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Tree nut allergy responds to immunotherapy
Long-term walnut oral immunotherapy induces clinically relevant treatment response in tree nut allergic children.
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Malpractice bill would impose $250,000 damages cap
Legislation approved by the House Judiciary Committee could mean legal relief for health providers in the form of capped damages and a tighter...
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New Trump travel order could disrupt meetings, trainees
The medical community is left wondering how the revised travel order will affect residency training and medical meetings.
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House Republicans start work on ACA repeal/replace
Medicaid changes could be sticking point as some GOP senators have objections.
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When atopic dermatitis is really contact dermatitis
ATLANTA – What’s the best way to determine whether it’s atopic dermatitis or contact dermatitis?
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Long-term peanut sublingual immunotherapy found safe
ATLANTA – Peanut sublingual immunotherapy induces clinically significant desensitization in the majority of subjects.
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Uptick found in severe allergy shot reactions
ATLANTA – There has been an uptick in reports of severe grade 4 reactions to subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy for reasons that are not yet...
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Maternal vitamin E isoform levels possible marker for infant wheezing risk
There’s a new possible marker for infant wheezing risk.
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Family-based treatment of anorexia promising
LAS VEGAS – Is a family-based approach to treating anorexia nervosa more effective than hospitalization?
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Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year
Derived from coconut or palm oil and completely biodegradable, alkyl glucosides are gaining popularity – and causing reactions.
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CMS nominee Verma clears Senate Finance hurdle
Seema Verma has moved one step closer to becoming the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The Senate Finance...