November 2018 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for November 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Climate Change Ups Heat Deaths, Especially Among Elderly
More people vulnerable to heat exposure, potentially causing heat stress, heart and kidney disease
Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
Patients, families should be treated with dignity and respect, be actively engaged in care
FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process
Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
Child Overweight, Obesity Linked to Increased Asthma Risk
In absence of overweight and obesity, 10 percent of all pediatric asthma cases would be avoided
ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets
Coverage gains did not negatively impact employment levels, hours worked, earnings
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 15-19
The 2018 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
ACAAI: Oral Immunotherapy Is Protective in Peanut Allergy
More patients receiving AR101 able to ingest ≥600 mg peanut protein without dose-limiting symptoms
Prevalence of Food Allergy 7.6 Percent in U.S. Children
Most prevalent allergens are peanut, milk, shellfish, and tree nut
ACAAI: Almost 2 Percent of Children Have Milk Allergy
Among children with food allergy, 53 percent of infants have milk allergy vs. 15 percent of teens
