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A novel nanoallergen platform has been developed

Nanoallergen Platform Can Identify Immunogenic Epitopes

Novel platform can identify immunogenic epitopes in major peanut allergy protein, Ara h2
Immediate antiretroviral initiation at HIV diagnosis is associated with greater bone mineral density declines compared with deferred initiation

In HIV, Greater BMD Decline for Immediate Versus Delayed ART

After one year, change in bone mineral density was similar in the immediate and deferred groups
For small skin abscesses

Clindamycin, TMP-SMX Linked to Better Outcomes for Abscesses

Clindamycin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ups short-term outcomes vs incision, drainage alone
For children

Genetic, Environmental Exposure Tied to Islet Autoantibodies

Link for male sex; father, sibling as diabetic proband; weight at 12 months with insulin autoantibodies
For adults with ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy

ICD Treatment Cuts Sudden, All-Cause Death in Cardiomyopathy

Reduction in rate of all-cause, sudden mortality for adults with ischemic, nonischemic cardiomyopathy
Pathologists can vary widely when assessing skin biopsies for melanoma

Melanoma Diagnoses Can Vary Widely Among Pathologists

Potential for both overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis, patient confusion
A high IQ in childhood is associated with lower risk of mortality due to coronary heart disease and stroke

Higher IQ in Childhood Associated With a Longer Life

Lifestyle choices may explain why children with a higher IQ tend to outlive their peers
The health of the United States is summarized in the 40th annual report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report

Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
Care should be taken when conveying electronic messages to patients

Doctors Urged to Take Care With Electronic Communications

Sensitive information should be discussed in person or over the phone
Whole flaxseed consumption is associated with significant reductions in body weight

Review Links Flaxseed Consumption to Weight Reduction

Significant reduction in body weight, BMI, waist circumference following flaxseed consumption