<ѻý>Antibiotics Rx Common, but Variable, in Pediatric ICUѻý> Children given antibiotics were on mechanical ventilation for fewer days Feb 20, 2019
<ѻý>Pharma Lap Dance; Dark Web Opioids; Pot Cookies for Tantrums?ѻý> Clinicians accused, convicted, or under investigation Feb 01, 2019
<ѻý>IgE: A Novel Target in Lupus?ѻý> Asthma drug showed preliminary promise as add-on therapy Jan 10, 2019
<ѻý>Salt Accumulation May Be a Factor in Atopic Dermatitisѻý> But hypothesis regarding sodium chloride levels in skin needs more work, expert says Dec 16, 2018
<ѻý>Skin-Stripping Test Promising for Inflammatory Skin Diseasesѻý> Protein analysis may help differentiate between eczema, psoriasis Dec 16, 2018
<ѻý>Severe COPD, Heart Failure a Bad Comboѻý> Symptoms of undertreated HF are too often confused with COPD Dec 14, 2018
<ѻý>ATS Panel: U.S. Home Oxygen Delivery System Brokenѻý> CMS competitive bidding for durable medical equipment to blame, experts say Dec 13, 2018
<ѻý>1.2 Million Children and Teens Have Peanut Allergiesѻý> Two studies estimate current PA prevalence to be 2.2% Nov 20, 2018
<ѻý>EpiPens Still Work After Freezingѻý> Devices still fired after being frozen for 24 hours in study Nov 20, 2018
<ѻý>Study: Adult-Onset Food Allergy Fairly Commonѻý> Almost half of over 40,000 U.S. adults reported allergy development after age 18 Nov 19, 2018
<ѻý>California Fire: What is the Impact on Health in the Long Run?ѻý> "There is simply no precedent for this," expert says at ACAAI annual meeting Nov 18, 2018
<ѻý>Peanut-Derived Oral Agent Wins as Allergy Immunotherapyѻý> But experts question duration of benefit and potential cost of drug Nov 18, 2018
<ѻý>Milk Allergy Most Common in U.S. Kids Under Age 5 Yearsѻý> But many young children are not prescribed epinephrine Nov 17, 2018
<ѻý>Parental Pacifier Sucking May Lower Kids' Allergy Risksѻý> Lower early-life total IgE production linked to mom or dad orally "cleaning" pacifier Nov 17, 2018
<ѻý>Primatene Mist Returns After 7-Year Absenceѻý> Reformulated asthma inhaler OK'd for over-the-counter sale Nov 08, 2018
<ѻý>Lung Screening Saves Lives, but Who Should Be Screened?ѻý> Experts debate controversial screening issues in meeting "Smackdown" Oct 11, 2018
<ѻý>Pets Need Not Derail Asthma Control in Kidsѻý> Following NAEPP treatment guidelines improved control in 3-year study Oct 09, 2018
<ѻý>COPD Triple Tx Reduced Exacerbations in Nonreversible Patientsѻý> Improvements in lung function, QoL also seen in IMPACT analysis Oct 08, 2018
<ѻý>Albuminuria Linked to COPDѻý> Findings suggest role for endothelial damage in the lung disease Sep 28, 2018
<ѻý>Lung Denervation Cuts COPD-Related Events, Admissionsѻý> One-time therapy showed most benefit in highly symptomatic patients Sep 19, 2018
<ѻý>PDE3/4 Inhibitor Yields Symptom Relief in COPDѻý> Tested as standalone, but potential role seen as add-on therapy Sep 18, 2018
<ѻý>Triple Tx Effective in COPD with Low Exacerbation Riskѻý> And models show exacerbations further decreasing Sep 17, 2018 video
<ѻý>FDA Approves 6th Drug for HAEѻý> Also the 6th to receive orphan drug status for the rare condition Aug 24, 2018
<ѻý>FDA Extends Expiration Date for Certain EpiPensѻý> Shortage of the epinephrine auto-injector first reported in May Aug 21, 2018
<ѻý>New Antidepressant Use May Raise COPD Death Riskѻý> Taking SSRI/SNRI's linked to poorer respiratory outcomes in study Jun 26, 2018
<ѻý>COPD: No 'Obesity Paradox' for BMI >40ѻý> But the less severely obese survive better than normal-weight patients May 25, 2018
<ѻý>Lung Disease in Women Getting Increased Scrutinyѻý> Gender affects both prevalence and effects May 24, 2018
<ѻý>Home Ventilation Saves $$$ Despite Initial Costѻý> COPD patients extend time away from doctors and hospital with add-on device May 24, 2018
<ѻý>LAMA Tx Didn't Up Heart Disease Risk in COPDѻý> Cardiovascular outcomes similar to placebo-treated patients May 23, 2018
<ѻý>Could Lawn Weed Prevent COPD Exacerbations?ѻý> Oral extract of speedwell plant deemed safe in phase IIa trial May 23, 2018
<ѻý>Warfarin Class Tied to Higher Death Rate in COPDѻý> Retrospective results shouldn't change practice, but deserve more study May 23, 2018
<ѻý>Step-Down Therapy in Severe COPD OK for Someѻý> But patients with high eosinophilic burden need triple therapy May 22, 2018
<ѻý>Biologic Improves Severe Asthma Outcomesѻý> Dupilumab reduced exacerbations, improved lung function May 21, 2018
<ѻý>FeNO Helps in Cough Treatmentѻý> High levels of nitric oxide indicate whether steroids may be appropriate May 21, 2018
<ѻý>Asthma: As-Needed ICS/LABA Prevents Exacerbationsѻý> But lower steroid dosage comes at cost of reduced symptom control May 16, 2018
<ѻý>Morning Break: Antacids and Allergies; Condom-Snorting; Classroom Vapingѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the ѻý staff Apr 03, 2018
<ѻý>Steroids and Asthma; One-Time PSA: It's PodMed Double T!ѻý> This week's topics include the dangers of e-cigarettes, steroids and asthma, five types of diabetes, and a single PSA measurement and outcomes. Mar 10, 2018 podcast
<ѻý>A Lot of Eczema Quackery from Dr. YouTubeѻý> One-third of the site's videos about atopic dermatitis had misleading information Mar 09, 2018
<ѻý>Folic Acid in Utero Tied to Food Allergy Riskѻý> But total folate at birth not associated with later food allergies Mar 06, 2018