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Ustekinumab is tolerated for treatment of atopic dermatitis in certain patients

Ustekinumab Tolerated in Severe Atopic Dermatitis

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Four of 10 patients show response to treatment, with one patient experiencing complete response
Among U.S. adults

Iron Deficiency Anemia Ups Risk of Hearing Loss in U.S. Adults

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After adjustment for sex, adults with IDA have increased odds of SNHL, combined hearing loss
The prevalence of driving under the influence of alcohol and illicit drugs has been quantified in a report published Dec. 28 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Survey Shows Lower Rate of Impaired Driving in U.S. for 2014

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In 2014, 11.1 percent drove under the influence of alcohol, 4.1 percent drove under influence of drugs
Bell's palsy is the only prespecified adverse event associated with the MenACWY-CRM quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine

Bell’s Palsy Tied to Quadrivalent Meningococcal Vaccine

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Increased risk for Bell's palsy in those with concomitant administration of other vaccines
For children with acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes

Ciprofloxacin Plus Fluocinolone More Effective for Peds AOMT

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More effective than ciprofloxacin or fluocinolone alone for acute otitis media w/tympanostomy tubes
Good outcome has been reported in a pregnant woman who continued ustekinumab therapy for Crohn's disease during pregnancy

Case Report: Ustekinumab for Crohn’s Continued in Pregnancy

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Patient receiving UST maintenance therapy had uneventful pregnancy, delivered healthy baby
For women in the third trimester of pregnancy

Fish-Oil Fatty Acids in Pregnancy Cut Wheeze, Asthma Risk in Child

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Supplementation in pregnancy linked to reduction in risk of persistent wheeze and asthma in offspring
Patients who experience unrecognized myocardial infarction (MI) have reduced pain sensitivity compared to those who experience recognized MI

Unrecognized Heart Attacks Tied to Higher Pain Tolerance

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Lack of symptoms in unrecognized MI may be due to reduced pain sensitivity
Children with special health care needs receive 1.5 billion hours of health care at home from family members

Families Provide 1.5B Hours of Care to Special Needs Children

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Family care most likely in children who are young, poor, and with severe conditions
Following legalization of marijuana use

Legalization of Marijuana May Impact Teen Perception, Use

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Decreased perception of harm, increased use among eighth, 10th graders in Washington, but not Colorado