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For patients with a significant response to allergen challenge

Omalizumab Protects Against Early, Late Allergic Responses

Significant reduction in early allergic reaction after 4 weeks, with decrease in FEV1, exhaled nitric oxide
Fluorescence in situ hybridization is associated with increased sensitivity compared with brush cytology for diagnosing cholangiocarcinoma in indeterminate biliary strictures

FISH Beneficial for Diagnosing Cholangiocarcinoma

FISH increased sensitivity of brush cytology for cholangiocarcinoma while preserving specificity
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors appear to increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with type 2 diabetes

SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Increased Risk of Ketoacidosis

Associated with approximately twice the risk of DKA compared to DPP4 inhibitors
Americans living in high-income areas are more likely to be diagnosed with some types of cancer than people living in low-income areas

Certain Cancer Diagnoses Up in High-Income Counties in U.S.

But combined death rate from four cancers studied is similar in high- and low-income counties
A new analysis suggests that ballot box results may rob some of the American public of its health

Election Results Could Be Harming Americans’ Health

Review of Obama and Trump wins suggests impact on stress, disease levels
Liver cancer is the fastest-growing cause of cancer deaths in the United States

Liver Cancer the Fastest-Growing Cause of Cancer Deaths in U.S.

Substantial disparity seen in mortality rates for race/ethnicity and state of residence
Young children who drink soy

Cow’s Milk Alternatives Linked to Shorter Stature in Children

More research needed to understand the causal relations between non-cow milk consumption, height
Use of antidepressants in pregnancy is not associated with increased signs of irritability

Antidepressants in Pregnancy Don’t Affect Newborn Behavior

Newborns aren't more likely to be irritable, hard to feed, or sleepless, researchers say
In a report published online June 5 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

Researchers Target Zolmitriptan Dosing for Pediatric Migraine

Study supports body-weight dosing of 5.0 mg and 2.5 mg for children >50 kg and <50 kg, respectively
From 2002 to 2012 there was a decrease in the incidence of admission for aspiration pneumonia

Drop in Admission for Aspiration Pneumonia From 2002 to 2012

Decrease in incidence and in-hospital mortality among all cases, and those aged 65 years and older