Tag: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Study: Sleep Disturbances Common in Children with Eczema
“Clinicians should screen for these symptoms in school-aged children, particularly with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.”
Sensor-Based Inhalers Show Benefit for Pediatric Asthma Patients
An estimated 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, most of whom have been prescribed inhalers to treat and prevent asthma attacks. For those with...
Peanut Allergy More Common in Adults Than Children, Many Report First...
Peanut allergy affects at least 4.5 million adults in the US.
13-Year-Old Boy Saves Mom After She Suffers Anaphylactic Shock While Driving
Nathan Bustin took the wheel after his mother lost consciousness. In doing so, the quick-thinking teen likely saved both their lives.
Study: Consumers With Food Allergy Are Largely Unaware of US Allergen...
Study highlights need for better precautionary allergen labeling.
Poor and Minority Children With Food Allergies Overlooked and in Danger
“Black and other minority patients often lack voice and visibility in the health care system. Add the additional burden of an invisible condition and you are in a really vulnerable position.”
FARE Launches SEED to Study and Promote Early Introduction of Allergenic...
Study will investigate whether feeding multiple allergenic foods to infants can reduce their risk for developing food allergies.
Early Introduction of Wheat May Prevent Celiac Disease
Findings contrast with earlier studies where smaller quantities of gluten was introduced.
Half of People with Food Allergies Report One or More Reactions...
A third of individuals reported multiple reactions each year.
Approximately A Third of Pediatricians Fully Follow Guidelines on Peanut Allergy...
"Barriers to implementation are important to address since pediatricians, beginning with the 4-6 month well-child visits, can have a vital role in the reduction of peanut allergy.”
