Discharge strategies to prevent asthma readmissions
Readmission rates at three months for kids hospitalised for
acute asthma dropped when families received comprehensive education prior to
discharge, the only single component of discharge...
Factors identified that impact physicians IT adoption
Physicians have considerable concerns about the efficacy and
evidence base of health information technology (IT), according to a report
published by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Noting...
Guidelines support telemedicine as an effective tool for allergists
A new position paper in Annals of Allergy, Asthma
and Immunology, the scientific publication of the American College of Allergy,
Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), recognises that allergy is...
Key driver of atopic dermatitis discovered
Severe eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic
inflammatory skin condition that is driven by an allergic reaction. In a study
published in Journal...
When is the right time to start infants on solid foods?
The first study of a representative group of infants reports
that more than half of babies are currently introduced to complementary foods,
that is, foods or...
Another test to help clinicians diagnose asthma more accurately
Although millions of people worldwide are diagnosed with
asthma every year, there is no single test that can diagnose the disease.
Common symptoms, such as shortness...