Staphylococcus aureus Linked to Food Sensitization in Eczema
Children with S. aureus more likely to have persistent egg, peanut allergy independent of eczema severity
May 2019 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for May 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
ACP Issues Position on Response to Physician Impairment
Rehabilitated doctors should be reintegrated into practice as long as patient safety not compromised
High Costs Associated With Physician Burnout in U.S.
Nationally, about $4.6 billion in costs are related to physician turnover, reduced clinical hours
Many Immunosuppressed Persons Join in Hurricane Cleanup
Use of respirators low, with about half of those engaged in heavy cleanup wearing respirator
Eczema-Related School Absences Higher Among Blacks, Hispanics
3.3 percent of children missed at least six days of school in six months due to their skin condition
Reading Visit Notes May Improve Medication Management
Patients say note reading helps them understand why meds are prescribed, makes them feel in control
Decreased Air Pollutants Linked to Less Childhood Asthma
Lower asthma incidence tied to decreases in NO2, PM2.5; no link found for ozone, PM10
Pediatricians Should Encourage Fish Consumption for Children
Fish have favorable nutrient profile versus other animal proteins; for most types, benefits outweigh risks
Clinical Drug Diversion Costly to Health Care Organizations
Report finds 47.2 million doses lost due to health care worker misuse and theft in 2018
