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Human Microbiomes and Asthma Phenotype: Next Frontiers with Dr. Yvonne Huang

Louisville Lectures

MAY 18, 2018

Huang presents Human Microbiomes and Asthma Phenotype: Next Frontiers by first reviewing evidence linking the microbiome in early life to childhood asthma. She then discusses recent evidence linking the airway microbiome to asthma phenotype in adults. Huang, M.D. Dr. Yvonne J.

Asthma

Asthma Internal Medicine Hospital Medical

Clinician reminders in EHRs improve asthma care

Medical Xpress

APRIL 27, 2023

Asthma care reminders for clinicians improve patients' use of preventive medication and reduce caregiver's concerns about these medications, according to a new study. The findings will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2023 Meeting, held April 27-May 1 in Washington, D.C.

Asthma

Asthma Medical Patients

Obesity-related gut damage may worsen asthma symptoms

Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Changes in gut function caused by weight gain are associated with an increase in asthma severity, according to research to be presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Harrogate.

Asthma

Better Care Models Needed for Young Adults With Obesity

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

Authors of an abstract presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions called for a holistic, chronic treatment model to support children and young adults with obesity. Guidelines recommend treating obesity with medications and lifestyle changes.” In 2024, obesity medications were prescribed for 1.5%

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Black children with eczema more likely to have asthma, finds research

Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Black children with atopic dermatitis are more likely to have asthma than non-Hispanic White children, but they are less likely to be evaluated by an allergist, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, held from Feb. 24 to 27 in San Antonio.

Asthma

Electronic medical record alert found effective for reducing food allergy panel testing

Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

An electronic medical record (EMR) alert is effective for reducing food allergy panel ordering among pediatric and adult patients, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, held from Feb. 24 to 27 in San Antonio.

Electronics

Electronics Medical Asthma Patients

You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Many of the children you will evaluate during your shift are among the estimated 10 million United States (US) ED visits made by children with asthma, bronchiolitis, and croup, the most common pediatric respiratory conditions presenting to acute care settings.

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OPDP Comes out Swinging With A Warning Letter on Unsubstantiated Efficacy

FDA Law

AUGUST 16, 2023

In this most recent Warning Letter, however, OPDP did not take issue with ANY of the safety information presented about Breztri in the sales aid; rather, objections were focused solely on false or misleading claims related to efficacy. OPDP first took issue with a headline and graph presented on page 7 of the 12-page brochure.

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Ninth Circuit Upholds FDA’s Authority to Regulate Stem Cell Clinic Treatments

FDA Law

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These procedures are offered to treat a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer’s, arthritis, asthma, cancer, etc., (Note we do not discuss the cell expansion variety of this treatment further in this blog as the court quickly dispensed of it as obviously not subject to the SSP exception.) 21 U.S.C. § a) or the SSP exception.

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You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Remember most healthy children don’t have any indication for testing and a positive test does not necessarily mean that the virus is causing the present symptoms. Establishing benchmarks for the hospitalized care of children with asthma, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. Hosp Pediatr. 2019;9(7):483-494 Parikh K, Hall M, Mittal V, et al.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Understanding dyspepsia and its clinical presentation. Both conditions can present with similar symptoms. Adolescents with GERD often present similarly to adults with heartburn and regurgitation as the primary complaints. Children with respiratory conditions and chronic lung disease like asthma are more prone to GERD as well.

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Podcast: ECPR

PEMBlog

AUGUST 20, 2024

So, eCPR, extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an advanced medical procedure used in cases of cardiac arrest where traditional CPR has failed. asthma, heart failure, and more. Refractory CPR is a situation where the team has not obtained return to spontaneous circulation in 30 minutes. These could include severe sepsis.

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Matthew Enevoldson, PR Manager at SkinVision told The Medical Futurist that technology such as their own is becoming more integrated within the health system, to both ensure that those who need treatment are made aware of it and that those who have an unfounded concern do not take up valuable time and resources.

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Patients Healthcare Board-Certified Telemedicine

How to choose between Pediatrics and Internal Medicine for post-graduation?

Tiny Physician

JULY 14, 2021

By the end of their internship a few undergraduate medical students would have decided on their favorite branch for residency, based on the limited experience that they had during their internship. An IM expert can’t deal with all the diseases of pediatric population as some diseases are only present in pediatric population and vice versa.

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine Medical Student Medical Patients

8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. You no longer need to review all medical records or repeat the whole medical and personal history. Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease. Over time, more trust develops.

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How to identify a victim of heat exhaustion or heat stroke

Medical Xpress

JUNE 23, 2025

Other factors including humidity, wind and peoples ages and medical conditions play a role in heat illness as well, Wood says. When he worked on a medical mission in Haiti, he got used to seeing people wrap their heads in water-soaked towels and throw ice down their groin. 40°C (101–104°F). 40°C (101–104°F).

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Primary Care Digest

Human Microbiomes and Asthma Phenotype: Next Frontiers with Dr. Yvonne Huang

Clinician reminders in EHRs improve asthma care

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Obesity-related gut damage may worsen asthma symptoms

Better Care Models Needed for Young Adults With Obesity

Black children with eczema more likely to have asthma, finds research

Electronic medical record alert found effective for reducing food allergy panel testing

You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

OPDP Comes out Swinging With A Warning Letter on Unsubstantiated Efficacy

Ninth Circuit Upholds FDA’s Authority to Regulate Stem Cell Clinic Treatments

You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

Podcast: ECPR

Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

How to choose between Pediatrics and Internal Medicine for post-graduation?

8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

How to identify a victim of heat exhaustion or heat stroke

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