Asthma, from the Greek Άσθμα (ásthma)[cn], meaning gasp, is a common chronicinflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Treatment of acute symptoms is usually with an inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist (such assalbutamol). Symptoms can be prevented by avoiding triggers, such as allergens and irritants, and by inhaling corticosteroids. Leukotriene antagonists are less effective thancorticosteroids and thus less preferred. The prevalence of asthma has increased significantly since the 1970s. As of 2009, 300 million people were affected worldwide. In 2009 asthma caused 250,000 deaths, although generally with treatment, prognosis is good.
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Merck signs $5 billion share buyback agreement with Goldman Sachs
By Reuters UK
Merck & Co Inc said it has entered into a $5 billion (3 billion pounds) share repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs Group Inc, as the drug giant looks to prop up shareholder value in face of stiff competition from makers of less-costly generics. (May 22)
MORE TOPICS: GOLDMAN SACHS, CANCER
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By IBTimes AU
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By IBTimes AU
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By Reuters
Stocks fell on Wednesday, weighed by a slew of economic data that suggested weaker-than-expected growth. (May 02)
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By Reuters
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Wall St. set for flat open ahead of Fed
By Reuters
Wall Street was set for a flat open on Wednesday as investors waited to hear from the U.S. Federal Reserve on the state of the economy, and on signs of fatigue after the S&P 500 benchmark index ended at another all-time closing high. (May 01)
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By Reuters
Stock futures were little changed on Wednesday as investors waited to hear from the U.S. Federal Reserve on the state of the economy, and on signs of fatigue after the S&P 500 benchmark index ended at another all-time closing high. (May 01)
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By IBTimes UK
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