Immunology
Conference Coverage
Asthma severity higher among LGBTQ+ population
SGM respondents were significantly more likely to have had asthma attacks requiring steroid use in the past years.
Conference Coverage
New RSV vaccine will cut hospitalizations, study shows
With widespread use of the vaccine, annual hospitalizations resulting from infant RSV would fall by 51%, emergency department encounters would...
Commentary
Atopic dermatitis: Five things to know
The incidence of AD has increased over the past several decades, and environmental factors such as climate change have been implicated as a...
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Patch testing finds higher prevalence of ACD among children with AD
AD and ACD both present with red, itchy, eczema-like patches and plaques and can be “really hard to differentiate.”
From the Journals
Maternal pertussis vax effective for infants in most vulnerable months
Large study also helps answer questions on duration of effectiveness and the potential “blunting” effect in infants.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first tocilizumab biosimilar
Tocilizumab-bavi (Tofidence) will offer a lower-cost option for patients with autoimmune conditions, the drug manufacturer, Biogen, stated.
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FDA issues letter regarding lebrikizumab review for atopic dermatitis
The agency cited concerns related to an inspection of a third-party contract manufacturer.
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Study finds inflammatory bowel disease risk higher in children, adults with atopic dermatitis
AD has been associated with an increasing number of comorbidities, including IBD, but studies linking AD with IBD have had mixed results,...
From the Journals
Many young people stop ulcerative colitis maintenance treatment, risking relapse
Globally, the incidence of UC is increasing fastest in younger populations. It’s estimated that up to 30% of individuals with UC are diagnosed in...
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Primary care clinicians should spearhead HIV prevention
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines call for clinicians to prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs to adolescents and adults who do...
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It’s back to school for asthma, too
A more relaxed approach to maintenance therapy for the condition over the summer holidays and exposure to allergens at school contribute to this...