Cecilia Pessoa Gingerich

Investigators found that age, gender, and allergy test setting were not significantly associated with penicillin allergy label persistence.

In a phase 3 study, dupilumab reduced nasal polyp scores and nasal congestion compared to placebo in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Compared to a short time of breastfeeding or none, children exclusively breastfed for ≥3 months were less likely to have continued eczema at 6 years old.

Investigators found that the prevalence of asthma in patients with opioid dependence was more than double the national prevalence.

Investigators hope the results will increase public support for prescribed fires that help maintain forest health and prevent wildfires.

Results showed a statistically significant difference in responder rate between active treatment and placebo but didn’t meet a prespecified threshold for clinical significance.

The intranasal epinephrine spray is being developed for use with Intravail, a nasal absorption enhancing technology.

An investigational non-opioid pain medication, tanezumab demonstrated statistically significant pain reduction at 16 weeks compared to placebo.

William Lennarz, MD, touches on unique aspects of a pediatric ER, including staffing, equipment needs, medication dosing, and working with EMS to improve children's experiences.

William Lennarz, MD, shares about the positive aspects of providing pediatric emergency care in New Orleans, as well as the challenge of preparing for the next big hurricane.

William Lennarz, MD, describes the efforts among those in the specialty to reduce pain and anxiety during children's visits to the emergency room.

The CAROLINA cardiovascular safety study found that linagliptin was non-inferior to glimepiride in time to a composite cardiovascular endpoint.

If approved, Spravato would become the first novel mechanism of action in 30 years to treat major depressive disorder.

The US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended that clinicians refer pregnant and postpartum persons who are at risk of depression for counseling services.

Providers and patients now have the option to choose a first dose of daratumumab in 1 or 2 infusions.

Nicotine was detectable on children’s hands, even when caregivers reported not smoking around the child.

Smokers assigned to e-cigarettes were more likely to remain abstinent than those offered nicotine-replacements like patches or gum. But questions about vaping safety remain.

Cablivi (caplacizumab-yhdp) is the first approved treatment for adults with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP).

Cablivi (caplacizumab-yhdp) is the first approved treatment for adults with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP).

The updated software will begin being implemented this month for use with the Prometra Pump System.

Heart patients discharged from the hospital with an opioid prescription were less likely to participate in planned follow-up care than those without prescribed opioids.

Exposure to excessive heat, especially during early pregnancy, is expected to drive an increase in congenital heart defects.

The ointment, which contains 3% CBD and 3% THC, will be tested for the treatment of psoriasis in an upcoming phase 2 trial.

The USPSTF continues to recommend universal prophylactic treatment with erythromycin ointment for all newborns.

The SPRINT MIND study did find that intensive treatment reduced the risk of mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to dementia.

Some of the changes come in response to growing concern about antimicrobial resistant strains of gonorrhea.

The device is being developed to prevent muscle atrophy and reduce days of ventilator support.

This expands the indication of the flu vaccine’s .5 mL dose to this younger age group.

The TactiCath Contact Force Ablation Catheter is used for cardiac ablation procedures.

The hypertension medication is again being recalled due to carcinogenic impurities.