Case Study: Episodes of Angioedema in a 51-Year-Old Man
Alpha-gal syndrome is a tick-borne disease that causes allergic reactions to red meat.
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Prehospital Epinephrine Aids Out-of-Hospital Pediatric Cardiac Arrests
Study shows improved return of circulation following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest but not improved survival.
Prenatal, Early-Life Air Pollutant Exposure Tied to Later Allergies
Exposures to candles, cats, environmental tobacco smoke at certain timepoints tied to allergies at 2 years.
Asthma Exacerbations May Worsen Pregnancy Outcomes
Risk elevated for complications, adverse perinatal outcomes, early childhood respiratory disorders.
Diet Diversity in Pregnancy Lowers Risk of Offspring Eczema and Allergy
A diverse maternal diet during pregnancy, especially among mothers who have a history of allergic disease, is associated with lower rates of eczema and/or food allergies in infant offspring.
How Does the Rising Cost of EpiPen Affect Patients and Providers?
Researchers sough to assess whether the cost of the EpiPen affected patient emergency department visits and length of hospital stay before and after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
FDA to Assess First Drug Meant to Prevent Peanut Allergy
Palforzia is a capsule containing a pharmaceutical-grade dose of the peanut protein.
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Chronic Allergic Disease
Eosinophilic esophagitis is marked by an inflammatory cascade that leads to subepithelial fibrosis and esophageal dysmotility.
Sublingual Immunotherapy Safely Desensitizes Pediatric Peanut Allergies
Extended therapy for up to 5 years safe, shows evidence of immune modulation.
US Sesame Allergy Incidence and Severity
What are the current prevalence, severity, and clinical characteristics associated with sesame allergy in the United States?
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