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GSK buys asthma drug developer for up to $1.4 bn
British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline on Tuesday agreed to buy Aiolos Bio for up to $1.4 billion, with focus on an asthma medication still at the testing stage.
Jan 9, 2024
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Immunology
Updated guidelines released for management of atopic dermatitis
In updated guidelines issued by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology/American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and published online Dec. 17 in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, recommendations ...
Dec 30, 2023
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Immunology
Polluted air means more asthma attacks for urban kids, says new study
Air pollution may trigger more asthma attacks in urban children and teens, a new study reports. Even moderate levels of ozone and fine airborne particulates—two ingredients of smog—appear to increase kids' risk of asthma ...
Dec 22, 2023
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Medical research
Study reveals indoor metabolites as key indicators in asthma and allergic rhinitis
Millions of children worldwide suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), two chronic respiratory conditions that significantly impact their quality of life. While environmental factors are known to play a role, pinpointing ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Immunology
Candles, trees, pets: All holiday hazards for kids with asthma
Kids are home for the holidays, but the wonders of the season can pose problems for children with asthma.
Dec 21, 2023
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Medications
Inhaled statins show promise as effective asthma treatment
Statins are a class of drugs commonly used to lower bad cholesterol, but can they also treat obstructive airway diseases, such as asthma?
Dec 20, 2023
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Health
Disparities in asthma prevalence, attacks, ED use examined during pandemic
Black adults and children have the highest prevalence of asthma, although the disparities between Blacks and whites narrowed from 2019 to 2022, according to a research letter published online Dec. 19 in the Annals of Internal ...
Dec 19, 2023
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Health
Resolve to keep your allergies, asthma in check in 2024
If you're one of the 50 million Americans with asthma or allergies, 2024 is another year to redouble efforts to manage them.
Dec 18, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Multinational study finds biologic therapies can control severe asthma
A study has shown that severe asthma can be controlled using biologic therapies, without the addition of regular high-dose inhaled steroids, which can have significant side effects.
Dec 8, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Research reveals risk factors for poor asthma control in children
A recent University of Alberta study is shedding more light on how perinatal health and early life events are related to asthma control in children. "Perinatal and early life factors and asthma control among preschoolers: ...
Nov 29, 2023
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