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The Role of Oxidative Stress in Asthma Development
In a study in April 2022 edition of Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, researchers reviewed “research progress of oxidative stress in PM2.5-induced asthma.” Both the presence of asthma and PM2.5 exposure increases production of reactive oxygen species, which leads to cellular damage. This damage can lead to respiratory diseases. This study “highlights the therapeutic potentials…
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Researchers Examine Reliever-Triggered Inhaled Glucocorticoid Treatments in Black and Latinx Adults with Asthma
In The New England Journal of Medicine’s April 2022 edition, researchers “randomly assigned Black and Latinx adults with moderate-to-severe asthma to use a patient-activated, reliever-triggered inhaled glucocorticoid strategy” along with “usual care.” Those not assigned the treatment were instructed to continue their usual care. Of the 1201 adults in the study, the 600 in the…
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California Legislative Analyst’s Office Releases Series of Reports on Climate Change Impacts Including Effect on Human Health
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office has created a series of six reports on climate change impacts across the state, including a report specifically on impacts on human health. The guides are designed for policymakers to educate on “the dire consequences of climate change and help the Legislature prepare for and address climate change in the…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Asthma and Pregnancy
Dr. Michael Schatz with the Department of Allergy at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology: In Practice, presented “Asthma and Pregnancy” on May 3, 2022. To view the full presentation, click here. RAMP hosts regular convenings for CHWs, promotoras, and others providing asthma education. For additional information…
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American Lung Association Releases “Zeroing in on Healthy Air” Report
In March, 2022, the American Lung Association released a new report titled “Zeroing in on Healthy Air” which focuses on health and climate benefits of a transition to zero-emission vehicles and non-combustion energy. The report finds that “switching to electric cars, buses, and trucks and clean electricity could save 110,000 lives and bring $1.2 trillion…
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California’s First Directory of Asthma Home Visiting Services!
In collaboration with partners in the field, we have released the first-of-its-kind directory of asthma home visiting programs in California! Showcasing the strength and breadth of California’s asthma home visiting network, we hope the directory will help connect Medi-Cal managed care organizations, medical providers, the media and other stakeholders with local programs. Asthma home visiting…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: An in-depth review of asthma medications and a review of the 2020 Focused Updates of the NHLBI Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR-3)
Andrea Marmor, University of California San Francisco, presented “An in-depth review of asthma medications and a review of the 2020 Focused Updates of the NHLBI Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR-3)” on March 24, 2022. To view the full presentation, click here. RAMP hosts regular convenings for CHWs, promotoras, and others providing asthma…
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Solutions and Resources to Address COVID-19 in Schools Recording from EPA Now Available
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools program has released a recording of its most recent webinar, “Solutions and Resources to Address COVID-19 in Schools: Establishing Lasting Improvements to Ventilation and IAQ.” The webinar features speakers from the Center for Green Schools at the US Green Building Council, 21st Century…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Multilevel Framework for Consider the Role of Racism in Asthma Outcomes
Dr. Neeta Thakur, Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician, University of California San Francisco, presented “Multilevel Framework for Consider the Role of Racism in Asthma Outcomes” on February 17, 2022. To view the full presentation, click here. RAMP hosts regular convenings for CHWs, promotoras, and others providing asthma education. For additional information about future meetings, including how…
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Transportation and Air Quality Webinar Available Online
Last Tuesday RAMP and our partners at the American Lung Association hosted a webinar, Sustainable Transportation: Healthier Options for Healthier Air — Opportunities to Improve California’s Air Quality and Slow Climate Change. Staff from ClimatePlan, Caltrans, and CivicWell engaged in a dynamic discussion with one another about how transportation policies and investments play a fundamental…
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Study Finds Combustion Related Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution Acts as an Important Contributor to Pediatric Asthma Incidences
In the January 2022 edition of The Lancet, an article examines the concentration of nitrogen dioxide air pollution and its associations with pediatric asthma incidence. Researchers used a nitrogen dioxide concentration dataset that monitors information from 58 countries and compared the concentrations “with population and baseline asthma rates.” They found that “combustion-related” nitrogen dioxide pollution…