Tag: anaphylaxis
Memorial Service Celebrates Life of Megan Lee
Dedications to high school student who passed on New Year's Day after an anaphylactic reaction.
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?
The Passing of Anthony Maruca, Yet Another Tragedy for the Family
The family owned business was beset by tragedy a number of times before.
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.
Study: Peanut Immunotherapy Significantly Reduces Risks Due to Cross-Contact in Common Packaged Foods
The study model used common packaged foods such as cookies, ice cream, and doughnuts as references.
Viaskin Peanut Patch: Lasting Response After Three Years
Pediatric patients responded with a favorable safety profile and no serious adverse effects.
Dillon’s Law and the Power of Local Activism
Local activism and a strong commitment to a cause leads to changes that help prevent tragedies for other families.
American Academy of Pediatrics Publishes Their Own Emergency Action Plan Template
Plan, completed with your child's doctor, specifies the actions to be taken when anaphylaxis or ingestion of an allergen is suspected.
Non-Profit Launched to Raise Food Allergy Awareness: Red Sneakers for Oakley
The Debbs family is determined to raise awareness in memory of their son who succumbed to anaphylaxis.
Positive Results Announced for Peanut Allergy Vaccine
Another food allergy therapy showing early promise.
