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The autologous serum skin test can be combined with additional parameters to best identify chronic autoimmune urticaria

ASST Combined With Other Tests Best IDs Autoimmune Urticaria

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ASST combined with all specific parameters has sensitivity of 97 percent, specificity of 86 percent
Privately insured Americans spent nearly 5 percent more on health care last year than in 2014; this increase was significantly more than that seen in previous years and reflects higher costs for prescription drugs

Rising Rx, ER Prices Pushing U.S. Health Care Spending Up

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Prescription drugs are the fastest growing expense, report shows

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 10-14

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The 2016 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma...
Evidence that wet wrap therapy is more effective than topical steroids for the treatment of atopic dermatitis is mixed

Efficacy of Wet Wrap Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis Undetermined

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Wet wrap therapy may pose higher risk of local infections than topical steroids
Most colleges don't have comprehensive programs to support students with food allergies

ACAAI: Many Colleges Lack Food Allergy Support

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Lack of comprehensive support programs is a significant issue, allergists say
Human resource capabilities are positively associated with quality of patient care

HR Capabilities Positively Linked to Quality of Patient Care

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Three human resource practices identified that can improve clinical work behaviors
There is poor understanding of penicillin tolerance

ACAAI: Many Clinicians Lack Understanding of PCN Tolerance

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And >80 percent of providers, advanced practitioners have never or rarely consulted an allergist
For parents who are unsure when and how to introduce their babies to food containing peanuts

ACAAI: Guidance Coming on Introducing Infants to Peanuts

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High-risk infants can be introduced to peanut paste, peanut protein as early as 4 to 6 months of age
High transepidermal water loss in infancy is associated with atopic eczema at age 2 years

High Transepidermal Water Loss in Infancy Linked to Eczema

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High TEWL in infancy linked to atopic eczema at age 2; correlation also seen for infants aged <3 months
Five strategies can be employed by physicians in order to help reduce the risk of lawsuits

Five Strategies Can Reduce Risk of Medical Lawsuits

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Strategies include documenting everything, being transparent with patients, showing empathy