FDA on Thursday is expected to issue an advisory that urges physicians to conduct genetic testing before prescribing GlaxoSmithKline’s antiretroviral drug abacavir to reduce allergic reactions in people taking the drug, the New York Times reports. The recommendation to conduct genetic screenings will be included in a black box warning on the drug’s label.
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Two complementary guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis are published in the August issue of the Allergy journal. These guidelines are the result of a close cooperation between scientists, primary care professionals, and patients’ organisations. GA²LEN, Global Allergy and Asthma European Network contributed to the guidelines representing European research in the field.

Asthma UK Scotland is looking for 15-year-olds across Scotland with asthma to act as ambassadors for the charity and encourage other youngsters to lead a full and active lifestyle. One 15-year-old from each of Scotland’s 14 health board areas will be chosen to co-ordinate innovative activities - in their [...]

When it comes to allergies, both the problem and the solution are found within us. Our immune systems respond to foreign substances with an arsenal of cells. Some are programmed to “remember” invaders they’ve encountered in the past. Normally, anything previously identified as harmless is allowed to pass. Sometimes, however, the immune response goes awry, [...]

GPs are turning their backs on homeopathy, with the number of prescriptions for the alternative medicine falling by almost half. (Source: the Mail online | Diet)
 
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For effective control of an outbreak of influenza A at a long-term care facility, amantadine chemoprophylaxis should be started within 5 days of onset of the outbreak. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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