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Robert Preidt April 19, 2019
Almost Half of Young Asthma Patients Misuse Inhalers
FRIDAY, April 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Many children with asthma don't use their inhalers properly and don't get a full dose of medicine, researchers report.
They evaluated inhaler use among 113 children between the ages of 2 and 16 who were hospitalized for asthma. Such patients are at highest risk for complications and death from... Full Page
Robert Preidt April 19, 2019
Do Hospitals Have Flu's Spread Under Control?
FRIDAY, April 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Many hospital workers and patients spread the flu before they show any symptoms, a new study says.
The bottom line: Current flu infection control measures in hospitals may be inadequate, the Swiss researchers say.
"Our findings suggest that influenza infection in acute care is common... Full Page
Robert Preidt April 19, 2019
FDA Approves 1st Generic Nasal Spray Against Opioid Overdose
FRIDAY, April 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- The first generic naloxone nasal spray to treat opioid overdose has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Teva Pharmaceuticals' lifesaving product is also the first generic naloxone nasal spray approved for use by people without medical training. There was already a bra... Full Page
Robert Preidt April 19, 2019
Weight-Loss Surgery Just as Successful for Teens With Down Syndrome
FRIDAY, April 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Young people with Down syndrome or other cognitive impairments are just as successful in shedding excess pounds after weight-loss surgery as their peers, a new study finds.
Researchers reviewed outcomes for 63 young people, aged 13 to 24, who had bariatric surgery at Children's National Healt... Full Page
Steven Reinberg April 19, 2019
Even a Little More Exercise Might Help Your Brain Stay Young
FRIDAY, April 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Alzheimer's and dementia are not an inevitable part of normal aging, and a little exercise might help keep them at bay, a new study suggests.
The researchers found that every hour of light exercise on top of recommended weekly levels of more intense activity reduced brain aging by about a yea... Full Page
Robert Preidt April 19, 2019
Heart Patients Pay the Price When Nearby Pharmacy Closes
FRIDAY, April 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- When a neighborhood pharmacy shuts down, it could have dire repercussions for heart patients living nearby, new research suggests.
That's because such closures could mean patients skip or stop taking the prescriptions they need to stay healthy and safe, according to a team from the University ... Full Page
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