Inhaled Corticosteroids Increase Pneumonia in COPD but Not Mortality

Even though inhaled corticosteroids often benefit COPD patients, concerns about an increased risk of pneumonia sometimes have limited prescribing. Now, a new study finds that, while the likelihood of developing pneumonia may increase, the risk of dying does not. Here are the details.

Pill-Swallowing Techniques Effective Even in Toddlers

Younger may be better when it comes to helping children take their pills. A new study points out that perhaps because of fewer negative experiences, it may be easier to train 4 or 5 year olds to swallow their medications. Find out what else the research discovered.

Menopausal hormone therapy should be avoided in women with ischemic colitis and other gastrointestinal issues because of a significantly increased risk of lower GI bleeding, according to a new study. Here are the alternatives the researchers suggest for those patients.

Soy Isoflavone Supplements No Help in
Asthma Control

Here’s some bad news for asthma patients trolling the drugstore supplement aisles for help. Despite some data that a relatively inexpensive and readily available supplement could help them improve lung function, a randomized trial of both adults and children finds no benefit for soy isoflavone in controlling asthma. Click here for details of the study.