
Dr. Castro and Dr. Rizzo discuss the evolving world of monoclonal antibodies for severe asthma. Plus, the ALA team discusses September's annual Asthma Peak Week, and what it means for reopening schools.

Dr. Castro and Dr. Rizzo discuss the evolving world of monoclonal antibodies for severe asthma. Plus, the ALA team discusses September's annual Asthma Peak Week, and what it means for reopening schools.

As with previous studies, the investigators found that the biologic aided in reducing severe exacerbations and improving lung function in patients with evidence type 2 inflammation.

Investigators believe the current climate crisis can lead to an increased risk of COPD exacerbations and mortality rates, both of which have been noted in prior research.

In an interview with HCPLive, Rosenberger mentioned that every conversation with a patient is an opportunity to educate them on their potential allergies and treatment methods, especially at a time when concerns regarding the delta variant are prominent.

Grade 3 injection site redness led to the predefined stopping rules for 10 patients in the clinical trials.

More research is needed on the safety and efficacy of multiple biologics.

A new study sheds light on some of the atopic disease risks that are associated with early childhood and continue into midlife.

Investigators noted a need for multidisciplinary interventions for prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state in patients with diabetes.

A causal relationship could not be established, but investigators note that further ocular adverse events are likely following increased vaccination rates.

The mortality rate has not declined since the 1970s.

Investigators push for a greater understanding of the disease in relation to the mental health of young patients, which has affected roughly 20% of the global pediatric population.

Intensive systolic blood pressure control led to a large absolute difference in death and HF among patients with abnormal biomarker levels of hscTnT and NTproBNP.

The US Food and Drug Association are also requiring new and updated warnings for baricitinib and upadacitinib, 2 other arthritis medicines in the same drug class as tofacitinib.

Investigators urge patients undergoing hemodialysis to adhere to their COVID-19 vaccination schedules, as data show a low antibody response.

The wound care matrix is composed of hydrolyzed fish collagen infused with cod liver oil and other plant-derived oil and wax to aid in the natural wound healing process.

Investigators believe the ALDORADO trial could properly diagnose the accuracy of open food challenges in comparison to the traditionally used double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge in pediatric patients with food allergies.

Wellness trainers educate patients on how to begin exercise programs and then track progression and results of patients to aid in rehabilitation process.

There are several clinical trials testing psychedelics as a treatment option for psychiatric disorders.

Data show patients with chronic IBS had six times the odds of developing glaucoma (OR 6.58; 95% CI, 2.00 - 16.89), in comparison to those without chronic IBS.

Investigators hope that the emerging method of managing these atopic diseases can help remove racial and socioeconomic barriers to care.

Sexual dysfunction in men was related to clinical factors, including erectile dysfunction, while women reported low emotional well-being and symptoms of anxiety.

Six-month paliperidone palmitate is the only twice-yearly injectable treatment for patients with schizophrenia.

Despite conflicting data, investigators form Spain found that gastroesophageal reflux disease and asthma are bidirectional, with each disease exacerbating each other.

Data show the outcome of all-cause mortality, MI, or stent thrombosis occurred in 5.3% of patients vaccinated against the flu and 7.2% of patients who were given placebo.

CDI patients in the RT 014-020 subgroup had better clinical outcomes.

Now that the agent shows benefit in mitigating comorbid risks, the expert advocates for more timely diagnoses and treatment initiation.

Investigators report that the small number of adverse events from the vaccine were successfully treated, with the remaining participants experiencing no allergic responses.

The Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio was lower for patients with sickle cell disease compared to a healthy control group.

Investigators observed systolic blood pressure was lower by a rate of 6.9 mm Hg in the intervention group versus the control group.