First New Treatment in 50 Years for Asthma Attacks and COPD ‘Could be a Game-Changer’
The first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years is a drug already available—and it’s 4x more effective than steroid tablets.
This Is a 'Game-Changer' in Treatment of Asthma, COPD
Treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which contributed to Sinead O'Connor's death last year, has been "stuck in the 20th century." But no longer, says Dr. Sanjay Ramakrishnan of the University of Western Australia,
First new treatment for asthma and COPD in half a century—new study
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. For decades, the standard treatment for these potentially life-threatening episodes has remained unchanged—treatment with steroids,
First new asthma treatment in 50 years offers hope for millions
The study demonstrated that asthma treatment is safe, with no significant side effects compared to past studies of the drug.
Study Says Benralizumab Could Treat Asthma Attacks
Researchers at King's College London have found a new treatment for asthma attacks, which could be a 'game-changer' for the patients.
New injection treatment could be a game-changer for people with asthma and COPD
An injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%.
Injections during asthma attacks may be a ‘game-changer’ for sufferers
The first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years may be a “game-changer”, researchers say. Offering patients an injection is more effective than the current care of steroid tablets and cuts the need for further treatment by 30 per cent, according to a study.
First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years
Researchers say they have found the first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years. The injection dampens part of the immune system that can go into overdrive in flare-ups of both asthma and a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
What is benralizumab? Breakthrough asthma drug hailed a 'game-changer'
Benralizumab is what’s known as a monoclonal antibody, which replicates properties of a normal antibody produced by the immune system. The antibody targets a specific group of white blood cells (called eosinophils) to reduce lung inflammation.
'Game-Changing' New Treatment for Asthma Is First in 50 Years
Scientists have found a new treatment for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that may be more effective than current options. Over the past 50 years, treatment options in the event of an asthma or COPD attack—a similar event—have been relatively unchanged.
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Revolutionary 'Game-Changer' Drug Takes the Fight to Asthma and COPD, Boasts 45% Treatment Success Leap at King's College London
A study reveals Benralizumab as a new treatment for asthma and COPD, reducing treatment failure rates significantly.
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Benralizumab: London scientists create first treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years
Benralizumab is the first treatment for asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 50 years. The ...
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No Steroids Needed: An Existing Drug Can Help Asthma And COPD Patients, Reveals Lancet Study
A clinical trial reveals that benralizumab, an injectable drug for severe asthma, outperforms steroids in reducing asthma and ...
Asthma attack breakthrough as experts edge closer to first leap in treatment in 50 years
A new way of treating serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attacks could be a "game-changer" and ...