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Urticaria, angioedema events account for 13% of COVID-19 vaccine reactions

Urticaria, angioedema events account for 13% of COVID-19 vaccine reactions

PHOENIX — Urticaria and/or angioedema events comprised 13% of the adverse reports from clinicians after mRNA vaccinations for COVID-19, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

February 26, 2022
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Tezepelumab reduces asthma exacerbations across all seasons

Tezepelumab reduces asthma exacerbations across all seasons

PHOENIX — Tezepelumab consistently reduced exacerbations in adults and adolescents with severe asthma across all seasons, according to NAVIGATOR trial results presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

February 26, 2022
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Q&A: Consistent, timely exposures ‘key’ to infant food allergen introduction

Q&A: Consistent, timely exposures ‘key’ to infant food allergen introduction

PHOENIX — Allergens should not be avoided but rather introduced early and often into an infant’s diet to reduce risk for food allergy, according to a presentation at American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

February 26, 2022
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Fecal transplant shows ‘very encouraging’ results for treatment of peanut allergy

Fecal transplant shows ‘very encouraging’ results for treatment of peanut allergy

PHOENIX — A fecal microbiota transplant from healthy donors enabled patients with severe peanut allergy to safely eat small amounts of peanut, according to a presentation at American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

February 26, 2022
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Third of adults aged 65 years or older at risk for one or more long COVID symptoms

Third of adults aged 65 years or older at risk for one or more long COVID symptoms

One in three older adults reported one or more new or persistent COVID-19 symptoms following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, researchers reported in BMJ.

February 26, 2022
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Q&A: Providers can do more to reduce racial disparities in food allergy care

Q&A: Providers can do more to reduce racial disparities in food allergy care

PHOENIX — Racial disparities touch every aspect of clinical care for food allergies, from prevention and diagnosis to insurance coverage and to the diversity of the workforce providing treatment.

February 26, 2022
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VIDEO: Online contact lens curriculum offers need-to-know info for ophthalmologists

VIDEO: Online contact lens curriculum offers need-to-know info for ophthalmologists

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2022, Michelle K. Rhee, MD, discusses the importance of contact lenses in serving younger patients.

February 26, 2022
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VIDEO: Tremfya induces clinical remission, endoscopic improvement at week 12 in UC

VIDEO: Tremfya induces clinical remission, endoscopic improvement at week 12 in UC

A greater proportion of patients treated with Tremfya for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis achieved clinical remission at 12 weeks compared with placebo, according to Axel Dignass, MD, PhD, presenting author of a clinical study.

February 26, 2022
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Researchers characterize macadamia nut allergy

Researchers characterize macadamia nut allergy

PHOENIX — Researchers for the first time sequenced the main allergen of macadamia nut and its cross-reactivity pattern with hazelnut, according to a poster presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

February 26, 2022
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Few individuals with CVD risk offered lifestyle support

Few individuals with CVD risk offered lifestyle support

Poor maintenance of electronic health records may contribute to the low reported numbers of lifestyle interventions offered to individuals with high BP, high cholesterol or obesity in England, researchers reported.

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Ace the Case: 79-Year-Old Man With Lower Back Pain, Increasing Fatigue, and Right Rib Pain

Support for this activity has been provided through educational grants from Amgen, GlaxoSmithKline, Karyopharm Therapeutics, and Oncopeptides.

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Dry Eye Disease: Advancing Science on Emerging Novel Treatments and Delivery Systems

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Dry Eye Disease: Advancing Science on Emerging Novel Treatments and Delivery Systems
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Ace the Case: Disease Progression in a 72-Year-Old Woman With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Previously Treated With Venetoclax-Obinutuzumab

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Optimizing the Management of Retinal Vein Occlusion through Imaging and Treatment Regimens

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Ace the Case: A 58-Year-Old White Woman Presents With Rash, Leg Ulcers, and Eye Discomfort

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Retinal Vein Occlusion: Improving Functional and Anatomical Outcomes Through Imaging and Treatment

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Case Challenges: Early Interventions and Treatment Protocols in Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy

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Case Challenges with the Experts: Early Interventions and Treatment Protocols that Can Improve Outcomes in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy
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Addressing Anti-VEGF Durability Issues Through Novel Surgical Approaches for the Treatment of nAMD and DME

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