Several Topical Meds Can Lead to Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Previously unrecognized pathogenic mechanisms involving ocular contact dermatitis has driven new approaches to control the inflammatory process.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Concerns Among Patients Presenting for Drug Allergy Assessment
Patients in the United States who present to their physicians for drug allergy assessments have expressed concerns about their options for medical treatments, experiencing an allergic reaction, and seeking a diagnosis.
Epinephrine Sublingual Film Gets Fast Track Status for Anaphylaxis
AQST-108 is a sublingual film that delivers systemic epinephrine utilizing the Company’s proprietary technology.
Atopic Dermatitis Incidence May Be Lower in Infants With Early-Life Farm Exposure
Pre- and early postnatal farm exposure was found to be associated with reduced incidence of atopic dermatitis in infants.
Clinicians Report Widespread Flaws in Antibiotic Allergy Documentation
Family physicians and pharmacists identified areas for improvement in antibiotic allergy documentation to prevent the prescribing of suboptimal treatments.
FDA Approves First Treatment for Peanut Allergy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Palforzia (Peanut [Arachis hypogaea] Allergen Powder-dnfp; Aimmune Therapeutics) for the treatment of peanut allergy.
Nonmedical Staff in Schools May Need More Training to Administer Epinephrine
In the school setting, epinephrine injection training for individuals other than nurses may be beneficial; overall, 2.7% of school stuff reported that epinephrine was administered by unlicensed staff.
Limited Understanding of Penicllin Allergy Among Hospitalists
About half of respondents were unfamiliar with cross-reactivity rates for penicillin and other antibiotics.
‘Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan’ Guidance Provided by AAP
Pediatricians suggest families of at-risk children should have a written action plan.
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