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Specific IgE—How Does an Innate Defense Against Parasites Turn into Allergies?
When IgE was discovered more than half a century ago, allergists had hopes that it would be the key to better diagnosis and treatment of allergies, but it has remained a riddle wrapped in an enigma, although there has been exciting research along the way. A … [Read More...] about Specific IgE—How Does an Innate Defense Against Parasites Turn into Allergies?
Dateline South Brooklyn–Another Cautionary Asthma Story
By Dr. Paul Ehrlich The 2019 new year brought heartbreak to a South Brooklyn family as an 11-year old boy died after reacting to the smell of fish being cooked in his home. As described by the New York Daily News, the family hooked him up to a “medical … [Read More...] about Dateline South Brooklyn–Another Cautionary Asthma Story
Editing a Theme Issue of a Medical Journal: Q&A with Brian Schroer, MD
Dr. Paul Ehrlich, co-founder of this website, says that in the olden days, dust for testing and immunotherapy was collected by paying church ladies to collect their household dust. The process is much more refined now, but there’s a movement afoot to ban the … [Read More...] about Editing a Theme Issue of a Medical Journal: Q&A with Brian Schroer, MD
Yet Another EpiPen Competitor
By Henry Ehrlich In October, we wrote about a new horse in the epinephrine race and wondered if it would be the tipping point, based on the idea that it takes several competitors in a niche to drive down monopoly prices. Here it is, early December, and we … [Read More...] about Yet Another EpiPen Competitor
The Case of the Missing H
By Henry Ehrlich Usually when people use the term "missing h" they are referring to drug evidence that has disappeared from the storage room at a police station, as happened in real life in the French Connection case. Or "Mickey Cohen's missing h" in … [Read More...] about The Case of the Missing H
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Allergy
by Dr. Xiu-Min Li Allergic diseases are a significant health problem in “Westernized” countries. They represent a tremendous burden on quality of life for both patients and their families, and health care expenditures for the society as a whole. Food … [Read More...] about Traditional Chinese Medicine and Allergy
Dr. Anne Maitland, MD, PhD—Speaker Profile, July 15 East-West Medical Seminar
By Henry Ehrlich Dr. Maitland will discuss the clinical manifestations of mast cell disorders, current treatment options and the role for TCM. -–from the program Anne Maitland, MD, PhD Anne Maitland is both an MD and a PhD. She claims that key to … [Read More...] about Dr. Anne Maitland, MD, PhD—Speaker Profile, July 15 East-West Medical Seminar
Crying Wolf to the Waiter
By Henry Ehrlich Not long ago, Dr. Sakina Bajowala, aka Allergist Mommy, took a TV program to task because one panel member, a plastic surgeon, urged viewers who want to restrict butter from their diets to tell waiters they are allergic to it. Dr. Bajowala … [Read More...] about Crying Wolf to the Waiter
When It Comes to Allergies, What’s the Gut Got to Do With It?
By Dr. Sarah Taylor-Black Over the past decade or so, one of the scientific breakthroughs that have defined modern medicine, i.e. the invention of antibiotics, has come in for its share of bad press. Overuse has led to the development of resistant … [Read More...] about When It Comes to Allergies, What’s the Gut Got to Do With It?
Step Up or Step Down? The Asthma Treatment Debate
By Dr. Larry Chiaramonte One of the persistent discussions in treating asthma is whether to start with smaller, milder dosages of medication and “step up” if they prove ineffective, or start with heavier dosages and “step down.” In the South Bronx, New … [Read More...] about Step Up or Step Down? The Asthma Treatment Debate
Vaccinations in Zambia
By Dr. Purvi Parikh The sub-Saharan heat beats down on us as we walk from our air-conditioned bus to the Simonga Clinic outside of Livingstone, Zambia. It is hard to imagine that some women walk as far as 18 kilometers with their children in this heat … [Read More...] about Vaccinations in Zambia
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