Does My Wheezing Preschooler Have Asthma?
Emergency Medicine Summary and Comment
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History of atopy and exercise-induced asthma predicted persistent asthma in preschool children with wheeze.
Wheezing with Filaggrin Mutations
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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Children with these mutations are prone to eczema, rhinitis, allergic sensitization, and, sometimes, asthma.
By Mark V. Dahl, MD
July 11, 2008
Covering:
Weidinger S et al., J Allergy Clin Immunol 2008 May; 121:1203
Is H. Pylori Infection Protective Against Asthma and Allergies?
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
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The decreasing prevalence of H. pylori in children might be associated with epidemics of asthma and related allergy disorders.
Associations Between Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Atopic Diathesis
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
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All patients with EoE diagnoses should receive comprehensive allergy testing.
By David A. Johnson, MD
June 20, 2008
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Roy-Ghanta S et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 May; 6:531
Inhalers and the Ozone Layer
Chlorofluorocarbon-propelled albuterol inhalers will no longer be available after December 31, 2008, and will be replaced by hydrofluoroalkane-propelled inhalers.
Use of Soy-Based Formulas in Infants: Myths, Misuse, and Misconceptions
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Practice Watch
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An updated clinical report reviews the contraindications and limited indications for soy formula in infants.
Coexisting Conditions and Management of Hypertension
Cardiology Summary and Comment
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In a population-based cohort, the more unrelated comorbidities patients had, the less likely they were to receive intensified treatment for uncontrolled hypertension.
By Joel M. Gore, MD
May 21, 2008
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Turner BJ et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Apr 15; 148:578
Illuminating the Relation Between Polymorphous Light Eruption and Lupus
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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Contrary to expectations, no patients with PMLE progressed to cutaneous lupus during a relatively long follow-up period.
By Craig A. Elmets, MD
May 2, 2008
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Tzaneva S et al., Br J Dermatol 2008 May; 158:1050
Is Aspirin an Answer for Asthma?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Women taking low-dose aspirin had 10% reduction in risk for new-onset asthma during 10 years of follow-up.
Improving Asthma Outcomes in Black and Hispanic Children
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Summary and Comment
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Parents’ attitudes about illness, treatment, and outcomes differ by ethnicity.
