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SABA overused, increases all-cause mortality among HK asthma patients
SABA overused, increases all-cause mortality among HK asthma patients
01 Jun 2024 byNatalia Reoutova

Overuse of short-acting β2 agonists (SABA) is prevalent among patients with asthma in Hong Kong and associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality and hospital admissions, according to a local retrospective cohort study, which was part of the global SABINA (SABA Use in Asthma) research programme.

SABA overused, increases all-cause mortality among HK asthma patients
01 Jun 2024
COVID-19 to endanger public health until 2025, says study
COVID-19 to endanger public health until 2025, says study
22 May 2024 byStephen Padilla

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is over, the disease remains a threat as it is predicted to become a significant danger to public health in the next 2 years, particularly in the US, according to a study. Wide-ranging vaccination, however, can counter this potential problem.

COVID-19 to endanger public health until 2025, says study
22 May 2024