An antihistamine used in Russia is showing promise in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In a recent clinical trial, patients who took Dimebon improved in all measures of cognition and behavior over patients who did not take the medication. Experts say the med appears to treat the symptoms of the disease and not Alzheimer's itself.
Read moreIt's a blessing to be alive during a time when there are many options to help us asthmatics. We have rescue medicine like Albuterol to... Read more »
Spring can be a difficult time for asthmatics, especially those of us with outdoor allergies. When the trees start pollinating, you can... Read more »
One of the frequent questions I've seen here and on other asthma websites is whether asthma can be safely treated with (cheaper) over the... Read more »
One of the silver linings to the fact that asthma has now reached epidemic proportions worldwide is that a lot of money is poured into... Read more »
More than 40 million people suffer from nasal allergy symptoms in the United States. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications for allergy relief ... Read more »
According to a team of Scottish scientists, medications made from parasitic worms called filarial nematodes may help treat or even prevent... Read more »
In this Phase II clinical trial, researchers will study the safety and effectiveness of the drug reslizumab in patients who have poorly controlled... Read more »
Researchers say that patients with asthma may benefit from taking an available anti-fungal medication. The drug--called Itraconazole--was given to... Read more »
Stem cell research is stepping closer to being able to treat severe asthma, researchers say. Animal studies suggest that manipulating the immune... Read more »
Botox may help some asthma patients breathe easier, researchers say. When asthma affects the voice box it can make it hard to breathe, and experts... Read more »