Allergy/Asthma News

A researcher from the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health received a $750,000 NIH grant to study the asthma risks associated with cleaning and disinfecting agents commonly used by nurses.

As health systems struggle to improve outcomes in underserved populations, they are turning to scientists and physician-scientists who represent these communities. Yet these scientists also need support as they embark on their careers.

After three major pharmaceutical companies said they will enact a monthly $35 price cap on their inhaler products, the Allergy & Asthma Network applauded this move to make treatment more affordable for patients.

Approximately 25 million people in the United States — or 7% of the population — has asthma, the Allergy & Asthma Network reports. But that prevalence is not evenly distributed, with wide variation from state to state and even city to city.

WASHINGTON — Among adults with uncontrolled moderate to severe asthma and high type 2 inflammation measures, 24-week dupilumab lowered inflammation and mucus plug scores, according to study results.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center has been selected as a recipient of an NIH grant to join the Consortium of Food Allergy Research as a clinical research center.

Incyte has entered into a collaboration and license agreement with China Medical System Holdings Limited for the development and commercialization of povorcitinib, the companies announced in a press release.

Healio has compiled March’s most-read news in asthma and allergy.

The number one financial goal for most physicians is getting to a comfortable retirement on their own timeline and with the lifestyle they want.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stricter greenhouse gas emission limits for model year 2027 through 2032 heavy-duty vehicles, according to an agency press release.