Healio Minute Friday, March 7, 2014 Edition: ADHD may hike obesity risk, retail clinics called ‘inappropriate’, oral immunotherapy targets multiple foods

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Childhood ADHD may increase obesity risk in adolescence

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Findings indicate that reduced physically active play in childhood constitutes an early risk factor for inattention symptoms later in adolescence. Read more.

Retail-based clinics called inappropriate source of patient care

Healio.com/Pediatrics: American Academy of Pediatrics committee also opposes the offering of lower co-pays or financial incentives for receiving care at retail-based clinics instead of with a pediatrician or primary care physician. Read more.

Omalizumab induced desensitization to several food allergies

Healio.com/Allergy: Ninety-four percent of reactions to oral immunotherapy were mild; one was considered severe; patients achieved the maintenance dose of 4,000 mg protein per allergen at a median of 18 weeks. Read more.

Telemedicine programs used by younger, more affluent patients

Healio.com/Practice Management: RAND Corporation study finds common problems for telemedicine visits were acute respiratory conditions, urinary tract infections or skin problems, as well as abdominal pain, back and joint problems, viral illness, eye problems and ear infections. Read more.

FDA approves injectable testosterone for hypogonadism

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Approval includes restricted distribution by prescription only and a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation System which requires prescriber education and certification. Read more.