Latest Allergy News
Higher Pollution Levels May Up Severity of Rhinitis Symptoms
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Patients with rhinitis who live in high-pollution areas are more likely to report severe nasal symptoms, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The United States spends substantially more than any other wealthy nation on health care, yet it has a lower life expectancy and a higher suicide rate than other wealthy nations, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in access to health care among black, Hispanic, and white adults, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Older adults commonly use online ratings to choose a doctor, according to a report published online Jan. 6 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Mortality Lowest at Hemoglobin Concentrations Above WHO Thresholds
Pediatricians Report Immigrant Families Avoiding Care for Their Children
Psychiatrists Only Agree 55 Percent of the Time on Diagnoses
U.S. Adults May Not Understand Their Risk for Vascular Disease
Distinct Skin Microbiome Features Emerge Before Atopic Disease Onset in Infants
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Elevated in Pediatric Chest Tightness Variant Asthma
Full, Limited Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Beneficial in Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Omalizumab, Multiallergen OIT Both Viable for Multifood Allergy Treatment