First new treatment for asthma in 50 years

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 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.
First Asthma Attack & COPD Treatment Breakthrough In 50 Years, Reveals A Lancet Study; Here's All You Need To Know
The study, called the ABRA trial, was led by King’s College London researchers and published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. It found that Benralizumab reduced the need for further treatment in COPD patients by 30%. This is a big improvement compared to the current treatment, which relies on steroid tablets like prednisolone.
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%.
First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years
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%. The findings, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine,
UK researchers uncover first new asthma and COPD attack treatment in 50 years
A UK study has shown that a drug currently used to treat severe asthma could be re-purposed for use in emergency settings, potentially representing the first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years.
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.
New drug offers breakthrough in Asthma, COPD treatment in 50-years
It is already used as a recurring treatment for severe asthma in low doses. However, the trial found that a single higher dose could be extremely effective if given during an attack. "This could be a gamechanger for people with asthma and COPD,
Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 50 years
Doctors are hailing a new way to treat serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attacks that marks the first breakthrough for 50 years and could be a “gamechanger” for patients.
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 'game-changer' treatment to help asthma attacks
The medication is already used in the most severe cases, but the latest research suggests it could be used to help people in hundreds of thousands of asthma attacks each year. Asthma is a long-term condition - also known as a chronic condition - which affects the lungs and can make it hard to breathe.
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New Drug For Asthma And COPD Is The First Found in 50 Years
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
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First new treatment for asthma and COPD in half a century—new study
Benralizumab, a monoclonal antibody, is already used for the long-term management of eosinophilic asthma, with studies still evaluating the effect of long-term management in eosinophilic COPD.
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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.