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Boy Scout in Anaphylactic Shock Rescued from Remote Colorado Trail
Tragedy was averted by quick thinking troop leaders who administered epinephrine and called 911 for a scout suffering anaphylaxis in a remote region. The subsequent rescue involved the coordination of four organizations.
Walgreens and Kal o Expand Retail Pharmacy Collaboration to Include AUVI-q 0.1 mg, the Only FDA-Approved Epinephrine Auto-Injector for Infants and Toddlers, 16.5 33 lbs
Great news for families with babies and toddlers that have been prescribed epinephrine.
Dog Ownership at Three Months of Age Associated with Protection Against Food Allergy
Researchers determined that dog ownership at infancy lowered the odds that the child would go on to develop food allergies by 90%! Woof!
Going Out for Coffee or a Cocktail? Beware of Egg White
This article stands as a reminder that your beverage requires as much attention when dining out as your food if you are coping with a food allergy. Egg white is popping up in drinks everywhere as are other allergens you wouldn't expect.
Watch: How to Use Symjepi, the Prefilled Epinephrine Syringe Now Available in Pharmacies
Symjepi the syringe prefilled with a single dose of epinephrine is now available at pharmacies nationwide. Learn how it differs from traditional auto-injectors, watch the video to see how it is administered, and determine whether it is a viable option for your family.
ICER s Final Report on Peanut Allergy Treatments: Clinical Evidence Does Not Yet Demonstrate That Long-Term Benefits of Desensitization Outweigh Short-Term Risks
ICER has released their final report on peanut allergy immunotherapies including Viaskin Peanut, AR101, as well as traditional OIT as currently practiced. The report is controversial and many especially those with family members who have successfully undergone peanut OIT will disagree with its findings. It's an important read for all those contemplating OIT or one of the pending therapies whether or not you agree with their conclusions.
Fare Responds to Final ICER Review of Breakthrough Peanut Allergy Therapies
FARE adds their voice responding to ICER's Final Report on peanut allergy immunotherapies. The trend: patient and professional practice groups find the ICER report premature and flawed.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Responds to Premature ICER Review of New Peanut Allergy Treatments
The AAFA weighs in on the ICER report which has spurred much debate.
Aimmune Statement on Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) Final Report on AR101 for Peanut Allergy
As expected, here is Aimmune's response to ICER's report on peanut immunotherapies. AR101 is Aimmune's peanut allergy OIT candidate expected to be approved by the FDA in the coming months. It is a subject of ICER's report.
UK Warns of Critical Fault in Emerade Brand Auto-Injector, Can’t Issue Recall Due to Shortage
Although this advisory does not affect the US, we urge our readers in the UK to heed the warning and we remind everyone at risk for anaphylaxis to always carry two epinephrine auto-injectors everywhere... every time.
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