Publications by authors named "Ernestine Chung"
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- The treatment guidelines for asthma are often based on controlled trials, which may not represent real-world effectiveness.
- A meta-analysis was conducted, including five observational studies with 4,756 asthma patients using fluticasone propionate/formoterol (FP/FORM).
- The analysis revealed a severe asthma exacerbation rate of 11.47%, with FP/FORM significantly improving asthma control compared to previous conditions, demonstrating its effectiveness outside of clinical trials.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the developed and developing world. Not only is the clinical impact of this disease considerable, but associated economic and humanistic burdens - affecting patients, caregivers, and society - are substantial. Since glaucoma is an age-related disorder and populations in many developing countries are aging at a faster pace than in the developed world, increasing attention is being focused on ways to ameliorate the burdens of illness.
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