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... hope to shed light on the potential side effects of common asthma medications. Asthma prevalence in Australia is particularly high, with around 10 per ... are now seeking people over 18 with a confirmed diagnosis of asthma to participate in a study investigating whether the current ...
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... to identifying the source of serious virus-and allergen-induced asthma attacks after detecting important molecular signals generated ... to identifying the source of serious virus-and allergen-induced asthma attacks after detecting important molecular signals generated ... the mechanisms that trigger airway inflammation and cause asthma attacks. The results are published today in Nature Medicine, the ...
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... the link between chronic bacterial infection and steroid-resistant asthma. University of Newcastle researcher, Professor Phil Hansbro*, ... were few treatments for these patients who often suffered more severe asthma. “There is a strong imperative to better understand the factors that contribute to steroid resistance among asthma sufferers.” Approximately 20-30 per cent of asthmatics have a ...
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Marking World Asthma Day today, a study by HMRI respiratory researcher Bronwyn Berthon ... Bronwyn Berthon has found a new link between low-fibre diets and asthma. Marking World Asthma Day today, a study by HMRI respiratory researcher Bronwyn Berthon ...
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... the links between weight and airway inflammation in childhood asthma. Hunter researchers are investigating the links between weight and airway inflammation in childhood asthma. A pilot study currently underway at John Hunter Hospital is exploring how to manage asthma through dietary interventions, evaluating whether weight loss can ...
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... iron build up in the lung cells and tissues and the severity of asthma. A new study, led by Jay Horvat , Associate Professor of ... iron build up in the lung cells and tissues and the severity of asthma . “Our organs and tissues need iron to support oxygen flow and ... “We know that both high and low iron levels are reported in asthma, so we sought to investigate whether increased or decreased ...
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Despite much progress in recent years, both asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) continue to ... in adults and children. Despite much progress in recent years, both asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) continue to cause health problems in adults and children. Both COPD and asthma affect about 1 in 10 Australians. Dr Peter Wark, a Senior ...
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... clinical ‘toolkit’ designed to improve the management of severe asthma has been launched by HMRI respiratory researchers. A new clinical ‘toolkit’ designed to improve the management of severe asthma has been launched at the Thoracic Society of Australia and New ... treatment information to optimise care for patients with severe asthma. Fewer than 10% of people with asthma have severe disease yet ...
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... study which could identify a new treatment for people with ongoing asthma symptoms. Hunter researchers are leading a national study which could identify a new treatment for people with ongoing asthma symptoms. he AMAZES study will recruit 420 patients across ... Researchers are inviting non-smoking adults who are currently taking asthma medication to participate in the study. “In a previous study of ...
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An HMRI VIVA study could effectively slash the rates of asthma in children of asthmatic mothers. Researchers from the HMRI’s ... on the results of a study which could effectively slash the rates of asthma in children of asthmatic mothers. These findings follow on from ... in The Lancet medical journal, which confirmed that management of asthma during pregnancy could be significantly improved by using a ...
