Infants at high risk for allergy fed a partially hydrolyzed vs. standard formula had decreased risks for food allergy and atopic dermatitis from birth to 5 years, according to results published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
“It is crucial to note that most infants included in the formula-fed groups were mixed-fed ([partially hydrolyzed formula]: 89.4%, [standard formula]: 88.9%) supporting that a combination of breastfeeding with regular ingestion of the [partially hydrolyzed formula] in the first months of life, may reduce the risk in the development of allergic diseases,” Mikaela

Patients with serious illness may gradually develop a form of “double awareness” — the ability to hold hope for continued living while also preparing for the possibility of dying.
Optimistic prognostic discussions could result in hopeful perspectives, but they may lead to disappointment or depression if treatment does not work. Conversely, clinicians may not provide enough assurance, which may threaten hope and meaningful engagement with life.
An analysis of discussions between clinicians and patients with hematologic malignancies and their caregivers revealed readiness for prognostic dialogue

In this video exclusive, Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, chief medical editor of Healio Rheumatology, highlights recent coverage of the myriad ways federal policies are impacting health care, from Medicare Part D coverage to student loans.
“There is so much going on in how our government interfaces with our health care system, particularly pertinent to rheumatology,” he said. “We have several stories on Medicare Part D, and how restrictive this is for certain rheumatology drugs.
“We also dig into some of the issues at the CDC, and this time focus on the student loan cap, and