A study shows that a nasal-throat swab combined with polymerase chain reaction has adequate sensitivity to detect influenza and respiratory tract viruses in children. Medscape Medical News
Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) presents signs and symptoms suggestive of autoimmune disease but does not meet existing classification criteria for connective tissue disease. The diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses, and natural history and management of UCTD are reviewed. Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
Anaphylaxis is a true emergency but may still be undertreated. The current review describes the best practice in the diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
The authors assessed the effects of prophylactic lamivudine on reactivation and mortality following immunosuppressive therapy in HBsAg-positive patients. Journal of Viral Hepatitis
Cystic fibrosis management in a young adult man and a young adult woman is the focus of this case-based activity addressing treatment of older patients with CF to improve outcomes. Medscape Pulmonary Medicine
