Category: Immunology
Seasonal Allergies: Focus on Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the major symptoms of seasonal allergies. When the nose is exposed to an allergen, an Ig-E mediated response ensues. Characteristic symptoms include watery rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, nasal itching, and sneezing. In the US, approximately 60 million people suffer from AR or 10-30% of the adult population and 40% of […]
Eight Myths About Vaccines that Still Worry Parents
From government conspiracies to autism, vaccine outreach programs have been repeatedly called into suspicion. The long-circulating myth that vaccines cause autism, for example, resulted from research published in The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest and best known general medical journals, and while the author of that research was later found to have fabricated his […]
Crohn’s Disease Patient Story: Over 250 hospitalizations
Crohn’s disease is still a challenge to diagnose and treat. Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that can create issues in the small intestine and, less frequently, in the large intestine. It is often painful and can lead to life-threatening consequences. While most symptoms are gastrointestinal in nature, it can also be […]
Crohn’s Disease: It is not Just Another GI Disorder
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that was first described by Dr. Burrill B. Crohn in 1932. Ulcerative colitis is another inflammatory and while the symptoms between the two are similar, it is important to make a distinction between the two. Crohn’s Disease most commonly affects the ileum and proximal colon but can affect […]
The Advancement of Biosimilars: A New Frontier in Medicine
In this recent CME offering from ClinicalSeriesLive, “The Advancement of Biosimilars: A New Frontier in Medicine, Clinical Applications and Concerns Regarding Biosimilar Products,” viewers gain valuable insight into the testing, approval, and use of biosimilars or treatment of various diseases. As of the production of the video, the only biosimilar approved by the FDA is […]