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.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
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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