Medscape Conference Coverage, based on selected sessions at the:
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) 2007 Annual Meeting
November 8 - 14, 2007, Dallas, Texas
This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Topic OverviewsConference News- CME/CE Small Amount of Weight Gain Adds Up to Big Risk for Patients With Uncontrolled AsthmaA weight gain of 5 pounds in a year increases the risk for exacerbation in patients with uncontrolled asthma, according to a new observational trial.
Medscape Medical News, November 15, 2007 - Peanut Flour Immunotherapy May Protect Against AnaphylaxisAt up to 30 months of follow-up, none of the patients with peanut allergy have experienced anaphylaxis, even after accidental peanut exposure, according to a small study.
Medscape Medical News, November 15, 2007 - Hay Fever, Asthma Linked to Lower Prevalence of Ovarian and Cervical CancerIn an observational study of more than 1 million women, those with hay fever were 91% less likely to have ovarian cancer, and women with asthma were 44% less likely to have cervical cancer.
Medscape Medical News, November 15, 2007 - Efficacy Studies Find Asthma Symptoms Improve After Bronchial ThermoplastyBronchial thermoplasty may be a new therapeutic tool for treating medication-resistant asthma.
Medscape Medical News, November 15, 2007 - CME Rush Immunotherapy for Allergy, Asthma Relief Holds PromiseA cautious approach to rapid desensitization for patients with allergies and asthma is recommended because of the treatment's potential risks.
Medscape Medical News, November 14, 2007 - Ultrashort-Course Immunotherapy Safe, Tolerable for AllergiesA formulation of L-tyrosine-adsorbed pollen allergoids with the adjuvant MPL was shown in a 3-year study to be safe and tolerable for allergies and allergic asthmas.
Medscape Medical News, November 14, 2007 - CME Topical Olopatadine Tackles Indoor and Outdoor Ocular AllergiesIn a pooled analysis, topical olopatadine 0.2% was effective for conjunctivitis caused by both indoor and outdoor allergens.
Medscape Medical News, November 13, 2007 - Uncontrolled Asthma Common Among US AdultsResults of a population-based study provide more evidence that poorly controlled asthma is highly prevalent among adults in the US, irrespective of season.
Reuters Health, November 12, 2007
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