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Conclusive evidence that tainted heparin caused allergic reactions

Conclusive evidence that tainted heparin caused allergic reactions

Medicine & Health / Research

created Dec 04, 2008 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of researchers has confirmed that a contaminant found in several batches of the blood-thinner heparin is linked with severe allergic reactions in patients, dozens of whom died after ...





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Allergic-like reactions occur in premedicated patients

Medicine & Health / Other

created Feb 09, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Allergic-like reactions can occur in patients (both children and adults) when given gadolinium containing contrast agents, even if they have been pre-medicated with corticosteroids and antihistamines, according to a recent ...


FDA approves new type of latex glove

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created Apr 23, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Wednesday announced approval of the first glove made from a new form of natural rubber latex, guayule latex.


New discovery may lead to new class of allergy drugs

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created Jan 29, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

If you've ever wondered why some allergic reactions progress quickly and may even become fatal, a new research report published in the February 2009 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology provides an important part of the ...


Six bad reactions to swine flu vaccine in Canada: official (Update)

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 4

Six severe allergic reactions to swine flu vaccinations have been observed in Canada, health authorities said Tuesday, adding that all of the individuals are feeling better.


Researchers evaluating food allergy treatment

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created Apr 17, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers at National Jewish Medical and Research Center are conducting trials to evaluate a method to prevent allergic reactions to food. They are feeding peanut- and egg-allergic people increasing doses of an investigational ...


Researchers find new way of reducing the symptoms of anaphylactic shock

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created Jul 27, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A method of reducing the impact or symptoms of anaphylactic shock has been identified by university researchers.


Anti-fungal drug offers great benefits to some with severe asthma

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created Dec 29, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Some patients with severe asthma who also have allergic sensitivity to certain fungi enjoy great improvements in their quality of life and on other measures after taking an antifungal drug, according to new research from ...


Scientists puzzled by severe allergic reaction to cancer drug in the middle Southern US

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Aug 20, 2007 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A patient’s expectations about the side effects of chemotherapy usually focus on nausea, hair loss, fatigue and other side effects. Worries about severe allergic reactions to their therapy is usually not a concern.


Of Mice and Peanuts: A new mouse model for peanut allergy

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created Jan 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chicago researchers report the development of a new mouse model for food allergy that mimics symptoms generated during a human allergic reaction to peanuts. The animal model provides a new research tool that will be invaluable ...


Scientists developing food allergy treatment

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created Dec 01, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A team of scientists from across Europe are embarking on new research to develop a treatment for food allergy.



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