Meat Allergy Triggered by Tick Bites
Node Smith, ND University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist has identified key immunological changes in people who abruptly develop an allergic reaction to mammalian meat, such as beef. [...]
Pre-Hospital Anaphylaxis Treatment Guidelines May Need Reassessment
Node Smith, ND Treatment guidelines for managing anaphylaxis in children should be reassessed, according to a new Canadian study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In [...]
Children Not Getting Epinephrine When Needed, Prior to Arriving at ED
In a very interesting study, the routine use of epinephrine for anaphylaxis was analyzed. It was found that less than half of children presenting to emergency departments for acute anaphylaxis [...]
Can’t Have Just One
Joseph Kellerstein, ND Although I’ve never been the sharpest tool in the shed I have flattered myself by thinking I am moderately intelligent. The following situation had me and most people I’ve [...]
Recognizing Anaphylaxis in Infants and Children
Signs, Tiggers, and Criteria to Diagnose and Treat Pediatric Anaphylaxis Tamara Cullen, ND You have just given the second diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccination in the series to [...]
Pediatrics and Ayurveda: Treatment and prevention of asthma and allergies in children
Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayurved) When it comes to the health of their children, today’s parents often feel overwhelmed. The moment a child is born, modern medicine begins to intervene. The [...]