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<title>Health Topics A-Z | H﻿e﻿a﻿l﻿t﻿h﻿ ﻿T﻿o﻿p﻿i﻿c﻿s | Asthma</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:16:35 CEST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Emerging Interface Between Metabolic Syndrome And Asthma.]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/emerging-interface-between-metabolic-syndrome-and-asthma-/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/emerging-interface-between-metabolic-syndrome-and-asthma-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:16:35 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Authors: Agrawal A, Mabalirajan U, Ahmad T, Ghosh B    There is growing epidemiological evidence that obesity increases the risk of developing asthma. In some studies, insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome is a stronger risk factor than body mass. The obese-asthma subphenotype is marked by a paucity of inflammation but marked symptoms, poor response to glucocorticoids, and peripheral airway dy<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TSLP Promoter Polymorphisms are Associated with Susceptibility to Bronchial Asthma.]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/tslp-promoter-polymorphisms-are-associated-with-susceptibility-to-bronchial-asthma-/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/tslp-promoter-polymorphisms-are-associated-with-susceptibility-to-bronchial-asthma-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:16:34 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/tslp-promoter-polymorphisms-are-associated-with-susceptibility-to-bronchial-asthma-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Conclusions: TSLP variants are significantly associated with bronchial asthma and pulmonary function. Thus, TSLP might be a therapeutic target molecule for combination therapy.    PMID: 20656951 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Thromboxane Synthase Inhibitors and Thromboxane A(2) Receptor Antagonists: A Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships (QSARs) Analysis.]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/thromboxane-synthase-inhibitors-and-thromboxane-a2-receptor-antagonists-a-quantitative-structure-activity-relationships-qsars-analysis-/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/thromboxane-synthase-inhibitors-and-thromboxane-a2-receptor-antagonists-a-quantitative-structure-activity-relationships-qsars-analysis-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:16:25 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/thromboxane-synthase-inhibitors-and-thromboxane-a2-receptor-antagonists-a-quantitative-structure-activity-relationships-qsars-analysis-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Authors: Kontogiorgis C, Hadjipavlou-Litina D    Thromboxane A(2) (TxA(2)), a bioactive metabolite of the Arachidonic acid (AA), is a potent mediator of platelet aggregation, vasoconstriction and bronchoconstriction. It plays an important role in major human diseases, such as myocardial infraction, unstable angina, pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia, thrombosis and thrombotic disorde<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Inhibitory effects of carbocisteine on type A seasonal influenza virus infection in human airway epithelial cells]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/inhibitory-effects-of-carbocisteine-on-type-a-seasonal-influenza-virus-infection-in-human-airway-epithelial-cells/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/inhibitory-effects-of-carbocisteine-on-type-a-seasonal-influenza-virus-infection-in-human-airway-epithelial-cells/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:16:20 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/inhibitory-effects-of-carbocisteine-on-type-a-seasonal-influenza-virus-infection-in-human-airway-epithelial-cells/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Type A human seasonal influenza (FluA) virus infection causes exacerbations of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). l-carbocisteine, a mucolytic agent, reduces the frequency of common colds and exacerbations in COPD. However, the inhibitory effects of l-carbocisteine on FluA virus infection are uncertain. We studied the effects of l-carbocisteine on FluA virus infect<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AP-1 overexpression impairs corticosteroid inhibition of collagen production by fibroblasts isolated from asthmatic subjects]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ap-1-overexpression-impairs-corticosteroid-inhibition-of-collagen-production-by-fibroblasts-isolated-from-asthmatic-subjects/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ap-1-overexpression-impairs-corticosteroid-inhibition-of-collagen-production-by-fibroblasts-isolated-from-asthmatic-subjects/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:16:13 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ap-1-overexpression-impairs-corticosteroid-inhibition-of-collagen-production-by-fibroblasts-isolated-from-asthmatic-subjects/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This study determined the effect of dexamethasone (Dex) on collagen production by bronchial fibroblasts derived from asthmatic and healthy subjects. Expression of procollagen mRNA in fibroblasts from asthmatics and normal controls was determined by quantitative PCR. Regulation of the procollagen-1I promoter was evaluated by transient transfections. Transforming growth factor-&beta; (TGF-&beta;) p<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Acute cigarette smoke inhalation blunts lung responsiveness to methacholine and allergen in rabbit: differentiation of central and peripheral effects]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/acute-cigarette-smoke-inhalation-blunts-lung-responsiveness-to-methacholine-and-allergen-in-rabbit-differentiation-of-central-and-peripheral-effects/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/acute-cigarette-smoke-inhalation-blunts-lung-responsiveness-to-methacholine-and-allergen-in-rabbit-differentiation-of-central-and-peripheral-effects/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:16:08 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/acute-cigarette-smoke-inhalation-blunts-lung-responsiveness-to-methacholine-and-allergen-in-rabbit-differentiation-of-central-and-peripheral-effects/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the prevalence of active smoking in asthmatics, data on the short-term effect of acute mainstream tobacco smoke exposure on airway responsiveness are very scarce. The aim of this study was to assess the immediate effect of acute exposure to mainstream cigarette smoke on airway reactivity to subsequent nonspecific and allergenic challenges in healthy control (n = 5) and ovalbumin-sensitize<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Epidemiology of Atopic Dermatitis and Atopic March in Children]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/epidemiology-of-atopic-dermatitis-and-atopic-march-in-children/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/epidemiology-of-atopic-dermatitis-and-atopic-march-in-children/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:16:04 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/epidemiology-of-atopic-dermatitis-and-atopic-march-in-children/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common chronic childhood skin diseases affecting up to 17% of children in the United States. The point prevalence of AD has increased based on validated questionnaires in the most recent update of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood. However, the increases are primarily in developing countries, whereas the rates have stabilized in<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Preface: Atopic Dermatitis]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/preface-atopic-dermatitis/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/preface-atopic-dermatitis/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:15:59 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/preface-atopic-dermatitis/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Since the last issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America devoted to atopic dermatitis was published in 2002, a number of important observations have been made regarding our understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of this disease and new approaches, including a change in the treatment paradigm, have emerged based on these insights. I am pleased that the Consulting Editor, Dr<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Foreword: Atopic Dermatitis]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/foreword-atopic-dermatitis/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/foreword-atopic-dermatitis/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:15:54 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/foreword-atopic-dermatitis/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The difference between atopic dermatitis and other atopic illnesses is that the pathologic process in the former can be followed visually from the start to the end. Unlike other organs affected by atopic conditions, skin can be inspected on an ongoing basis, biopsied at various stages, and intervened pharmacologically more easily. This makes atopic dermatitis an excellent model disease to study. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vitamin D in Atopic Dermatitis, Asthma and Allergic Diseases]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/vitamin-d-in-atopic-dermatitis-asthma-and-allergic-diseases/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/vitamin-d-in-atopic-dermatitis-asthma-and-allergic-diseases/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:15:50 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/vitamin-d-in-atopic-dermatitis-asthma-and-allergic-diseases/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This review examines the scientific evidence behind the hypothesis that vitamin D plays a role in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases, along with a focus on emerging data regarding vitamin D and atopic dermatitis. Elucidated molecular interactions of vitamin D with components of the immune system and clinical data regarding vitamin D deficiency and atopic diseases are discussed. The rationale b<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Anti-asthmatic activities in mycelial extract and culture filtrate of Cordyceps sphecocephala J201.]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/anti-asthmatic-activities-in-mycelial-extract-and-culture-filtrate-of-cordyceps-sphecocephala-j201-/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/anti-asthmatic-activities-in-mycelial-extract-and-culture-filtrate-of-cordyceps-sphecocephala-j201-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:15:46 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/anti-asthmatic-activities-in-mycelial-extract-and-culture-filtrate-of-cordyceps-sphecocephala-j201-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This study investigated the effects of mycelial extract and culture filtrate of Cordyceps sphecocephala J201 on airway hyper-responsiveness, pulmonary immune cell infiltration, and Th2 cytokine expression in animal models of asthma. After Concanavalin A (Con A) activation of mouse primary spleen cells, the IL-4 and IL-13 cytokine expression were significantly decreased in the presence of the myce<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Molecule Page: Phosphodiesterase 4D, cAMP specific]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/molecule-page-phosphodiesterase-4d-camp-specific/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/molecule-page-phosphodiesterase-4d-camp-specific/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:15:37 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/molecule-page-phosphodiesterase-4d-camp-specific/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D) is one of the four PDE4 subfamilies (A/B/C/D), which specifically hydrolyse cyclic 3',5' adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) to AMP. A single gene (PDE4D; human locus 5p12) encodes a series of 11 splice variants that are generated by alternative mRNA splicing. Each isoform is characterized by a unique amino-terminal region, and the isoforms can be grouped into the so-calle<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Expression and activation of the oxytocin receptor in airway smooth muscle cells: Regulation by TNFalpha and IL-13]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/expression-and-activation-of-the-oxytocin-receptor-in-airway-smooth-muscle-cells-regulation-by-tnfalpha-and-il-13/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/expression-and-activation-of-the-oxytocin-receptor-in-airway-smooth-muscle-cells-regulation-by-tnfalpha-and-il-13/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:09 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/expression-and-activation-of-the-oxytocin-receptor-in-airway-smooth-muscle-cells-regulation-by-tnfalpha-and-il-13/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Conclusion:Taken together, we show that cytokines modulate the expression of functional oxytocin receptors in HASMCs suggesting a potential role for inflammation-induced changes in oxytocin receptor signaling in the regulation of airway hyper-responsiveness in asthma. (Source: Respiratory Research)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Effect of procaterol on Th2-related chemokines production in human monocyte and bronchial epithelial cells]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/effect-of-procaterol-on-th2-related-chemokines-production-in-human-monocyte-and-bronchial-epithelial-cells/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/effect-of-procaterol-on-th2-related-chemokines-production-in-human-monocyte-and-bronchial-epithelial-cells/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:08 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/effect-of-procaterol-on-th2-related-chemokines-production-in-human-monocyte-and-bronchial-epithelial-cells/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In conclusion, procaterol could inhibit Th2-related chemokines production in human monocytes and bronchial epithelial cells, an effect that may be mediated through not only the NF-[kappa]B, p38, and JNK-MAPK pathways, but also the [beta]2-adrenoceptor-cAMP pathway. Most importantly, the suppressive effect of Th2-related chemokines production by procaterol might be regulated via post-transcription<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The reciprocal influences of asthma and obesity on lung function testing, ahr, and airway inflammation in prepubertal children]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/the-reciprocal-influences-of-asthma-and-obesity-on-lung-function-testing-ahr-and-airway-inflammation-in-prepubertal-children/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/the-reciprocal-influences-of-asthma-and-obesity-on-lung-function-testing-ahr-and-airway-inflammation-in-prepubertal-children/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:08 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/the-reciprocal-influences-of-asthma-and-obesity-on-lung-function-testing-ahr-and-airway-inflammation-in-prepubertal-children/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In conclusion while AHR and airway inflammation are clearly associated with an asthmatic status, obesity seems to induce reduction of upper airways flows associated with a certain degree of pro-inflammatory changes. Pediatr. Pulmonol. Â© 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc. (Source: Pediatric Pulmonology)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pollution and asthma may increases suicide risk]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/pollution-and-asthma-may-increases-suicide-risk/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/pollution-and-asthma-may-increases-suicide-risk/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:06 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/pollution-and-asthma-may-increases-suicide-risk/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Air pollution and asthma may cause as many as one in 14 suicides in Taiwan, a report has suggested. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Advanced Life Sciences Applies For FDA Fast-Track Designation For Restanza In CABP]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/advanced-life-sciences-applies-for-fda-fast-track-designation-for-restanza-in-cabp/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/advanced-life-sciences-applies-for-fda-fast-track-designation-for-restanza-in-cabp/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:05 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/advanced-life-sciences-applies-for-fda-fast-track-designation-for-restanza-in-cabp/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ADLS), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs in the therapeutic areas of infection, oncology and respiratory diseases, announced that the Company has applied to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Fast-Track designation for Restanzaâ¢, a novel once-daily oral antibiot<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NICE Hopes To Help People With Motor Neurone Disease Breathe More Easily]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/nice-hopes-to-help-people-with-motor-neurone-disease-breathe-more-easily/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/nice-hopes-to-help-people-with-motor-neurone-disease-breathe-more-easily/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:03 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/nice-hopes-to-help-people-with-motor-neurone-disease-breathe-more-easily/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[People with motor neurone disease could live longer and more comfortably if their respiratory problems are identified and managed more effectively. This is what NICE is hoping to achieve from its new clinical guideline on the management of non-invasive mechanical ventilation, out yesterday (28 July). There are around 5,000 people in the UK who have motor neurone disease; a degenerative and incura<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ephedra]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ephedra/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ephedra/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:01 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ephedra/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb ephedra&#8212;common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Ephedra is an evergreen shrub-like plant native to Central Asia and Mongolia. The principal active ingredient, ephedrine, is a compound that can powerfully stimulate the nervous system and heart.What Ephedra Is Used ForEphedra has been used for mo<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Low vitamin D in asthmatic youths associated with steroid use [HEALTH BRIEFS]]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/low-vitamin-d-in-asthmatic-youths-associated-with-steroid-use-health-briefs/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/low-vitamin-d-in-asthmatic-youths-associated-with-steroid-use-health-briefs/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:00 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/low-vitamin-d-in-asthmatic-youths-associated-with-steroid-use-health-briefs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Source: AAP News)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Do risk factors for persistent asthma modify lung function in infants and young children with recurrent wheeze?]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/do-risk-factors-for-persistent-asthma-modify-lung-function-in-infants-and-young-children-with-recurrent-wheeze/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/do-risk-factors-for-persistent-asthma-modify-lung-function-in-infants-and-young-children-with-recurrent-wheeze/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:57 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/do-risk-factors-for-persistent-asthma-modify-lung-function-in-infants-and-young-children-with-recurrent-wheeze/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There is very limited information on how the risk of persistent asthma in recurrent wheezing (RW) infants modifies their lung function early in life. The aim of this study is to compare lung function of RW infants and young children with a positive or negative asthma predictive index (API), an index previously used to anticipate asthma persistence into childhood and adolescence.Two groups of RW i<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[[Is prediction of the allergic march possible on the basis of nasal cytology?]]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/is-prediction-of-the-allergic-march-possible-on-the-basis-of-nasal-cytology/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/is-prediction-of-the-allergic-march-possible-on-the-basis-of-nasal-cytology/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:50 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/is-prediction-of-the-allergic-march-possible-on-the-basis-of-nasal-cytology/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[CONCLUSIONS: In children below 4 years nasal eosinophilia &gt;or= 8% was predictive for AR development. Allergic march was observed in children with AEDS or/and gastrointestinal allergy symptoms present at the beginning of observation. Nasal eosinophilia in small children might be predictive for the risk of allergic march.    PMID: 20665446 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pneumonologia i Alergolog<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[[Role of Chlamydia pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in the course of asthma]]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/role-of-chlamydia-pneumoniae-and-mycoplasma-pneumoniae-infections-in-the-course-of-asthma/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:31 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/role-of-chlamydia-pneumoniae-and-mycoplasma-pneumoniae-infections-in-the-course-of-asthma/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Authors: Specjalski K    Respiratory infections are one of the major causes of asthma exacerbations. Among numerous pathogens that may lead to exacerbations, particular attention should be paid to atypical bacteria: Chlamydia pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Despite significant frequency, infections caused by these species are underestimated due to untypical clinical course and lack of easil<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Predictors of universal influenza vaccination uptake in grades 1 and 2 Toronto school children: Effective vaccination strategies should not end with at risk children.]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/predictors-of-universal-influenza-vaccination-uptake-in-grades-1-and-2-toronto-school-children-effective-vaccination-strategies-should-not-end-with-at-risk-children-/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:34 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/predictors-of-universal-influenza-vaccination-uptake-in-grades-1-and-2-toronto-school-children-effective-vaccination-strategies-should-not-end-with-at-risk-children-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Authors: Foty RG, Guttmann A, Kwong JC, Maaten S, Manuel D, Stieb DM, Dell SD    The first population-based survey to determine predictors of influenza vaccination among children in a major metropolitan city with access to publicly funded health care and a universal influenza immunization program (UIIP). Previously collected demographic and health related data from 5619 school children aged 5-9 i<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IgE Transcripts in the Circulation of Allergic Children Reflect a Classical Antigen-Driven B Cell Response and Not a Superantigen-Like Activation.]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ige-transcripts-in-the-circulation-of-allergic-children-reflect-a-classical-antigen-driven-b-cell-response-and-not-a-superantigen-like-activation-/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:32 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ige-transcripts-in-the-circulation-of-allergic-children-reflect-a-classical-antigen-driven-b-cell-response-and-not-a-superantigen-like-activation-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This study provides reference data for a better characterization of the IgE response under immunomodulating therapies, such as anti-IgE therapy or allergen-specific immunotherapy.    PMID: 20660349 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Immunology)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Paediatricians' perspectives on the use of pneumococcal vaccine in healthy and asthmatic children.]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/paediatricians-perspectives-on-the-use-of-pneumococcal-vaccine-in-healthy-and-asthmatic-children-/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/paediatricians-perspectives-on-the-use-of-pneumococcal-vaccine-in-healthy-and-asthmatic-children-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:28 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/paediatricians-perspectives-on-the-use-of-pneumococcal-vaccine-in-healthy-and-asthmatic-children-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[CONCLUSION: Despite the paediatricians' belief in the necessity and importance of the pneumococcal vaccine, none of the examined factors influenced their clinical practice. As the asthma guidelines become clearer regarding the effect of pneumococcal diseases in asthmatics, the perspective of paediatricians may evolve towards greater immunisation.    PMID: 20656396 [PubMed - as supplied by publish<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin in Cigarette Smoke-Exposed Human Airway Smooth Muscle.]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/thymic-stromal-lymphopoietin-in-cigarette-smoke-exposed-human-airway-smooth-muscle-/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/thymic-stromal-lymphopoietin-in-cigarette-smoke-exposed-human-airway-smooth-muscle-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:21 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/thymic-stromal-lymphopoietin-in-cigarette-smoke-exposed-human-airway-smooth-muscle-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Authors: Smelter DF, Sathish V, Thompson MA, Pabelick CM, Vassallo R, Prakash YS    Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) is a newly identified IL-7-like cytokine known to be expressed in airway biopsies of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. As both diseases may be induced or exacerbated by cigarette smoking, it is possible that TSLP represents an important link between<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pleurisy (Pleuritis)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/pleurisy-pleuritis/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:18 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/pleurisy-pleuritis/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Title: Pleurisy (Pleuritis)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 2/20/2002 11:32:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/27/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Asthma General)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Outdoor particulate matter and childhood asthma admissions in Athens, Greece: a time-series study]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/outdoor-particulate-matter-and-childhood-asthma-admissions-in-athens-greece-a-time-series-study/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/outdoor-particulate-matter-and-childhood-asthma-admissions-in-athens-greece-a-time-series-study/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:15 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/outdoor-particulate-matter-and-childhood-asthma-admissions-in-athens-greece-a-time-series-study/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Conclusions:Our results provide evidence of the adverse effect of PM10 on the rates of paediatric asthma exacerbations and hospital admissions. A four-day lag effect between PM10 peak exposure and asthma admissions was also observed in the older age group. (Source: Environmental Health)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obese women should lose weight before pregnancy]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obese-women-should-lose-weight-before-pregnancy/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obese-women-should-lose-weight-before-pregnancy/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:13 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obese-women-should-lose-weight-before-pregnancy/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[NICE issues pregnancy weight management guidanceRelated items from OnMedicaNHS unprepared for obese pregnant womenObesity problems begin before conception Symptoms donât reliably predict ovarian cancerWomen with small babies can safely wait for labourLack of exercise for children with asthma (Source: OnMedica Latest News)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Asthma and gender impact accumulation of T cell subtypes]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/asthma-and-gender-impact-accumulation-of-t-cell-subtypes/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/asthma-and-gender-impact-accumulation-of-t-cell-subtypes/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:12 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/asthma-and-gender-impact-accumulation-of-t-cell-subtypes/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Conclusions:We demonstrate that T cells from asthmatics are programmed for increased accumulation of both type 2 and type 1 T cells. Gender had a profound effect on the regulation of type 2 T cells, thus providing a mechanism for the higher frequency of adult asthma in females. (Source: Respiratory Research)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Scholarships to 12th Annual American College of Chest Physicians Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/scholarships-to-12th-annual-american-college-of-chest-physicians-community-asthma-and-copd-coalitions-symposium/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:08 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/scholarships-to-12th-annual-american-college-of-chest-physicians-community-asthma-and-copd-coalitions-symposium/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Limited scholarships are available. Please complete the Scholarship Application form, and submit it by fax ([847] 498-5460) or e-mail to Beth Corey. The deadline for submitting applications is August 13, 2010.	Contact Beth at (847) 498-8366 or bcorey@chestnet.org with any questions.	American College of Chest Physicians	3300 Dundee Road,	Northbrook, IL 60062	Fax: (847) 498-5460	&nbsp; (Source: Sca<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Early fish introduction is associated with less eczema, but not sensitization, in infants]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/early-fish-introduction-is-associated-with-less-eczema-but-not-sensitization-in-infants/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/early-fish-introduction-is-associated-with-less-eczema-but-not-sensitization-in-infants/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:07 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/early-fish-introduction-is-associated-with-less-eczema-but-not-sensitization-in-infants/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Conclusion: Early introduction of fish into the child's diet was associated with less eczema development, and a tendency to less asthma. Sensitization was not associated with the timing of fish introduction. (Source: Acta Paediatrica)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fat intake and asthma in Spanish schoolchildren]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/fat-intake-and-asthma-in-spanish-schoolchildren/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/fat-intake-and-asthma-in-spanish-schoolchildren/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:05 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/fat-intake-and-asthma-in-spanish-schoolchildren/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Authors: E Rodr&#237;guez-Rodr&#237;guez, J M Perea, A I Jim&#233;nez, P Rodr&#237;guez-Rodr&#237;guez, A M L&#243;pez-Sobaler          & R M Ortega (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CCGMP Pulmonary Disease Chapter 04 - Asthma]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ccgmp-pulmonary-disease-chapter-04-asthma/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ccgmp-pulmonary-disease-chapter-04-asthma/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:04 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/ccgmp-pulmonary-disease-chapter-04-asthma/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Source: Modern Medicine)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nitric Oxide Does Not Prevent Poor Lung Development Or Increase Survival Of Preterm Infants Overall, But Black Babies Did Better Than Non-Black]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/nitric-oxide-does-not-prevent-poor-lung-development-or-increase-survival-of-preterm-infants-overall-but-black-babies-did-better-than-non-black/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:31:00 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/nitric-oxide-does-not-prevent-poor-lung-development-or-increase-survival-of-preterm-infants-overall-but-black-babies-did-better-than-non-black/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Administration of nitric oxide to preterm infants happens in some high-income countries to reduce rates of poor lung development (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) and improve survival in these children. But the EUNO study, published Online First and in an upcoming Lancet, shows that giving nitric oxide to these babies does not improve overall survival or their survival without poor lung development or<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Late Preterm Births Risk Respiratory Illness]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/late-preterm-births-risk-respiratory-illness/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/late-preterm-births-risk-respiratory-illness/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:30:56 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/late-preterm-births-risk-respiratory-illness/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Babies born between 34 weeks and 37 weeks gestation are much more likely to have respiratory illness compared to infants born at full term, and their risk of respiratory illness decreases with each additional week of gestation until 38 weeks, researchers report. The study, published in the July 28 issue of JAMA, was conducted by University of Illinois at Chicago researcher Dr. Judith Hibbard and <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Disease management changes course to improve its outcomes]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/disease-management-changes-course-to-improve-its-outcomes/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/disease-management-changes-course-to-improve-its-outcomes/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:30:54 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/disease-management-changes-course-to-improve-its-outcomes/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When disease management began, it just entailed a series of programs with a singular focus. Whether  you had asthma, coronary artery disease, heart failure, diabetes or COPD, disease management programs managed only  one chronic illness at a time. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A woman with a cough and difficulty walking]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/a-woman-with-a-cough-and-difficulty-walking/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/a-woman-with-a-cough-and-difficulty-walking/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:30:52 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/a-woman-with-a-cough-and-difficulty-walking/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Source: BMJ Online First)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Knowledge of asthma guidelines poor among healthcare professionals]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/knowledge-of-asthma-guidelines-poor-among-healthcare-professionals/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/knowledge-of-asthma-guidelines-poor-among-healthcare-professionals/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:30:49 CEST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/knowledge-of-asthma-guidelines-poor-among-healthcare-professionals/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[More needs to be done to increase knowledge of asthma management guidelines among healthcare professionals in the UK, results from an online questionnaire suggest. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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