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July 30, 2005
Asthma and Vitamin C
Previous population studies have suggested that the increasing frequency of asthma in Western societies may be associated with changes in diet that have led to decreased intakes of antioxidants such as vitamin C. This study investigated the possibility that decreased levels of antioxidants may also contribute to severe asthma, which imposes a considerable social and economic burden on the community. (I-Newswire)
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July 17, 2005
Allergy, Asthma Gene May Ward Off Brain Tumors
There may be a silver lining for individuals who suffer from asthma or allergies. Scientists say genes that promote these disorders may also protect against a deadly brain cancer. A recent study found that asthmatics and people with allergies are at lower risk of developing the most common type of brain tumor, glioblastoma multiforme. (HealthDay News)
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July 13, 2005
Experts to Consider Withdrawal of Asthma Drugs
A panel of lung experts is being convened today to advise the government on whether three popular asthma drugs should stay on the market or be withdrawn because of safety concerns. The drugs are Advair and Serevent, made by GlaxoSmithKline, and Foradil, made by Novartis and sold in the United States by Schering Plough. (NYTimes.com)
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