Parental Stress and Depression Linked to Childhood Asthma Parental Stress and Depression Linked to Childhood Asthma
Data from a national sample of Australian children showed worse asthma symptoms in the presence of family hardships, maternal depression, and other stressors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 30, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news

FDA Warns of Potentially Lethal Reaction to Seizure Meds FDA Warns of Potentially Lethal Reaction to Seizure Meds
Levetiracetam and clobazam can cause a rare but serious drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms that can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated quickly, the FDA warns.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 28, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Alert Source Type: news

Wisdom From a Scottish GP: The Lost Art of Convalescence Wisdom From a Scottish GP: The Lost Art of Convalescence
The final Medicine and the Machine podcast guest, physician and author Gavin Francis, shares his approach to keeping his occupation rewarding and satisfying.Medscape (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 28, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Internal Medicine Expert Interview Source Type: news

Methotrexate Carries Higher Risk for Older CKD Patients Methotrexate Carries Higher Risk for Older CKD Patients
Adverse event data showed an increased risk of myelosuppression, sepsis, pneumotoxic effects, or hepatotoxic effects.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 27, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Sleep Quality? How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Sleep Quality?
Researchers presented data about the relationship between sleep and outcomes such as response to vaccination and recovery from COVID-19.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 22, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Risks Quantified in Medically Optimized Pregnancy With Lupus Risks Quantified in Medically Optimized Pregnancy With Lupus
Patients who were not medically optimized for pregnancy were three times more likely to experience preterm birth and preeclampsia.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 22, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

Lebrikizumab Gets the Nod in the EU for Atopic Dermatitis Lebrikizumab Gets the Nod in the EU for Atopic Dermatitis
Lebrikizumab, an interleukin-13 inhibitor, is not yet approved in the United States.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 20, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Use the Stool! Fecal Transplants Help Kids With C Diff Use the Stool! Fecal Transplants Help Kids With C Diff
The American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed fecal transplants to eliminate a particular infection in children and called for more research about other uses.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 20, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Before Signing an Offer Letter: Read This Before Signing an Offer Letter: Read This
You just received an offer letter, but should you sign it right away? How legally binding is it? Is it the same as a contract? Experts weigh in.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 17, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

New Consensus Guide on Rare Drug Hypersensitivity Reaction New Consensus Guide on Rare Drug Hypersensitivity Reaction
Experts provided parameters to help clinicians, but they acknowledged the limited evidence base for drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 17, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Topical Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis Topical Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis
Professor Peter A. Lio reviews atopic dermatitis topical therapies for Medscape.Medscape (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 17, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Commentary Source Type: news

Keeping It Simple: Treatment Choices for Atopic Dermatitis Keeping It Simple: Treatment Choices for Atopic Dermatitis
Experts discuss effective nonsteroidal and alternative topicals for mild atopic dermatitis and the expanding range of systemic therapies, including JAK inhibitors, for patients with severe AD.Medscape (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 16, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Commentary Source Type: news

Split-Dose Methotrexate Speeds RA Response Over Single Dose Split-Dose Methotrexate Speeds RA Response Over Single Dose
Compared with a single dose, more patients in the split-dose group had improved disease activity at 16 weeks, and fewer needed additional DMARDs, but the effect was not found at 24 weeks.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 16, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

ChatGPT Gives Incorrect Answers About EoE ChatGPT Gives Incorrect Answers About EoE
ChatGPT provides a mix of accurate and inaccurate information to common questions about eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a new study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 16, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Provider Knowledge of Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations Provider Knowledge of Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations
Pneumococcal vaccine coverage remains low. This survey found that many health care providers are confused about the nuances surrounding recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine for adult patients.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 15, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news