Immunology
Conference Coverage
Risk of hypogammaglobulinemia, infections with rituximab increased in pediatric patients
Although immunosuppressing drugs often come with an elevated risk of depleted antibodies, the risk from rituximab is particularly higher in...
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Milk is overtaking nuts as top food allergy threat
Cow’s milk is the most common food allergy in children younger than 5 years, and accounts for about half of all food allergies in children younger...
Commentary
Let’s apply the lessons from the AIDS crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic
Looking back on the AIDS epidemic should teach us to prioritize attending to the mental health of sufferers and caregivers and depoliticizing...
Latest News
Hospitalizations for food anaphylaxis triple, but deaths down in United Kingdom
“Cow’s milk is increasingly identified as the culprit allergen for fatal food reactions, and is now the commonest cause of fatal anaphylaxis in...
From the Journals
Afternoon napping associated with better cognition in elderly, study shows
An observational study of more than 2,000 Chinese older adults finds higher scores for nappers in several areas of cognition testing.
Feature
Dan Kastner wins Crafoord Prize in Polyarthritis
Dr. Kastner received the award for identifying the mechanisms responsible for familial Mediterranean fever, tumor necrosis factor receptor–...
Case Reports
60-year-old man • chronic cough • history of GERD & dyslipidemia • throat tickle • Dx?
► Chronic cough
► History of GERD & dyslipidemia
► Throat tickle
From the Journals
Maternal autoimmune disease raises children’s risk of ADHD
Combined cohort study and meta-analysis show increased ADHD risk in children whose mothers had type 1 diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or psoriasis.
Applied Evidence
Atopic dermatitis: More than just a rash
Atopic dermatitis’ association with allergic rhinitis and asthma is well known, but there is also increased risk of food allergies, ADHD,...
Applied Evidence
How to identify and treat common bites and stings
A thorough history and physical are key to proper diagnosis and treatment following a patient’s encounter with an insect, arachnid, or other...
From the Journals
Immunodeficiency strongly linked to mental illness, suicidal behavior
Clinicians managing patients with primary humoral immunodeficiency “should ... perhaps screen for them,” said Dr. Josef Isung.