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Find the Perfect Pet for Your Allergic Child
Wednesday March 14, 2012
Giving away a pet is heartbreaking for children. It’s somewhat easier if you have just acquired the pet but very difficult if the pet has been a part of the family. After the guinea pig scare, we decided to have our son tested to see if he was allergic to other animals. At his age, the standard test is an agonizing skin test.
Antibiotics Won’t Treat Sinusitis, Study Says
Wednesday March 14, 2012
In a recent clinical trial, a study found that no benefit derived from taking antibiotics in treating acute sinusitis symptoms. The study, reported in this week’s Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Cross-reactivity between peanuts and other legumes can lead to serious allergic reactions
May 15, 2012
Food allergies pose a serious and growing problem in the West. Many foods can lead to allergic reactions and this situation is further complicated by so-called cross-reactions, whereby an allergy to one particular food can trigger allergic reactions to another food. There are no treatments available for food allergies, but the establishment of two mouse models can be used to develop and test new forms of treatment, for example vaccines.
Coronary stents not harmful to patients with history of metal allergy, study suggests
April 16, 2012
Cardiologists have long grappled with how to best manage patients with coronary artery disease who report skin hypersensitivity to nickel or other metal components found in stents -- small tubes placed in narrowed or weakened arteries to help improve blood flow to the heart. But new research may help allay these concerns.
Pollen levels are rising across Europe
April 16, 2012
From Reykjavik to Thessaloniki, pollen levels are on the increase. A team of researchers reports that pollen counts have already risen across Europe in recent years. Their findings are based on an analysis of pollen time series in 13 countries. This trend is more pronounced in urban areas. The scientists believe that climate change will strengthen this trend.
Asthma: A vaccination that works using intramuscular injection
April 4, 2012
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory and respiratory disease caused by an abnormal reactivity to allergens in the environment. Of the several avenues of exploration that are currently being developed, vaccination appears to be the most promising approach. Scientists have now revealed an innovative vaccine against one of the allergens most frequently encountered in asthma patients.
Corticosteroids and bone density in asthma: exacerbation by vitamin D insufficiency?
May 18, 2012
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Aspirin sensitivity frequently occurs in patients who present with nasal polyps
May 3, 2012
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Exposure to particulate matter ambient air pollution due to particles less than 2.5 microns in diame
May 3, 2012
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Low vitamin D levels are associated not only with worse asthma but also with an increase in smooth m
May 3, 2012
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Survey Reveals Growing National Impact of Asthma
May 17, 2012
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Asthma Cases Continue to Rise in U.S., Affecting Millions
May 15, 2012
Latest numbers from the CDC find 19 million adults and 7 million kids have the illness today
Source: HealthDay
Trends in Asthma Prevalence, Health Care Use, and Mortality in the United States, 2001-2010
May 1, 2012
Source: National Center for Health Statistics
Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers
May 1, 2012
Using meds as prescribed can improve health, quality of life, researcher says
Source: HealthDay
Corticosteroids and bone density in asthma: exacerbation by vitamin D insufficiency?
May 18, 2012
/global/latest-research-summaries/Current-JACI-Research/corticosteroids-and-bone-density-in-asthma-exacerb
Aspirin sensitivity frequently occurs in patients who present with nasal polyps
May 3, 2012
/global/latest-research-summaries/New-Research-from-Other-Journals/aspirin-sensitivity-frequently-occurs-in-patients
Exposure to particulate matter ambient air pollution due to particles less than 2.5 microns in diame
May 3, 2012
/global/latest-research-summaries/New-Research-from-Other-Journals/exposure-to-particulate-matter-ambient-air-polluti
Low vitamin D levels are associated not only with worse asthma but also with an increase in smooth m
May 3, 2012
/global/latest-research-summaries/New-Research-from-Other-Journals/low-vitamin-D-levels-are-associated-not-only-with
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