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American Family Physician
August 15, 2004
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Allergen Immunotherapy The major objectives of the practice are to reduce responses to allergic triggers that precipitate symptoms in the short term and to decrease inflammatory response and prevent development of persistent disease in the long term.   |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2003
Angela W. Tang |
A Practical Guide to Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction with respiratory, cardiovascular, cutaneous, or gastrointestinal manifestations resulting from exposure to an offending agent, usually a food, insect sting, medication, or physical factor. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2002
James T. Li |
Allergy Testing Allergic diseases are among the most common medical problems encountered in ambulatory practice. Allergy testing can help the physician determine if a patient's problem is caused by an allergy and identify the specific problem allergens. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2003
Riedl & Casillas |
Adverse Drug Reactions: Types and Treatment Options Adverse drug reactions are common. Identifying true drug allergy, however, can be challenging. Complicating factors of drug reactions include the myriad clinical symptoms and multiple mechanisms of drug-host interaction, many of which are poorly understood. |
Real Travel Adventures
September 2008
Gary Niemann |
Oral Allergy Immunotherapy In Denver Oral allergy immunotherapy utilizing a potency-enhancing liquid vehicle is painless, convenient, effective, safe, and economical, and can offer relief for millions of allergy sufferers |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002
Thomas G. Maddox |
Adverse Reactions to Contrast Material: Recognition, Prevention, and Treatment Adverse reactions to contrast agents range from a mild inconvenience, such as itching associated with hives, to a life-threatening emergency. |
Nurse Practitioner
September 2008
Elizabeth Neville Regan |
Diagnosing Rhinitis: Viral and Allergic Characteristics Rhinitis is a group of disorders characterized by inflammation and irritation of mucous membranes of the nose. These disorders may be infectious, allergic, or inflammatory in origin. |
Nursing
June 2011
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2011: Part 2 In this article, you'll learn about seven recently approved drugs, including: fingolimod hydrochloride, an oral drug indicated to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. |
Nursing
June 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002
Gregory Juckett |
Venomous Snakebites in the United States: Management Review and Update Venomous snakebites, although uncommon, are a potentially deadly emergency in the United States. Patients with snakebites should undergo a comprehensive work-up to look for possible hematologic, neurologic, renal, and cardiovascular abnormalities... |
AskMen.com
October 25, 2001
Sebastien Stefanov |
Do You Have Food Allergies? It seems everybody nowadays has their own personal kryptonite, but allergies are no laughing matter. Some reactions can be deadly, and even if allergic reactions are not severe, they can still be annoying... |
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March 2012
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2012: part I In this article, you'll learn about 11 recently approved drugs. |
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February 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |
Nurse Practitioner
February 2011
Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual Drug Update: 2010 in Review In 2010, the FDA approved several new drugs and new indications for use in primary care. From new therapies for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to a combination drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia, NPs need to be aware of the latest medications now available. |
Nursing
February 2009
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 09: Part 1 Learn about 10 new drugs, including nebivolol HCl, the newest beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2003 |
Anaphylaxis What is anaphylaxis?... What causes anaphylaxis?... How do I prevent a reaction?... Where can I get more information? |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2004 |
Allergy Shots-What You Need to Know An informational consumer pamphlet on this type of allergy therapy. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2001
Robert G. Hosey |
Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis and Urticaria In a select group of persons, exercise can produce a spectrum of allergic symptoms ranging from an erythematous, irritating skin eruption to a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction. .. |
Nursing
June 2010
Linda Laskowski-Jones |
Summer emergencies: Can you take the heat? This article will review the most common summertime hazards, describe frontline emergency care interventions, and advise commonsense prevention strategies. |
Nursing
May 2012
Tim Blake |
Three Medication Pathways for Bipolar Disorder No matter where you work, you're likely to care for patients with bipolar disorder, which affects about 2.6% of people age 18 and older per year. |
Real Travel Adventures
February 2008
Bonnie Neely |
Simple Oral Therapy In Denver Prevents Allergic Symptoms For Life! The Allergy Clinic makes patients comfortable again by eliminating their allergic symptoms through simple daily oral drops. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2006 |
Myths and Facts About Food Allergies A consumer guide: Myth 1: Food allergy is very common... Myth 2: Most people with food allergies are allergic to strawberries and tomatoes... Myth 3: Some people are allergic to sugar... etc. |
Nursing Management
June 2009
Zimmerman & Britton |
Prevention Through Vigilance: Malignant Melanoma Management Nurses can play a critical role in the care of patients with melanoma by offering preventive education and support. |
HHMI Bulletin
Spring 2013
Kelli Whitlock Burton |
When the Bee Stings A protein complex called the inflammasome helps the body sense venom from bee stings. |
Science News
March 15, 2003
Janet Raloff |
Unexpected Sources Of Peanut Allergy Attention new moms: Some lotions and creams for soothing scaly or irritated skin run the risk of triggering immune reactions in your infant that could lead to a serious food allergy months later. Or so conclude the authors of a new study in England. |
Nutrition Action Healthletter
April 2001 |
Food Allergies For most sufferers, allergic reactions to food are a temporary discomfort. But not for the estimated 30,000 people each year in the U.S. who eat the wrong food and go into anaphylactic shock... |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2002 |
Allergy Testing What is allergy testing?... What kinds of allergy tests are available?... Why should I be tested for allergies? |
Chemistry World
March 4, 2011
Elinor Richards |
Laser treatment for late-stage cancer Scientists from China, the US and Peru claim to have successfully treated late-stage breast cancer patients using laser immunotherapy to stimulate patients' own immune systems to fight the cancer. |
AskMen.com
Jacob Franek |
Summer Health Care Guide Before you dive headfirst into all those fun activities that summer has to offer, remember that summer brings more with it than just the sun. Thankfully, you can avoid many of these seasonal hazards by following this summer health care guide. |
Science News
December 15, 2007
Janet Raloff |
Food for Thought: No Peanuts for Your Peanut Youngsters are developing peanut allergies earlier because of exposures in babyhood. |
Chemistry World
March 24, 2015
Rebecca Trager |
Opossum peptide antivenom could take on snake bites An antidote based on a protein found in the blood of opossums could offer an effective low-cost treatment for snake bites, researchers in the US have found. |
