Amulet , Allergy Food Detector
What if you could test food for allergens, specifically the major allergens (peanut, egg, seafood, milk)? Amulet may give you the ability to do just that! The device is compact and can fit on a [...]
IV Dye Given for CT Scan Results in Fatal Anaphylaxis for Woman
A tragic outcome from an IV Dye given to a woman for a CT Scan. The woman from Durham England had a severe tooth infection and when dental services not available went to the hospital [...]
Injecting Epinephrine – Where to Administer Second Dose (if needed)
The following article written by Dr. Scott Sicherer, Director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai New York. The article provides critical information on administering the Epipen for severe allergic reaction. First off, [...]
Anaphylaxis – Essential Ways to Detect and Treat Promptly
A severe reaction to a food, insect bite, environment and medications must be treated right away with an Epipen including a hospital visit to ensure stabilization and safety of the person. A mild initial reaction [...]
Child Food Allergies : Impact on Allergic Children and Their Families
Food allergies in children are a fact of life and many children today are impacted with a reaction to foods. Once diagnosed, the child will avoid the food(s) in their diet. Family life will be [...]
Biologics and The Future of Treating Food Allergies.
Exciting news in dealing with food allergies has arrived. Research undertaken by Dr. Edwin Kim and Jill Fisher PHD resulted in the discovery of a biologic omalyzumab. It is now the first biologic to receive [...]
Epinephrine Nasal Spray (neffy) is Now Available Nationwide
neffy has received FDA approval in August 2024 and is now available nationwide. It is compact, easy to use and will revolutionize the use of the epi pen for food allergies! neffy® Epinephrine Nasal Spray Now [...]
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