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Anaphylaxis Defined
A rare but potentially fatal condition in which several different parts of the body experience food-allergic reactions simultaneously, causing hives, swelling of the throat and difficulty breathing. It is the most severe allergic reaction to an allergen and requires immediate medical attention when it occurs.
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Entering the nut-free zone
Published September 7, 2008, 7:13 am, C-Health
The return of homework, earlier bedtimes and new teachers aren't the only challenges that face families as school ramps up. With the recent recall of dozens of deli meats parents are struggling with what to send for kids' school lunches. 20 years ago, it would have been easy: Peanut butter and jelly, that old stand-by.
Entering the nut-free zone
Published September 7, 2008, 2:02 am, Toronto Sun
Are food allergies on the rise in Canada? Studies suggest -- yes
Elan And Biogen Idec Initiate First Clinical Trial Of TYSABRI(R) In Oncology - First Multiple Myeloma Patient Treated
Published September 6, 2008, 8:14 am, Medical News Today
Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) and Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) announced the initiation of the first clinical trial of TYSABRI® (natalizumab) in oncology. The first dose of TYSABRI was administered yesterday in the trial. The objectives of this Phase I/II study are to evaluate the safety and potential anti-tumor activity of TYSABRI in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
Gardasil has high risk of allergic reactions
Published September 6, 2008, 7:01 am, Herald Sun
AUSTRALIANS are more likely to have allergic reactions to Gardasil than other common vaccines, a new study found.
Island boy's life-threatening allergy met with taunts
Published September 6, 2008, 3:09 am, Victoria Times Colonist
Twelve-year-old Aiden Broadhurst has lived all his life with the knowledge that he could die from anaphylaxis if he comes in contact with anything that has peanuts in it.
News
Published September 5, 2008, 7:17 pm, The West Australian
Schoolgirls are suffering severe allergic reactions to the cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil at a far greater rate than for other common vaccines, an Australian study has found.
Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated
Published September 5, 2008, 12:28 pm, MedicineNet.com
Title: Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated Category: Health News Created: 9/5/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/5/2008
Nearby Notes
Published September 5, 2008, 10:31 am, Georgetown Record
Regional calendar of events from towns just beyond Georgetown for the week beginning Sept. 4.
Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated
Published September 4, 2008, 2:58 pm, ABC 7 El Paso
THURSDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Vaccine safety experts say that almost all kids who are allergic to vaccines can receive vaccinations with close monitoring and a set of standard...
Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated
Published September 4, 2008, 11:00 am, HealthDay via Yahoo! News
THURSDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Vaccine safety experts say that almost all kids who are allergic to vaccines can receive vaccinations with close monitoring and a set of standard precautions.
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Thu Sep 4
- The Seven Year Itch (Comfort Challenge): John meets his medical nemesis; Rodney barely has enough scorn to go around.
Tue Sep 2
- Five Lies John Told (And Then A Whole Lotta Truth): John lied to Rodney three times between the moment the welts began appearing on Rodney's arm and the moment he finally lost consciousness.
- CMAJ Study Reveals Higher Anaphylaxis Rates After HPV Vaccination - Medical News discusses the paper below.
- Anaphylaxis following quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccination. Interesting report of anaphylactic response to Gardasil
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Wed Aug 13
- Anaphylaxis Card: Adult dose Adrenaline 1:1000 = 0.5 ml IM injection
Mon Aug 11
- SGA Fic: Five Lies John Told (And Then A Who Lotta Truth), by Speranza: Summary: "Excerpt: Man, he had to give up bullshitting like this." Sheppard has an Epiphany. (late entry for sga_flashfic, 5 things challenge)
- Role of Calcium Channel Antagonists in Allergy and Asthma
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