Immunology
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Most infant formula trials lack transparency, carry high risk of bias: Systematic review
The international team of investigators suggested “some trials might have a marketing aim and no robust scientific aim,” concluding “much of the...
Practice Alert
Influenza vaccine update, 2021-22
Give the vaccine by the end of October. The CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines can be co-administered with influenza vaccines, but reactogenicity...
From the Journals
Even one vaccinated member can cut family’s COVID risk
Study findings may be particularly welcome in regions of the world where vaccination rates are very low, according to investigators.
Conference Coverage
No short-term death risk in elderly after COVID-19 vaccines
Early reports of deaths shortly after mRNA-based vaccination of very frail elderly patients in Norway prompted a nationwide safety study.
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9-step ladder may kids with allergies return to eggs
Attempts to reintroduce egg into the child’s diet can start at the age of 12 months or 6 months from the last reaction.
Feature
Worried parents scramble to vaccinate kids despite FDA guidance
More than half of all parents with children under 12 say they plan to get their kids vaccinated, according to a Gallup poll.
Photo Rounds
Urticaria and edema in a 2-year-old boy
The absence of blisters, the presence of mild systemic symptoms, and the patient’s age guided the diagnosis.
Applied Evidence
Strategies to identify and prevent penicillin allergy mislabeling and appropriately de-label patients
Taking a good drug allergy history is critical, followed by removing the “penicillin-allergic” label in certain low-risk patients and referring...
Conference Coverage
Emerging data point to underlying autoimmunity in ME/CFS
Findings suggest that potential treatments targeting autoantibodies may alleviate symptoms.
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Peanut allergy patients reap continuing benefits past first year, Palforzia study shows
The children who continued daily maintenance dosing the longest gained the most protection.
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Exposure to marijuana smoke linked to increased risk of respiratory infections in children
Children exposed to secondhand marijuana smoke saw a 30% increase in viral respiratory infections, compared with those who were not exposed to...