Highlights: Systemic nickel allergy syndrome is defined by contact dermatitis to nickel (e.g. a rash from wearing nickel containing jewellery) and dermatitis/gastrointestinal symptoms with oral consumption of nickel. In this study, subjects with systemic nickel allergy syndrome had improved tolerance…
Highlights: Parents of children that had been prescribed epinephrine auto-injector were surveyed, and a majority were fearful of using the epinephrine auto-injector. Application to Dietetic Practice: When counselling clients that have been prescribed with an epinephrine auto-injector, a brief assessment…
Highlights: This observational study found that starting complementary foods prior to 17 weeks was associated with development of food allergy. Infants that were breastfed during introduction of cow’s milk had a lower rate of food allergy compared to infants that…
Highlights: Medical aspects of IgE mediated (immediate) food allergy are reviewed. It was written by two prominent American allergists and is an excellent summary of recent research. Application to Dietetic Practice: Dietitians specializing in food allergy would greatly benefit from…
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