A single dose of nebulized recombinant human deoxyribonuclease (rhDNase) does not appear to have any beneficial effect in children receiving emergency treatment for asthma, Dutch researchers report in the February issue of Thorax. Reuters Health Information
The FDA has approved ciclesonide inhalation aerosol (Alvesco) and a new indication for natalizumab intravenous infusion (Tysabri). Medscape Medical News
Contrary to widespread recommendations, early consumption of peanuts in infancy is associated with a low prevalence of peanut allergy, results of a study suggest. Reuters Health Information
Vaccines to prevent rabies in people are in short supply in the United States and should be used only if needed, federal health officials advised on Thursday. Reuters Health Information
Clinicians prescribe antibiotics for ARIs 40%-50% of the time, despite the fact that most are self-limited viral infections. What do the guidelines say? Journal for Nurse Practitioners
