Immunology
From the Journals
Anaphylaxis risk with IV iron low, but varies with formulation
Rates of anaphylaxis were much higher when two types of IV iron products were used.
Feature
Pollution levels linked to physical and mental health problems
Studies reveal associations between air pollution and autoimmune disease in adults and depression in teens.
News from the FDA/CDC
New contact lens elutes antihistamine for ocular allergy
“This is the world’s first and only contact lens that’s able to prevent itching associated with allergies, while at the same time providing vision...
From the Journals
COVID-19 often more severe with congenital heart defects
“Hospitalized patients with heart defects are up to twice as likely to have critical outcomes of COVID-19 illness,” says author of a new study.
Practice Alert
Vaccine update: The latest recommendations from ACIP
Here are the latest recommendations on the hepatitis, pneumococcal, zoster, rabies, and dengue vaccines.
Latest News
Managing overuse of food IgE panels: Multiple approaches needed
Beyond wasteful spending, excessive food IgE testing can lead patients to worry needlessly and to avoid foods they aren’t allergic to.
Conference Coverage
Dupilumab shows histological and clinical benefit in larger eosinophilic esophagitis cohort
Dupilumab also showed benefits in patients with hard-to-treat EoE in a phase 3 trial.
Conference Coverage
Robust immune response after COVID-19 boosters in those with IBD
Data support an additional vaccine dose of mRNA vaccine in patients at risk for an inadequate response to the initial series, says expert.
Opinion
Some physicians still lack access to COVID-19 vaccines
Many pharmacies were able to give out COVID-19 vaccines while many physician offices still have not received access to any of the vaccines.
Latest News
Needle-free epinephrine products could be available in 2023
“Having a non-needle delivery device would help many people overcome that fear and hopefully increase use in anaphylaxis.”
News
AAP approves CDC’s child/adolescent vax schedule for 2022
A new vaccine has been added to the schedule.