March 2019 Briefing – Allergy
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for March 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Questions Remain About Safety of Parkinson Disease Psychosis Drug
Federal government has received high number of reports about deaths among patients taking Nuplazid
Perception of E-Cigarettes as More Harmful Than Cigarettes Increased
Increase observed in proportion who see e-cigarettes to be as harmful as, more harmful than cigarettes
High Prenatal Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio Linked to ADHD at Age 7
Higher prenatal n-6:n-3 ratio in cord plasma linked to a higher ADHD score at age 7 years, but not at age 4
Patients With Worse RA Symptoms More Likely to Cut Alcohol Intake
No evidence found that alcohol use has beneficial effect in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Therapeutic Ball Pits Found to Harbor Pathogenic Germs
Ball pits show wide variability in microbial colonization of infection-causing microorganisms
CDC: 2017 to 2018 Saw Increase in Enterovirus D68 Detection
EV-D68 detected in 13.9 percent of patients with acute respiratory illness in 2018
Long-Term Phentermine Use Safe, Effective for Weight Loss
No difference in cardiovascular disease, death seen between those taking the drug for >12 versus ≤3 months
Dietary Fatty Acid Intake Linked to Pediatric Asthma Morbidity
Omega fatty acid intake also modifies effect of indoor PM exposure on respiratory symptoms
Use of Biologics to Treat IBD in U.S. Adults May Be Suboptimal
While study design, methodology make comparisons difficult, adherence, continuation appear to be poor
