Hygiene and Health: 8 Pristine Questions
May 2, 2019
Sample: The hygiene hypothesis states that early exposure to germs reduces the immune system’s ability to resist infections in later years. True or false?
Allergy
Hygiene and Health: Are We Too Clean?
April 3, 2019
How do we combat waning human immunity? Our slide show summarizes 5 new reports that suggest it’s essential to figure that out.
Acute Widespread Rash in a 9-month-old Boy
April 27, 2016
What is the cause of this erythematous rash that appeared suddenly and spread rapidly on the child's trunk and extremities?
Medication Side Effects
April 13, 2016
Next time you're stumped by a difficult presentation, ask, “Have you recently started any new medications or changed the dose of any of your old medications?”
5 Seasonal Ills Spawned by Summer
July 22, 2015
Asthma and allergy symptoms, lupus, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, southern tick–associated rash illness—several seasonal disorders are brought to light in this concise slideshow.
Which of the “Six Foods” Would You Eliminate First?
June 3, 2015
For a young man with eosinophilic esophagitis, which potential allergen is most likely the cause of his symptoms?
Eyes Are Windows to the Soul, and Disease: A Photo Essay
September 29, 2014
Optic nerve dysfunction and neurosarcoidosis, orbital inflammatory syndrome, herpes simplex conjunctivitis, iritis caused by neurosyphilis, proptosis—a close look at ocular conditions and underlying causes.
Asthma More Likely in Children Exposed to Infection In Utero
March 24, 2014
A new study finds that acute atopic symptoms during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of early atopy and allergic rhinitis in children at age 5 years.
Phytoestrogens May Ease Wheezing Asthma, Allergy
March 10, 2014
A simple way to prevent asthma or treat wheezing may be to eat flaxseed or take some kind of probiotic.
Mite and Other Bites: Debugging the Diagnosis
November 1, 2013
Bites from various bugs can resemble one another and cause symptoms similar to those of a variety of disorders. Test your knowledge in this week's photo quiz.
