β-Carotene, Lycopene Prevent Dermatitis in Murine Model
Milder xerosis and wrinkle-like skin changes for β-carotene, lycopene plus low zinc/magnesium diet
FDA Approves Cinqair for Severe Asthma
Lab-developed interleukin-5 antagonist monoclonal antibody helps reduce blood levels of eosinophils
FDA: Most Powdered Medical Gloves Should Be Banned in U.S.
Side effects include airway and wound inflammation, agency says
Case Before Supreme Court May Expose Doctors to Large Fines
Case surrounds whether liability under IFPA can be based on what a practice should have known
Spending on Prescription Meds Up About 5 Percent in 2015
Increase due to increased medication use and higher prices; increase about half that of 2014
DNA Methylation in Adulthood Linked to Season of Birth
20 CpGs nominally associated with allergic outcomes; two marginally on causal pathway to allergy
Disruptive Patients Distract Docs, May Receive Compromised Care
In fictional scenarios, doctors were distracted by bad behaviors during diagnosis, made more errors
CDC: Obesity Contributing to Hike in Asthma Rates Among Women
Why obese people are more likely to have asthma is unclear
Mayo Clinic Has Established Model to Help Battle Burnout
Model considers three factors that physicians need: choice, social connectedness, and excellence
E-Consultations Can Improve Access to, Timeliness of Care
Median days to a review for an e-consultation was five days, versus 24 days for traditional visit