Risk Factors Linked With Reactions to Peanut OIT in Preschoolers
While there is still no cure for food allergies, oral immunotherapy is a popular treatment to reduce children’s risk for reaction upon accidental exposure.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Receipt of Physical Therapy Among Hospitalized Patients With Pneumonia Varies Widely
The use of physical therapy for patients with pneumonia appears to be highly variable in US hospitals and is impacted by patient age, race, and comorbidities.
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In Primary Progressive MS, Age & Follow-Up Duration Predict Disease Activity
For patients with primary progressive MS, age is a particularly important factor that predicts disease activity.
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Orbital Decompression in Graves’ Upper Lid Retraction May Not Be Clinically Significant
Although statistically significant, the effect of orbital decompression on Graves’-associated upper eyelid retraction does not appear have clinical implications.
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Sickness Absence Rate Increases Years Before MS Onset
Researchers observed an increased risk of sick leave in patients with MS several years before clinical onset of the disease.
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Early Intensive Treatment Enhances Long-Term Clinical Outcomes
Results of a registry study confirmed that early intensive treatment enhances long-term clinical outcomes by minimizing the accumulation of neurological damage.
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Biological Onset Precedes Clinical Onset of MS by Years
The onset of MS-related progressive brain tissue loss (PBTL) precedes clinical disease onset by 5 to 6 years.
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From Agent to Agent, Interleukin Inhibitors Offer Distinct Benefits in Psoriasis
The benefits of interleukin inhibitors vary by agent and include increased drug survival and earlier attainment of Psoriasis Area Severity Index scores.
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Aflibercept 8 Mg Improves Visual Acuity in Diabetic Macular Edema
Aflibercept 8 mg shows efficacy for patients with diabetic macular edema regardless of sex, age, and race/ethnicity.
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Trust in Pediatricians Facilitates Early Peanut Introduction
A good relationship with a child’s pediatrician or clinician was the biggest factor associated with caregivers introducing peanut early to prevent allergy.
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Fenebrutinib Associated With Rapid MS Lesion Reduction
Fenebrutinib penetrates cerebrospinal fluid at sufficient enough levels to reduce activation of B-cells and microglia in vitro.
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Prioritizing Highly Effective Therapies in Children With MS
Highly effective therapies as a first-line option in pediatric-onset MS results in sustained reduction of clinical and radiological disease activity over 5 years.
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Hand Osteoarthritis Is Not a Systemic Disease of the Cartilage
Hand joints without osteoarthritis maintain their joint space when other joints have or develop osteoarthritis.
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Flintstone
“I’m afraid so, Fred – your kidneys and bladder are full of stones.”
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Caring for Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia Can Present Challenges
Healthcare professionals should consider a complete therapeutic approach that includes the input of caregivers assisting patents with TD.
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Chi-Separation to Evaluate Dynamic Changes in Early MS Lesions
Younger patients with MS have more tissue destruction in white matter lesions but also a higher capacity for remyelination.
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Social Frailty Linked With Poorer Health in Patients With COPD
“It is important to take a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to patient care, especially in complex diseases like COPD.”–Katherine Young, MD
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Birdshot Chorioretinopathy Shows Fractal Changes in the Retinal Vascular Layers
Fractal dimensions represent a promising biomarker for assessing retinal vascular damage.
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Single-Occupancy Rooms Significantly Decrease Rates of Vancomycin-Resistant E faecium
Single-occupancy rooms represent a horizontal infection control strategy for reducing vancomycin-resistant E faecium and other multidrug-resistant pathogens.
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Treating Patients of Color With Psoriasis Presents Many Challenges
Dermatologists must be knowledgeable about differences among people of color with psoriasis and to tailor their approach to diagnosis and treatment accordingly.
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