Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for May 2019. 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.
Many Immunosuppressed Persons Join in Hurricane Cleanup
THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — About half of immunosuppressed persons reported participating in cleanup activities following Hurricane Harvey, and less than half of those who performed heavy cleanup reported wearing a respirator, according to research published in the May 31 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
High Costs Associated With Physician Burnout in U.S.
THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — High costs are associated with physician turnover and reduced clinical hours attributed to burnout, according to a study published online May 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Reading Visit Notes May Improve Medication Management
WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Reading clinical notes can help patients to understand why medications are prescribed and improves medication adherence for some patients, according to a brief research report published online May 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Eczema-Related School Absences Higher Among Blacks, Hispanics
WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Hispanic and black children are more likely than white children to miss school due to atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a research letter published online May 22 in JAMA Dermatology.
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Decreased Air Pollutants Linked to Less Childhood Asthma
TUESDAY, May 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Decreases in ambient nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are associated with lower asthma incidence in children, according to a study published in the May 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Pediatricians Should Encourage Fish Consumption for Children
THURSDAY, May 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Fish and shellfish consumption should be encouraged for children, according to a technical report published online May 20 in Pediatrics.
Clinical Drug Diversion Costly to Health Care Organizations
TUESDAY, May 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health care organizations lost nearly $454 million due to clinical drug diversion in 2018, according to the 2019 Drug Diversion Digest, released by Protenus Inc.
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 
