ISDA: U.S. Prevalence of Immunosuppression 2.7 Percent
Prevalence ranged from 1.8 to 3.1 percent; highest among women, whites, those aged 50 to 59 years
Skin Patch to Treat Peanut Allergy Appears Promising
Delivering small amounts of peanut protein boosted tolerance for about half of young patients in study
IDSA: Measles Complication SSPE More Common Than Thought
Clinicians to be aware of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
Education Needed Regarding Use of Herbal Weight Loss Products
More than 80 percent felt that weight loss products have severe adverse effects; use should be limited
Eating Reassessment Urged After Negative Oral Food Challenge
About 25 percent of children continue food-avoidance diet despite negative oral food challenge
Socioeconomic Status in Children Tied to MetS in Adulthood
Each unit increase in family SES in childhood linked to decrease in risk for adult metabolic syndrome
Child-Parent Screening for Hypercholesterolemia Feasible
Screening feasible in primary care at routine child immunization visits for children aged 1 to 2 years
Quality Improvement Methods Improve Asthma Care
Improved timely administration of short-acting β-agonist with use of standardized asthma score
New ADA Guidelines Call for More Frequent Activity for DM Patients
Light physical activity now recommended every 30 minutes, not every 90 minutes
Cancer Survivors Have Higher Rate of Antidepressant Use
Nearly one in five survivors taking medication for depression or anxiety years later
