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Patch Testing in Drug Allergy
Skin patch tests can be used to help drug allergy diagnosis and identify causally relevant drugs, but not consistently across major categories of drugs.
Journal Article, September 9, 2010
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Should Avoidance of Foods be Strict in Prevention and Treatment of Food Allergy?
Some food-allergy sufferers may benefit from exposure to triggers rather than avoidance.
Journal Article, September 7, 2010
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PharmaPlant: The New Frontier in Vaccines
This article reviews the contributions that plants can make to new vaccines across a whole variety of diseases.
Journal Article, September 2, 2010
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U.S. Gulf Oil Spill Poses Public Health Threat: Response Targeting Workers, Residents, Food and Air Quality
This article reviews the types of adverse medical conditions that could arise as a result of the massive Gulf Coast oil spill in 2010.
Journal Article, September 1, 2010
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Intestinal B Cell-Activating Factor: an Indicator of Non-IgE-Mediated Hypersensitivity Reactions to Food?
What is the connection between B-cell activating factor and food hypersensitivity?
Journal Article, August 31, 2010
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Identification of New Broadly Reactive HIV-1-Specific Monoclonal Antibodies
How close are we to getting a vaccine for HIV-1? This new study explores some of the latest findings.
Journal Article, August 30, 2010
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Addition of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency as a Contraindication for Administration of Rotavirus Vaccine
In some young children, the rotavirus vaccine is not recommended. Read this new study to learn about the issues.
Journal Article, August 27, 2010
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Is Oral Immunotherapy the Cure for Food Allergies?
Currently the only treatment for food allergy is strict dietary avoidance, but "immunization" through controlled exposure could provide new home-based treatment options.
Journal Article, August 26, 2010
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Pompholyx: A Review of Clinical Features, Differential Diagnosis, and Management
Get up-to-date on the most recent advances in management of pompholyx, a common vesicobullous disorder of the palms and soles.
Journal Article, August 25, 2010
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Is There a Role for Leukotriene Antagonists in the Prevention of Recurrent Nasal Polyps?
Leukotriene antagonists appear to have useful synergistic effects when combined with traditional treatments for nasal polyps. Only time will tell if they can stand alone as a treatment option.
Journal Article, August 24, 2010
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Celiac Disease: Don't Miss This Diagnosis
With a prevalence as high as 1 in 100, chances are you are seeing patients with undiagnosed celiac disease in your practice. Dr. David Johnson explains the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, August 23, 2010
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Should Intestinal Healing Be Assessed in Treated Celiac Patients?
Can we assume that patients with celiac disease who are following a gluten-free diet have achieved mucosal healing? Should these patients undergo regular testing?
Experts And Viewpoints, August 23, 2010
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Physician Payment Reform: What it Could Mean to Doctors - Part 2: Global Payments
Medicare and private insurers are exploring new ways to provide patient services and to pay doctors for those services. Global payments provide a set amount per patient for a specified period.
Article, August 18, 2010
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Controversies in the Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Chronic rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory disease involving the mucosa of the nose, and one or more paranasal sinuses. The cause remains poorly understood, and the treatment, an unmet need.
Journal Article, August 17, 2010
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Topical Preservatives, Part I
Preservatives prevent growth of bacteria, molds, yeast, and algae in many products including body, skin, and hair care products, but they can wreak havoc on those with allergies.
Journal Article, August 17, 2010
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Cluster Protocols in SCIT: Enough Evidence for Practical use?
Allergy sufferers may have a fast-track option for allergy shots, one thats safe, effective and time efficient.
Journal Article, August 13, 2010
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FDA Licensure of Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV4, Gardasil) for Use in Males and Guidance From the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Read this new study to learn about the FDA's latest recommendations for the use of the HPV4 vaccine in men.
Journal Article, August 13, 2010
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A New Treatment for Severe Asthma: Bronchial Thermoplasty
This novel intervention could be a useful adjunct in the management of asthma.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 12, 2010
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FDA Licensure of Bivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV2, Cervarix) for Use in Females and Updated HPV Vaccination Recommendations From the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
What are the latest recommendations from the FDA for the use of the HPV2 vaccine in women?
Journal Article, August 11, 2010
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Hypersensitivity Reactions to Corticosteroids
Although corticosteroids are the most frequently used drugs to treat allergic diseases, they can also induce hypersensitivity reactions.
Journal Article, August 10, 2010
