Update on Anaphylaxis
Responding to the growing number of people affected by food allergy anaphylaxis, researchers are
seeking ways to reduce the risk and severity of this condition.
Opioid Dependence in Infants: A Growing Crisis
One baby born every hour dependent on opiate drugs; treatment is difficult, and health impacts can be lifelong.
Myths & Facts: Women and Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease poses a significant risk for women, yet most women remain unaware mainly due to myths and misconceptions.
Study Says Glaucoma May Be an Autoimmune Disease
A study conducted by MIT and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear has found glaucoma may be an autoimmune disorder.
ADHD in Reproductive-Age Women
Little is understood about what’s behind increasing ADHD rates in reproductive-age women, thus more research is needed to clarify how medicines to treat the disorder will affect them and their unborn children.
Infectious Mononucleosis: The Best-Recognized Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
Typically treated with supportive care, this common human infection usually resolves in weeks with some symptoms persisting for months.
Making Sense of the Suicide Epidemic
Despite education and intervention efforts, suicide rates are at a global all-time high. As surviving loved ones suffer, public health officials struggle to find solutions to a problem that is both pervasive and complex.
Grifols’ AMBAR Study Findings: Albumin Plasma Exchange May Reduce Progression of Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
Findings from Grifols’ Phase IIb Alzheimer Management by Albumin Replacement (AMBAR) clinical trial found long-term plasmapheresis with albumin replacement reduced disease progression in a prespecified subset of patients with AD of moderate severity.
Myths & Facts: Autoimmune Disorders
Until more is discovered about the causes of autoimmune disorders, these chronic but sometimes fatal disorders will continue to increase in numbers of diseases and individuals affected.
Study Finds Asthma Treatments for Kids More Likely to Fail Without Flu Shot
New research shows an annual influenza (flu) shot is crucial for children with asthma.