Fake-aceuticals
Of course, we’ve always had snake oil salesmen. We’ve always had patent medicines, odd electric probes and copper bracelets. That’s partly because placebos work, and partly becaus…
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Podcasts | Conversations from the World of Allergy
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The Evolution of Our Understanding of Penicillin Allergy: 1942-2022
This article reviews our evolving understanding of penicillin hypersensitivity at the 80th anniversary of penicillin’s clinical introduction. Penicillin breakdown products covalently bond to serum proteins,…
Millions wrongly labelled with penicillin allergy, pharmacists warn
Many people are needlessly avoiding the most common antibiotics, which are the most effective.
Bronny James’ cardiac arrest due to congenital heart defect, family spokesperson says
Bronny James, who is LeBron James’ son, was hospitalized after suffering a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California.
True penicillin allergy in children is rare; know how to delabel patients
A detailed clinical history is the most important “test” to assess the likelihood of true penicillin allergy and risk with subsequent administration.
Avoid false proxies
They’re toxic, wasteful and a tempting trap. It’s one of the most important topics in my new book. (And here’s a new podcast on it).…
CSACI position statement: Newer generation H1-antihistamines are safer than first-generation H1-antihistamines and should be the first-line antihistamines for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria – Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Oral H1-antihistamines (AHs) are the most commonly used therapy to treat allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria. Older, first-generation AHs (e.g. diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine) have significant and…
Guide patients to quality online food allergy resources to combat misinformation
Life-impacting diagnoses often trigger intense quests for knowledge, especially for parents and caregivers. They will leave no stone unturned as they search for answers to…