Does My Wheezing Preschooler Have Asthma?
Emergency Medicine Summary and Comment
History of atopy and exercise-induced asthma predicted persistent asthma in preschool children with wheeze.
Wheezing with Filaggrin Mutations
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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
The decreasing prevalence of <$EMPH_O>H. pylori<$EMPH_C> in children might be associated with epidemics of asthma and related allergy disorders.
Associations Between Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Atopic Diathesis
Gastroenterology Summary and Comment
All patients with EoE diagnoses should receive comprehensive allergy testing.
By David A. Johnson, MD
June 20, 2008
Covering:
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
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
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
Covering:
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
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
Covering:
Tzaneva S et al., Br J Dermatol 2008 May; 158:1050
Is Aspirin an Answer for Asthma?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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
Parents’ attitudes about illness, treatment, and outcomes differ by ethnicity.
Looking Far Afield . . .
Interesting and amusing notes from the borderlands of dermatology
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: The Story Continues
Dermatology Summary and Comment
The link between this relatively new entity and gadodiamide exposure has been confirmed.
Review of Atopic Dermatitis
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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A comprehensive look at this common but complicated condition
By Mary Wu Chang, MD
April 2, 2008
Covering:
Bieber T., N Engl J Med 2008 Apr 3; 358:1483
Written Action Plans for Children with Asthma
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Symptom-based plans lowered risk for acute care and peak-flow–based plans reduced the number of symptomatic days, but most outcomes were similar.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
February 26, 2008
Covering:
Zemek RL et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2008 Feb; 162:157
Early Nutrition and Development of Atopic Disease
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline Watch
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A new clinical report from the AAP found little evidence that dietary interventions after age 4 to 6 months prevent atopic disease in early life.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
February 20, 2008
Covering:
Greer FR et al., Pediatrics 2008 Jan; 121:183
Can We Prevent Atopic Disease by What We Feed Our Babies?
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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Mothers-to-be and breast-feeding mothers need not restrict their food choices, but they should plan on breast-feeding exclusively for the first 4 months, if possible.
By Mary Wu Chang, MD
February 15, 2008
Covering:
Greer FR et al., Pediatrics 2008 Jan; 121:183
Which New Medications May Cause SJS or TEN?
Dermatology Summary and Comment
A useful summary of which drugs are most likely to cause these severe adverse reactions
By Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
February 15, 2008
Covering:
Mockenhaupt M et al., J Invest Dermatol 2008 Jan; 128:35
Halevy S et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2008 Jan; 58:25
Bubbly Fingers
Dermatology Summary and Comment
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A very thorough study of pompholyx and recommendations on what to do next
By Mark V. Dahl, MD
February 1, 2008
Covering:
Guillet MH et al., Arch Dermatol 2007 Dec; 143:1504
Storrs FJ., Arch Dermatol 2007 Dec; 143:1578
A Role for Platelet-Activating Factor in Anaphylaxis
Dermatology Summary and Comment
Findings suggest new avenues for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of severe anaphylactic responses.
By Craig A. Elmets, MD
January 25, 2008
Covering:
Vadas P et al., N Engl J Med 2008 Jan 3; 358:28
Burks AW., N Engl J Med 2008 Jan 3; 358:79
Foot Dermatitis: A Shoe-In
Dermatology Summary and Comment
Patch testing can help wearers give the boot to footwear with troublesome allergens.
By Mark V. Dahl, MD
January 18, 2008
Covering:
Warshaw EM et al., Dermatitis 2007 Dec; 18:191
Calcium Channel Blockers Can Cause Chronic Eczematous Rash
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Calcium channel blockers were the only drug class significantly associated with eczematous rash.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
January 10, 2008
Covering:
Joly P et al., J Invest Dermatol 2007 Dec; 127:2766
Natural History of Asthma
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Use of health services shortly after diagnosis was the strongest predictor of persistent disease.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
January 3, 2008
Covering:
To T et al., Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2007 Dec; 161:1197
Natural History of Egg Allergy
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Most children develop tolerance by late childhood.
By Howard Bauchner, MD
January 2, 2008
Covering:
Savage JH et al., J Allergy Clin Immunol 2007 Dec; 120:1413
Do Calcium Channel Blockers Cause Chronic Eczema in Elderly Adults?
Dermatology Summary and Comment
CCB treatment was significantly associated with eczema of unexplained origin that resolved when the drug was withdrawn.
Hypertonic Saline for Bronchiolitis
Nebulized hypertonic saline reduced hospital length of stay in young children with bronchiolitis.
By Cornelius W. Van Niel, MD
November 7, 2007
Covering:
Kuzik BA et al., J Pediatr 2007 Sep; 151:266
Calogero C and Sly PD., J Pediatr 2007 Sep; 151:235
