Anaphylaxis

The HCPLive anaphylaxis page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on acute allergic reactions. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for preventing anaphylaxis, and more.

Rasika Mathias, PhD: Detailing the LEAP Study

February 27, 2022

Video

Dr. Mathias noted that investigators are continuing to determine if age plays a role in peanut allergy risk and sensitization.

Tolly Epstein, MD, MS: Post-Injection Monitoring and Epinephrine for Patients on Immunotherapy

February 25, 2022

Article

Dr. Epstein provides updates on a joint study between members of AAAAI and the American College of Allergy on the relationship between epinephrine and post-immunotherapy injection waiting periods.

Anaphylaxis Rates Dropped During COVID-19 Pandemic

February 25, 2022

Article

Urticaria and angioedema with oral mucocutaneous involvement were commonly labeled as anaphylaxis upon presentation.

Allergist Care Results in Lower Healthcare Costs for Peanut Allergy Patients

February 25, 2022

Article

The proportion of anaphylaxis episodes was higher in the cohort of patients with peanut allergies, compared to a control group of patients with non-peanut food allergies.

Aimmune Therapeutics Announces Safety Data Analysis Results for PALFORZIA

February 16, 2022

Article

Data pooled from 5 trials show a consistent and manageable safety profile for continued treatment with PALFORZIA.

Ari R. Cohen, MD, FAAP: Epinephrine Recommended for Pediatric Anaphylaxis

October 09, 2021

Video

Cohen believes the emergency injection is not only cost-effective but the ideal treatment method for protecting vulnerable pediatric groups with allergies.

Ari R. Cohen, MD, FAAP: Diagnosing Anaphylaxis in Pediatric Populations

October 09, 2021

Video

Cohen details some of the diagnostic criteria for anaphylaxis in pediatric populations, differences in symptoms among children and adolescents, and the virtues of epinephrine.

Anaphylaxis Linked to Increased Burden of Peanut and Food Allergy

October 08, 2021

Article

Prior to the investigation, peanut allergy was often linked to high rates of anaphylaxis, with its prevalence in children and adolescents surpassing that found in adult patients.

Investigators Propose New Food Allergy Trial for Pediatric Allergy Patients

September 02, 2021

Article

Investigators believe the ALDORADO trial could properly diagnose the accuracy of open food challenges in comparison to the traditionally used double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge in pediatric patients with food allergies.

Study Reports High Tolerance of COVID-19 Vaccine in Patients with Allergies

August 31, 2021

Article

Investigators report that the small number of adverse events from the vaccine were successfully treated, with the remaining participants experiencing no allergic responses.

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