Study: Two Thirds of Children in Need of Epinephrine Arent Receiving It
Despite overwhelming evidence that it leads to better outcomes, children are going without even when treated in the ER.
Study: Shingles and MMR Vaccines May Trigger Anaphylaxis in the Meat-Allergic
Now with meat-allergy on the rise caused by the lone star tick, there is a concern that some vaccines may present a danger of delayed anaphylaxis.
Study: Avoid Delayed Introduction of Allergenic Foods
Introducing allergenic foods during first year of age reduced incidence of sensitivity to those foods.
Study: Females and Asians Have Highest Prevalence of Food Allergies and Intolerances
Team scrutinized the medical records of 2.7 million patients over a 13 year period.
Aimmune Begins Patient Enrollment for Phase III Clinical Trial of Peanut Therapy
First of 440 patients enrolled in study of AR101.
Study: Self-Injection Practice Leads to Less Anxiety in Adolescents and Parents
Familiarity with the use of an auto-injector may lead to earlier administration and better outcomes.
CDC Report on Restaurant Food Allergy Practices Not Encouraging
Nearly half of food allergy related deaths were caused by food from a restaurant.
Epinephrine First, Period
The AAP dispels common misconceptions about when to use the drug with anaphylaxis.
A Tale of Two Countries: Half of UK Kids Prescribed Epinephrine May Not Have...
Epinephrine in the US is expensive. How is it that UK children are practically "swimming" in it?
Study: Anaphylaxis More Than Twice as Likely in the Classroom as Cafeteria
Indications are that many schools do not have staff permitted to administer epinephrine they have on-hand.
