Adenoid, Tonsil Removal May Affect Later Respiratory Risks
Surgeries by age 9 associated with higher long-term risks of respiratory, infectious, allergic diseases
Some Common Allergies Linked to Odds of Autism in Children
Significant, positive link for common allergies, especially food allergy, with autism
CDC: Prevalence of No Insurance Varies by Occupational Groups
Significant drop in prevalence of uninsured from 2013 to 2014; variation by occupation in both years
Online Consumer Ratings of Physicians Tend to Be Skewed
Ratings also differ significantly by specialty group
Greater Use of Tobacco Products Among Youth With Asthma
E-cigarettes most commonly used product among middle-, high-school students with, without asthma
CDC: Office-Based Physician Visit Rates Vary by Patient Age, Sex
Visit rates for females exceeded that for males; rates for infants, seniors exceeded that for those age 1-64
May 2018 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for May 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
Parents Have Concerns Over Food Allergy Precautions at Schools
Many parents feel additional food labeling, allergy education, and stocking of epinephrine needed
