Is patch testing a useful investigation in children with eczema?
We have shown that patch testing can identify relevant allergens in 44% of children with eczema. The commonest relevant allergens were medicament allergens, plant allergens, house dust mite, nickel, Amerchol® L101, and 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol. Patch testing can be performed in children as young as 2 years with the proper preparation.
Improved identification of LVSD and clinical heart failure can be achieved with a cost-effective bedside screening tool with the simple combination of simultaneously acquired digital ECG and heart sound data.