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Allergy, Immunology, and ENT
Frequent allergies in pediatric atopic dermatitis, eosinophilic esophagitis patients in Puerto Rico
November 16, 2022
New data presented at ACAAI 2022 observed various trends in allergies associated with eczema and eosinophilic esophagitis, comparing observed data with that of patients in the United States.
Lower pregnancy BMI, increased antibiotics may contribute to allergic sensitization
August 30, 2022
A recent study in Finland finds 2 major contributing factors to allergic disease in infants with familial risk.
Updated information on chronic granulomatous disease
August 22, 2022
Research by Ben Katz, MD, and other investigators has brought new insight on chronic granulomatous disease to light.
FDA committee recommends Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for kids 6 months and older
June 15, 2022
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously voted recently to recommend both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 6 months and older.
Inappropriate antibiotics prescribed to pediatric population inconsistent with "first, do no harm"
June 02, 2022
Study links inappropriate, off-guideline antibiotics to increased, avoidable allergic and adverse events in children.
Dry eye disease, asthma relationship explored
May 10, 2022
Asthma may increase patient risk of developing dry eye disease.
Increase in food allergies signals similar rise in cow’s milk allergy
April 15, 2022
Experts note that, with cow’s milk allergies seemingly on the rise, pediatric health care providers can help parents be vigilant.
A story of two brothers
February 25, 2022
Two twin brothers with a rare disorder get both their dreams realized-a super cool playset and a trip to the happiest place on earth.
How successful is peanut immunotherapy?
November 03, 2021
Peanut oral immunotherapy has been beneficial to children with peanut allergies. A new study looks at just how effective it is.
Imported and homemade formulas rising in popularity, causing concern
October 12, 2021
Parents may be turning to formula made in the home or imported from Europe to help with their child's food allergies, but there are a number of concerns.