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How metal implants could mess up your skin

Medical Xpress

Many patients worry that receiving a metal implant might set off their metal allergy, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

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Fewer Food Allergies in Kids If Mom Drinks Milk While Breastfeeding: Study

The Pharma Data

4, 2021 — Mothers who drink cow’s milk while breastfeeding may reduce their child’s risk of developing food allergies , a new Swedish study suggests. “Though the association is clear, we do not claim that drinking cow’s milk would be a general cure for food allergies,” she said in a university news release.

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Gene variants help explain connection between skin disorder and food allergy risk

Scienmag

Discovery could lead to new screening tests and potential treatments Credit: Cincinnati Children’s Two common variants in the KIF3A gene increase the risk of young children having a dysfunctional skin barrier and developing the skin condition atopic dermatitis.

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Elastic-free face masks can help some with allergies stay safe during COVID-19

Scienmag

University of Cincinnati fellow presents case related to COVID-19 during national meeting Credit: Colleen Kelley/University of Cincinnati A University of Cincinnati immunologist is recommending that individuals with contact dermatitis choose facial masks made without elastic or rubber that allow them to stay safe in the midst of COVID-19 while avoiding (..)

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Are you using antihistamines properly?

Scienmag

Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common Credit: McMaster University Hamilton, ON (April 6, 2021) – If you are one of the millions of people worldwide suffering from allergies, you may take an antihistamine pill to ward off hives, sneezing and watery eyes. […]. (..)

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‘Fortunate accident’ may yield immunity weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Scienmag

Johns Hopkins Medicine study uncovers enzyme inhibitor that boosts immune system to fight MRSA and other dangerous skin infections Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In what turned out to be one of the most important accidents of all time, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander (..)

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Senior FDA Official Dr. Julie Beitz Joins Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. as Principal Drug Regulatory Expert

FDA Law Blog

Other key drug leadership positions that Dr. Beitz served in at FDA include Acting Deputy Director for Clinical Sciences of OND, Director of the Division of Drug Risk Evaluation in the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology and Acting Deputy Director and Clinical Team Leader in the Division of Oncology Drug Products.

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