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Egg Allergics Can Still Have Flu Vaccine
in Allergies, on November 30, 2009
...n embryos eggs.
But according to this article from Medical News Today , allergists say that egg-allergic individuals can still get the flu shot.
Even if their skin tests are positive, Monteleo...
Allergic Reactions to Heparin
in Allergies, on November 23, 2009
...ergoing heparin injections , the blood anticoagulant has been shown to cause skin lesions due to allergic reactions .
The study looked at 320 patients undergoing heparin injections over 12 months ...
Happy Birthday Lily and Noah!
in Noah's and Lily's Blog, on November 17, 2009
...Can u believe it - we are already 2 years old and mom and dad were treating us with our first birthday party.
Soooo may presents, great cupcakes and a filled Pinata - what else can u wish for?
...
Seen that? - Soap and Water Eliminate Peanut Allergen
in Allergies, on October 29, 2009
...ry high sensitivity to peanut allergens. She doesn't have to ingest peanuts herself to manifest allergic reactions; if I eat peanuts, and touch her without washing my hands throughly, that's e...
Seen that? - Review: Turning the Tables: Restaurants from the inside out
in Do you like to cook?, on October 18, 2009
...that will enable them to better advise patrons of their food options, thereby avoiding the risk of allergic reactions. According to Mats Hulth, the head of [...] Read More Vacation Spot:...
Seen that? - Generic Allegra from Mylan Laboratories
in Allergies, on October 16, 2009
...ivalent of Zyrtec® . The product is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis due to allergens such as ragweed, grass and tree pollens in adults and children 2 y...
Seen that? - Generic Allegra is coming
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 11, 2009
Generic Allegra is coming at Straightfromthedoc Claritin (loratadine) has been over-the-counter (OTC) for awhile now. It's only a matter of time before Allegra joins its ranks - either brand name or via generic. Both these medications are avai...
Should ratings agencies go the way of Arthur Andersen?
in Sox First, on October 3, 2009
...rthur Andersen? Despite some moves in Congress to change their behavior, U.S. authorities are still treating the agencies with extreme gentleness." The fact that nobody has been charged yet with...
Stallergenes' Immunotherapy Tablet Containing Recombinant Birch Pollen Allergen
in Allergies, on September 25, 2009
...gual immunotherapy tablet containing the recombinant allergen of this birch pollen, rBet v 1 in allergic rhinitis caused by this pollen. This study is the first ever to use a recombinant allergen a...
Chlorinated Swimming Pools and Asthma
in Allergies, on September 22, 2009
...wam in pools sanitized with a concentration of copper and silver. They found that in children with allergic sensitivities (atopy), exposure to chlorinated pools significantly increased the prevalence ...
SOA: Just try it, you'll like it
in The CIO Weblog, on September 14, 2009
...the future. Heffner points out that of the most successful group identified in the survey, most are treating SOA as a "business design concept" rather than a snazzy new technology. And that ...
Autumn and Pest Control
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 10, 2009
... a release of their defensive chemicals and worsen any allergy symptoms. Get someone who's not allergic to vacuum them up and deposit them outside. Or, for a more permanent solution, seek help fro...
STOP Your Child’s Allergy Disease March without the OUCH!
in Allergies, on September 3, 2009
...rgy diet planning based on patient's allergy blood test results.
Parents with Allergies / Allergic Asthma know first hand, the health and life compromises their allergies have, and continue ...
Tablet-Based Treatment for Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 1, 2009
... models ― which could spell an end to the daily needle injections endured by diabetics.
Through treating cells with the Tel Aviv University FTS compound, Mor was able to find and isolate an important...
Allergaroo Allergy-Safe Meals for the School Lunch Box
in Allergies, on August 26, 2009
...I've mentioned them before as convenient food-allergic kids' meals-on-the-go especially on travel to places where you're not sure how well restaurants handle food allergy issues, but I r...
Allergic to Wi-Fi?
in The Wireless Weblog, on July 26, 2009
... of British DJ Steve Miller , who claims to have electromagnetic hypersensitivity — he's allergic to Wi-Fi.
"For Steve Miller a trip to his local High Street is a living hell that ma...
Nitrile Glove Allergy
in Allergies, on July 25, 2009
...Nitrile Allergies
More on Latex and Nitrile Allergies
There are more and more of you reporting allergic reaction to nitrile gloves, but unfortunately there doesn't see to be much information o...
Itchy Eyes
in Allergies, on July 23, 2009
... © Hotshoe! If you've been wondering regarding my two previous posts on allergic conjunctivitis , it's because my itchy eyes are killing me! I don't quite know what to blame for thi...
Causes of Allergic Conjunctivitis
in Allergies, on July 22, 2009
... If your eyes are red, itchy, and teary, you might be suffering from allergic conjunctivitis . The possible culprits?
* Pollen (hay fever)
* Animal fur
* Eye drops
* Make-up
* Dust mites
Re...
Allergic Conjunctivitis
in Allergies, on July 21, 2009
...ring of the eyes. While there are many causes of conjunctivitis, one the more common culprit is an allergic reaction .
According to Medilexicon 's medical dictionary, allergic conjunctivitis is...
California's dope rush
in Sox First, on July 19, 2009
...zing the drug for general use. California is the first state to legalize marijuana for medical use, treating everything from allergies to insomnia. Associated Press reports: "Since the state bec...
Onion Extract Against Allergies
in Allergies, on July 1, 2009
...d that onion extracts helped suppress edema (swelling due to fluid accumulation) resulting from an allergic reaction to carrageenan by inhibiting histamine release.
The article is quite technical, bu...
Fish Detection Test Under Development
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
...e United States Department of Agriculture to design an assay to detect fish allergens, which cause allergic reactions in more than 6 million people each year in the United States alone.
"In 2004...
She's Allergic to Eggs
in Allergies, on June 28, 2009
...tems that cause allergies into my younger daughter's diet. So far, we know that she's not allergic to milk, fish, wheat and soy and and until recently, she hasn't had the other four commo...
Securing pharma supply chain: Is now the right time?
in Supplychainer, on June 19, 2009
...fe, the FDA has estimated that at least 81 Americans died and hundreds more became sick from severe allergic reactions to the tainted ingredient.
The author of the piece recommends pharma companies ...
Jasmonic Acid Treatment Cuts Down Pesticide Use
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 9, 2009
...rmination of the seeds. Treated seeds can also be stored and sown at a later stage.
'We think treating seeds with jasmonic acid acts rather like immunisation, protecting plants for an extended pe...
Chemotherapy Drug Triggers Fatal Allergic Reactions
in Allergies, on June 9, 2009
... so the number of hypersensitivity reactions and deaths is likely significantly higher. The severe allergic reactions are believed to be caused by Cremophor, the chemical solvent - a derivative of cas...
Prepare Your Kids Against Head Lice This Summer
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 1, 2009
...d hair ties, which are all part of a camper's daily life!
In order to educate parents about treating head lice and preventing future outbreaks, Combe Inc. has recently launched an educational Web...
Cigarette Smoke Can Prevent Allergies
in Allergies, on May 22, 2009
...omson concludes that the findings presented in this study are "consistent with a dampening of allergic responses in smokers."
...
OTC Prevacid®, Heartburn Medicine Now FDA-Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 15, 2009
...to placebo over a 14-day course of treatment, the product showed significantly better efficacy in treating frequent heartburn than placebo.
his approval will provide greater convenience and broade...
Nutramigen AA Amino Acid Based Formula for Infants with Cow's Milk Allergies
in Allergies, on May 12, 2009
...that are completely hydrolyzed or cut up into its amino acid components and therefore do not elicit allergic reactions. One of these is Nutramigen AA , manufactured by Mead Johnson. This is what my s...
Mother's Day Rally for Moms' Mental Health Features Top Mommybloggers & Parenting Authors
in The Parenting Weblog, on May 5, 2009
...ry professor and author of "A Deeper Shade of Blue: A Woman's Guide to Recognizing & Treating Depression in Her Childbearing Years"
The letter writers were given a blank canvas t...
Improving Indoor Air Quality
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...hange your filter at the start of every season.
5. Restrict your furry friends - People who are allergic to cats and dogs are actually allergic to the dander that pets shed. To help minimize exposu...
Folic Acid May Help Against Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...y predisposition.
• Those with the lowest folate levels had 31 percent higher risk of atopy (allergic symptoms) than people with the highest folate levels.
• Those with lowest folate levels had 16 per...
Robotic Milking: There is more to life than just milk
in The RFID Weblog, on April 30, 2009
...ase the latter is on the higher side the particular batch of milk will be separated which helps in treating the cow. Every cow has been affixed an RFID collar and in case the milked cow enters the rob...
What's the State of Your Air?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
...o change your filter at the start of every season.
5. Restrict your furry friends - People who are allergic to cats and dogs are actually allergic to the dander that pets shed. To help minimize expos...
The Invisible Hook by Peter Leeson
in Sox First, on April 30, 2009
...heme where, if a pirate died, his family would receive $15,000. They even had a code of conduct for treating prisoners. Some traditions will never die....
Increasing Rates of Oral Allergy Syndrome
in Allergies, on April 20, 2009
...ally termed as oral allergy syndrome , which is a cross-reaction that occurs among people who are allergic to certain types of pollens.
For example, if you have ragweed pollen allergies , beware o...
Food Allergy Friendly Treats from HomeFree
in Allergies, on April 15, 2009
... trans fat or cholesterol
· Free of peanuts, tree nuts, eggs and dairy
· Fine for most people allergic to wheat (not gluten-free; contain oats)
· Fine for most people allergic to soy (most contain soy...
UB Researchers Develop Nanotech Addiction Treatment
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 11, 2009
...ddiction," writes Fast Company's Kit Eaton . "The technique should also translate to treating other disorders... The current thinking is that the nanotech may be suitable for AIDS, deme...
Is Easter Egg Painting Safe for Egg Allergics?
in Allergies, on April 9, 2009
...ld really be for someone who has (slight) egg allergies. Obviously, if someone is anaphylactically allergic to eggs, it isn't worth the risk. But for someone who displays symptoms only if they act...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
... Apparently birch pollen binds to, enters and travels through conjunctival and nasal epithelium of allergic patients but not of healthy subjects within one minute after the exposure.
During the resea...
More People Allergic to Fragrance Ingredient in Soaps
in Allergies, on March 29, 2009
... According to a new Swedish study, more people turns out to be allergic to the by-product of a fragrance compound used in soaps and shampoos.
"I would suspect that about 2% of the complete ...
Support the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2009
in Allergies, on March 28, 2009
...following from Papoose Publishing by email and thought I would share:
If your child has had an allergic reaction to foods served at school / nursery you could be entitled to make an accident cla...
Experimental Therapy Builds Tolerance to Peanut Allergies
in Allergies, on March 18, 2009
...ny years of experimentation and careful monitoring, a handful of kids who were previously severely-allergic to peanuts can now tolerate about 15 peanuts a day .
For the study, which began five years...
Supply chain video: Managing Supply Chain in a Tough Economy (Part 4)
in Supplychainer, on February 28, 2009
...the supply chain in a tough economy". This part features Rob Handfield's last messages for treating the recession. He believes that this recession is different from whatever we have seen befo...
Grazax Immunotherapy Tablets Now Approved for Children Aged 5-17
in Allergies, on February 23, 2009
...nables the patient to tolerate higher levels of the allergen. This helps to reduce and even prevent allergic reactions. Unlike traditional hay fever treatments the Grazax tablet works to both control ...
Having Pets Can Help Fight Allergies
in Allergies, on February 18, 2009
...d the blood of babies immediately after birth and one year later. He was looking for evidence of an allergic reaction, immunity changes, and for reactions to bacteria in the environment.
If a dog liv...
C-Section Raises Asthma Risk
in Allergies, on February 8, 2009
...nd. The association between c-section and asthma was even stronger for children born to one or two allergic parents than for children born to parents without allergies.
Of course, in many cases, moth...
Stem Cell Therapy Reverse Multipple Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 31, 2009
...mage# 6634098 The Telegraph reports of the continuing positive results on the use of stem cells in treating multiple sclerosis in conjunction with a drug called alemtuzumab. The study leader, Dr Ric...
Therapeutic Value of Worms in Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on January 31, 2009
...benefits of worms . The BBC article discusses current research on the therapeutic value of worms in treating conditions such as asthma, ulcerative colitis and bowel inflammation, and even diabetes...
Sugar-Free, Dye-Free ZYRTEC Allergy Syrup for Kids
in Allergies, on January 29, 2009
... Bubble Gum flavor ! It's sugar-free, dye-free medication used to treat perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis (i.e., indoor and outdoor allergies) in children ages two years and older. It shou...
ASTHMyths: Asthma Facts vs Myths
in Allergies, on January 28, 2009
Are you or someone you know recently diagnosed of asthma? Find out more about asthma from AsthMyths , a website put together by Merck (manufacturer of Singulair ), to help patients separate fact from myths.
Will moving to a dry climate improve your asthma?
Can one outgrow asthma?
Can one he...
Winter's Cold Increases Arthritis Pain: A Complimentary Booklet On Knee and Hip Pain Brings Relief
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 23, 2009
...m arthritis pain in order to continue their activities. Winter is the perfect time for new ideas on treating hip and knee pain.
Now available: a complimentary handbook on hip and knee pain that inclu...
New Survey Shows A Disconnect Between Doctors And Patients On Diabetes And Weight
in Daily Diabetic, on January 22, 2009
...nd conducted by Yankelovich, part of The Futures Company. The phone survey contacted 200 physicians treating patients with type 2 diabetes each month, and 703 adults with type 2 diabetes.
Physicians ...
Worker Spreads Peanuts in Peanut-Free Factory
in Allergies, on January 22, 2009
...vocation, and certainly no the flimsy one reported, is worth endangering the lives of so many food allergic people who rely on the few products that are manufactured in certified peanut-free plants.
...
First Food Allergy Reaction in 2009
in Allergies, on January 9, 2009
...to have less number of allergy bouts this year than the last. Alas, my son greeted the year with an allergic cough followed by a food reaction a few days later. The culprit? Vietnamese spring rolls.
...
Coping with Winter Allergies
in Allergies, on December 31, 2008
...o have less allergy bouts.
However, winter has its own set of allergy triggers , too. If you are allergic to pet dander, you may suffer more since pets spend comparatively more time indoors.
And ...
Does Your Cat Suffer from Allergies?
in Allergies, on December 22, 2008
...ons of the above! The Pets Doctor blog has the details, but here are some basics:
Flea: a severe allergic reaction to even just one bite will result to intense itching and the cat will chew or seve...
Christmas Tree Terpene Allergies
in Allergies, on December 16, 2008
...llens away, and may help reduce your Christmas tree allergies . But that's assuming you're allergic to these. Apparently, some people who are allergic to terpene , a compound found in the sa...
RFID Buttons improve care of dementia patients
in The RFID Weblog, on December 15, 2008
...labels or writing names on clothing of the patients was not appropriate and this act was similar to treating adults like kids which they didn't feel was appropriate therefore they came up with thi...
Basophil-Microarray Based Allergy Assay wins Award
in Allergies, on December 2, 2008
...category .
The new technology developed at Nottingham is a lab-based, in-vitro test to mimic human allergic reaction that could be used as an alternative to the traditional skin-prick test. It can te...
Indigo naturalis Extract May Be Effective In Treating Psoriasis
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 29, 2008
... containing Indigo naturalis powder has been shown in a randomized trial to be effective in treating plaque-type psoriasis , also called Psoriasis Vulgaris, the most common type of this chron...
Grippies and Food Allergies
in Allergies, on November 29, 2008
...ome into contact with say, peanut-contaminated playground equipment, too. With a number of severely allergic children, contact may not even be necessary for an allergic reaction to occur.
And while I...
Obama slams "tone-deaf" business leaders
in Sox First, on November 26, 2008
...will be interesting whether boards will be pressured to set stricter guidelines and stop executives treating shareholders and employees with such contempt.
...
Inaccuracy of Food Labels Put Allergic Individuals at Risk
in Allergies, on November 24, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Gabor Izso Like many parents of food-allergic children, I've become an semi-expert on reading ingredient lists on food labels. These days, I only have to watch ...
Melatonin May Help Treat Uveitis Eye Inflammation
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 23, 2008
...tes that melatonin , a naturally occurring hormone commonly used to aid sleep, may be effective in treating uveitis , an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye which may result from a variety o...
Oral Immunotherapy to Treat Milk Allergies
in Allergies, on November 23, 2008
... is to avoid the offending substance(s). There have been reports of people who were only moderately allergic to certain substances like peanuts, suddenly become anaphylactic after the nth exposure, su...
Insulin-Producing Cells from Embryonic Stem Cells
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 22, 2008
...structures as the insulin-producing cells naturally found in the pancreas, were highly effective in treating diabetes in the mouse model.
Experiments by Dr Lim and Dr Li's group showed that when ...
Leukemia Drug May Treat Type-1 Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 20, 2008
...l trials to have potentials to prevent and even reverse type 1 diabetes .
[snip] they found that treating mice with Imatinib or a similar inhibitor drug for seven weeks before the onset of auto-imm...
