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ER visit data for asthma show dip, but advocacy groups still fight for resources and answers
Sally Wenzel, professor and chair of environmental and occupational health, said the visit counts seem surprisingly low — and “certainly would not be in line with my experience,” which includes nearly 18 years as a pulmonologist with UPMC.
Possible asthma phenotype associated with rheumatoid arthritis
“Asthma and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both prevalent diseases with well-defined immunological bases, with one often considered allergic (Type 2) and the other autoimmune (Type 1/Th1),” said Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Professor and Chair Sally Wenzel.
With fluoride again drawing criticism, sorting out its prevalence in Pittsburgh-area drinking water
Over the years, Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, Aaron Barchowsky, has been contacted repeatedly by local water systems wondering whether it’s worth the money to add fluoride, and whether it’s safe.