The June issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is the last issue of Annals 80th year of publication – and it is a great issue for you to read while enjoying summer’s long, warm days and evenings. The major focus this month is on the relationship between atopic dermatitis and food allergy. An editorial discusses the “correlated, conflated, and confounded” relationship between these two diseases, while our CME review examines how to manage threats to the skin barrier as a way to control atopic dermatitis. The Marginal Zone gets into the theme by revisiting the Staphylococcus aureus from our February issue and seeing what they have done with their patch of dry skin. A hearty chuckle awaits you – and some learning from the insightful Cartootorial associated with the illustration.
Other reviews in this month’s issue focus on serologic measurements for peanut allergy, as well as using learning systems to improve quality and safety of allergen immunotherapy. A perspective explores whether early introduction of food for IgE-mediated food allergy impacts food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome. Another perspective examines patient partnerships and minimally disruptive medicine.
Original articles in Annals this month look at relationships between cord blood biomarkers and childhood asthma, proteomic and metabolomic proof of the unified airways concept, biomarkers for and genetic characterization of hereditary angioedema, the effect of food allergy avoidance on growth, antibody deficiencies and celiac disease, and risk factors for alpha-gal. There is also an interesting article exploring a novel flow-based assay for determining IgE against six allergens simultaneously.
Our letters cover a large range of topics this month. Our asthma-related studies look at transition of care, muscle density and airway dysfunction, and whether screening of elite athletes for asthma is worthwhile. There are studies looking at the relationship between alopecia areata and atopic disease, as well as changing practices for hereditary angioedema. Our food allergy-related letters look at wheat allergens and a study examining the real-world experience of peanut oral immunotherapy. Finally, there is an interesting study looking at sex disparities in awards granted by our allergy and immunology societies.
This month’s Annals is full of impactful commentary, reviews, and research articles designed to allow you to provide the best and most up-to-date care to your patients. So, take a sip of that cold beverage, enjoy the summer heat, and read up on the latest information in our field. As always, if you have any comments, please consider sending correspondence to Annals (email us at annals@ACAAI.org). We are always excited to hear how Annals has helped you improve the lives of your patients!
Mitchell H. Grayson, MD, FACAAI
Editor-in-Chief
