17 stories tagged #Asthma

  1. Private Equity Hospitals Tied to Worse Pulmonary Outcomes for Seniors
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    Private Equity Hospitals Tied to Worse Pulmonary Outcomes for Seniors

    New research shows higher asthma and COPD revisit rates and increased pneumonia mortality after PE hospital acquisitions.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. Persistent Alternaria Allergy Drives Asthma, Rhinitis from Childhood to Adulthood
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    Persistent Alternaria Allergy Drives Asthma, Rhinitis from Childhood to Adulthood

    Persistent Alternaria sensitisation, detectable via rAlt a 1, strongly linked to lifelong asthma and rhinitis risk, with childhood testing key.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Hot Nights Linked to Spike in Asthma ER Visits in Baltimore Study
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    Hot Nights Linked to Spike in Asthma ER Visits in Baltimore Study

    Extreme heat, especially at night, is tied to a rise in asthma-related emergency admissions according to a granular Baltimore study.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children
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    Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children

    Study of 691 Spanish children shows early consumption of UPFs may nearly quadruple asthma risk, with no link to other allergies.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. How Climate Change Worsens Your Allergies
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    How Climate Change Worsens Your Allergies

    Climate change lengthens pollen seasons and boosts mold, aggravating allergies and asthma.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. Food Allergy Care Evolves: Expert Insights on Prevention and Innovation
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    Food Allergy Care Evolves: Expert Insights on Prevention and Innovation

    Dr. Ruchi Gupta discusses advancements in food allergy and asthma care, from prevention to future innovations, shaping better outcomes for patients.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. AI Predicts Childhood Asthma Risk From Eczema
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    AI Predicts Childhood Asthma Risk From Eczema

    New machine learning models accurately identify children with eczema at high risk for developing asthma and allergic rhinitis, paving the way for early intervention.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Breastfeeding Linked to Reduced Asthma Risk Through Young Adulthood
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    Breastfeeding Linked to Reduced Asthma Risk Through Young Adulthood

    New research indicates exclusive breastfeeding for at least four months is associated with a 25% reduction in asthma odds and lower IgE sensitization into young adulthood.

    last mo. 1 min read