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Flu Vaccine Safe for People with Egg Allergy, New Guidelines Say
December 21st 2017No precautions are needed when administering egg-based flu vaccines to patients with egg allergy, according to an updated influenza vaccine practice guideline from the Influenza Vaccine and Egg Allergy Practice Parameter Workgroup commissioned by Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP).
Study: Reduced Sodium Plus DASH Diet Most Effective for Hypertensive Adults
November 14th 2017Reducing sodium intake while on the DASH diet lowers blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive adults, according to the results of preliminary research at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2017.
USPSTF Draft Recommendation Advises Sun Protection Counseling
October 12th 2017Clinicians should counsel patients with fair skin between the ages of 6 months and 24 years, including the parents of young children with fair skin, on sun protection behaviors, according to a draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Vitamin D Halves Risk of Severe Asthma Attacks in Adults?
October 5th 2017Adults with asthma who take oral vitamin D supplements, in addition to asthma medications, may reduce their risk of asthma attacks requiring hospital attendance by 50%, according to a recently-published study in The Lancet of Respiratory Medicine.