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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Allergy for February 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n
Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Trials to evaluate drugs or devices used to treat chronic medical conditions that are published early in the chain of evidence often show an exaggerated treatment effect compared with subsequent trials, according to research published online Feb. 21 in the Mayo Clinical Proceedings<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Female Infertility Tied to Asthma Managed With Rescue Inhalers<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women with current asthma who use intermittent reliever treatment with short-acting beta-agonists have reduced fertility, according to a study published online Feb. 14 in the European Respiratory Journal<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Recommendations for Optimizing Hidden Curriculum in Medicine<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a position paper published online Feb. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine<\/i>, the American College of Physicians (ACP) presents recommendations for optimizing clinical learning environments by fostering a positive hidden curriculum in medicine.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Understanding Rx Nonadherence Can Improve Adherence<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Understanding nonadherence in patients and encouraging a change in attitude toward patients and their medication can improve medication adherence, according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Artificial Intelligence May Help Prevent Physician Burnout<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence (AI), in which computers can be trained to recognize patterns in large quantities of data, may be able to reduce physicians’ burdens, saving them time and energy, according to a report published in Medical Economics<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: No Change in Percentage of Uninsured in U.S. From ’16 to ’17<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The percentage of uninsured U.S. persons of all ages did not change significantly from 2016 to the first nine months of 2017, according to a report published online Feb. 22 by the National Center for Health Statistics.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Burnout Found Prevalent Among Doctors in Single Health System<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Burnout is prevalent among physicians, affecting over one-third of physicians in a single health system, and is associated with health care delivery, according to a research letter published online Feb. 19 in JAMA Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Patients Want Physicians to Have Greater Connectivity<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most patients want greater connectivity, online tools and text messaging, as well as more time with their physicians, according to a report published in Medical Economics<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Four Best Practices Outlined to Prevent Health Care Cyberattacks<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Four best practices outlined that can help prevent health care cyberattacks, which increased from 2016 to 2017, according to a report published in Managed Healthcare Executive<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n EHRs Not Sufficient to Ensure Success in Value-Based Care<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Electronic health records (EHRs) are not sufficient to ensure success in value-based care, according to an article published in Medical Economics<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Top Consumer Concerns Reported About Physicians<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Health care consumers have four major concerns regarding their physicians, according to a report published by Managed Healthcare Executive<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Prenatal, Early Life Fructose Intake Associated With Asthma<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Maternal prenatal and early childhood intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and fructose is associated with current asthma in midchildhood, regardless of adiposity, according to a study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Poll: Personal Beliefs Shouldn’t Allow Doctors to Refuse to Treat<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most people do not believe that professionals including health care providers should be allowed to refuse to provide services based on their conscience or beliefs, according to a recent HealthDay\/The Harris Poll<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Percentage of Children Having Asthma Attacks Decreasing<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 2001 to 2016 there was a decrease in the proportion of children having asthma attacks in the United States, according to research published in the Feb. 6 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Humanities Exposure Positively Impacts Medical Students<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Feb. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to the humanities correlates with less burnout and higher levels of positive personal qualities among medical students, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Factors Identified That Impact Physicians IT Adoption<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Physicians have considerable concerns about the efficacy and evidence base of health information technology (IT), according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Medicaid Expansion Cuts Out-of-Pocket Spending<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — States that expanded Medicaid cut the probability of non-elderly near-poor adults being uninsured and lowered average out-of-pocket spending, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in Health Affairs<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n