Genetic Risk Factors for Childhood-Onset vs Adult-Onset Asthma
Researchers found that the filaggrin gene, FLG, is associated with asthma onset in childhood, while in adults with asthma, the role was less attributable to genetics.
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Infant Bronchiolitis Hospitalization Predicts Later Respiratory Hospitalizations
Researchers found data that showed the association between initial admission for bronchiolitis in infants and another respiratory hospital admission was strongest for asthma.
Pregnancy Complication Rates Highest in Women With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Rates of pregnancy complications were highest among women with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Pulmonary Hypertension and Diabetes: Is There a Link?
For patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the lung is often overlooked as a target organ.
AHA Issues Scientific Statement on Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
The American Heart Association has updated its scientific statement on blood pressure readings.
Increased Mortality Rates Observed in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, COPD
Mortality was significantly increased among patients with rheumatoid arthritis and COPD.
Type 2 Diabetes Does Not Affect Pneumonia Incidence, Outcomes After Stroke
Investigators examined the incidence and outcomes of pneumonia in patients with acute ischemic stroke and type 2 diabetes.
Mining Patient Emergency Contact Data for Medical Research Raises Ethical Questions
Being someone’s emergency contact may mean even more as researchers use this information to study the heritability of various conditions.
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