Mark L. Fuerst

State of Indiana, FSSA Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning

402 W. Washington St., W382, MS 07

Indianapolis

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Articles

Asthma More Likely in Children Exposed to Infection In Utero

March 24, 2014

A new study finds that acute atopic symptoms during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of early atopy and allergic rhinitis in children at age 5 years.

Healthy Weight Trims Ovarian Cancer Risk

March 17, 2014

Being overweight increases a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer, according to a new comprehensive report. The finding offers a way to reduce the risk.

Corticosteroids for Asthma Raise Sleep Apnea Risk

March 12, 2014

Inhaled corticosteroids may contribute to the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among patients with asthma, a study showed.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Worsens Diabetes Control

March 10, 2014

The findings provide another good reason for those with OSA to wear a CPAP mask that helps ensure uninterrupted breathing throughout the night.

Phytoestrogens May Ease Wheezing Asthma, Allergy

March 10, 2014

A simple way to prevent asthma or treat wheezing may be to eat flaxseed or take some kind of probiotic.

Diabetes Boosts Stroke Risk in Women, But Not Men

March 10, 2014

Diabetes appears to increase the risk of stroke in women, but not in men, a new study shows.

Hypertension Therapy Ups Fall Risk in Older Adults

March 04, 2014

There may be a difficult tradeoff between treating patients with hypertension and preventing serious fall injuries.

Factors in Home Blood Pressure Variability in Diabetes

March 04, 2014

Certain modifiable risk factors-ncluding heart rate, smoking status, and antihypertensive medications-affect blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. And variability in blood pressure has an important role in progression of organ damage.

Strategies to Help Geriatric Men Cope With Aging

March 04, 2014

Strategies to help younger men better handle “hassles” as they age, such as health problems, stress, and cognitive impairment, are recommended.