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Neuropathic Pain Component and Cervical Radicular Pain
This study found that the neck disability index is higher in patients with neuropathic pain. A positive correlation was observed between neuropathic pain screening score and functional deterioration of study participants with cervical radicular pain. Cervical radicular pain is frequently caused by herniation of a disc or degenerative spondylosis. This type of pain is perceived...
Anxiety in Parents of Children with Food Allergy: What We Know
Anxiety related to food allergies is common in parents of children with allergies, and a standardized way of understanding this anxiety is needed to fully assess and manage this condition. Impaired quality of life and diminished family functioning are among the many results possible in families that parent a child with food allergies. Anxiety is...
How Race and Socioeconomic Status Impact Food Allergy Disparities
Food allergies disproportionately impact low-income, non-White families for a wide variety of complex, intersectional reasons. The presence of food allergies is increasingly common in children and is associated with a significant financial and psychological burden on pediatric patients and their families. The increasing trend of allergies has been pervasive for all children, but the impact...
Transdermal Device for Triamcinolone Delivery for Nail Psoriasis Treatment
The conventional treatment of nail psoriasis is associated with adverse effects and difficulty in drug delivery. This study compared conventional treatment with topical steroids to microneedle technology for steroid delivery to treat nail psoriasis and found that microneedle technology combined with topical steroids was equally effective and did not cause severe side effects. The treatment...
IL4-IL13 Inflammatory Pathway Inhibition
Dupilumab primarily acts on the IL13 expression of the MSCs in individuals with AD, which can improve the signs and symptoms of the disorder. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin disease, which appears during early childhood in 15–30% of cases, and usually resolves before the onset of puberty. However, more than 50% of the...
Vitiligo Webcast Recap: Exploring Vitiligo Treatment Options
On November 17th, 2022, in our recent webcast titled “Exploring Vitiligo Treatment Options”, Dr. Brittany Oliver, a Board-Certified Dermatologist, answers questions from Dr. Pete Thomas on treatment options for Vitiligo. Dr. Brittany Oliver is an expert in Vitiligo and has knowledge of various treatment options. The webcast covered many topics surrounding treatment. To watch this...
COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients with NMOSD and Multiple Sclerosis
Patients with multiple sclerosis or NMOSD may have more complications with the COVID-19 vaccination when compared to the general population. Although vaccination against COVID-19 provides excellent protection against severe infection, this effect may be mitigated to some degree among those taking immunomodulatory medications, including those with multiple sclerosis or neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD). This...
New Guidelines on Milk Allergy Detection
Milk allergy overdiagnosis is complex due to studies funded by the formula industry, and this Delphi consensus study sought to describe new guidelines that don’t result in overdiagnosis. For a variety of reasons, overdiagnosis of milk allergy in young children is common throughout the world, with prescriptions for specialized formula used to feed infants with...
Smartphone Apps For Asthma Awareness
Asmadroid® dramatically boosted users’ asthma cognizance levels. In this digital age, future asthma self-management apps could be a valuable and engaging instructional platform for asthmatic patients, particularly the younger generations of any society. Asthma is a chronic medical disorder characterized by wheezing, intermittent shortness of breath, and chest tightness, often at night or early in...