CDC recommends approaches to maintain tuberculin skin testing during expected Aplisol shortage
CDC issues guidance during expected shortage of tuberculosis skin test antigen
The CDC has issued recommendations for maintaining tuberculin skin testing capability during an expected shortage of Aplisol.
Health officials warn of an expected shortage of Aplisol, a key ingredient for tuberculosis skin tests, and are releasing guidance to keep c…
Outbreak of Purpureocillium lilacinum fungal skin infections reported at Washington dermatology clinic
What caused a fungal skin infection outbreak at a Washington dermatology clinic?
An outbreak report describes Purpureocillium lilacinum fungal skin infections among patients at a dermatology clinic in Washington.
Health officials investigate a cluster of unusual fungal skin infections at a Washington dermatology clinic caused by a rare fungus.
Chinese APS-1 patients show recurrent AIRE gene deletion, male predominance, and low classic triad incidence
What makes autoimmune syndrome APS-1 different in Chinese patients?
A case report and systematic narrative review of 25 genetically confirmed Chinese APS-1 patients identified a recurrent deletion of AIRE gen…
A new look at 25 genetically confirmed Chinese patients with APS-1 found a specific AIRE gene deletion and a surprising trend where twice as…
Report compares motor vehicle crash death rates across 29 high-income countries
Why do more Americans die in car crashes than people in other wealthy countries?
A descriptive report compared motor vehicle crash death rates in the United States and 28 other high-income countries.
A new report shows the United States has a higher rate of motor vehicle crash deaths than 28 other wealthy nations.
Review analyzes PANoptosis mechanisms and potential treatments for ischemia-reperfusion injury
Review explores a new cell death process in organ damage after blood flow returns
A systematic review analyzed the concept, molecular mechanisms, and potential treatment strategies targeting PANoptosis in ischemia-reperfus…
A new cell death process called PANoptosis drives organ damage when blood flow returns after a blockage, offering fresh targets for future t…
Case report: Initial positive measles IgM tests in two Samoan children were false positives
When a measles test says yes, could it really mean no?
An outbreak report describes two children in American Samoa with rash illness and initial positive measles IgM tests.
A positive measles test for two children in American Samoa turned out to be wrong, revealing other viruses can mimic the disease.
Traffic-related death rates compared between US and 27 other high-income countries
How does the U.S. compare to other wealthy countries on traffic deaths?
A report compared traffic-related death rates in the United States against 27 other high-income countries.
A new report compares U.S. traffic death rates with 27 other wealthy nations, but the actual results and specific country rankings are missi…
Simulation study finds HEPA air cleaners and masking reduce exposure to simulated SARS-CoV-2 aerosols
Can air cleaners and masks reduce COVID risk indoors? A lab test suggests yes
A simulation study in a meeting room setting found that using HEPA air cleaners and masking reduced exposure to simulated SARS-CoV-2 aerosol…
Using portable air cleaners and masks together reduced simulated virus particles in a mock meeting room, suggesting these common tools can w…
Report describes emergency department visits for traffic-related pedestrian injuries in the US
Report examines emergency department visits for pedestrian injuries in traffic crashes
A report describes emergency department visits for traffic-related pedestrian injuries in the United States.
A new report describes emergency department visits for pedestrians injured in traffic crashes across the United States.
Oral ME3183 shows higher PASI-75 response rates than placebo in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis trial
Could a new pill help clear stubborn psoriasis skin plaques?
A 16-week randomized controlled trial in 132 patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis found higher proportions achieving ≥75% PASI …
A new oral pill helped over 60% of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis clear skin plaques significantly better than a placebo in a re…
Network meta-analysis ranks upadacitinib highest for efficacy in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
Study compares eczema medications, finds upadacitinib 30 mg ranked highest for effectiveness
A network meta-analysis of 16,334 adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis compared approved systemic targeted therapies.
Upadacitinib 30 mg ranked highest for clearing skin and reducing itch among approved eczema medications in a new analysis of over 16,000 pat…
Placebo effect observed in double-blinded food challenges for dogs with atopic dermatitis
Study finds placebo effect complicates food allergy testing in dogs with skin condition
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial in 12 dogs with atopic dermatitis and adverse food reactions found 91.7% tested posit…
Most dogs with itchy skin reacted to food challenges, but half also reacted to a fake diet, showing the placebo effect makes allergy tests u…