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Mark L. Fuerst
Articles
Top 3 Hep C Studies for Primary Care
January 18, 2018
Highlights of 3 studies from 2017 that support the role of PCPs in HCV infection treatment, including prescribing direct-acting antiviral agents.
Lung Microbiome Mediates Asthmatics’ Pulmonary Function
November 27, 2017
The lung microbiome may have a profound effect on many respiratory conditions and it plays a significant role in asthma severity and response to treatment.
Asthma and Food Allergies Predictable at Age One
November 27, 2017
This study sheds light on the interactive effects of atopic dermatitis and early allergic sensitization, and may help you predict which children may develop asthma and food allergies.
Obesity a Risk Factor for Rehospitalization in Youth with Asthma
November 13, 2017
Children with comorbid asthma and obesity showed a 26% higher 30-day hospital readmission rate vs normal weight peers with asthma.
Diet and Exercise Improve Asthma Symptoms in Non-Obese Patients
November 13, 2017
Even asthma patients without extra body weight may see as much as a 50% reduction in asthma symptom scores. It's really that simple.
Montelukast Adds Little For Elderly Asthma Patients
October 02, 2017
A new study’s lead author notes, however, that lack of significant effect may have been secondary to important study limitations.
Childhood Respiratory Tract Infections Linked to Later Asthma
October 02, 2017
Lower respiratory infections in children seem to predispose to poor adult lung function, but causation and directionality have yet to be determined.
Previous Asthma Exacerbations Predict Future Events in Mild, Moderate Disease
August 07, 2017
Study authors propose a new asthma patient “phenotype” in which a previous severe event is the sole predictor of another one.
Lipid Levels Linked to Inflammation in Atopic Asthma
August 07, 2017
Results of a recent study into the role of lipids in atopic asthma could help identify new targets for therapy.