Asthma
News, opinions and meeting coverage in allergy and immunology.
<乌鸦传媒>Advair: How Safe Is This Drug?
The asthma drug Advair is used by millions of patients worldwide and for many patients it is an effective treatment, but the drug is often used as first line therapy, an unapproved and possibly dangerous indication as this investigation by 乌鸦传媒Today/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals.
Nov 18, 2012
<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Hear Gripes About HFA Inhalers
WASHINGTON -- Some asthma patients say the new HFA-propelled inhalers aren't as effective as their CFC counterparts. Physician education may help allay patient fears, but some patient advocates say post-transition follow-up studies are in order.
Mar 11, 2009
<乌鸦传媒>IBD Patients Prone to Other Autoimmune or Inflammatory Disorders
PHILADELPHIA-Patients with the inflammatory bowel disorders ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are significantly more likely to suffer from other conditions with an inflammatory or autoimmune basis, said researchers in two separate studies.
Sep 01, 2005