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Black henna

Temporary Skin Tattoos Can Evoke Delayed Hypersensitivity

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10-year-old presented with erythematous, pruritic, papulovesicular rash after black henna tattoo
Children with persistent asthma and reduced growth of lung function may be at increased risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in early adulthood

Persistent Asthma in Childhood Tied to COPD Risk As Young Adult

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Treatments for children don't appear to offset risk in adulthood
Late reactions in children undergoing food challenges are common and poorly predicted but generally not severe

Late Reactions in Food Challenges Common

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Younger children more likely to report late reactions, even on placebo days
A drug allergy passport

Drug Allergy Passport Advised for Patients With Hypersensitivity

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Patients should be advised to carry passport at all times, especially when away from home
Americans could save tens of billions of dollars with more efficient drug use

Cutting Brand-Name Drug Use Could Save U.S. $73 Billion

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The nation spends more on medications than any other country
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has introduced a new campaign

CDC Establishes New ‘Clean Hands Count’ Campaign

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Campaign urges health care professionals and patients and loved ones to keep hands clean
Employee use of a price transparency tool does not cut health care spending

Price Transparency Tool Doesn’t Cut Health Care Spending

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Small percentage of eligible employees used the tool when offered
Physician leaders with good leadership qualities are more likely to have employees who are satisfied and do not show signs of burnout

Physician Leadership Training May Help Counteract Burnout

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Leadership ratings strongly linked to employee burnout and satisfaction
European residents have access to the same health care services as U.S. residents but pay much less

Report: Why Health Care Costs Are Lower in Europe Than U.S.

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Main reason for price difference is national system that negotiates with medical providers

April 2016 Briefing – Allergy

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for April 2016. This roundup includes the latest...