CFAAR’s Dr. Ruchi Gupta and Dr. Christopher Warren were co-authors in a recent study on the mental health burdens of #foodallergies . We learned that not only did 62% of patients report mental health concerns, but there is also a significant unmet needs. bit.ly/3xlRLHY

About 8% of children have #foodallergies , 40% are allergic to multiple foods, & 42% have had a severe reaction. Being aware of the top 9 #allergens & the allergens that cause a severe allergic reaction will help us to prevent accidental ingestion. bit.ly/3VrPBAq

Nurses, we see you out here. ❤️

The Nursing Informatics Forum was one of our hottest pre-conference tracks at #HIMSS24 , and we dove deep into the future of health’s biggest workforce.

Our Health Technology Innovation Biodesign: Training Aspiring Allergy/Immunology Innovators session at AAAAI today generated excellent solutions to pain points identified by the A/I community.
#AAAAI24

Huge news: U.S. FDA approves Xolair for multiple #foodallergies ! OUtMATCH study showed this drug can significantly cut chance of severe reaction with accidental allergen exposure. We look at the news, the treatment, go inside study results. @Genentech @Foodallergy @AAFAnational

Just published in Clinical & Translational Allergy, our systematic review on the other food allergies. In other words the ones that don't get into the news - eg fruits, vegetables, seed.
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Kate Khaleva Carina Venter PhD RD

Being calm if #airline staff does not comprehend a #foodallergy key
#SaturdayMood

Hey - did you know that Allergy Research is looking for patients with #allergies and #asthma for their latest study? Call today to find out more!

An AL reader wonders if it's true that food allergic reactions get worse with every exposure? Allergist Dr. Scott Sicherer of @mountsinainyc reassures, saying 'It has become a common myth that....reactions will automatically become worse with every exposure.' Get more details:

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Nurses, it's your time to shine! 🌟

Join NursePitch™ at #HIMSS24 for the opportunity to present your work to influential leaders in the industry, connect with mentors, and stand a chance to secure $8,500 in funding.

Apply now: bit.ly/3RuLEZD

📢 #GreatRead Remaining challenge to diagnose and manage cow's milk allergy: opinion paper to daily clinical practice [Vandenplas Y, Meyer R, Nowak-Wegrzyn A, Salvatore S, Venter C, Vieira MC. Nutrients. 2023;15(22):4762]
🙏👏Rosan Meyer (RD) Carina Venter PhD RD ⬇️mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/2…

We have the right tools to treat #airline passengers who have allergic reactions. So WHY are these medications not REQ'd in EMK's? I spoke to Jacob Passy at length about the issue, intro'd him to Lindsey Ulin, MD who suffered first time #anaphylaxis in the air.
The The FAA ✈️ must take…

SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: 47 people are sick in 22 states, with 10 hospitalized. Do not eat these two products. Throw them away. Investigators are looking for any additional products that may be contaminated: bit.ly/3S461gu

Apply TODAY for CFAAR Ambassadors! The program is a week-long experience that provides high school students with an introduction to public health research, & allows them to explore various career paths in medicine, advocacy, policy, data science, & more. bit.ly/46Zl6UG

Thank you Lianne Mandelbaum and Allergic Living for this informative article
The Trouble with Airline Meals and Food Allergies - Allergic Living allergicliving.com/2023/12/21/the…

In case you missed it, U.S. FDA issued new draft guidance for food manufacturers on cross-contact & accurate labeling for top allergens. Gain insights on forward [?] progress on food labeling & use of thresholds, plus find out how to personally comment on the guidance (by 3/25/24)

So many of us as parents, healthcare professionals and public health advocates have voiced the need for Epi auto injectors on planes and public places. Grateful to our elected officials
Chuck Schumer Ed Markey
For hearing us!

Lianne Mandelbaum Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC Susan Kelly BSN, RN Olga Kagan

Very proud! The EAACI guidelines on the diagnosis of IgE mediated food allergy have been published - for the first time IgE to allergen components and activation test are part of the list of recommended tests. Thank you to all the experts who contributed too many to name here