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Analysis of corticosteroid formulations in metered dose inhalers
The spectrophotometric-based method offers rapid and reliable analysis of formoterol and beclomethasone formulations in metered dose inhalers, according to research.
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MHRA approves ‘safer’ medicine alternative for rare disease
A new drug has been approved in the UK as a safer alternative to corticosteroids to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
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First mild asthma combination reliever approved in UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the first dual-combination, inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonist reliever therapy for mild asthma.
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Tezepelumab significantly reduces exacerbations of severe asthma
In a Phase III trial, tezepelumab was shown to meaningfully reduce annualised asthma exacerbation rates in a range of patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma.
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Direct eye injections best treat uveitic macular edema: study
Direct eye injections treat uveitic macular edema more effectively than treatments placed adjacent to the eye, reveals new Mount Sinai research...
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Study of childhood asthma cautions against short-term high-dose treatment with steroids
Researchers in the US have found that a common practice among physicians to increase the use of steroids for worsening symptoms of asthma in children may be associated with slowing a child’s rate of growth.
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Short-acting asthma relievers linked to infertility
New research indicates that women with asthma who only use short-acting asthma relievers take longer to become pregnant than other women...
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Inhaled corticosteroids may increase bone fractures in patients with COPD
A study suggests long-term inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in patients with COPD may increase the risk of bone fractures in both men and women...
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Steroids not effective for chest infections in non-asthmatic adults
Oral steroids should not be used for treating acute lower respiratory tract infection in adults who don't have asthma or other chronic lung disease...
