider of pharmaceutical competitive intelligence and market research, has published a new report providing critical strategic insight for pharma and biotech companies with a stake in the market for ...
Global Pulmonology Thought Leaders Provide Insight Into COPD and Asthma Drug Development Pipeline
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug.5 /PRNewswire/ -- MedPredict, a global provider of pharmaceutical competitive intelligence and market research, has published a new report providing critical strategic insight for pharma and biotech companies with a...
Students with food allergies often not prepared
Those with food allergies 'are taking unnecessary risks,' U-M researchers say Niko Michos, 3, doesn't miss out on tasty food because of his food allergies.Here, he makes quick work of a dish of chocolate soy pudding.
ANN ARBOR, Mich.
Global Pulmonology Thought Leaders Provide Insight Into COPD and Asthma Drug Development Pipeline
-- MedPredict, a global provider of pharmaceutical competitive intelligence and market research, has published a new report providing critical strategic insight for pharma and biotech companies with a stake in the market for asthma and...
Students with food allergies often not prepared
College students with food allergies aren't avoiding the foods they know they shouldn't eat.Students of all ages are not treated with potentially life-saving epinephrine as often as they should be.
And instructors, roommates and friends...
Comprehensive Management of Pediatric Asthma: Using the Guidelines to Develop Effective, Long-Term Plans
Andrew Liu, MD Author Information and Disclosures Release Date: August 6, 2008; Valid for credit through August 6, 2009 To participate in this internet activity: (1) review the target audience, learning objectives, and author disclosures; (2...
Ragweed allergy heats up with climate change
AAAAI: MILWAUKEE - If you think your ragweed allergies are getting worse, you may be right.And global warming may be the culprit, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
That's not good news for the...
Students with food allergies often not prepared
ANN ARBOR, Mich.College students with food allergies aren't avoiding the foods they know they shouldn't eat.
Students of all ages are not treated with potentially life-saving epinephrine as often as they should be.
And instructors,...
Students with Food Allergies Often Not Prepared
Newswise College students with food allergies arent avoiding the foods they know they shouldnt eat.Students of all ages are not treated with potentially life-saving epinephrine as often as they should be.
And instructors, roommates and...
Molecular Mechanisms of Corticosteroid Resistance
* Ian M.Adcock, PhD and Peter J.
Barnes, MD, FCCP * From the Airways Disease Section, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, UK.
Correspondence to: Ian M.
Adcock, PhD, Cell and Molecular Biology, Airways...
Impact of Cough Across Different Chronic Respiratory Diseases: Comparison of Two Cough-Specific Health-Related
Impact of Cough Across Different Chronic Respiratory Diseases* Comparison of Two Cough-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaires Liam Polley, MB; Nurman Yaman, MB; Liam Heaney, MD; Chris Cardwell, PhD; Eimear Murtagh, MB; John...
Get a Deep Insight Into the Stakeholder Insight: Asthma - Over-Prescribing Is Common in Intermittent and Mild
Stakeholder Insight: Asthma - Over-prescribing is common in intermittent and mild forms of asthma http://www.reportlinker.com/p091764/Stakeholder-Insight-Asthma ---Over-prescribin g-is-common-in-intermittent-and-mild-forms...