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American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

The diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis: an updated practice parameter
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Mar 2005 (National Guideline Clearinghouse summary)
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Selections From Main Plenary Session: "Affecting the Antibody"
CME by Mark T. O'Hollaren, MD Highlights of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2004 Annual Meeting Release date Dec 20 2004 Registration (free) required
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Research Findings Unveiled on Common and Unusual Allergies
Newswise Source: American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Nov 13 2004
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Poinsettias can cause allergic reaction: research
CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) News
Allergic to Latex? Poinsettia Plants May Pose Risk
Newswise Source: American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Nov 20 2003
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ACAAI: New Assay Broadens Testing Options for Latex Allergy
by Paula Moyer DGDispatch News Nov 18 2003
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Research Findings Unveiled at ACAAI Annual Meeting
Press Release Oct 31 2003 Archived version
New Developments in Food Allergy Presented at International Conference
Press Release Oct 31 2003 Archived version
Allergic Patients at Risk from Latex Surgical Gloves
Failure to inform surgeons and anesthesiologists beforehand of an allergy to latex could place patients in serious danger in the operating room, a case study reveals by E. J. Mundell Reuters Health Nov 18 2002
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The Cutting Edge Surgical Information Systems Nov 25 2002 Archived version
Hidden Dangers in Latex Gloves
Hospitals should screen workers for allergies, study says by Robert Preidt HealthScoutNews Jul 20 2002
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Growing Number of Health Care Workers are Allergic to Latex, Prompting One Maryland Hospital to Screen Employees
Press Release Jul 01 2002 Archived version
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Novel Anti-IgE Therapy Reduces Allergy Symptoms, Asthma Flare-ups and the Need to Use Some Medications
Feb 25 2002
Some 250 Allergens in the Workplace Are Linked to Allergic Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
Nov 16 2001 Archived version
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ACAAI: Allergies Common In Hospitalized Patients
by Jill Stein DG News Nov 05 2000
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Allergists Caution Health Care Industry About Risks of Passive Dispersion of Latex Aeroallergen Through Powdered Glove Use
Oct 2000 Archived version
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MedscapeWire Oct 27 2000 Registration (free) required
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Latex Allergies
Updated Mar 2000
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Q & A: Latex Allergies
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Preguntas y Respuestas: Alergias al Látex
Latex Allergy Facts
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Latex Allergy Fact Sheet
Special Bulletin: Latex Allergy
Experts Say Occupational Allergies and Asthma Is a Growing Problem in the Industrialized World
Dec 22 1999 Archived version
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New Findings in Food Allergy Research: Contamination of Food by Latex Gloves
by Sami Bahna, MD, DrPH Next day summaries from ACAAI Annual Meeting Nov 16 1999 Archived version
Researchers Present New Findings at Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Nov 12 1999 Archived version
Women Are Twice As Likely To Experience Anaphylaxis As Men, According To Clinical Profile
Oct 30 1997 Archived version
AAAAI and ACAAI Joint Statement Concerning the Use of Powdered and Non-powdered Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Jul 21 1997 Archived version
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Guidelines for the Management of Latex Allergies and Safe Latex Use in Health Care Facilities
Gordan Sussman, MD and Milton Gold, MD Mar 1996 Archived version
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About Latex Allergies
Advice From Your Allergist Archived version
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Selected Sources of Low-Allergen Latex Gloves
Tables compiled by B. Lauren Charous, MD Milwaukee Medical Clinic May 1997 Archived version
Nation's Allergists Alert Public and Health Workers about Latex Allergy Risks
Jul 16 1996 Archived version
Latex Allergy Poses Risks for Emergency Medical Personnel
Jul 16 1996 Archived version
ACAAI Calls For Action To Control Risk Of Potentially Life-Threatening Latex Allergy
News Release Jul 18 1995 Archived version
Latex allergy: an emerging healthcare problem
Latex allergy position statement Apr 1995 Archived version
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Scratching the itch in latex gloves
Materials Management in Health Care Dec 1995
Monitor: Keeping up with regulatory developments...A call for latex glove guidelines
Materials Management in Health Care Oct 1995
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