Washington, Apr 8 : Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) can worsen asthmatic symptoms in kids, according to a new study.
During the study, research team from University of Alabama followed 240 children with asthma who were either receiving usual care or supervised asthma therapy.
The kids were given 20 minutes of asthma education that incorporated discussion on the avoidance of asthma triggers, including ETS.
The researchers revealed that kids whose ETS exposure decreased reported fewer hospitalizations and ED visits.
Washington, April 9 : A novel therapy for metastatic prostate cancer has shown considerable promise in early clinical trials by reducing signs of the disease in patients with drug-resistant cancer.
New York/Toronto - The parents of a two-month-old baby wanted to donate the heart of their severely brain-damaged daughter for another baby, but physicians in Toronto cancelled the transplant at the last minute.
Maputo - Through a combination of improved prevention, diagnostic and treatment methods Mozambique is finally turning the corner on malaria, the biggest killer of children in Africa.
London, Apr 8 : "Binge tanning" and excessive sunbed use have made melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, the most common disease for women in their 20s, cautioned a charity.
