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The vast majority of individuals labelled as allergic are not deemed truly allergic upon appropriate assessment by an allergist. A label of beta-lactam allergy carries important risks for individual and public health. This article provides an overview of beta-lactam allergy, implications of erroneous beta-lactam allergy labels and the impact that can be provided by structured allergy assessment….
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Mashup Score: 3CSACI Position statement on the testing of food-specific IgG - Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology - 2 year(s) ago
Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology volume 8, Article number: 12 (2012) Cite this article …
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Food sensitivity testing is a billion dollar industry, yet these tests are not validated, do not actually diagnose anything, and can cause harm. IgG antibody = memory & tolerance, not 'sensitivity' Professional societies across the world denounce them: https://t.co/yRO83l5HF6 https://t.co/iuh8ParasG
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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 common side effects including sedation, impairment with decreased cognitive function, poor sleep quality, dry mouth, dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension. These drugs have also been found to result…
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@SBMPediatrics @PlantsandPups @RyanMarino Common misconception that Benadryl is “better” but in actuality it works slower, has shorter duration, and has WAY more side effects than other readily available alternatives. Great info: https://t.co/sKUWipqqAu
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Mashup Score: 0Anaphylactic and nonanaphylactic reactions to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology - 3 year(s) ago
Background Currently there is no systematic review and meta-analysis of the global incidence rates of anaphylactic and nonanaphylactic reactions to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in the general adult population. Objectives To estimate the incidence rates of anaphylactic and nonanaphylactic reactions after COVID-19 vaccines and describe the demographic and clinical characteristics, triggers, presenting signs…
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A study published in Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology reports that reactions of COVID-19 mRNA vaccine should not discourage vaccination as anaphylactic reactions are very low and only nonanaphylactic reactions occur at a higher rate. https://t.co/ugstJRbLlA
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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 common side effects including sedation, impairment with decreased cognitive function, poor sleep quality, dry mouth, dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension. These drugs have also been found to result…
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As pollen season ramps up, friendly reminder that you can & should avoid Benadryl🤧 Readily available 2nd generation antihistamines work faster, better & with less side effects Also: No antihistamines help congestion - daily nasal steroids are best👍 https://t.co/sKUWipqqAu https://t.co/gBerO6nhS3
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“Immune boosting” is a trending topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of “immune boosting” is scientifically misleading and often used to market unproven products and therapies. This paper presents an analysis of popular immune-boosting posts from Instagram. Of the sampled posts, all promoted “immune boosting” as beneficial, nearly all involved commercial interests, and many used…
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#Grrr. So frustrating that #Instragram algorithm pushing #covid #misinformation. This fits with our study looking at #immuneboost bunk: https://t.co/ybys3MyzDH We found content "devoid of sound science and full of commercial content." #ScienceUpFirst!
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Mashup Score: 0Early introduction of foods to prevent food allergy - 4 year(s) ago
Food allergy is a growing public health problem, and in many affected individuals, the food allergy begins early in life and persists as a lifelong condition (e.g., peanut allergy). Although early clinical practice guidelines recommended delaying the introduction of peanut and other allergenic foods in children, this may have in fact contributed to the dramatic increase in the prevalence of food…
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Great example of perceived risk > actual risk Early introduction & ongoing feeding of allergenic foods is best path to prevent #foodallergy But...many parents scared - led to believe their baby is at risk for severe reaction. WE need to reassure #ACAAI20 https://t.co/xsEmviLz3j
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“Immune boosting” is a trending topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of “immune boosting” is scientifically misleading and often used to market unproven products and therapies. This paper presents an analysis of popular immune-boosting posts from Instagram. Of the sampled posts, all promoted “immune boosting” as beneficial, nearly all involved commercial interests, and many used…
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Immune boost bunk everywhere! Our new study of #immuneboosting posts on #Instagram found they "are devoid of sound science and full of commercial content" https://t.co/ybys3MQavf cc @langernutrition @InglesDietitian @joansalgeblake @DrJenGunter @AlanLevinovitz @AllergyKidsDoc
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“Immune boosting” is a trending topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of “immune boosting” is scientifically misleading and often used to market unproven products and therapies. This paper presents an analysis of popular immune-boosting posts from Instagram. Of the sampled posts, all promoted “immune boosting” as beneficial, nearly all involved commercial interests, and many used…
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RT @CaulfieldTim: Our new study: '"Immune Boosting' in the time of #COVID19: selling immunity on @Instagram" https://t.co/ybys3MQavf with @…
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“Immune boosting” is a trending topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of “immune boosting” is scientifically misleading and often used to market unproven products and therapies. This paper presents an analysis of popular immune-boosting posts from Instagram. Of the sampled posts, all promoted “immune boosting” as beneficial, nearly all involved commercial interests, and many used…
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Our new study: '"Immune Boosting' in the time of #COVID19: selling immunity on @Instagram" https://t.co/ybys3MQavf with @srmarcon & Wagner #UAlberta Amazing how often science-y language used to legitimize boosting bunk (such as #microbiome science). Ignore! #Infodemic https://t.co/HqX8qqdCy6
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Evaluation and management of beta-lactam allergy: position statement from the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology https://t.co/CWFEX5OviM https://t.co/8xrwMlF6wK