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A Secondary Analysis to Understand Inflammatory Pathways in Residual Asthma Exacerbations Among Mepolizumab-Treated Children in Urban Environments
Jama Pediatrics published the article, “Inflammatory Pathways in Residual Asthma Exacerbations Among Mepolizumab-Treated Urban Children: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial,” where researchers found that children receiving mepolizumab had reduced type 2 (T2) inflammation while other inflammatory pathways became more prominent during exacerbations compared to the control group. These findings suggest that dampening…
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A Randomized Clinical Trial on The Effectiveness of a Digital Asthma Self-Management Program
A study, released by JAMA Network in July 2025, investigated the effectiveness of a digital asthma self-management (DASM) program. A randomized clinical trial of 901 adults with asthma found that the DASM program significantly improved symptom control after 12 months compared to usual care. The app-based program offered tools such as tailored reminders, symptom logging,…
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EPA Produces What is Indoor Air Quality? Factsheet
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a factsheet, “What is Indoor Air Quality?” to share what indoor air quality is, common sources and factors that can impact indoor air quality, and best practices for improving and maintaining good indoor air quality. Review and download an English Version of the factsheet. Review and download a…
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EPA Releases a How to Build a DIY Air Cleaner Video
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demonstrates how to build a DIY air cleaner of your own that can be used during emergencies, such as wildfires, and in other situations when products of known performance (like commercially available portable air cleaners) are not available or affordable in the video, “Do It Yourself! How to Build…
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Clean Air Conversations Webinar Series: Extreme Heat, Air Quality & Healthcare; 8/28
Join Blue Shield of California, Milliman, and the Coalition for Clean Air for the next edition of the Clean Air Conversations webinar series, Extreme Heat, Air Quality & Healthcare, as speakers explore how climate-driven challenges in California are reshaping healthcare utilization. Scheduled for August 28th at 10am Pacific, this webinar will walk through the…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Integrated Pest Management (IPM)- peer discussion and expert Q&A; 9/16
Join us on September 16th from 11am-12:30pm for a session focused on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This session will build on the introductory session that we hosted in June. Check out the recording here. In this session, you’ll have the opportunity to: –Participate in small group discussions with peers –Ask questions of IPM expert, Andrew Sutherland, PhD, with…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Motivational Interviewing
On August 18, 2025, the RAMP CHW Meeting focused on Motivational Interviewing. Christine Schudel, MSW, MPH, Program Manager, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, conducted this interactive training. A recording can be found here. Materials on Motivational Interviewing can be found here. For additional information, reach out to Anne Kelsey Lamb at anne@rampasthma.org.
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Study Examines the Cost-Effectiveness of Stock Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis in US Summer Camps
With half a million children affected by food allergies attending US summer camps, access to emergency epinephrine is critical. A study, released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, uses a cost-effectiveness model to demonstrate that stocking epinephrine at camps is the most effective and cost-effective strategy for managing anaphylaxis. Stock epinephrine not only reduces hospitalizations…
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Study Investigates Maternal Asthma and Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
A study, released by the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in July 2025, analyzed 434,068 pregnancies in Alberta, Canada, between October 2009 and December 2018, and found that maternal asthma significantly increases the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and cesarean delivery. Women with active asthma during delivery faced the highest risks, followed…
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Study Examines How Unconscious Bias Can Affect Treatment Decisions Among Primary Care Physicians and Pulmonologists
A CHEST Clinical Perspectives study, released during the summer of 2024, investigated how unconscious bias may influence treatment decisions for patients with uncontrolled asthma. Researchers surveyed over 300 pulmonologists and primary care physicians, focusing on differences in treatment approaches based on patient demographics and socioeconomic backgrounds. The study suggests that unconscious bias, especially related to…
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Cohort Study Linking Early-Life Exposure to Plastic Additives with Increased Risk of Childhood Allergies
An article published in July 2025 by the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology examines the relationship between early-life exposure to plastic additives—specifically phthalates and bisphenols—and the development of allergic conditions in young children. The article, “Phthalates and Bisphenols Early-Life Exposure, and Childhood Allergic Conditions: A Pooled Analysis of Cohort Studies,” draws on data…
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Inequity in the Air: An Analysis of Air Pollution Effects on the Health of Bay Area Residents
Bay Area Equity Atlas released Inequity in the Air, an in-depth analysis examining how air pollution from nearby oil refineries, power plants, and industrial facilities is disproportionately impacting the health of low-income communities and communities of color. In the report, Anne Kelsey Lamb, Director of RAMP, highlights a clear link between proximity to polluting sites…