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ACAAI: Oral Immunotherapy Is Protective in Peanut Allergy
More patients receiving AR101 able to ingest ≥600 mg peanut protein without dose-limiting symptoms
HIV Transmission Risk Small With Antiretroviral Compliance
No transmissions with antiretroviral tx, viral load of less than 200 copies/mL four to six months apart
Onset of Musculoskeletal Adverse Events Varies Between Statins
Significantly faster onset with atorvastatin, rosuvastatin versus simvastatin during monotherapy
Patient Outcomes Tied to Valve Replacement Volume
Hospitals with higher volumes in both open heart, transcatheter replacement have best outcomes
CDC: Increase Seen in Salmonella Illnesses From Ground Beef
246 people now sickened; 59 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported to date
Epinephrine Personal Autoinjectors Cost-Effective at $24
Based on 10-fold fatality risk difference, value-based price for personal epinephrine $24
Burden of Liver Cancer Rising in Medicare Patients
Coexistence of other liver conditions tied to even higher risk for death, health care costs
AAP Updates Management of Sport-Related Concussion
Initial reduction in physical, cognitive activity beneficial but should not be prolonged
Climate Change Expected to Lead to Rise in Lyme Disease
Rising temperatures contribute to more ticks and greater availability of hosts
CDC: 8.8 Percent Uninsured in U.S. in First Half of 2018
12.5 percent of adults aged 18-64 years and 4.4 percent of children aged 0-17 years uninsured
