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posted 01/16/2008, comments (0)

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The 2008 Presidential election is heating up. And so are the promises -- better healthcare, lower drug prices, etc. But how do you cut through the rhetoric? How do you determine which candidate is really aligned with your viewpoints? Don't worry -- it's taken care of! Introducing HealthCare08, an interactive tool that... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 01/01/2008, comments (0)

A Summary of Recent Asthma Research

A number of studies have been published in recent weeks that have added to the body of knowledge about asthma. I thought I'd offer a year-summary here today of 3 of the most interesting ones. Asthma is one of 3 common causes of chronic cough in children. A group of physicians in West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana found that kids... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 12/18/2007, comments (2)

NJ Requires Flu Shots for Preschool Aged Kids

Flu shots are highly recommended for the following high risk groups:Healthcare workersPeople with respiratory illnessesSenior adultsChildren who have asthmaAnyone who cares for any of the groups aboveIn addition, anyone who wants to avoid getting the flu should get a flu shot. Flu shots carry very low risk of any side effects and offer significant... Read more Chevron

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Fred Little

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posted 12/06/2007, comments (0)

Quick-relief inhalers I: Over the counter (OTC) medications

Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick-relief (‘rescue') medications -- both OTC and prescription. In this and my next entry, I would like to address the following issues: This entry: Are OTC drugs an effective way of treating asthma? Next entry: When is the right time (and how... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 11/15/2007, comments (0)

New Asthma Guidelines Finalized

For every disease, there is a governing body that publishes periodic guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and care that guide both professionals and people with the condition. For asthma, the governing body in the U.S. is the National Asthma Education Program (NAEP), an arm of the National Institutes of Health. Their asthma guidelines... Read more Chevron

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