Decline in Lung Cancer Mortality Affects Decreases in Overall Cancer Deaths
Reductions in lung cancer mortality are driving the steady decline in overall cancer deaths.
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Worsening of Disease Common in Asthma Prior to Biologic Therapy Initiation
Patients who began biologic treatment for asthma tended to have more progressive worsening of disease in the previous 2 years
Mometasone Furoate-Formoterol Improves Lung Function in Pediatric Asthma
The addition of formoterol to mometasone furoate was well tolerated and provided significant improvement in lung function in children compared with mometasone furoate alone.
Omalizumab Response Similar Across Number, Type of Allergens in Allergic Asthma
Response to omalizumab was similar regardless of the number and type of sensitizing allergens in patients with allergic asthma.
Specific Factors Identify Cancer Risk in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Researchers studied cancer risk in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and identified specific risk factors.
Dupilumab May Lower Exacerbation Rates in Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
In a post hoc analysis of the LIBERTY ASTHMA QUEST study, researchers found that dupilumab may reduce exacerbations in patients with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
Ragweed SLIT Tablet Improves Symptoms in Children With Ragweed Allergic Rhinitis
Ragweed sublingual immunotherapy tablet improved symptoms and decreased the need for rescue medication in the largest allergy immunotherapy trial in children with ragweed allergic rhinitis with or without conjunctivitis.
High-Dose Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Safe, Effective for Peanut Allergy
High-dose peanut oral immunotherapy provided similar or greater efficacy than other previously reported forms of peanut oral immunotherapy without additional safety concerns.
Controlling Antibiotic Adverse Drug Reactions in Cystic Fibrosis
The majority of patients with cystic fibrosis experience at least 1 antibiotic adverse drug reaction.
Asthma Linked to Reduced Mortality in Adults Admitted for Myocardial Infarction
Asthma appeared to be associated with lower mortality in patients admitted to the hospital with myocardial infarction.
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