Food allergy patients still taking potentially fatal risks (18 May 2012)
On average, only 59 percent of patients and/or their caregivers carry epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) and, in the case of many of those who do carry EpiPens, their units may have expired.
Does food intolerance play a role in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis? (Jan-Feb 2012, online at 19 May 2012)
When specific food elimination was implemented in 4 paediatric patients with RRP, statistically significant long-term remission was achieved, suggesting that this approach may benefit some patients with RRP.
Still more education and awareness needed about food-induced anaphylaxis (25 May 2012)
Only one-third of initial food-allergic reactions with symptoms of anaphylaxis were recognised and treated with epinephrine. Fewer than half of patients were referred to allergists.
Oral immunotherapy promising for the treatment of food allergy (Jan 2012, online at 27 May 2012)
Oral immunotherapy holds promise as a novel approach to the definitive treatment of food allergy. However, allergic reactions during OIT are common, although severe reactions are infrequent.
Milk oral immunotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for milk-allergic children (Jan 2012, online at 27 May 2012)
Milk oral immunotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for milk-allergic children, although adverse reactions may occur.