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1 Influence of Mediterranean diet on asthma in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, May 3, 2013    Review Article

2 Effects of 24-week add-on treatment with ciclesonide and montelukast on small airways inflammation in asthma Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, May 3, 2013    Clinical Article

3 Lack of a relation between serum 25(OH)D concentrations and asthma in adolescents American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 3, 2013    Clinical Article

4 Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children with acute and refractory asthma Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, May 3, 2013    Clinical Article

5 Exercise training in children with asthma: a systematic review British Journal of Sports Medicine, May 3, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

6 Association between Helicobacter pylori and asthma: a meta-analysis European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, May 3, 2013    Clinical Article

7 Comparative outcomes of leukotriene receptor antagonists and long-acting beta-agonists as add-on therapy in asthmatic patients: A population-based study The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, May 3, 2013    Clinical Article

8 Age-related differences in asthma outcomes in the United States, 1988-2006 Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, May 3, 2013    Review Article

9 The association of health literacy with adherence and outcomes in moderate-severe asthma The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, May 3, 2013    Review Article

10 Associations between physician financial incentives and the prescribing of anti-asthmatic medications in children in US outpatient settings Journal of Child Health Care, May 3, 2013    Clinical Article

11 Effectiveness of a comprehensive lifestyle modification program for asthma patients: A randomized controlled pilot trial Journal of Asthma, May 3, 2013    Clinical Article

12 Meta-analysis of the Association Between Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Physician-Diagnosed Childhood Asthma Nicotine & Tobacco Research, May 3, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

13 Treatment of asthma. Clinical Impact, from MDLinx , April 8, 2013    Review Article    Clinical Article

14 Sublingual Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis and Asthma: A Systematic Review JAMA, April 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Clinical Article

15 A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral montelukast in acute asthma exacerbation Full Text BMC Pulmonary Medicine, April 8, 2013    Clinical Article

16 Tai Chi as an Alternative and Complementary Therapy for Patients With Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, April 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

17 Diet-induced weight loss in obese children with asthma: A randomized controlled trial Clinical & Experimental Allergy, April 8, 2013    Clinical Article

18 Effects of Omalizumab in Non-Atopic Asthma Journal of Asthma, April 8, 2013    Clinical Article

19 Exploring the Effects of Omalizumab in Allergic Asthma: an Analysis of Biomarkers in the EXTRA Study American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, April 8, 2013    Clinical Article

20 Asthma and frequency of wheeze: risk factors for the persistence of atopic dermatitis in children Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, April 8, 2013    Review Article    Clinical Article

21 Dose-dependent anti-inflammatory effect of inhaled mometasone furoate/formoterol in subjects with asthma Respiratory Medicine, April 8, 2013    Clinical Article

22 Risk of Asthma Exacerbation, Asthma-Related Health Care Utilization and Costs, and Adherence to Controller Therapy in Patients with Asthma Receiving Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Inhalation Powder 100µg/50µg Versus Mometasone Furoate Inhalation Powder Journal of Asthma, April 8, 2013    Clinical Article

23 Asthma in the elderly: The role of exhaled nitric oxide measurements Respiratory Medicine, March 12, 2013    Clinical Article

24 Safety and tolerability of the novel inhaled corticosteroid fluticasone furoate in combination with the {beta}2 agonist vilanterol administered once daily for 52weeks in patients ≥12years old with asthma: a randomised trial Thorax, March 12, 2013    Clinical Article

25 Disabling inflammatory pathways with biologics and resulting clinical outcomes in severe asthma Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, March 12, 2013    Review Article

1 A randomized trial of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on arterial health, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome in a young healthy population Nutrition Journal, April 15, 2013    Free full text

2 Role of Garlic Usage in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: An Evidence-Based Approach Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 24, 2013    Free full text    Evidence Based Medicine

3 Beneficial effects of polyphenol-rich olive oil in patients with early atherosclerosis European Journal of Nutrition, April 1, 2013

4 Acute Consumption of Walnuts and Walnut Components Differentially Affect Postprandial Lipemia, Endothelial Function, Oxidative Stress, and Cholesterol Efflux in Humans with Mild Hypercholesterolemia The Journal of Nutrition, April 25, 2013

5 Walking Versus Running for Hypertension, Cholesterol, and Diabetes Mellitus Risk Reduction Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, April 17, 2013

6 Vitamin D effects on musculoskeletal health, immunity, autoimmunity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, fertility, pregnancy, dementia and mortality- a review of recent evidence Autoimmunity Reviews, April 4, 2013
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7 Associations of tea and coffee consumption with prostate cancer risk Cancer Causes and Control, April 22, 2013

8 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013    Free full text

9 Effects of vitamin D supplementation on body fat accumulation, inflammation, and metabolic risk factors in obese adults with low vitamin D levels -- Results from a randomized trial European Journal of Internal Medicine , April 11, 2013

10 Dietary advice for reducing cardiovascular risk Cochrane Reviews, April 1, 2013

11 Meat, fish, and esophageal cancer risk: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis Nutrition Reviews, April 15, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

12 Effect of longer term modest salt reduction on blood pressure: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials British Medical Journal, April 25, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

13 Omega-3 fatty acids and brain resistance to ageing and stress: Body of evidence and possible mechanisms Ageing Research Reviews, February 22, 2013    Review Article

14 Strong associations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations with all-cause, cardiovascular, cancer, and respiratory disease mortality in a large cohort study American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, March 4, 2013

15 The effect of vitamin D status on risk factors for cardiovascular disease Nature Reviews Nephrology, April 24, 2013    Review Article

16 Probiotics in colorectal cancer (CRC) with emphasis on mechanisms of actions and current prospectives Journal of Medical Microbiology, April 10, 2013

17 Oral nifedipine versus intravenous labetalol in hypertensive urgencies and emergencies of pregnancy: a randomized clinical trial Obstetric Medicine, April 2, 2013

18 Influence of Mediterranean diet on asthma in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 15, 2013    Review Article

19 Can Vitamin D Supplementation Improve the Severity of Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive Heart Failure, April 2, 2013    Free full text

20 The Relationship of Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity to Incident Cardiovascular Disease: Results from the Womens Health Initiative JACC - Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 19, 2013