Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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Allergy News
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary, Nationwide Retail Level Recall of Four Lots of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals today issued a voluntary nationwide retail level recall of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets USP, 50mg/325mg/40mg, and Hydrocodone [Read More]
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Joins “HAE: Learn About It, Talk About It,” Consortium of Specialist Organizations Committed to Advancing Care of Patients With Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) today announced it has joined a growing collaboration of professional organizations in the program, “HAE: Learn About [Read More]
1 in 13 U.S. Children Suffer from Food Allergies, Study Finds
According to a national survey of more than 38,000 families, 8 percent of children in the United States suffer from a food allergy – a considerably higher number than [Read More]
Children’s Hospital Study Shows Pediatric Patient Crowding Can be Reduced by Smoothing Occupancy Levels
Children’s hospitals can reduce higher patient occupancy rates most often experienced during weekdays by scheduling more patients to be admitted on days with lighter [Read More]
Ragweed and Mold Lead Overall Upswing in Allergy Prevalence; Climate Change Suspected
Early results from the largest cross-sectional national allergy study ever conducted, to be released later this week, suggest that allergies have increased in America, but [Read More]
Environmental Groups Join USW in Alleging OMNOVA Failed to Adequately Report Toxic Chemicals at South Carolina Plant
United Steelworkers (USW) said today that it has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. by providing notice of intent to file in United [Read More]
Ford and Healthcare Experts Research SYNC Health and Wellness Connectivity Services Helping Manage Chronic Illness on the go
As Americans take a more active role in managing their health and well-being, Ford researchers are taking a leading role in developing a series of health and wellness in-car [Read More]
Food Allergies Common among Children and Linked to Environmental Allergies and Asthma Later in Life, Suggests Largest-Ever National Allergy Study
Early results from the largest cross-sectional national allergy study ever conducted, to be released later this month, demonstrate that food allergies commonly occur in [Read More]
AllergyChat News
AllergyChat supports all people with allergies
There are other forums for specific allergies and we support them. But, we noticed people with great ideas or info dealing with one type of allergy were not communicating with people with different allergies. We want to get the whole community [Read More]
Allergies in the News
- New Education About Allergy Eye, Dry Eye and the Tear Film from Sharon KleyneResearcher and radio talk show host, Sharon Kleyne, describes the causes of dry eye and susceptibility to eye allergies.Grants Pass, OR (PRWEB) January 27, 2012 The rapid worldwide increase in dry eye disease, according to researcher and radio talk show host Sharon Kleyne, is also creating a crisis in eye allergies, often called "allergic dry eye." […]
- Bill would ban allergy treatments by chiropractorsCalifornia would prohibit chiropractors from treating allergies under a bill approved by the state Senate. […]
- Ian's Launches New Allergy-Friendly, Sustainably-Sourced Fish Sticks With MSC CertificationFRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ian's, a leading producer of all-natural, allergy-friendly convenience foods, announces the addition of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody ... […]
- Ora Executives to Present at Allergy Drug Discovery & Development Conference in San DiegoSAN DIEGO, CA-- - Leading allergy experts from Ora, Inc. will present at the GTC Bio Allergy Drug Discovery & Development Conference in San Diego. The meeting, taking place January 30-31st at the Paradise ... […]
- Teenager tells of nut allergy dramaA teenager has described how he was rushed to hospital on his 15th birthday when he suffered his first dramatic allergic nut reaction after eating a celebratory chocolate. […]
- NHS Choices launches new food allergy and intolerance myth buster toolTo mark food allergy and intolerance awareness week, NHS Choices, the health information website for the NHS, has launched a new tool to help dispel common myths around food allergy and intolerance. […]
Allergy Stories
Allergy Awareness kills
If you asked most people if they were aware of allergies, they would undoubtedly tell you, yes. "Tom, are you aware?", "Yep", he nods...."Sally, how about you?", "Sure!", she exclaims with a smile. Ok then, problem solved, we're all good. Everyone is aware. Not so fast. Being aware doesn't mean you understand the impacts and the consequences of someone dealing with life threatening allergies. We all want to do good.(Most of us) We all want to think we are understanding of others needs. Especially if there are life changing consequences. But, do we really, when it comes to allergies? I had an incident about 8 years ago as I was on a commercial flight. I was sitting in my seat getting comfortable and eating some peanuts I had brought [Read More]
Do you know fear like a mother knows fear?
I was on the phone with her and she was a thousand miles away, but I could still see the tears. Why was a new, young mother feeling so much pain, so much fear? I understood why, but I couldn't imagine what she was feeling. She thankfully, recently, had a beautiful happy baby. Ten fingers...Ten toes. One that could laugh and cry and do all the little things newborns do. She had a lot to be thankful for. That was the good news. What I listened to was the sad news..... Her little infant had a life threatening food allergy. Some of you reading this will understand immediately the implications of what I'm writing. For the others, I'll try and help you. When someone has a life threatening, or anaphylactic reaction, they need to administer [Read More]
Allergy Medication News
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary, Nationwide Retail Level Recall of Four Lots of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals today issued a voluntary nationwide retail level recall of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets USP, 50mg/325mg/40mg, and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 7.5mg/500mg. This recall was [Read More]
ImmunoCAP(R) Used in Largest Cross-sectional Allergy Study Ever
Phadia, the worldwide leader of in vitro allergy diagnostics, is pleased to contribute to the largest cross-sectional allergy study ever conducted through the use of its ImmunoCAP(R) Specific IgE blood test, the market leading in vitro allergy [Read More]
Perrigo’s Partner Synthon Receives FDA Tentative Approval for Levocetirizine Solution – Generic Equivalent to Xyzal® Oral Solution
Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO; TASE) and its partner Synthon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has received tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application for Levocetirizine [Read More]
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Food Allergy Forum
- Puzzling Reaction
- New food allergy model for fenugreek has been developed
- Economic cost of Allergy support products - Survey
- Anyone Else Have An Unknown Food Allergy?
- Allergy Awareness kills - Story from Allergychat
- FDA CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION - Have Food Allergies? Read the Label
- Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in US Meat and Poultry
- Allergen Specificity, Spinach, Mushrooms,
- Robin O'brien TED Speech regarding GMO and the increase in food allergies.
- Massachusetts Food Allergen Awareness Act
Allergy Products
Hunter Fan Company Launches Revolutionary Air Filtration System
Hunter Fan Company, the world’s original ceiling fan manufacturer, announced today the launch of the Total Air Sanitizer, the world’s only portable air purifier that effectively captures and kills living biological pollutants and viruses. Addressing a growing worldwide concern over air safety and cleanliness, Hunter developed the Total Air Sanitizer in order to provide customers [Read More]
Visitors to Boston Can Now Sleep Better Thanks to Science and Silk
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the growing population of people with asthma and allergies now has a luxury hotel option that features Certified asthma & allergy friendly® bedding in every room when visiting the Boston area. The Lenox Hotel in the historic Back Bay now features all natural SmartSilk™ silk-filled bedding that has [Read More]
LifeStyles Launches the First Large Polyisoprene Condom
The makers of LifeStyles® Condoms (“LifeStyles”) announce today the release of their latest innovation in contraception, SKYN® Large. Following the overwhelming success of SKYN, the first polyisoprene condom on the market, and due to high consumer demand for a larger SKYN product, LifeStyles is expanding size options and product [Read More]
Allergy Sufferers Contend With Longer Allergy Season
Eye Allergies a Common Complaint; Leading Expert Offers Advice for Allergy Sufferers JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The 2011 allergy season is expected to be 27 days longer in northernmost parts of North America,(1) adding almost a month of suffering to the typical pollen allergy season of February/March-October,(2) [Read More]
FDA News
- JKS Wholesale SVCS, Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In Torta de Pan Date Code 02/15/2012
- Rexall Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shellfish in Calcium 1200mg plus Vitamin D 1000 IU Softgels
- Price Chopper Supermarkets Issues Voluntary Stuffed Clam Recall
- Minnesota Firm Issues Recall Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen in Certain Sunflower Seeds
- Herbadashery LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Anchovy in Pine Ridge BBQ and Dipping Sauce and Pine Ridge Jalapeño BBQ and Dipping Sauce
- Blount Fine Foods Announces Rip Roar'N Crab Soup Recall For Undeclared Milk, Wheat And Crab Allergens
- D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary Recall on Safeway Snack Artist Sugar Free Bite-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookies Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens
- Bloch’s Best Inc Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs in Laromme Brand Vanilla Rugelach in 14 oz. Round Containers
- Enhorabuena! Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk, Wheat, Tree Nuts, and Eggs in “Palitos de Guayaba” (Guava Sticks)
- Undeclared Sulfites in Baraka Apricot Candies, from Lebanon
USA NIAID – News
- NIAID News Release: Media Availability: NIH Tests Novel Vaccine Made from Weakened Malaria Parasites
- NIAID News Release: NIH Scientists Find Cause of Rare Immune Disease
- NIAID News Release: Bulletin: Genital Herpes Vaccine Moderately Protective against One of Two Herpes Viruses
- NIAID News Release: Experimental Vaccine Partially Protects Monkeys from HIV-like Infection
USA CDC News
- CDC report finds large decline in lower-limb amputations among U.S. adults with diagnosed diabetes
- Binge drinking is bigger problem than previously thought
- CDC Telebriefing on Vital Signs Report: Binge Drinking
- Many young children overdosing from medicines at home
- Sexual Violence, Stalking, and Intimate Partner Violence Widespread in the US
UK Food Standards Agency
- Doves Farm Foods Limited withdraws one batch of Gluten Free Buckwheat Flour due to low levels of gluten present in the product
- UK Snacks Ltd recall certain batch code of Giant 'Just Fruit' mixed dried fruits due to incorrect allergen labelling information
- Waitrose withdraws their own Essential Range of Salmon and Dill Fishcakes due to incorrect allergen labelling
- Asda recalls one date code of Asda Frozen Chicken Biryani Steamer due to a packaging error
- Asda recalls certain date codes of Asda Hot & Spicy King Prawns with Garlic Mayonnaise Dip
- Maysum withdraws certain batch codes of Chicken and Vegetable Samosas due to incorrect allergen labelling information
- Waitrose recalls one batch of its own-brand Belgian Plain Chocolate due to the presence of undeclared hazelnuts
Canadian Food Inspection
- Health Hazard (contamination) - Neilson Trutaste 2% Microfiltered Partly Skimmed Milk
- Allergy Alert (egg) - Rainbow Trout pastries
- Allergy Alert (tree nuts) - Earthly Goodness - Golden Apple Nut Free Organic Bar
- Allergy Alert (milk, soy, sulphites) - Kettleman Bagel Co. - baked goods
- Allergy Alert (milk) - powders (various)
- Health Hazard (rancidity) - President's Choice Organics infant cereals
- Allergy Alert (tree nut) - Hedgehogs - filled with creamy hazelnut truffle
- Allergy Alert (lait) - Tasty Enterprises - flavoured powders (various)
- Allergy Alert (sulphites) - Kingo - KG Sliced Mushroom
- Allergy Alert (milk) - Whole Foods Market Dairy Free bakery products
World Health Org News
- Dr Margaret Chan nominated for a second term to be WHO Director-General
- Executive Board appoints the Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
- India records one year without polio cases
- WHO recognizes progress of Gulf States for adopting regional strategy to address noncommunicable diseases
- WHO concerned that new H5N1 influenza research could undermine the 2011 Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework
- Three-year study identifies key interventions to reduce maternal, newborn and child deaths