Immunology
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Food allergy risk not greater in C-section infants
"This study is helpful because in addition to blood and skin tests, it also used food challenge, which is the gold standard."
Conference Coverage
Low-calorie ketogenic diet improves immune function
“Despite the strong weight loss it induces, it preserves muscle mass and function and improves resting metabolic rate.”
Case Reports
43-year-old male • fatigue • unintentional weight loss • pancytopenia • Dx?
► Fatigue
► Unintentional weight loss
► Pancytopenia
Conference Coverage
Medical ‘myths’ persist despite evidence, says professor of medicine
Dogma about shellfish allergies and contrast agents, “sinus headaches,” and other beliefs continue to affect patient care, even though the...
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Maternal autoimmune diseases up risk of mental illness in children
Offspring of mothers with autoimmune diseases may benefit from long-term surveillance for mental health disorders.
Opinion
Antibiotics use and vaccine antibody levels
Our study adds new reasons to be cautious about overprescribing antibiotics on an individual child basis because an adverse effect extends to...
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Probiotic LGG doesn’t lessen eczema, asthma, or rhinitis risk by age 7
Study shows no effect when Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG was given in the first 6 months of life. Experts say benefit may lie in a...
From the Journals
Treat or refer? New primary care flow diagrams for allergy patients
The diagrams help PCPs treat anaphylaxis, asthma, urticaria, and allergies.
Case Reports
61-year-old woman • nausea • paresthesia • cold allodynia • Dx?
► Nausea
► Paresthesia
► Cold allodynia
From the Journals
Denosumab boosts bone strength in glucocorticoid users
Compared with risedronate, denosumab promoted bone strength in patients initiating glucocorticoids and those on long-term therapy.
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Children and teens with food allergies face quality-of-life issues
“Evidence from the qualitative literature suggests that the burden of childhood food allergy largely stems from worries surrounding exposures...