Influenza epidemics: The role of allergists-immunologists.

Objective: To review influenza epidemics and pandemics for practicing allergists-immunologists.

Data Sources: English-language articles published in PubMed from 1990 to present with relevance to allergic disorders and articles cited by or similar to these articles.

Study Selections: A total of 472 articles were identified from PubMed.

An Atypical Case of Thrombotic Microangiopathy Secondary to Acute Pancreatitis.

Thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs) are a group of disorders characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and end-organ damage. It can often be challenging to determine the underlying etiology. Our patient presented with acute pancreatitis and later developed thrombocytopenia and hemolytic anemia, along with acute renal failure.

The Brain-to-Pancreatic Islet Neuronal Map Reveals Differential Glucose Regulation From Distinct Hypothalamic Regions.

The brain influences glucose homeostasis, partly by supplemental control over insulin and glucagon secretion. Without this central regulation, diabetes and its complications can ensue. Yet, the neuronal network linking to pancreatic islets has never been fully mapped.