Posts by: Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, a MSc in Health Psychology and a BSc in Clinical Psychology. Her work has been focused on vulnerability to psychopathology and early identification and intervention in psychosis.

February 18, 2015November 6, 2015

Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss May Improve Asthma

Asthma, News

According to a recent study, bariatric surgery reduces the risk of an emergency department visit or hospitalization for asthma exacerbation in obese patients, suggesting effectiveness of weight loss on asthma ... Read more

February 12, 2015November 6, 2015

Premature Babies Are Prone to Asthma, But Likely to Grow Out of It

Asthma, News

Results from a large-scale study from the University of Copenhagen revealed premature babies have a higher risk of developing asthma, but are also likely to grow out of it. “The study confirms ... Read more

February 10, 2015November 9, 2015

Obese Individuals Have Increased Respiratory Mortality During Flu Season

COPD, News

According to a recent study entitled, “Adiposity and influenza associated respiratory mortality: a cohort study,“ from The University of Hong Kong, obesity worsens the effect of seasonal influenza on respiratory mortality. ... Read more

February 10, 2015November 9, 2015

Skin, Lung Infection-Causing Hyper IgE Recurrent Infection Syndrome to be Studied in Clinical Trial

COPD, News

Researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), in collaboration with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, are currently recruiting patients with Job’s Syndrome ... Read more

February 5, 2015November 6, 2015

Patients with Asthma and Xerostomia Have Poor Levels of Controlled Disease

Asthma, News

According to recent study, patients that suffer from asthma and a condition called xerostomia (or dry mouth syndrome), have poor levels of controlled disease. The results of the study entitled “Xerostomia relates ... Read more

February 2, 2015November 6, 2015

Vitamin D Levels Found To Be Lower Among Asthmatic Adolescents

Asthma, News

According to a recent study led by Ourania Kolokotroni from the Cyprus International Institute for Environmental & Public Health in association with Harvard School of Public Health, Cyprus University of ... Read more

January 29, 2015January 29, 2015

Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Large-scale Trial to Investigate Tiotropium + Olodaterol Respimat on COPD Exacerbations

News

Boehringer Ingelheim recently announced the first patient enrollment in their DYNAGITO® trial. DYNAGITO, a 52-week multi-national double-blind trial, is designed to examinee the efficacy of a one-daily of tiotropium + olodaterol ... Read more

January 27, 2015November 5, 2015

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Establishes Guidelines for CF Diagnosis and Treatment

Cystic Fibrosis, News

To provide diagnostic and treatment guidance for clinicians dealing with cystic fibrosis, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recently published updated guidelines for physicians. The document, titled ‘Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Guidelines, Chronic Medications ... Read more

January 26, 2015November 10, 2015

New Case Study Suggests High Levels of Ventilation Impairment May Exist Around Industrial Structures

COPD, News

A team of researchers from Chosun University in Korea recently found that residents near a cement plant who were heavily exposed to pollutants from industrial byproducts have higher rates of ventilation ... Read more