Etiology Elusive in Nearly 40% Cases of Urticaria in Infants Etiology Elusive in Nearly 40% Cases of Urticaria in Infants
Symptoms are most likely to resolve spontaneously, researchers said.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 15, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Are You Unwittingly Aiding the Rise of Superfungi? Are You Unwittingly Aiding the Rise of Superfungi?
Prescriptions for topical antifungal medications are dispersed indiscriminately, researchers have found, which may spur microbial resistance to these treatments.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Telitacicept Prompts Positive Responses in Lupus Treatment Telitacicept Prompts Positive Responses in Lupus Treatment
Phase 2b study data also showed a dose reduction in glucocorticoids among those who received the investigational drug compared with patients who received placebo.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: news

Researchers Target Genetic Influence on Asthma and Allergy Researchers Target Genetic Influence on Asthma and Allergy
Indiana University lab received support from the National Institutes of Health to expand research on allergy risk factors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Source Type: news

Tool Uses Genetics to Diagnose Early Inflammatory Arthritis Tool Uses Genetics to Diagnose Early Inflammatory Arthritis
The tool may aid in accelerating accurate diagnosis and getting patients on the right treatments earlier.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news

Shrinkflation: Less Bang for Your Health Insurance Buck Shrinkflation: Less Bang for Your Health Insurance Buck
Drs Robert Glatter and Robert Pearl discuss shrinkflation and how it applies to healthcare.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 11, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Emergency Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Shingles Vaccine Offers 4 Years of Protection Shingles Vaccine Offers 4 Years of Protection
Two doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine protect patients for longer than previously known.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 11, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

What Factors Affect Treatment Decisions in Patients With HS? What Factors Affect Treatment Decisions in Patients With HS?
Dermatologists can empower patients to make informed, meaningful treatment choices, the authors said.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 11, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Study Identifies CV Comorbidities Linked to Dermatomyositis Study Identifies CV Comorbidities Linked to Dermatomyositis
The results " represent potential areas for preventative intervention, " the researchers wrote.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 8, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

FDA Gives Nod to Berdazimer Gel for Molluscum Contagiosum FDA Gives Nod to Berdazimer Gel for Molluscum Contagiosum
The topical treatment is expected to be commercially available in the second half of 2024.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 6, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Expert Highlights Biologics in the Pipeline for Eczema Expert Highlights Biologics in the Pipeline for Eczema
Dr David Rosmarin reviewed several biologics in clinical trials that target interleukin-4 and other receptors.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 5, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

US Dermatologic Drug Approvals Rose Between 2012 and 2022 US Dermatologic Drug Approvals Rose Between 2012 and 2022
Of the 52 new drugs approved in the past decade, 21% were categorized as first in class, but more innovations are needed for skin diseases with unmet therapeutic needs, the authors said.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 4, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Experimental Topical Drug Shows Promise for AD, Psoriasis Experimental Topical Drug Shows Promise for AD, Psoriasis
In the phase 2 study, researchers at 34 sites in four countries randomized 104 patients with mild to moderate AD or psoriasis to receive the topical PDE4 inhibitor or a vehicle once daily for 6 weeks.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 4, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Long COVID Has Caused Thousands of US Deaths: New CDC Data Long COVID Has Caused Thousands of US Deaths: New CDC Data
Fresh estimates from the CDC show a growing death tally from long COVID —– with numbers expected to increase as diagnostic expertise improves.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 3, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

5-Year Safety Data From Upadacitinib Trials Reported 5-Year Safety Data From Upadacitinib Trials Reported
Upadacitinib trials in atopic dermatitis have included diverse patient groups with varying risk factors, according to Dr Christopher Bunick.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - January 3, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news