Anaphylaxis: Guidelines from the Joint Task Force on Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters
Guidelines discuss the following: anaphylaxis following ingestion of red meat is rare but, if present, may be related to a prior tick bite due to alpha-gal allergy. Prompt epinephrine injection continues to be an essential treatment of acute anaphylaxis, and patients with a history of anaphylaxis should always have an autoinjector available. Not all patients successfully treated with epinephrine require emergency medical services. Although prohibiting food allergens in schools or childcare settings does not reduce anaphylaxis, allergen-free zones may be useful. Full Access: AAFP
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew about Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition that affects millions of people and can turn even the simplest daily tasks into a painful struggle. There are ways to manage the symptoms and regain control. This article discusses important points that clinicians and patients should be aware of when dealing with sciatic pain. Full Access: AMA
Falling Vaccination Rates Brings Spikes in Measles Worldwide
Waning vaccine coverage has fueled a 20% spike in measles cases worldwide, with 10.3 million people struck by the preventable illness in 2023. Inadequate immunization coverage globally is driving the surge in cases. Full Access: HealthDay
Lower Mortality Risk Associated with Remdesivir + Dexamethasone Versus Dexamethasone Alone for The Treatment of Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19
A large, multicenter U.S. hospital database was used to identify hospitalized adult patients, with a primary discharge diagnosis of COVID-19 treated with remdesivir+dexamethasone or dexamethasone. Remdesivir+dexamethasone was associated with a significant reduction in 14- and 28-day mortality compared to dexamethasone across all levels of baseline respiratory support. However, the use of remdesivir+dexamethasone still has low clinical practice uptake. In addition, these data suggest a need to update the existing guidelines. Full Access: Clinical Infectious Diseases
