Combat the Itch and Inflammation of Allergic Rhinitis and Urticaria
Rupatadine is a non-sedating antihistamine with a 24-hour duration of action in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (AR) and urticaria.1,2 Rupatadine is the first antihistamine to block both histamine and platelet activating factor (PAF).3,4 Both histamine and PAF promote the release of each other, therefore blocking both might show greater clinical efficacy than blocking just one
Modern Medicine â Issue 4 2024
A Clinical Approach to Allergic Rhinitis â MM1511
History is a critical aspect of the assessment process in allergic rhinitis, and provides a framework for interpreting investigations including serum specific IgE and skin test results. Management comprises allergen avoidance, symptomatic drug therapy and allergen-specific immunotherapy, the latter being an effective longterm treatment.
Modern Medicine â November 2015
Management of Cytomegalovirus and Herpes Zoster in Immunocompromised Patients – MM1308
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the Herpesviridae family. Other family members include herpes simplex virus type1 and herpes simplex virus type2, varicella zoster virus, human herpes virus HHV-6, HHV-7 and HHV-8. CMV shares many of the attributes of the other herpes viruses, including genome, virion structure, and the ability to cause latent and persistent infections. CMV has the largest genome of all herpes viruses. Multiple genetically distinct strains of CMV exist which may account for  the differences in virulence. Infection with more than one strain of CMV is possible.
Modern Medicine â August 2013
