Airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR) is a cardinal feature of asthma. Its absence has been considered useful in excluding asthma, whereas it may be present in other diseases such as atopic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. AHR is often considered an epiphenomenon of airway inflammation. Actually, the response of airways to constrictor stimuli is modulated by [...]

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Dott. Luigi Vicari on febbraio 22nd, 2010

A 30-minute walk taken at least 3 days a week combined with glucosamine sulfate supplements may reduce symptoms of mild to moderate hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA), researchers report in a new study published online February 12 in Arthritis Research & Therapy. Leggi l’Articolo Completo.

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Dott. Luigi Vicari on febbraio 22nd, 2010

Giving the antihistamines ranitidine or diphenhydramine to patients with perforated appendicitis dramatically increases their risk of an intra-abdominal abscess, according to a new study. Leggi l’articolo completo.

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