With the fight against noncommunicable diseases set to take center stage at a UN Summit on September 19 and 20, here’s how physicians can help to ensure policy is implemented effectively.
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In a randomized trial, asthma exacerbations during pregnancy were significantly reduced with a validated treatment algorithm using fraction of exhaled nitric oxide.
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Shorter duration and nonexclusivity of breast-feeding were associated with an increased risk for asthma-related symptoms in preschool children.
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An FDA review indicates that the risk for liver injury is low, eliminating the need for liver enzyme tests every month. However, women of childbearing age who take the drug still need monthly pregnancy tests.
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Are men and women affected differently by asthma?
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The phase 3 trial did not meet primary or secondary endpoints, and further development of the drug is in doubt. An open-label extension has been scrapped.
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Asthma takes a heavy toll on Americans, causing thousands of deaths and sending nearly 2 million people to emergency rooms for treatment each year, a new report finds.
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Researchers hope to use the Black Women’s Health Study to identify risk factors.
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