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In a recent study, researchers examined the global prevalence and factors associated with glaucoma-related blindness and vision loss.
In this video, Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD, explains the results of a study that focused on efficacy of biologics in patients with severe allergic asthma, including omalizumab, belimumab, mepolizumab, dupilumab, and tezepelumab. Dr Bernstein also spoke about these topics during his session titled “Efficacy of Biologics in Patients With Severe Asthma, Overall and by Blood Eosinophil Count” at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting.
The new oral treatment for multiple sclerosis is indicated for patients with clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease.
By Rob GoodierNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may provoke systemic allergic reactions to bee stings in people who might otherwise tolerate them, according to a letter published June 27 online in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
A new study examined the impact of dietary fats on patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
A research letter assessed the extent to which youths are exposed to harmful substances contained in aerosols emitted by electronic cigarettes.
A recent study evaluated the potential adverse health effects of potato consumption.
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<p>Babies are generally born with healthy hearts that should be cared for during childhood to ensure good health later in life, according to the American Heart Association.</p><p> </p>
Intravenous zanamivir could be a good option for the treatment of influenza in oseltamivir-resistant patients and in those unable to digest medication, according to a phase 3 trial.
Diagnosing uterine fibroids should be based on an extensive physical examination and detailed clinical history. Current guidelines recommend confirming the diagnosis via ultrasonography scanning, and MRI can help determine the vascularization of the fibromas. Do you prefer using ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose uterine fibroids?
<p>Use of a standardized evidence-based handoff process can significantly reduce handoff-related care failures in children's hospitals, according to results from a 23-hospital study.</p>
<P>The time when anticipatory guidance for an 11-year-old patient consisted of reminding him or her to wear a seat belt and drink milk is long past. Over the years, we have begun to discuss drugs, alcohol, safe sex, and tobacco avoidance at earlier and earlier ages. In addition, as times have changed, new hazards have made their way into our patients’ lives, causing us to make further adjustments to these discussions.</P>
<p>Head Start preschoolers in Michigan who were underweight or overweight at the start of the program entered kindergarten at a healthier weight than similar kids in the community.</p>
By Lorraine L. Janeczko
<p><span>Lower physical activity was associated with a higher disease burden in children with multiple sclerosis, a new study shows.</span></p>
Researchers have developed a new method using inexpensive ultrasound technology to treat AD and restore memory.
A recent study by CDC examined the level of support that teens, both with and without mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders, received during the transition from pediatric to adult primary care.