Asthma
A recent study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice has shed new light on the treatment of asthma. Conducted by researchers at Mayo Clinic, the study focused on the use of benralizumab, a medication used to treat acute asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Asthma
Research from Peking University in Beijing, People's Republic of China, has identified a link between unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and the risk of late-onset asthma. The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, analyzed data from the UK Biobank population and the China Kadoorie Biobank cohort
Asthma
New research published in the World Allergy Organization Journal has shed light on the predictors and achievability of long-term asthma remission. The study, conducted by researchers from the Airway Research Center North, included 203 adults with mild to severe asthma, who were followed over a period of 6 years. The
Asthma
Research from Peking University in Beijing, People's Republic of China, has identified a link between unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and the risk of late-onset asthma. The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, analyzed data from the UK Biobank population and the China Kadoorie Biobank cohort
Air pollution
The annual Diwali festival has brought its usual toxic legacy to Gurgaon, with residents continuing to grapple with respiratory issues despite a marginal improvement in the city's air quality indices. The spike in PM2.5 concentration has taken a toll on the city's residents, with hospitals
Air pollution
As the city of Kolkata basks in the celebratory spirit of Diwali, the joyous moments have been marred by a surge in illnesses linked to air pollution. Since Monday evening, hospitals in the city have received a significant number of patients complaining of respiratory issues, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary
Air pollution
Recent research by the Korea Institute of Toxicology has shed light on the exacerbating effects of inhaled particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) on airway inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis in allergic asthma. The study, published in Science of The Total Environment, highlights the importance of macrophage plasticity in the progression
Asthma
Researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology Tongji Medical College have identified SERPINB10 as a potential therapeutic target for airway neutrophilia in asthma. Through a series of experiments involving mouse models and human bronchial epithelial cells, the team found that SERPINB10 promotes IL-1b and IL-6 expression by upregulating NF-kB
Air pollution
A comprehensive study by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital has revealed that inhalers used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the US. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), estimated
Medical centers
Research conducted at the Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital has shed new light on the therapeutic potential of EPO-modified bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (EPO-BM-MSCs) in alleviating asthma inflammation. According to the study, EPO-BM-MSCs can rejuvenate injured cells through mitochondrial transfer and have a more efficient effect than
Medical centers
Researchers at Amsterdam University Medical Center have made significant findings in the understanding of asthma exacerbations, highlighting the need for additional robust predictors of exacerbation severity. In a study published in Scientific Reports, the team used machine learning techniques to evaluate the predictive value of clinical factors for exacerbation severity
Medical centers
A study published in the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy reveals that individuals with obesity-associated asthma (OAA) face significant challenges in accessing medication due to cost barriers, leading to poor health outcomes. The research, conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center,
