ACAAI: Many Clinicians Lack Understanding of PCN Tolerance
And >80 percent of providers, advanced practitioners have never or rarely consulted an allergist
ACAAI: Guidance Coming on Introducing Infants to Peanuts
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 Linked to Eczema
High TEWL in infancy linked to atopic eczema at age 2; correlation also seen for infants aged <3 months
Five Strategies Can Reduce Risk of Medical Lawsuits
Strategies include documenting everything, being transparent with patients, showing empathy
Decreased Clot Retraction Rate in Asthma
Reduction in CRR, fibrinolysis rate, FEV1 in asthma versus healthy controls; increase in clot density
Half of Americans Have at Least One Chronic Health Condition
Medical conditions, mental illness, and substance abuse problems often overlap
Vague Food Labels Can Place Patients With Allergies at Risk
Misunderstanding warnings could be dangerous for those with food allergies
Scented Products, Environments Linked to Health Woes for Many
Most would prefer fragrance-free workplaces, hotels, airplanes
October 2016 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for October 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Few Changes in Employer-Sponsored Insurance 2013-2014
Only 3.5 percent of employers dropped coverage and 1.1 percent added coverage from 2013 to 2014
