How Fat Burden May Affect IBD Drug Dosing How Fat Burden May Affect IBD Drug Dosing
Target levels of infliximab in patients with IBD and high visceral adipose fat burden may be higher, suggesting the potential need to personalize dosing strategies.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 3, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
MDs With Chronic Illness Live in a Different Medical World MDs With Chronic Illness Live in a Different Medical World
Physicians with chronic illnesses face unique professional challenges, including resistance from other physicians when they seek treatment. But they also have a much richer understanding of their own patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 2, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Why Not Both? Dual Biologics for RA and PsA Why Not Both? Dual Biologics for RA and PsA
Previous clinical trials of dual biologic therapies have raised safety issues, but more recent, promising findings from clinical trials and case series have renewed interest in the treatment approach.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 2, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Scientists Discover Genomic Variants for Rare Skin Disease Scientists Discover Genomic Variants for Rare Skin Disease
Treatment with a JAK inhibitor was found to alleviate symptoms in the small study of patients with disabling pansclerotic morphea, a rare, severe inflammatory skin disorder, first described in 1923.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 2, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
New Treatments Under Study for Celiac Disease New Treatments Under Study for Celiac Disease
Investigational treatment found to be highly effective in blocking gluten-specific T cells in celiac disease.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 2, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Thyroid Dysfunction Mild With Cancer Immunotherapy Thyroid Dysfunction Mild With Cancer Immunotherapy
In a real-world study, the prevalence of immune checkpoint inhibitor –associated thyroid dysfunction was greater than 50%, but cases were mild and were even linked to better survival.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 2, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
We May Need a New Defense Against New COVID Variants We May Need a New Defense Against New COVID Variants
New human monoclonal antibodies that target the host, rather than the virus, effectively prevent infection and could provide a pathway toward protection against future coronaviruses.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 1, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Practice-Changing Data on Low ER+ Breast Tumors? Practice-Changing Data on Low ER+ Breast Tumors?
The immune landscape for low and intermediate estrogen receptor-positive breast tumors appears to mimic that for triple-negative tumors, suggesting a potential role for immunotherapy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 1, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
COVID Nonvaccination Linked With Avoidable Hospitalizations COVID Nonvaccination Linked With Avoidable Hospitalizations
Compared with patients who were vaccinated and boosted, unvaccinated patients with COVID-19 had a 21-fold greater risk for hospitalization, data suggest.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 1, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Facial Tissues to Monitor and Diagnose Respiratory Viruses Facial Tissues to Monitor and Diagnose Respiratory Viruses
This report examines the potential of used facial tissues to detect and monitor respiratory viruses.Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 1, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
COVID Boosters Effective, but Not for Long COVID Boosters Effective, but Not for Long
Dr F. Perry Wilson explains a unique study design that helps answer questions about the effectiveness of COVID booster vaccines.Medscape (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - May 30, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
Drug Combo Shows Positive Results in Late-Stage Cancer Trial Drug Combo Shows Positive Results in Late-Stage Cancer Trial
AstraZeneca said a combo of cancer drugs Imfinzi and Lynparza when added to platinum-based chemotherapy showed positive results in a late-stage trial for endometrial cancer.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - May 30, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Healthy Microbiota Emerges as a Strong Ally Against Disease Healthy Microbiota Emerges as a Strong Ally Against Disease
At a recent conference, researchers shared knowledge about changes in the microorganisms residing in our bodies, as well as about the many common diseases in which these microorganisms are involved.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - May 26, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Doc Accused of Impairment Wins $3.7M for Unproven Complaint Doc Accused of Impairment Wins $3.7M for Unproven Complaint
A jury decided in favor of a family doctor who says his life was upended after an unproven impairment allegation was mishandled by a Kentucky hospital. Read how the case affected his career.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - May 24, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Ketamine, Pain, and Depression: A Special Connection Ketamine, Pain, and Depression: A Special Connection
Ketamine may be a potent analgesic, but its effects on chronic pain may have more to do with its antidepressant effects, according to a recent study. F. Perry Wilson comments.Medscape (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - May 24, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
