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16-Nov-2018 12:05 AM EST
Sucking Your Baby’s Pacifier May Benefit Their Health
Henry Ford Health

Many parents probably think nothing of sucking on their baby’s pacifier to clean it after it falls to the ground. Turns out, doing so may benefit their child’s health. A Henry Ford Health System study found that babies whose parents sucked on their pacifier to clean it had a lower level of the antibody that is linked to the development of allergies and asthma.

8-Nov-2018 8:00 AM EST
Sucking Your Baby’s Pacifier to Clean It May Prevent Allergies
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

New research suggests a link between parental sucking on a pacifier and a lower allergic response among young children.

8-Nov-2018 8:00 AM EST
Caregiver’s Poor Knowledge of Asthma Means Longer Hospital Stay for Child
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

New research shows children of caregivers with poor asthma knowledge were four times more likely to have a prolonged hospital stay. A “prolonged” stay was defined as more than two days.

8-Nov-2018 8:00 AM EST
Milk Allergy Affects Half of U.S. Food-Allergic Kids Under Age One
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

New research found that over two percent of all U.S. children under the age of 5 have a milk allergy, and 53 percent of food-allergic infants under age 1 have a cow’s milk allergy.

8-Nov-2018 8:00 AM EST
Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Causes Asthma Symptoms in Child Allergic to Cannabis
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

New research shows it’s possible for both children and adults with uncontrolled asthma to find their symptoms worsening due to cannabis allergy and exposure to marijuana smoke.

8-Nov-2018 8:00 AM EST
Your Severe Eczema May Best be Treated by Allergy Shots
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

New research found allergy shots provided significant benefits to the eczema symptoms suffered by a 48-year-old man.

8-Nov-2018 8:00 AM EST
Safest Way to Dine Out for Those with Food Allergies is Using up to 15 Strategies
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

New research examined what tools people who have food allergies use to prevent allergic reactions at restaurants.

8-Nov-2018 8:00 AM EST
Will Your Epinephrine Auto Injector Still Work if it Gets Frozen?
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

What happens if you leave your epinephrine auto injector in your car in winter and it freezes? More than likely it will still work, according to new research.

Released: 15-Nov-2018 1:05 AM EST
Rutgers Study Helps City Ban Large Trucks
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Researchers team up with residents to provide scientific evidence that heavy truck traffic impacted a neighborhood’s air quality and compromised health

Released: 9-Nov-2018 12:05 PM EST
ATS Opposes FDA Decision to Approve Over-the-Counter Epinephrine for the Treatment of Asthma
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

The American Thoracic Society is gravely concerned and disappointed in the FDA’s decision to approve over the counter epinephrine (Primatene Mist HFA) for consumer use to treat asthma. The ATS is a medical professional society dedicated to the prevention, detection, treatment and research of pulmonary disease, critical care illness and sleep disordered breathing. Our members are experts in the diagnosis and management of asthma and have published several clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of asthma. It is with our extensive clinical expertise in the treatment of asthma and our concern for the patients that we oppose the FDA’s decision.

Released: 8-Nov-2018 12:05 PM EST
ACAAI Warns Against Stopping Use of Your Prescription Asthma Medication for Primatene Mist
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology warns those with asthma not to stop using their prescription medications in favor of Primatene Mist.

Released: 1-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Helping Children Five and Younger Deal with Trauma
South Dakota State University

An increasing number of children under the age of five are experiencing mental and emotional difficulties. Mental health clinicians, Headstart teachers and parents in South Dakota be better prepared to help them through a new collaborative project.

   
Released: 31-Oct-2018 5:00 AM EDT
Babies Born at Home Have More Diverse, Beneficial Bacteria, Study Finds
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Infants born at home have more diverse bacteria in their guts and feces, which may affect their developing immunity and metabolism, according to a study in Scientific Reports.

   
Released: 4-Oct-2018 2:00 PM EDT
Scientists Call for Microbial “Noah’s Ark” to Protect Global Health
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers University–New Brunswick-led team of researchers is calling for the creation of a global microbiota vault to protect the long-term health of humanity. Such a Noah’s Ark of beneficial germs would be gathered from human populations whose microbiomes are uncompromised by antibiotics, processed diets and other ill effects of modern society, which have contributed to a massive loss of microbial diversity and an accompanying rise in health problems. The human microbiome includes the trillions of microscopic organisms that live in and on our bodies, contributing to our health in a myriad of ways.

Released: 3-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Got Teens with Allergies and Asthma? They want Halloween Fun Too
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

For teens with allergies and asthma, a few extra Halloween precautions need to be put in place to keep them safe from triggers that can send them down a path of sneezing, wheezing or coughing.

Released: 20-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT
UNC School of Medicine Study Shows Surprise Low-level Ozone Impact on Asthma Patients
University of North Carolina Health Care System

A new study led by UNC School of Medicine researchers indicates that ozone has a greater impact on asthma patients than previously thought.

11-Sep-2018 4:00 PM EDT
Inhaled Steroids May Increase Risk of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Lung Infections
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Sept. 14, 2018─Patients using inhaled steroids to control asthma and other breathing problems may be at greater risk for developing nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung infections, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

11-Sep-2018 12:05 PM EDT
New Study Shows Eczema in African Americans is More Difficult to Treat
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology suggests African Americans have greater treatment challenges with AD than European Americans and require higher doses of some medications to get relief.

Released: 13-Sep-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Tips for Parents of Children with Asthma from Ronald Ferdman, MD, pediatric allergist-immunologist
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Ronald Ferdman, MD, pediatric allergist-immunologist, offers eight tips for parents to help them manage the care of their child with asthma

Released: 13-Sep-2018 7:00 AM EDT
Obesity Alters Airway Muscle Function, Increases Asthma Risk
American Physiological Society (APS)

New research suggests that obesity changes how airway muscles function, increasing the risk of developing asthma. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology.

5-Sep-2018 10:25 AM EDT
What is Shared Decision-Making and How Does It Work for Allergists?
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new article published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, walks allergists and other health care providers through the steps involved in shared decision-making (SDM). It also details what is, and what is not, SDM.

Released: 4-Sep-2018 4:30 PM EDT
Stem Cell Models, Estimating Risk without Animals, and More Featured in September 2018 Toxicological Sciences
Society of Toxicology

Papers on stem cell methods and models in toxicology; comparative toxicogenomics and AOPs; machine vs. animal models; pesticides and asthma; and estimating risk without animals featured in latest issue of Toxicological Sciences.

   
Released: 31-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Genetics and Pollution Drive Severity of Asthma Symptoms
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Asthma patients, with a specific genetic profile, exhibit more intense symptoms following exposure to traffic pollution, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and collaborators. The study appeared online in Scientific Reports.

   
Released: 14-Aug-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Get Ready for Fall Allergies Because They’re Headed Your Way
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

You may not want to think about fall allergies, but if you start planning now, your allergy symptoms will likely be much less severe, and you’ll be able to enjoy the beauty the fall season brings.

Released: 13-Aug-2018 10:45 AM EDT
Mount Sinai Receives $4 Million Grant to Study Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids for Sickle Cell Treatment
Mount Sinai Health System

The Departments of Emergency Medicine and Hematology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have been awarded a $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health toward further study of inhaled corticosteroids to treat sickle cell disease (SCD) in individuals who do not have asthma.

10-Aug-2018 6:05 PM EDT
For the 50 Million
Autoimmune Association

7th DC Metro Autoimmune Walk -- Linking Together for a Cure

7-Aug-2018 4:00 PM EDT
More than 40 Percent of Women with Asthma May Develop COPD, but Risk May Be Reduced
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

More than 4 in 10 women with asthma may go on to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study conducted in Ontario, Canada, and published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Released: 8-Aug-2018 12:00 PM EDT
Research Tip: Caregivers Lack Medications, Knowledge to Manage Baltimore Children's Asthma
Johns Hopkins Medicine

In a new study, Johns Hopkins researchers found that fewer than half of interviewed caregivers for Baltimore preschool children with asthma were prepared to administer medication for routine management or emergency response to a child's chronic condition.

Released: 3-Aug-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Nephrotoxicity, Nanomaterial Genotoxicity, Arsenic in Children, and More Featured in August 2018 Toxicological Sciences
Society of Toxicology

Papers on nephrotoxicity, nanomaterial genotoxicity, machine learning; arsenic and telomere length in children; iPSC-derived cardiomyoctes for drug safety studies; and asthma, air pollution, and immunity featured in latest issue of Toxicological Sciences

Released: 2-Aug-2018 4:40 PM EDT
Back to School: Advocating for Your Child’s Health
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

If you’re the parent of a child with a significant health issue, this time of year means more than just shopping for a colorful new backpack. The safety and success of your child at school is the result of your careful planning and forming partnerships with your child’s school and health care professionals.

Released: 1-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Latest News and Research Highlights from the American College of Sports Medicine
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

If you're looking for new health and fitness story ideas, here are some highlights from ACSM programs and recently released research in ACSM’s flagship journal, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®. The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world.

   
Released: 30-Jul-2018 4:45 PM EDT
Kindergartener or College Student, Your Child with Allergies Needs to Prepare for Back to School
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

No matter the age of the child, every parent wants to make sure their kid is safe from allergy and asthma flares when heading off to school in the fall.

25-Jul-2018 12:00 PM EDT
Allergy Clinic Finds Large Percentage of Anaphylaxis Cases Were From Tick Bite Meat Allergy
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

An increase in the Lone Star tick population since 2006, and the ability to recognize the ticks as the source of “alpha gal” allergy to red meat has meant significantly more cases of anaphylaxis being properly identified.

24-Jul-2018 4:00 PM EDT
Cannabis Does Not Improve Breathlessness During Exercise in Patients With Advanced COPD
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Inhaled vaporized cannabis does not appear to improve or worsen exercise performance and activity-related breathlessness in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a randomized controlled trial published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Released: 25-Jul-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Tobacco Regulation Advocates Get Support from Medical Professional Organizations in Court Filing
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

The American Thoracic Society led 10 medical professional organizations in filing an amicus brief last week regarding the FDA’s failure to apply pre-market review to new tobacco products. The brief was submitted in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its co-plaintiffs and outlines the compelling data indicating that the FDA’s failure to act harms children.

Released: 25-Jul-2018 11:00 AM EDT
Researchers Identify Distinct Airway and Gastrointestinal Microbiomes in Child Sufferers of Chronic Cough
NYU Langone Health

NYU School of Medicine researchers find distinct bacterial populations in airways and gastrointestinal tracts of children with chronic cough

Released: 25-Jul-2018 3:00 AM EDT
Novel Nutrition Bar Improves Asthma Symptoms in Obese Teens
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

A pilot clinical trial by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) researchers has found that targeted nutrient therapy can improve lung function in obese individuals with asthma, without requiring weight loss. The study, published in The FASEB Journal, demonstrated that eating two CHORI-Bars daily for eight weeks improved lung function in obese adolescents with a form of asthma that is resistant to usual treatments.

19-Jul-2018 8:00 PM EDT
Study shows why eastern U.S. air pollution levels are more stagnant in winter
University of Washington

Observations over the eastern U.S. show why emissions reductions haven't achieved the same results in winter as they have in summer.

   
Released: 10-Jul-2018 9:20 AM EDT
Aspirin Desensitization Improves Alcohol-Induced Allergies in Patients with Underlying Respiratory Disease
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Patients who suffer from Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD) often experience an additional allergic reaction when drinking alcohol, including nasal congestion, wheezing, and a runny nose. Now a new study led by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania finds a common treatment for AERD – aspirin desensitization – can also help alleviate the alcohol-induced symptoms of the condition.

Released: 9-Jul-2018 4:05 PM EDT
New Pediatric Asthma Yardstick Has Treatment Guidance for Children of Every Age
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

The Pediatric Asthma Yardstick, a new guideline from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, offers a user-friendly “operational document”. It helps health care professionals understand which controller treatments are right for which age groups and identifies when a step up is needed.

Released: 5-Jul-2018 12:05 PM EDT
The Rising Price of Medicare Part D’s 10 Most Costly Medications
UC San Diego Health

Researchers at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of California San Diego have found that the cost for the 10 “highest spend” medications in Medicare Part D — the U.S. federal government’s primary prescription drug benefit for older citizens — rose almost one-third between 2011 and 2015, even as the number of persons using these drugs dropped by the same amount.

Released: 28-Jun-2018 5:05 PM EDT
BIDMC Research Brief Digest: June 2018
Beth Israel Lahey Health

A monthly roundup of research briefs showcasing recent scientific advances led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center faculty.

18-Jun-2018 1:00 PM EDT
Majority of U.S. Adults Prescribed Epinephrine Report Not Using It in an Emergency
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study shows in an emergency, 52 percent of adults with potentially life-threatening allergies didn’t use the epinephrine auto-injectors (EAI) they were prescribed.

Released: 20-Jun-2018 1:45 PM EDT
Experts Provide Tips on Keeping the Whole Family Safe and Sound in the Event of a Wildfire
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Two Children's Hospital Los Angeles experts - pulmonologist Shirleen Loloyan Kohn, MD, and psychologist Stephanie Marcy, PhD, provide tips on keeping the whole family safe and sound in the event of a wildfire.

19-Jun-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Genetic Deletion of Two Protein-Modifying Enzymes Predisposes Mice to Asthma
La Jolla Institute for Immunology

Allergic asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lung and airways driven, at least in part, by, a subgroup of overly active T helper cells. Thus, to devise better treatments, it is essential to determine how this cell population, known as TH2 cells, develops, matures and then crosses the line between protection and tissue damage.

Released: 11-Jun-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Mount Sinai Team Diagnoses Asthma With Nasal Brush Test
Mount Sinai Health System

RNA sequencing and machine learning applied to develop new asthma biomarker

Released: 5-Jun-2018 6:00 AM EDT
Older Adults with Asthma Are Happier When They Have More Say in Their Care
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows that a greater desire by older asthma patients for involvement in medical decision-making was associated with a better quality of life

Released: 4-Jun-2018 4:05 PM EDT
Low Neighborhood “Walkability” Linked With Childhood Asthma
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Children living in neighborhoods that are not conducive to walking are more likely to develop asthma and to continue to have this condition through later childhood, according to a new study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.



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