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Allergy and Immunology

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Allergy and Immunology Sub-categories:

  • Immune System (45)

Allergy and immunology involves the management of disorders related to the immune system. These conditions range from the very common to the very rare, spanning all ages and encompassing various organ systems (American College of Physicians).

Medical Notes: February 12, 2023

>> February 12, 2023

Our brains have been keeping a secret. A new strategy for treating tuberculosis. Science is calling upon elite free divers to help beat lung disease. Plus, can your cognitive performance predict illness?

topics: Brain Function| Cognitive and Neural Sciences| Immune System| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Viruses

Medical Notes: February 5, 2023

>> February 5, 2023

Scientists have discovered a new use for vaccines. Is it possible for doctors to care too much? And some good news for people with a sesame allergy.

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Cancer Treatment and Research| Doctors| Federal Government and Regulation| Food Industry| Government and Legislation| Health Care| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Oncology| Public Policy and Regulation| Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials

Is Covid-19 the New Flu?

>> January 15, 2023

An expert discusses why we can’t become too lax with our treatment of this virus.

topics: Covid-19 Pandemic| Covid-19 Vaccine| Immune System| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Public Health| Vaccination| Viruses

Antibiotics Part 2: We Are What We Eat

>> November 20, 2022

In this continuation of last week’s antibiotic segment, we explore the prevalence of drug use within animal agriculture.

topics: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance| Bacterial Resistance| Child Safety| Oral Health and Dental Hygiene| Pediatrics

Antibiotics: The Growing Health Crisis We’re Not Talking About, Part 1

>> November 13, 2022

Dr. John McKillip discusses the overuse, overprescribed, and misprescribed issues that, if left unchecked, could result in up to ten million deaths each year due to antibiotic resistance.

topics: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance| Bacterial Resistance| Child Safety| Oral Health and Dental Hygiene| Pediatrics

Medical Notes: October 23, 2022

>> October 23, 2022

High school athletic participation predicts future drug abuse. Then, how different are human and animal brains? Then, the birth defect that may prevent healing in broken bones. And finally, Americans are ditching their sleep medication.

topics: Biology| Brain Function| Drug Use and Abuse| Immune System| Medical Research| Medication| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials| Sleep| Sports and Recreation| Substance Abuse

A Drop in Vaccination Rates Puts Us All at Risk

>> September 18, 2022

The World Health Organization reports that the pandemic fueled the largest drop in childhood vaccination rates in the last thirty years.

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Child Safety| Children and Youth at Risk| Consumerism| Covid-19 Pandemic| Covid-19 Vaccine| Immune System| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Safety| Vaccination| Viruses

Medical Notes: July 17, 2022

>> July 17, 2022

Anti-inflammatory drugs may increase chances of developing chronic pain. BMC Infectious Diseases study finds immunity diminishes to 22% four months after Covid-19 vaccine. Aspirin may be able to disrupt spread of colorectal cancer. And finally, an edible QR code may be the solution to counterfeit alcohol.

topics: Alcohol Use and Abuse| Cancer Treatment and Research| Covid-19 Pandemic| Covid-19 Vaccine| Immune System| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Inflammation and Pain| Medication| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials| Smartphones| Technology| Vaccination

Medical Notes: July 3, 2022

>> July 3, 2022

Why have experimental therapies for fragile X syndrome not worked? Then, antibiotics are great, but only when they’re actually needed. Plus, don’t try to vape your daily vitamins. And finally… allergies could save you from contracting Covid.

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance| Behavioral Science| Covid-19 Pandemic| Experimental Treatments| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials| Risk| Vaping and E-cigarettes
venom research

Venom: A Lethal Weapon or Medical Miracle?

>> June 26, 2022

How can scientists create medicine from lethal venom? Dr. Leslie Boyer reveals the entire process and explains why horses are so valuable to the research.

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Infectious Disease and Vaccination| Medical Advancements| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Public Health| Public Safety| Research and Clinical Trials| Research Methods

Wombs For Rent: The Legalization of Commercial Surrogacy

>> June 12, 2022

Though many countries have outlawed commercial surrogacy, states in America are beginning to legalize it. Experts weigh in on the ethical implications of commercialized surrogacy.

topics: Children and Youth at Risk| Economics and Finance| Ethics| Family and Interpersonal Relationships| Government and Legislation| Immune System| Legal Issues and the Courts| Pregnancy and Child Birth| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Safety| Risk| Surrogacy| Vulnerable Populations| Women At Risk

Medical Notes: February 13, 2022

>> February 13, 2022

An FDA-approved drug could help prevent memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients. Scientists discover why people with asthma are less likely to develop brain tumors. More than a third of Gulf War troops still suffer from Gulf War Illness, now a study shows that frequent exercise can help reduce symptoms. And finally, why are people moving back to their rural …

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Behavioral Science| Cancer Treatment and Research| Cognitive and Neural Sciences| Cognitive Decline| Drug Approval| Federal Government and Regulation| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Immune System| Medical Research| Military, War and Veterans| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Prescription Drugs| Research and Clinical Trials| Research and Development| Rural Issues| Symptoms| Undiagnosed and Mystery Illness
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