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Asthma is a common inflammatory disease affecting the airways that leads to shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. Symptoms range from mild to severe but are generally manageable with appropriate treatment.

HHS announces new steps to decrease premiums and help insure more Americans

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced new steps to reduce premiums and make it easier for Americans to enroll in the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan. Premiums for the Federally-administered Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan will drop as much as 40 percent in 18 States, and eligibility standards will be eased in 23 States and the District of Columbia to ensure more Americans with pre-existing conditions have access to affordable health insurance.

1 Jun 2011

Study finds novel site within MS4A gene cluster, confirms presence of SNP linked with Alzheimer's

Recently the number of genes known to be associated with Alzheimer's disease has increased from four to eight, including the MS4A gene cluster on chromosome 11.

31 May 2011

Study suggests new therapeutic targets for virally-induced asthma attacks

When children with asthma get the flu, they often land in the hospital gasping for air. Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have found a previously unknown biological pathway explaining why influenza induces asthma attacks.

30 May 2011

Phadia ImmunoCAP Specific IgE blood test used in largest cross-sectional allergy study

Phadia, the worldwide leader of in vitro allergy diagnostics, is pleased to contribute to the largest cross-sectional allergy study ever conducted through the use of its ImmunoCAP Specific IgE blood test, the market leading in vitro allergy diagnostic test.

27 May 2011

Quest Diagnostics announces results of largest ImmunoCAP cross-sectional allergy study

ImmunoCAP, the worldwide leader of in vitro allergy diagnostics, is pleased to present the results of the largest cross-sectional allergy study ever conducted. The landmark study, announced today by Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information, and services, includes test results from over 2 million patients.

From Quest Diagnostics 27 May 2011

Mold and ragweed allergies on the rise in the U.S.

Allergies are on the rise and it is noted that more numbers of Americans sensitive to ragweed and mold. Phoenix, Las Vegas and the Riverside-San Bernardino area are among the 30 worst affected areas with this allergy.

26 May 2011

Invida announces launch of novel atopic dermatitis symptomatic treatment

Invida Group Private Limited reaffirmed its commitment to patients in Asia Pacific by announcing the launch of a novel atopic dermatitis symptomatic treatment, Atopiclair, which will be available to patients across Asia in second half of 2011.

26 May 2011

Gerber Products receives first qualified health claim from FDA for infant formulas

Today, Gerber Products Company, a part of the Nestlé family, announced that Gerber Good Start milk-based formulas are the first and only infant formulas that meet the criteria for a qualified health claim.

26 May 2011

Studies find antibiotics overused for children with asthma, urinary tract infections

Two new studies led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found some antibiotics may be overused for children with asthma and urinary tract infections.

26 May 2011

Ford engineers develop car seat that can monitor driver's heartbeat

Ford engineers have developed a car seat that can monitor a driver's heartbeat, opening the door to a wealth of health, convenience and even life-saving potential.

24 May 2011

Scientists discover genetic regions that affect severity of cystic fibrosis

A team of international researchers, including Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, have discovered regions of the genome that affect the severity of the genetic disease cystic fibrosis, the most common lethal genetic disease affecting children in North America.

24 May 2011

State Roundup: States' economic success often beyond their control

State leaders love to make promises about healing a sick economy. Often, though, economic success depends on factors far beyond their influence. ... When It comes to Medicaid, the restrictions largely emanate from the federal budget.

23 May 2011

Research roundup: Closing E.R.S; Predicting future health costs; Providing rural residents with specialized care

Factors Associated With The Closures Of Emergency Departments In The United States -- This study looks at the community, market and medical factors that led to an increase of urban hospital-based emergency department closures.

20 May 2011

The Chartis Group and HPMG partner to help providers improve outpatient care delivery systems

HealthPartners Medical Group and Clinics and The Chartis Group today announce a unique collaboration to help hospitals and health systems achieve superior performance in health care quality and patient service, while simultaneously lowering costs.

20 May 2011

Free, online tool to track exercise-induced asthma

Running into breathing problems when you exercise? You may have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), commonly referred to as exercise-induced asthma. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) has developed a free, easy-to-use online tool to track your symptoms: MyEIBJournal.org.

20 May 2011

Thermo Fisher Scientific to acquire Phadia for €2.47 billion

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Phadia, a global leader in allergy and autoimmunity diagnostics, from European private equity firm Cinven, for €2.47 billion (or approximately $3.5 billion) in cash.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 19 May 2011

Experts to develop pioneering tool for personalised asthma and COPD therapy

A team of international experts, led by a University of Leicester researcher based at Glenfield Hospital, is set to develop a pioneering tool to help tailor the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as part of a new EU project.

19 May 2011

Children exposed to maternal smoking in utero have increased DNA methylation in AXL gene

Children whose mothers or grandmothers smoked during pregnancy are at increased risk of asthma in childhood, but the underlying causes of this are not well understood. Now a new study indicates changes in a process called DNA methylation that occurs before birth may be a root cause.

19 May 2011

Vitamin D plays a key role in protection against childhood asthma

Vitamin D, which is primarily absorbed from the sun, plays a role in protection against childhood asthma. Now, a new study led by Valencian researchers has shown that children who live in colder, wetter cities are at greater risk of suffering from this respiratory problem, since there are fewer hours of sunlight in such places.

19 May 2011

Early childhood food allergies increase risk of severe allergy-related conditions and asthma later in life

Early results from the largest cross-sectional national allergy study ever conducted, to be released later this month, demonstrate that food allergies commonly occur in infants and toddlers, while environmental allergies, such as to dust, ragweed and mold, are more common in older children and adults.

From Quest Diagnostics 18 May 2011

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HHS announces new steps to decrease premiums and help insure more Americans

Study finds novel site within MS4A gene cluster, confirms presence of SNP linked with Alzheimer's

Study suggests new therapeutic targets for virally-induced asthma attacks

Phadia ImmunoCAP Specific IgE blood test used in largest cross-sectional allergy study

Quest Diagnostics announces results of largest ImmunoCAP cross-sectional allergy study

Mold and ragweed allergies on the rise in the U.S.

Invida announces launch of novel atopic dermatitis symptomatic treatment

Gerber Products receives first qualified health claim from FDA for infant formulas

Studies find antibiotics overused for children with asthma, urinary tract infections

Ford engineers develop car seat that can monitor driver's heartbeat

Scientists discover genetic regions that affect severity of cystic fibrosis

State Roundup: States' economic success often beyond their control

Research roundup: Closing E.R.S; Predicting future health costs; Providing rural residents with specialized care

The Chartis Group and HPMG partner to help providers improve outpatient care delivery systems

Free, online tool to track exercise-induced asthma

Thermo Fisher Scientific to acquire Phadia for €2.47 billion

Experts to develop pioneering tool for personalised asthma and COPD therapy

Children exposed to maternal smoking in utero have increased DNA methylation in AXL gene

Vitamin D plays a key role in protection against childhood asthma

Early childhood food allergies increase risk of severe allergy-related conditions and asthma later in life

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