November 14, 2022

Managing food allergies in inner-city schools poses a unique challenge with many overlapping factors. The path toward an optimal solution requires addressing each of these in turn. Food allergies affect about 8% of children in the United States. Management of allergies usually involves both preventing allergic responses and treating allergic reactions, both of which provide...

Diagnosing ATTR-CM is usually a difficult and potentially dangerous process, but non-invasive novel modalities could significantly reduce the risk. Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is an infiltrative disease characterized by deposits of amyloid fibrils. It tends to have high morbidity, poor treatment outcomes, and high treatment expenditure. Recent advances in therapeutic strategies for ATTR-CM have shown...

ATTR-CM can only be treated in a limited number of ways, and this article analyzes and compares the currently available treatment options. Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a rare, debilitating disease with high mortality. ATTR-CM is caused by transthyretin (TTR) amyloid protein build ups in the myocardium and other organs, in most cases the peripheral...

Patients with NMOSD have increased COVID-19 risks, as determined by this meta-analysis. Individual susceptibility to COVID-19, as well as the ultimate outcome of the disease, can vary widely depending on comorbidities. This study, published in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, sought to determine the clinical features of COVID-19 in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder...

Research shows physical activity can have positive results for people living with multiple sclerosis. A cross-sectional study including 41 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) examined respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, and pelvic floor function. The study found MS patients with more advanced deterioration of pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength also showed greater deterioration in...

Better inclusion of minorities in clinical trials is needed to ensure all affected populations are adequately represented. The cause of multiple sclerosis (MS) remains elusive. While there is ongoing research to test medications and treatment interventions, minorities can often be missing from research that informs treatment guidelines and recommendations for people living with MS. Hispanic-...

Preventative measures can be taken to possibly decrease hospitalization rates for people living with multiple sclerosis. Benjamin Franklin stated, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Although he was referring to fire prevention, this statement can be applied to diagnoses such as multiple sclerosis (MS). There is no prevention or cure for...