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Results of an asthma education program delivered via telemedicine in rural schools
Asthma morbidity is high among low-income children living in rural U.S. regions, yet few interventions have been designed to reduce asthma burden among rural populations.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - February 19, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tamara T. Perry, Jill S. Halterman, Rita H. Brown, Chunqiao Luo, Shemeka M. Randle, Cassandra R. Hunter, Mallikarjuna Rettiganti Source Type: research

Monoclonal Antibodies that Neutralize Norovirus
Vaccines and therapies to prevent and treat Norovirus infections do not exist, despite the worldwide prevalence of Norovirus infections. Outbreaks of human gastroenteritis attributable to Norovirus commonly occur in group setting, such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, dormitories, cruise ships and military barracks.This technology relates to chimpanzee-human chimeric monoclonal antibodies, which specifically bind to Norovirus and have therapeutic potential. The antibodies that were tested in a primate model of infection have shown protection against Norovirus. These Norovirus antibodies may have application as immunop...
Source: NIH OTT Licensing Opportunities - January 23, 2017 Category: Research Authors: ajoyprabhu3 Source Type: research

Allergy explosion: They are on the rise, and here ’s why
Banning nuts on planes and in schools may seem like hysteria, but there's good reason: allergies are becoming more common. And you may not realise how you're affected
Source: New Scientist - Health - August 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research

EpiPen Shortage Causing Concern as Schools Start
The FDA announced this week that it is extending the expiration date on some batches of EpiPens by 4 months to try to help people struggling with the shortage. But many in the allergy community say they’re afraid to give their children lifesaving medication that is past its printed expiration date.
Source: WebMD Health - August 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Management of food allergies and asthma in schools
A 5-year-old girl is seen for asthma and food allergies to peanut and tree nuts. Since her last visit, she had one allergic reaction during which she developed hives and wheezing after taking a bite of a muffin cross-contaminated with peanut. This incident was treated with epinephrine. This past winter, she had multiple upper respiratory tract infections that required 2 courses of oral corticosteroids. Her asthma is currently well controlled with daily inhaled fluticasone, with no nighttime awakenings.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - October 1, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Michele N. Pham, Julie Wang Tags: MOC-CME Review Source Type: research

Associations between indicators of socioeconomic status and childhood asthma
Conclusion: The results suggest an inverse association of socioeconomic status with childhood asthma and asthma severity in Macedonia. University education in this developing country is not always associated with higher household income, wealth or better housing conditions.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Cvejoska-Colakovska, V., Vlashki, E., Kimovska, M., Seckova, L., Micevska, V., Lawson, J. Tags: Paediatric asthma and allergy Source Type: research

The association of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle with asthma in childhood
Conclusion: The findings support the aggravating role of sedentary lifestyle on asthma and the protective influence of regular physical activity on asthma severity. Physical activity should be strongly recommended in children to improve physical fitness and thus to contribute in asthma prevention.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Vlashki, E., Cvejoska Cholakovska, V., Kimovska, M., Seckova, L., Ristevska, T., Lawson, J. Tags: Paediatric asthma and allergy Source Type: research

U.S. Medical Schools See Increase in Diversity
More female, black, and Hispanic matriculants seen after diversity accreditation standards implemented
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - December 12, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Infections, AIDS, Internal Medicine, Allergy, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, Pathology Source Type: news

Stocking Albuterol Inhalers at Schools Could Improve Emergency Asthma Management Stocking Albuterol Inhalers at Schools Could Improve Emergency Asthma Management
Pediatricians should advocate for stocking albuterol inhalers at schools as a means of improving the management of asthma emergencies.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 6, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news

Food neophobia and pickiness among children and associations with socioenvironmental and cognitive factors.
Abstract Food neophobia and picky eating are common behaviors exhibited among children that may impact their nutritional health. Due to the limited data available regarding food neophobia and pickiness in Saudi Arabia, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of picky eating and food neophobia among Saudi children and to examine the association of socioenvironmental and cognitive factors with food neophobia and pickiness. The study included 216 healthy children with no known allergy, aged 3-7 years old, recruited from six schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was utilized to collect sociodemographic ...
Source: Appetite - July 16, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Kutbi HA, Alhatmi AA, Alsolami MH, Alghamdi SS, Albaggar SM, Mumena WA, Mosli RH Tags: Appetite Source Type: research

A ‘Cure’ for Ebola but Will it Stop the Outbreak if People Won’t Get Treatment?
Health workers inside a "CUBE" talk to an Ebola patient, while a nurse consults a chart outside. ALIMA Ebola Treatment Centre, Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Two drugs have been found to successfully treat the Ebola virus. Aid agencies have welcomed the news saying it allows communities to access early treatment. Courtesy: World Health Organisation (WHO)By Issa Sikiti da SilvaCOTONOU, Benin, Aug 20 2019 (IPS) While people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are slowly being made aware that scientists have discovered two drugs that are effective in treating Ebola, letting go of the fear and anxiety that has p...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - August 20, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Issa Sikiti da Silva Tags: Africa Development & Aid Editors' Choice Featured Health Human Rights Humanitarian Emergencies Population Poverty & SDGs Regional Categories TerraViva United Nations Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ebola Source Type: news

Are there differences in the level of physical activity and functional capacity between healthy and asthmatic children and adolescents?
Conclusion: AG presented shorter distance and longer time required to perform the tests, lower average number of daily steps and greater amount of individuals classified as sedentary. All tests performed presented differences in the level of physical activity and functional capacity between the groups.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Gianfrancesco, L., Matsunaga, N. Y., Malheiro, A. P. G., Simoes, M. C. R., Toro, M. D. C., Ribeiro, M. A. G. D. O., Ribeiro, J. D., Morcillo, A. M., Dalbo Contrera Toro, A. A. Tags: Paediatric asthma and allergy Source Type: research

Allergic sensitisation and relationship with asthma and other allergic diseases in children in the province of Bengo, Angola
Conclusion: Allergic sensitisation to dust mites, cockroach mix and fungi is the most frequent pattern observed in 5-14 year old Angolan children in Bengo but this was not different between sensitised children with and without allergic diseases.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lopes Teixeira Arrais, M., Lulua, O., Quifica, F., Gama, J., Taborda-Barata, L., Brito, M. Tags: Paediatric asthma and allergy Source Type: research