Immunology
From the Journals
Delayed introduction of allergens increases allergy risk
The findings confirm the importance of not delaying the introduction of major food allergens to prevent the occurrence of childhood allergic...
Commentary
Don’t fear testing for, and delabeling, penicillin allergy
Sometimes, we have to take the most expedient action in health care. But most of the time, we should do the right thing, even if it’s harder.
Commentary
Living kidney donors should receive money for their costs of donating
Kidney donation from living persons has become a prominent source of organs for those who need kidneys.
Feature
NOVIDs: Do some have the genes to dodge COVID?
Some in the U.S. have apparently managed to avoid the virus, data suggest.
From the Journals
Factors linked with increased VTE risk in COVID outpatients
While the overall risk for VTE was low, age of at least 55 years, being male, and having a BMI of at least 30 and history of VTE increased the...
Commentary
Can particles in dairy and beef cause cancer and MS?
Researchers found single-stranded DNA rings that originated in viruses, which they named bovine meat and milk factors, in the intestines of...
News
FDA warns about anaphylaxis after false-negative allergen tests
The FDA advises health care professionals to consider confirming a negative skin test with serologic testing for peanut-specific IgE or conducting...
From the Journals
In utero exposure to asthma medication not tied to risks of neurodevelopmental disorders
Data from more than 20,000 children showed no increased risk of autism, ADHD, or Tourette syndrome in children exposed to asthma medication in...
Latest News
How to help pediatricians apply peanut allergy guidelines
Researchers are testing whether a two-part intervention, which includes training videos and a clinical decision support tool, helps pediatricians...
Conference Coverage
New data strengthen case for oral immunotherapy in tots
Accumulating research points to “a possible window of opportunity early in life, less than 3 years of age, for more successful disease remission...
Perspectives
Toxic chemicals we consume without knowing it
“A grossly underappreciated driver in what ails us is the role of environmental toxins and endocrine-disrupting chemicals.”