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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 ...
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A new auto-injecting pen will allow patients with severe eosinophilic asthma patients to self-administer a drug known as Mepolizumab, with ... auto-injecting pen will allow patients with severe eosinophilic asthma to self-administer a drug known as NUCALA (Mepolizumab), with ... or attend a clinic to receive monthly treatment. Severe eosinophilic asthma is a subtype of severe asthma, where there are too many ...
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... the use of antibiotics as a potential therapy for chronic asthma attacks is entering its final recruitment phase, five years after ... the use of antibiotics as a potential therapy for chronic asthma attacks is entering its final recruitment phase, five years after it commenced. Around 360 patients with moderate to severe asthma, who regularly take preventer medication, have previously ...