Allergy / Asthma
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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
The Hotline for Itch: Nppb is a Critical First Step
- June 14, 2013
- Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Findings in a mouse model could point to therapeutic targets for relieving itch in humans.
- Reviewing:
- Mishra SK and Hoon MA. Science 2013 May 24; 340:968
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Another Look at Nebulized Saline and Racemic Epinephrine for Treatment of BronchiolitisFree
- June 12, 2013
- Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The two treatments were equally effective, but using them on demand versus on a fixed schedule reduced length of stay.
- Reviewing:
- Skjerven HO et al. N Engl J Med 2013 Jun 13; 368:2286
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Does Parental Sucking of Their Infant's Pacifier Reduce Risk for Allergy?
- June 12, 2013
- Martin T. Stein, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The surprising answer supports the "hygiene hypothesis."
- Reviewing:
- Hesselmar B et al. Pediatrics 2013 Jun 1; 131:e1829
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Photosensitivity in the Elderly: Think of Protoporphyria
- June 7, 2013
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Considering the first report in the literature of a patient with late-onset X-linked dominant protoporphyria
- Reviewing:
- Livideanu CB et al. J Invest Dermatol 2013 Jun; 133:1688
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Progress in Understanding the Link Between RSV Infection and Recurrent Wheezing
- May 15, 2013
- Louis M. Bell, MDhttp://pediatrics.jwatch.org/misc/board_about.dtl#aBell
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Healthy, late preterm infants treated with anti-RSV monoclonal antibody during an RSV season had 61% fewer days of wheezing during the first year of life than controls.
- Reviewing:
- Blanken MO et al. N Engl J Med 2013 May 9; 368:1791
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Survival of Patients with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal NecrosisFree
- May 10, 2013
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Earlier, extent of detached skin, and later, comorbidity are significant predictors of prognosis.
- Reviewing:
- Sekula P et al. J Invest Dermatol 2013 May; 133:1197
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Is Generalized Bullous Fixed Drug Eruption Different from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
- May 10, 2013
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
All patients with drug eruptions need careful treatment.
- Reviewing:
- Lipowicz S et al. Br J Dermatol 2013 Apr; 168:726
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Allopurinol — Severe Drug Reactions and Potential Death Are More Frequent Among Users than Nonusers
- May 10, 2013
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Although incidence is rare, high mortality in those who do develop reactions is an important factor when making treatment decisions.
- Reviewing:
- Kim SC et al. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2013 Apr; 65:578
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Perimenstrual Asthma Is Associated with More-Severe Symptoms
- April 23, 2013
- David J. Amrol, MD
- General Medicine
Women whose asthma worsened during menstruation were more likely to be nonallergic.
- Reviewing:
- Rao CK et al. Chest 2013 Apr; 143:984
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Vulva
- April 5, 2013
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Patients may need to be asked about use of potentially allergenic products.
- Reviewing:
- O'Gorman SM and Torgerson RR. Dermatitis 2013 Mar; 24:64
