Prenatal Vitamin D May Increase Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis Risk
Prenatal vitamin D is associated with an increased risk for allergic rhinitis in children born to African American women, but not white women.
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Chronic Oral Glucocorticoid Use in Pediatric Asthma May Increase Morbidities
Children with asthma who experience chronic oral glucocorticoid exposure may have significant morbidities, including adrenal suppression, recurrent pneumonia, and behavioral problems.
Food Allergies May Be Linked to Unmetabolized Folic Acid at Birth
Higher levels of unmetabolized folic acid at birth may be associated with the development of food allergies.
Influenza Vaccination Refusal Leads to Employee Termination
About 50 employees have been fired from Essentia Health, a Duluth, Minnesota-based hospital chain, for refusing to receive the flu vaccination.
Avoiding Pneumonia in Patients With COPD
Pneumonia primarily affects young children, smokers, adults 65 years and older, and people with COPD.
2016-2017 Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths Surpass 100
The 2016-2017 flu season is the first time since 2014-2015 that pediatric influenza-associated deaths have surpassed 100.
Does Physician Age Impact Patient Mortality?
Reseachers analyzed hospitalized patients between 2011 and 2014.
NIH: National Action Plan Unifies Approach to Ending US COPD Crisis
The release of a new autonomous approach for terminating the COPD crisis has been lead by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Clinical Characteristics of Eosinophilic COPD vs COPD With Asthma
Patients with COPD and asthma can be characterized by the presence of allergies and more exacerbation with less eosinophilic inflammation.
COPD Management of Elderly Patients by Empowerment
Demographic, family and social factors are important in the role of empowering elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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