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ACAAI: New Insight into Peanut Allergy
In patients with refractory allergic eye diseases, the cause of the irritation could be peanuts, researchers reported here. Among patients…
13 Nov 2006
Recommendations for the treatment of acute anaphylactic reactions
A study published in a recent issue of the Medical Journal of Australia has offered clear and comprehensive recommendations for…
08 Nov 2006
Acne
Acne (pimples or blackheads) causes red, inflamed skin, most commonly in teenagers. Acne treatments can help prevent acne scars.
19 Aug 2006
Breast is best, but watch out for the allergies
Mother’s milk is undeniably the most nutritious food for babies, but can they have too much of a good thing?…
08 Aug 2006
Skin rashes
A rash is defined as a change in the skin's appearance, which may involve alternations in texture (eg rough or smooth) and/or its colour. The…
15 Jul 2006
'SCRATCH' The Confusion Away: New Tool to Sort Out Insect Bites in Children
Children afflicted with insect-bite rashes are often misdiagnosed or referred for extensive and costly tests, but a new, easy-to-remember set…
07 Jul 2006
Adverse Reactions to Foods
Adverse Reactions to Food: Many people associate various symptoms to foods, and while scientific evidence that foods can be harmful is lacking in many cases,…
18 Mar 2006
Latex allergy
Latex allergy causes an allergic reaction on exposure to latex in gloves, latex condoms and baby teats and medical devices. It may cause anaphylaxis.
12 Feb 2006
Allergy and the immune system
Allergy is an exaggerated immune reaction to a usually harmless substance like pollen. Uncontrolled inflammatory and other allergic responses damage cells.
02 Jan 2006
