Immunology
Conference Coverage
Fourth patient cleared of HIV after stem cell transplant for blood cancer
“Although a transplant is not an option for most people with HIV, these cases are still interesting, still inspiring, and help illuminate the...
Latest News
Food allergy test breakthrough: Less risk, more useful results
The results give hope to those with food allergies that tomorrow’s gold-standard test will require only a blood sample without an emergency team...
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.”
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...
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...
From the Journals
Treat or refer? New primary care flow diagrams for allergy patients
The diagrams help PCPs treat anaphylaxis, asthma, urticaria, and allergies.
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.
From the Journals
Anaphylaxis risk with IV iron low, but varies with formulation
Rates of anaphylaxis were much higher when two types of IV iron products were used.
Feature
Pollution levels linked to physical and mental health problems
Studies reveal associations between air pollution and autoimmune disease in adults and depression in teens.
News from the FDA/CDC
New contact lens elutes antihistamine for ocular allergy
“This is the world’s first and only contact lens that’s able to prevent itching associated with allergies, while at the same time providing vision...
From the Journals
COVID-19 often more severe with congenital heart defects
“Hospitalized patients with heart defects are up to twice as likely to have critical outcomes of COVID-19 illness,” says author of a new study.