Socioeconomics of atopic dermatitis and new therapies
Happy spring everyone! For most of us, spring allergy season is in full “bloom”! I know it is a busy time in the clinic as many patients (both new …
The asthma controller step-down yardstick, the role of the microbiome in asthma and the gut microbiome in food allergy
As March comes to a close and the temperature (and pollen levels!) continue to rise, I hope many of you will take the time to pick up your March copy of the An…
The microbiome
Happy March to all! It looks like the end of winter is in sight for most of our country. We are all beginning to see a warming trend coming. It is this time of…
How viral infections impact asthma in urban-dwelling kids, and inpatient β-lactam test-dose protocol for an antimicrobial stewardship program
As we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope you have had time to look at the table of contents from the…
The best of 2018 and how allergy and gender intersect
It’s been a cold and wet winter across much of our country. The month of February holds promise for a warmer spring, and soon trees will begin blooming a…
The value of dupilumab in persistent asthma and the life of Kimishige Ishizaka, MD, co-discoverer of IgE
For many of us, this month is cold and rainy, and down time can be spent with a warm beverage and your January copy of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immuno…
The microbiome of the nose and the development of allergic diseases
It is amazing that 2019 is already upon us. The contents of this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology feature an emphasis on our old friend, chroni…
Best therapy for atopic dermatitis and an update to the College’s Asthma Yardstick
We are well into the holiday season and tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Hopefully you are contemplating your New Year’s resolutions and you have spending more time…
Unnecessary food allergy testing and prophylactic treatment for HAE
The year is rapidly drawing to a close. Holiday preparations abound, and we are all looking forward to the new year. Many of us are thinking about how we can o…
A review of professional liability when prescribing beta-lactams and the contributions and life of Henry Claman, MD
As we return to work after our holiday weekend celebrating Thanksgiving, our minds are still full of gratitude for our family and friends we’ve spent time with…
Who really needs penicillin allergy testing and reviewing penicillin minor determinants
Our Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what promises to be a unique, fun meeting. You can still regis…
Biomarkers for asthma and picking the perfect biologic
Hopefully it has finally cooled off (but not started snowing) where you live. October is a transition month as many of us will see an increasing amount of asth…
The origins of asthma, impact of caregiver depression and safety of LABAs
At least in some parts of North America, October has brought cooler temperatures, wonderfully colorful foliage and a decrease in fall pollen counts. Those of u…
Modifications in SCIT and a review of reported mechanism of effectiveness of allergen-specific immunotherapy
As September winds down, I am hopeful that your teams are winning, that the weather is starting to cool off and that you have had a robust fall allergy season.…
Challenges in SLIT vs SCIT and initial results of a food allergen oral immunotherapy study
Fall is coming to the Northern hemisphere. School has started everywhere, and the football season is firing up in North America. Along with these societal even…
Subtypes of EoE, and exploring eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases beyond EoE
The month is starting to wind down. Football season is just around the corner and hopefully the afternoons will soon begin to cool. I hope you have your copy o…
Eosinophilic esophagitis: from biology to medical and dietary management
August has arrived, and the heat index is high just about everywhere in the northern hemisphere. That is also true of the August issue of the Annals of Allergy…
The impact of rhinoconjunctivitis on the quality of an adolescent’s life and honoring the great Elliot Ellis, MD
Some of you may be going on vacation this month. That is a great time to sit down and spend some time reading articles and features in the Annals of Allergy, A…
Barriers to medication adherence and stress in allergic disease
July has arrived and the weather is hot just about any place in the Northern hemisphere that you choose to visit. That may mean you spend a bit more time indoo…
Pediatric asthma yardstick and attitudes about early peanut introduction
As we begin summer, I hope you take time to sit with a cool drink (or morning coffee) and peruse the pages of the June issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma a…