Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for November 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Climate Change Ups Heat Deaths, Especially Among Elderly
THURSDAY, Nov. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Risk for heat-related disease and death is rising worldwide due to climate change, according to a report published online Nov. 28 in The Lancet.
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FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process
TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A major update of the United States’ system for approving medical devices was announced yesterday by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
TUESDAY, Nov. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patient and family partnership in care should include treatment of patients and families with dignity and respect, their active engagement in all aspects of care, and their contribution to the improvement of health care systems and education of health care professionals, according to a position paper published online Nov. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets
MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Millions of workers gained insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without adverse effects on labor markets, according to a report published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute.
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Child Overweight, Obesity Linked to Increased Asthma Risk
MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children who are overweight or obese have an increased risk for asthma, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in Pediatrics.
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Prevalence of Food Allergy 7.6 Percent in U.S. Children
MONDAY, Nov. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of food allergy (FA) is 7.6 percent among children in the United States, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in Pediatrics.
Epinephrine Personal Autoinjectors Cost-Effective at $24
FRIDAY, Nov. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a simulation of children with peanut allergy, epinephrine personal autoinjectors are cost-effective at $24, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in JAMA Network Open.
CDC: 8.8 Percent Uninsured in U.S. in First Half of 2018
Exacerbation Risk Profiles Vary With House Dust Mite Sensitization in Pediatric Asthma 
Eosinophilic Esophagitis Prevalence May Be Higher Than Thought in Pediatric Patients With Asthma 
Real-Time Pollen Data Perceived as Valuable Among Some With Seasonal Allergies 
C-Section, Maternal History of Allergic Diseases Linked to Allergic Rhinitis in Offspring 
Glyphosate Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Preterm Birth 
Family-Based Behavioral Treatment Improves Child Weight Outcomes 
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome More Prevalent Than Previously Estimated 
Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods in Early Childhood Linked to Brain Development 
