Temporary Skin Tattoos Can Evoke Delayed Hypersensitivity
10-year-old presented with erythematous, pruritic, papulovesicular rash after black henna tattoo
Persistent Asthma in Childhood Tied to COPD Risk As Young Adult
Treatments for children don't appear to offset risk in adulthood
Late Reactions in Food Challenges Common
Younger children more likely to report late reactions, even on placebo days
Drug Allergy Passport Advised for Patients With Hypersensitivity
Patients should be advised to carry passport at all times, especially when away from home
Cutting Brand-Name Drug Use Could Save U.S. $73 Billion
The nation spends more on medications than any other country
CDC Establishes New ‘Clean Hands Count’ Campaign
Campaign urges health care professionals and patients and loved ones to keep hands clean
Price Transparency Tool Doesn’t Cut Health Care Spending
Small percentage of eligible employees used the tool when offered
Physician Leadership Training May Help Counteract Burnout
Leadership ratings strongly linked to employee burnout and satisfaction
Report: Why Health Care Costs Are Lower in Europe Than U.S.
Main reason for price difference is national system that negotiates with medical providers
April 2016 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for April 2016. This roundup includes the latest...