Nitric oxide increases children’s asthma risk
USC (US)—Children with elevated levels of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) are at increased risk for developing asthma, particularly among children without a parental history of the disease, according to a new study. Continue…
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Don’t underestimate importance of innovation
USC (US)—Portfolios of top companies on a new index of innovative firms appear to perform better than the S&P 500—in up markets—and almost as well when markets are down. What’s more, the superior performance comes without excessive risk. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 27, 2010 17:22 - 1 Comment
Almost half of injured Haitians are children
USC (US)—Victims of the Jan. 12 quake in Haiti include an extraordinarily high number of children—more than 110,000, nearly half of the estimated total—according to a statistical study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 14, 2009 13:08 - 0 Comments
Sensor gauges good vs. killer plaque
USC (US)—A new tool may help clinicians distinguish cardiac emergencies requiring immediate surgical intervention from chronic problems that can be treated with diet and medication. (more…)
