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Implementation of an electronic consult (e-consult) program at an academic allergy/immunology practice showed increasing use of e-consults for new consults

Study Examines Use of Electronic Consults for Allergy/Immunology

E-consults used more often than in-person consults for adverse drug reactions
In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 17 in Pediatrics

Recommendations Developed to Prepare Children for Camp

Parents should discuss camper health needs with camp staff before enrolling their children
U.S. travelers need to be aware of measles in Europe and should ensure children are adequately vaccinated

U.S. Travelers Should Be Aware of Measles Risk in Europe

Risk up for inadequately vaccinated individuals visiting Europe, those in contact with infected travelers
Increasing the length of nightly sleep may help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders

Review Suggests More Sleep May Lower Cardiometabolic Risk

Authors note lack of studies on whether extending sleep improves cardiometabolic health in adults
Higher soy consumption is linked to fewer osteoporotic fractures in younger breast cancer survivors

High Soy Intake May Cut Fracture Risk in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors

Findings seen among pre-/perimenopausal survivors of stage 0 to III breast cancer
Patients' perceived inability to act is associated with a delay in seeking medical care for acute myocardial infarction

Feelings of Powerlessness Tied to Delays in Seeking Care for Acute MI

Perceived inability to act, inaccurate symptom appraisal associated with delayed care
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis achieving low disease activity or remission with tocilizumab

Glucocorticoid Tapering Feasible for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Findings observed in patients achieving low disease activity, remission while receiving tocilizumab
Facial and head injuries from electric scooter accidents have tripled during the past decade

Head, Facial Injuries From Motorized Scooters on the Rise

Many patients experiencing traumatic injuries not wearing appropriate helmets
Spending at least two hours a week in nature may promote health and well-being

Two-Hour Weekly Dose of Nature May Aid Health, Well-Being

120-minute weekly exposure could be achieved in a single visit or during several shorter visits
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FDA Warns of Infections From Fecal Transplants After One Death

Fecal microbiota transplantation is a still-experimental procedure, as yet unapproved by the FDA