Allergy Asthma
As difficult patient interactions continue to rise, here is how to handle them
At least once a week, Emily L. Weis, MD, MS, says she has a challenging consult or patient interaction in her allergy practice, and she has noticed these situations have been occurring more frequently since the pandemic.
Allergy’s academic landscape changing as more women enter field, but work remains
Meera R. Gupta, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, says she knew she wanted to be a doctor from the day she was born.
‘You can always pivot’: Physician advises you are never stuck as you navigate your career
After spending 17 years working as an allergist in Alaska, Melinda M. Rathkopf, MD, MBA, made a big career change in 2023.
Atopic dermatitis treatments with greatest efficacy may also cause most harm
WASHINGTON — The most effective treatments for atopic dermatitis may also be the most harmful, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
On having empathy, understanding you belong in the room as a woman physician
Payel Gupta, MD, FACAAI, says the busier she is, the more efficient she is, which may explain how she is able to balance caring for patients, running a company, hosting a podcast and teaching.
Healio introduces Women in Allergy, esteemed Peer Perspective Board
Healio has launched Women in Allergy, an initiative that aims to advance the work of women in allergy by providing insights for overcoming challenges and assistance in achieving better health care.
Top in allergy/asthma: Tezspire reduces exacerbations; remibrutinib effective for hives
Tezspire reduced asthma exacerbations across all seasons, regardless of sensitivities to perennial and seasonal aeroallergens, a recent study showed.
Top in allergy/asthma: Cephalosporin safe with penicillin allergy; asthma and mycobacteria
Cephalosporins could be a safe alternative for patients with penicillin allergy, according to a small study of patients from the Yale New Haven Hospital Health System.
Atopic disease risk increases in sexually diverse patients
Sexually diverse individuals are at an increased risk for atopic diseases, including asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis, according to a research letter.
The Environment and Autoimmunity, Part 1
This episode delves into the history of the hygiene hypothesis. What do we know about different exposures changing risk for asthma and allergies, and do these exposures have the same protection for autoimmunity?