Author: Janine Anthes

Donor had double copy of gene mutation that confers natural resistance to HIV

Heat-related illnesses rise at heat index of 85 degrees, but heat alerts not issued until 100 degrees

American Academy of Pediatrics is reaching out to social media companies

Gottlieb’s signature effort has been tighter scrutiny, enforcement of e-cigarette industry

However, primary preventive treatment with aspirin may cut long-term risk for stroke

Unrestricted lung transplant listing strategy may increase transplant rates without affecting survival

Whole grains and possibly cereal fiber, bran appear linked to lower risk for hepatocellular carcinoma

Number of interruptive DDI alerts substantially decreased as result of alert refinement efforts

No decrease in acute kidney injury seen with intraoperative steroids during cardiopulmonary bypass

Most readmissions associated with infectious etiologies, as well as GI, CV, pulmonary, renal causes

Estimated 0.049 elevation seen in the entorhinal cortex tau standardized uptake value ratio

Authors say more awareness needed that loneliness can adversely impact health, well-being

Validated oscillometric devices may provide more accurate BP measurement in office setting

But cost of giving pneumococcal vaccines to all 50-year-olds exceeds $250,000 per QALY

But during extended exposure periods of at least five years, low-dose aspirin may cut mortality

No increased risk observed after MMR in those with sibling autism history, autism risk factors

Delays observed in first breast imaging, biopsy, incident early-stage breast cancer diagnosis, chemo

Proportion of black applicants significantly higher than resident representation of same year

‘Authorized generic’ of Humalog 100 to sell for $137.35 per vial, 50 percent lower than list price

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for February 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. 2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for […]