Immunology
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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...
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AAAAI: Grass allergy tablets show favorable NNT
Key clinical point: The number of allergic rhinitis patients who need to be treated with Timothy grass immunotherapy tablets to obtain a sustained...
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Aspirin desensitization making headway in U.S.
Key clinical point: Aspirin desensitization for patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease is catching on among U.S. allergists.
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Mast cells predict hypersensitive reactions in rituximab desensitization
Key clinical point: Look to mast cell degranulation, not skin tests, for accurate information regarding the likelihood of hypersensitive reactions...