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Food allergy can be caused by immunological cross-reactions to common inhalant allergens

Immunological Cross-Reactions May Increase Food Allergies

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IgE stimulated by a cross-reactive inhalant allergen can result in allergic reactions to diverse foods

August 2015 Briefing – Dermatology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Dermatology for August 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
The outcome of a recent case regarding the termination of physicians by an insurance company following a dispute over the necessity of medical services provided has serious implications for physicians and their patients

AMA: Ruling Makes It Easier for Insurers to Terminate Doctors

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Court supported insurance company in termination of doctors after dispute over necessity of services
Foot melanoma seems to represent a specific subgroup and is a negative independent prognostic factor for disease-specific survival and disease-free interval

Foot Site Independent Risk Factor for Melanoma Outcome

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Negative independent prognostic factor for disease-specific survival and disease-free interval
Microfocused ultrasound appears safe for improving laxity of the skin of the face and neck in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types III to VI

Microfocused Ultrasound Safe for Fitzpatrick Skin Types III-VI

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Three reported adverse events were temporary and associated with treatment technique
Patients with psoriasis are at higher risk of developing arrhythmia

Psoriasis Patients at Higher Risk for Arrhythmia

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Findings in patients with mild, severe disease and with/without psoriatic arthritis
The American Academy of Dermatology has published a second list of recommendations regarding dermatologic tests and treatments that are not always necessary.

AAD Issues 2nd Set of Choosing Wisely Recommendations

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American Academy of Dermatology identifies five tests, treatments that are not always necessary
Too few members of certain minority groups are pursuing careers in U.S. medicine

Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians

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Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Women tend to manage their femininity so as to be considered adherent to the unspoken code of the non-gendered worker

Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed

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Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Pulsed dye laser therapy seems feasible for treating steroid-induced atrophic scars

Pulsed Dye Laser Feasible for Steroid-Induced Atrophic Scars

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Of 15 patients treated with pulsed dye laser, all but one experienced some degree of improvement