Advertisement
Early peanut introduction is associated with increased probability of a successful oral food challenge

Study Explores Factors Linked to Successful Peanut OFC

0
Higher odds of successful oral food challenge with early introduction, white race, advancing age

November 2016 Briefing – Allergy

0
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Primary care providers order significantly more food allergen panels and generate higher costs per patient than allergists

PCPs Order More Food Allergen Panels Than Allergists

0
Also order more tests for uncommon causes of food allergy and generate higher costs
The number of people in families having problems paying medical bills fell by nearly 13 million from 2011 through the first six months of 2016

CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills

0
More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
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

0
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

0
Prescription drugs are the fastest growing expense, report shows

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

0
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

0
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

0
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

0
Three human resource practices identified that can improve clinical work behaviors