Eosinophilic Esophagitis Found to be Late Member of Atopic March
The condition was found to be linked in pediatric patients who already suffer from asthma, atopic dermatitis, or food allergies, and can lead to children developing allergic rhinitis.
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Red Meat Allergy Patients 5 Times as Likely to Have Insect Allergy
New study results compound on previous evidence of an association between tick bites and red meat allergy.
The Role of a Dietitian in Food Allergies
Alexia Beauregard, MS, RD, CSP, LD, explains how a food allergy specialist dietitian could make a life-saving difference in helping families understand food allergy.
FDA Accepts Dupilumab sBLA for Asthma Add-on Therapy
The FDA previously approved DUPIXENT in the US for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
But Who Treats The Doctors?
Physician self-medication is the dangerous product of unrealistic expectations and fear of retribution. What’s being done to lift the stigma of doctors becoming patients?
FDA Sends Refusal to File Letter for Ozanimod
The promising relapsing MS therapy had previously shown benefits in relpase rates and T2 lesion limitation.
Single Fathers Experience 3 Times Greater Mortality Risk Than Other Parents
They were also 3 times more likely to suffer from cancer, and reported a greater rate of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Investigative Ebola Treatment ZMapp to Undergo Testing
The monoclonal antibody therapy was used on a limited basis during the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak, despite not being marketed at the time.
Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Influenced by Immune History
“Original antigenic sin" is the result of slight year-to-year virus change that are not caught by antibodies produced by the body during previous vaccinations.
ACIP Recommends Heplisav-B for HBV Adult Vaccination
The CDC's committee voted unanimously to support the vaccine, widening its availability to patients through health care coverage and plans.
AbbVie, Voyager Collaborate for Vectorized AD Antibodies
The collaboration intends to combine AbbVie’s clinical resources in monoclonal antibody develop with Voyager’s gene therapy platform.
FDA Approves Amantadine Extended Release for Parkinson, Movement Disorders
The tablet is a drug formulation of both immediate and extended release amantadine that provides once-daily therapy for adult patients.
Women Less Likely to Be Treated for Heart Attack Symptoms
The rate comes in spite of the fact that women are more likely to report more heart attack-associated symptoms, and to have been treated for such symptoms previously, than men.
Why Are EMRs So Terrible?
Electronic medical records are driving docs crazy. Here’s why, and what’s being done to fix the problem, from the clinic to Congress.
Women Who Clean More Likely to Develop Asthma, Lung Function Decline
A 20-year study of over 6000 European participants found reason to be concerned over the harm of cleaning chemicals.
FDA Approves Triple Combination Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis
Vertex's tezacafor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor is the company's third combination treatment approved for cystic fibrosis.
Levetiracetam Outweighs Common Therapies for Pediatric Epilepsy
Phenobarbital’s reputation among physicians and patients is aided by its history — its century-plus usage as an anticonvulsant lends to the notion that it’s a safer option. It may not be.
FDA Extends PDUFA Date for Polyethylene Glycol Solution
The novel solution is being investigated for patient acceptability and compliance to bowel cleansing.
Giles Scuderi, MD: Osteoarthritis in the Baby Boomer Generation
The orthopedic surgeron from Northwell Health discussed the expectations of physically active older patients undergoing care for joints and knees.
Recovery-conscious Program Improves Surgical Recovery, Costs
Enhanced protocol patients had $1,717 less total direct hospital costs versus the other patient group, translating to savings of greater than $250,000 annually.
Sex, Society, and Acceptance in the Black HIV Community
Almost half of new HIV diagnoses in the US are African-American patients. Where is the root of the issue?
Why Oral Hygiene Could Help Against the Flu
Amid a widespread flu season, one dentists offers reason to keep a check on vitamin D levels.
Swallowing the CVS-Aetna Pill
Physicians point to a murky history between buyers and PBMs to express doubt for the future of CVS’ acquisition of Aetna.
Lung Surgery Leads to New Opioid Dependencies
About 1 in 7 postoperative lung resection patients are persistently using opioids after being introduced to them for recovery.
FDA Approves Nerve Stimulator for Migraine Pain
The gammaCore device was previously approved for the acute treatment of pain associated with episodic cluster headaches in adult patients.
Synthetic Peptide Could Limit Drug-Resistant Bacteria Function
The protein functions by regulating bacteria’s gene expression, thereby affecting its flagella motion, protein consumption, and production of biofilm to attach to hosts.
Leonardo Huertas, MD: Managing in an Emergency Setting
New HIV Patients' Networks Could Lead to More Diagnoses
More difficult-to-get infections may be tracked better through social and risk networks.
Beating Physician Burnout
Physician burnout and stress have grown rampant across the world of medicine. What are some of the practices doctors, universities, and health care leaders use to fight them?
Peter Finamore, MD: Pressing Urogynecology Needs, Treatments
The Urogynecology Director at Southside Hospital talked current and future therapies with MD Magazine.