The new measures aim to standardize and improve results from NIH-funded asthma research, helping to reduce disparities in treatment and outcomes. The proposed outcomes categories include symptoms, exacerbations, biomarkers, lung function, quality of life, and healthcare utilization.
A community-based care coordination approach combining evidence-based science and asthma education has shown improvements in health outcomes, particularly among low-income and minority children. The program demonstrated reductions in emergency room visits and hospitalizations, as well as increased parent empowerment and environmental t...
A partnership between Xavier University, Daughters of Charity Services and Children's Health Fund is bringing reliable healthcare to children with asthma in New Orleans. The program uses a unique approach to deliver evidence-based care through community health centers and mobile clinics.
The Merck Childhood Asthma Network, Inc. has invested over $4 million in funding to implement the CHAMPS partnership in five non-profit health centers. The program aims to demonstrate effective asthma management tools in real-world settings where many children and families need care.
The Merck Childhood Asthma Network is investing $4 million in four high-risk cities to manage childhood asthma through evidence-based science, case management, and asthma trigger removal plans. Programs aim to reduce missed school days, symptom days, and improve access to quality healthcare.
A new study reveals that post-Katrina mold in New Orleans has made hundreds of children with asthma sick. The Merck Childhood Asthma Network's HEAL program found that nearly 80% of children were sensitive to mold, a figure nearly 30% higher than for children in other US cities.