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November 20, 2024
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VIDEO: Repeat exposure to mesh glue dressing may increase allergic contact dermatitis risk

VIDEO: Repeat exposure to mesh glue dressing may increase allergic contact dermatitis risk

DALLAS — In this video from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting, Robert A. Burnett, MD, discussed results that showed repeat mesh glue dressing exposure yielded a fivefold increased risk of allergic dermatitis.

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August 30, 2024
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Top in allergy/asthma: COVID-19 long-term immune cell effects; asthma, COPD lungs similar

Top in allergy/asthma: COVID-19 long-term immune cell effects; asthma, COPD lungs similar

Patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 had altered growth patterns in their blood and showed signs of reduced immune cells 10 months after infection, according to a study published in Allergy.

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August 22, 2024
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Patterns provide clues to causes of facial allergic contact dermatitis

Patterns provide clues to causes of facial allergic contact dermatitis

SAN ANTONIO — Different patterns of allergic contact dermatitis on the head and face may provide clues about what caused these outbreaks, Heather O’Connell, PA-C, said at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

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July 14, 2024
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Patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis with subset of allergens lowers costs

Patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis with subset of allergens lowers costs

Instead of patch testing with all allergens in any given group, using an optimized subset of allergens to test for allergic contact dermatitis can provide a similar level of care at a reduced cost, according to a study.

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July 03, 2024
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APA-AAI president-elect talks upcoming conference, advancements in treatment

APA-AAI president-elect talks upcoming conference, advancements in treatment

As asthma and allergy continue to affect more people, the importance of advanced practitioners in enhancing patient safety, addressing health care disparities and increasing treatment access has come to the forefront of patient care.

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Atopic Dermatitis
Presentation and Diagnosis

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Jonathan I. Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

Clinical Guidance
Atopic Dermatitis
Presentation and Diagnosis

Clinical Presentation

Jonathan I. Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH

Free clinical reference tool that includes treatment options; diagnosis information; guidelines; and more.

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June 09, 2024
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Pigments in cosmetic tattoos, permanent makeup may cause allergic contact dermatitis

Pigments in cosmetic tattoos, permanent makeup may cause allergic contact dermatitis

Both organic and inorganic pigments used in cosmetic tattoos, also known as permanent makeup, may cause allergic contact dermatitis, according to a study.

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March 26, 2024
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ChatGPT may potentially improve patch testing efficiency for allergic contact dermatitis

ChatGPT may potentially improve patch testing efficiency for allergic contact dermatitis

SAN DIEGO — While it did not perform at the level of clinicians, ChatGPT could be used as a tool to improve patch testing efficiency for allergic contact dermatitis, according to a poster presentation here.

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February 01, 2024
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Top news of January: Dupilumab for eosinophilic esophagitis, cell phone allergy, more

Top news of January: Dupilumab for eosinophilic esophagitis, cell phone allergy, more

Healio compiled the most-read news in allergy, asthma and immunology posted in January.

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