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Laboratory-Acquired Vaccinia Virus Infection -- Virginia, 2008Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This case report supports current US recommendations for smallpox vaccination at least every 10 years for laboratory workers at high risk of vaccinia virus infection. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 11, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: info

Education Program Improves Asthma Outcomes in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A one-to-one asthma education program for pediatric patients and their families can prevent severe exacerbations, reduce medical costs and improve school and work attendance, investigators reported at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology underway in Miami Beach, Florida. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 11, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

Status of State Electronic Disease Surveillance Systems -- United States, 2007Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study, a first look at the status of implementation of state electronic disease surveillance systems, hints there is considerable room for improvement. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 6, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: info

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) 2009 Annual Scientific MeetingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Allergy & Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 6, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: info

Global Immunizations Hit Record but Miss MillionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Global efforts to immunize children against life-threatening diseases set a record high last year but failed to protect millions of youngsters in the world's poorest countries, health officials said on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 22, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

Reducing Improper Internet Use in Your Office: A Quick, Easy and Free SolutionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In just a few minutes, you can set up your computer system to block Web sites that aren't appropriate at work. Family Practice Management (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 22, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Physicians Are Talking About: Checking Into Being a Hotel DoctorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As traditional forms of medical practice become increasingly unmanageable, physicians are beginning to look for alternative options such as hotel doctoring. Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 8, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

IgE-Independent Asthma Seen as Fairly CommonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A "significant portion" of asthma in Americans exists independent from total or specific IgE levels, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 7, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

Inhalers May Raise Risk of Asthma in Some ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Common asthma reliever drugs taken by millions of children around the world may increase the risk of asthma attacks in some patients with a particular genetic make-up, British scientists said on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 7, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

U.S. Flu Vaccination off to Slow Start, CDC SaysEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Vaccination against the H1N1 influenza virus is off to a slow start in the United States, a top health official said on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 6, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info

Macrophages of Multiple Sclerosis Patients Display Deficient SHP-1 Expression and Enhanced Inflammatory PhenotypeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Could a deficiency of the protein SHP-1 in macrophages of multiple sclerosis patients play a pathogenic role in the disease? This research suggests it might. Laboratory Investigation (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - October 5, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

Distribution of Antibody Titer Against Salmonella enterica Among Healthy Individuals in NepalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What are the baseline population antibody titers of Widal agglutination test for healthy individuals and the cutoff values for diagnosis of enteric fever in Nepal? Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 30, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

Proteomic Technology in the Design of New Effective Antibacterial VaccinesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The field of proteomics is changing the field of vaccine research. Read this Expert Review to find out how proteomic technology is being used to in the design of new effective antibacterial vaccines. Expert Review of Proteomics (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 29, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

Effectiveness of an Integrated Pest Management Intervention in Controlling Cockroaches, Mice, and Allergens in New York City Public HousingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What's integrated pest management? How does it compare to traditional pest control for its impact on pests, allergens, pesticide use and resident satisfaction in a large urban public housing authority? Environmental Health Perspectives (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 28, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: info

Vaccines, Hygiene Key to Minimizing H1N1 SpreadEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The vaccine against H1N1 influenza will be available in abundant quantities, more people are getting immunized against influenza than in the past, and the virus's genetic make-up is not changing. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 27, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info

Noninvasive Methods to Assess the Risk of Kidney Transplant RejectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recent studies in kidney transplant immune reactivity may lead to new and more effective strategies for the minimization of immunosuppression. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 23, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info

Management of Patients With Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma: Literature ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews current clinical approaches to the diagnosis and management of patients with comorbid AR and asthma. Southern Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 22, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Novel H1N1 Influenza Practice AssessmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Assess your influenza clinical practices in comparison with that of your peers with this questionnaire. Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 18, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Food AllergyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Symptoms of food allergy include vomiting, reflux, abdominal pains, diarrhea and constipation. Pediatric Health (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 16, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

Asthma Predictors Do Not Predict Future Disease RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Commonly used predictors of future asthma activity are not accurate among inner-city adolescents receiving guidelines-based therapy, according to a report in the August Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 10, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

Theoretical and Practical Basis for Early Aggressive Therapy in Paediatric Autoimmune DisordersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This review discusses the recent findings on the use of potent anti-inflammatory therapies in early treatment of pediatric autoimmune disorders. Current Opinion in Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 10, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Are They Separate Entities or Just Clinical Presentations on the Same Scale?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The authors discuss recent findings on antiphospholipid syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus, and how they are related to one another. Current Opinion in Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 10, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

Swine Flu: Is the US Prepared for the Autumn Surge?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The United States is unprepared to handle the potential spike in people needing mechanical ventilation due to infection with H1N1 swine influenza, warn researchers in the online open-access journal PLoS Currents: Influenza. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 1, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info

Young Doctors: Saddled With Debt and a Deflated 401(k)? Here's HelpEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How to manage debt and increase money available for cash flow, savings, and investments Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 28, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

The Biological Basis for Immunotherapy in Patients With Chronic Myelogenous LeukemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recent advances in the field of immunology in CML are summarized, specifically those in tumor antigen discovery that have been incorporated into the design of new clinical trials. Cancer Control: Journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 26, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

ShampoosEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article identifies the most frequent allergens in shampoo. Dermatitis (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 25, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: info

The Use of OTC Medications in Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Which OTC medications would be the safest choice for older adults with common medical problems? U.S. Pharmacist (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 24, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info

Study of Liver-Targeted Regulatory T Cells in Hepatitis B and C Virus in Chronically Infected PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined the distribution and frequency of regulatory T cells in the liver tissue and compared the clinicopathological characteristics of chronic HBV and chronic HCV patients. Liver International (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 24, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Food Allergy: Focus on Oral ToleranceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Future clinical trials for food allergy immunotherapy will benefit from approaches, which target the oral tolerance pathways currently being elucidated. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 21, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

Selective Immediate Hypersensitivity Reactions To NSAIDsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Learn how to recognize hypersensitivity reactions in patients taking NSAIDS. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 19, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

HPV Vaccine: Debate Over Benefits, Marketing, and New Adverse Event DataEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The benefit of HPV vaccination to prevent cervical cancer is debated, the product's marketing criticized, and new details on postlicensure reports of adverse events revealed in a new issue of JAMA. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 19, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Recent Advances in Childhood Asthma: An Expert Interview With Bradley E. Chipps, MDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this interview, asthma expert Bradley E. Chipps, MD, shares insights into clinical approaches and recent advances in the management of asthma in children. Medscape Pulmonary Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 13, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Source Type: info

Used Medical Equipment Can Save Money, But Watch Out for PitfallsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Used medical equipment can save money and help keep overhead down. Tips to decide who to buy from, what to watch out for, and how to avoid getting burned. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 12, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Physicians Are Talking About: The Physician-Patient Relationship Up in SmokeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Should smokers have the same right to healthcare as nonsmokers? Medscape Physician Connect members discuss the obligation of doctors to noncompliant patients. Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 12, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Drug Skin Metabolites and Allergic Drug ReactionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recent studies about xenobiotica metabolism of the skin, and its impact on drug-allergic reactions are presented in this article. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 11, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

Why Do Doctors and Patients Not Follow Guidelines?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Knowledge, attitude, skills, experiences, beliefs, and values, play a fundamental role both in physician and patient adherence to clinical guidelines. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 24, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

Clinical Outcome Measures of Specific ImmunotherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The clinical advantages and disadvantages of different SIT methods are discussed. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 20, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

Should Antihistamines Be Used to Treat Anaphylaxis?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
International guidelines are conflicting on the use of antihistamines in anaphylaxis. What do this review's authors recommend on the basis of expert consensus and indirect observational data? British Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 17, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Big Practice, Small Practice, Part 1: What's Behind the Economics in Primary Care?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This first part of a three-part series describes some of the reimbursement issues affecting the size of primary care practices, and why economy of scale may not apply in primary care. Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 17, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

Gut Reaction: Environmental Effects on the Human MicrobiotaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What is metagenomics, and what role does it play in our understanding of the relationship between our microbiota and our health? Environmental Health Perspectives (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 15, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: info

Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Progress and Future ChallengesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report discusses the accomplishments of the rubella vaccination program in Costa Rica and the challenges posed by rubella and congenital rubella syndrome in the future. Expert Review of Vaccines (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 15, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info

Best Ways to Deal With No-ShowsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A patient's failure to show up for an appointment can be devastating to your bottom line. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 15, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

U.S. Plans Autumn Swine Flu Vaccination CampaignEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The United States is planning for a vaccination campaign against the new H1N1 flu that could move into schools and community centers, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 10, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info

Determining the Genetic Origin of the 2009 A(H1N1) "Swine" FluEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Ali Torkamani comments on a study published in Science discussing the genetic origin of the 2009 "swine flu" and the implications for future flu surveillance. Medscape Genomic Medicine (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 9, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

Thrombocytopenia Associated With the use of Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Agents for PsoriasisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The prevalence of thrombocytopenia is unusually high for patients taking anti-TNF-α agents for psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. Medscape Dermatology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 9, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: info

Changes in Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Asthma Morbidity Among Urban School ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
These findings emphasize the importance of ETS exposure reduction as a mechanism to improve asthma control and morbidity. CHEST (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 6, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Source Type: info

Validity of Asthma Control Test for Asthma Control Assessment in Chinese Primary Care SettingsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Is ACT a valid test for Chinese patients? CHEST (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - July 6, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Source Type: info

Asthma and Ethnic Minorities: Socioeconomic Status and BeyondEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How does socioeconomic status influence the prevalence and severity of asthma in ethnic minorities? Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 30, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: info

BCG Vaccination Protects Toddlers Against Pulmonary TuberculosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
BCG vaccination protects young children against pulmonary tuberculosis during an outbreak, according to a report in the May Archives of Disease in Childhood. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 25, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

Antiviral Resistance in Influenza Viruses Circulating in Central and South America Based on the Detection of Established Genetic MarkersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recent studies reveal an alarming increase in inhibitor resistant viral strains worldwide. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - June 25, 2009 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: info