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Heavy smoking is associated with damaged vision

Heavy Smoking Linked to Damaged Spatial, Color Vision

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Heavy smokers have reduced sensitivity for all spatial frequencies, color discrimination impairments
Delaying or withholding antibiotics for older patients with a urinary tract infection is associated with an increase in bloodstream infection and all-cause mortality

Antibiotic Delay Leads to Increased Risks in Seniors With UTI

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No antibiotics, deferred antibiotics tied to increase in bloodstream infection, all-cause mortality
For patients with acne

AAD: Isotretinoin Exposure for Acne Not Linked to Depression Risk

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Acne patients with, without isotretinoin exposure had no significant difference in depression frequency
A new electronic decision support tool can improve the quality of asthma care in primary care settings

Electronic Decision Support Tool Can Aid Asthma Care

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Use of the tool increased asthma control assessment, creation of asthma action plans

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Feb. 22-25

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The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology was held from...
The number of measles cases in the New York City outbreak that began last October in the Orthodox Jewish community has reached 121

New York City Measles Outbreak Cases Reach 121

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No deaths have occurred, but eight people have been hospitalized and one child ended up in ICU
A large Canadian drug distributor sells unapproved and mislabeled medicines to Americans

FDA Warns Americans Not to Buy Drugs From Canadian Company

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CanaRx sells prescription medicines at a lower cost to U.S. public, private employer programs
Many patients with young-onset colorectal cancer

Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer May Often Be Misdiagnosed

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Most patients are diagnosed at advanced stages of disease, report waiting months before seeing doctor
The frequency of dietary self-monitoring is significantly associated with weight loss

Dietary Monitoring Key to Successful Weight Loss

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Time spent self-monitoring required for weight loss diminishes over time
Most individuals who complete peanut immunotherapy trials continue peanut consumption with few reports of reactions

AAAAI: Small Amounts of Dietary Peanuts Beneficial After Immunotherapy

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Regular peanut consumption after OIT, SLIT for peanut allergy provides continued protection