Immunology
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EADV: Novel topical crisaborole shines in atopic dermatitis
Crisaborole topical ointment 2% b.i.d. appeared to be a safe and effective treatment for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children and adults...
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WCD: Pramocaine is a common contact sensitizer
Pramocaine, a topical anesthetic widely used in OTC anti-itch products, turns out to be a common cause of contact sensitization.
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WCD: Topical tofacitinib hits marks in atopic dermatitis
Topical tofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor, may provide a novel safe and effective therapy for atopic dermatitis.
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Elderly-onset atopic dermatitis is on the rise
Atopic dermatitis arising de novo in patients in their 60s or older with no history of the disease poses a diagnostic challenge, and a low...
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DDW: Budesonide improves dysphagia, histology, and endoscopic findings in EoE
Key clinical point: A mucoadherent oral formulation of budesonide shows promise as an effective treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), with...
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VIDEO: Assessment tool rapidly screens lupus cognition
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FDA panel gives nod to mepolizumab for severe asthma in adults
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Mepolizumab reduces asthma exacerbations more in the elderly
The rate of asthma exacerbations was reduced more among elderly patients than among younger patients treated with mepolizumab vs. placebo as part...
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Majority of eczema appears after childhood
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Exercise-induced anaphylaxis
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Albuterol costs soared after CFC inhaler ban
Key clinical point: The FDA ban on chlorofluorocarbon-based albuterol inhalers sharply increased out-of-pocket costs and slightly decreased...