A World Allergy Organization International Survey on Diagnostic Procedures and Therapies in Drug Allergy/Hypersensitivity [PDF]
Objective To study the diagnostic and treatment modalities used in drug allergy/hypersensitivity among members of the World Allergy Organization (WAO).Methods A questionnaire comprising 39 questions was circulated electronically to member societies ...
Bernard Yu-Hor Thong, MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edin) +11 more
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Drug allergy encompasses a spectrum of immunologically-mediated hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs) with varying mechanisms and clinical presentations. This type of adverse drug reaction (ADR) not only affects patient quality of life, but may also lead to ...
Samira Jeimy +5 more
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Feasibility of a drug allergy registry-based excipient allergy database and call for universal mandatory drug ingredient disclosure: the case of PEG [PDF]
BackgroundExcipient allergy is a rare, but potentially lethal, form of drug allergy. Diagnosing excipient allergy remains difficult in regions without mandatory drug ingredient disclosure and is a significant barrier to drug safety.ObjectiveTo ...
Andy Ka Chun Kan +4 more
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Dietary parameters in patients with drug allergy: Assessing dietary inflammatory index [PDF]
Background Research on the increasing incidence of allergic diseases evidenced the role of diet as a potential key factor. Diet can modulate the low-grade systemic inflammation related to obesity and several diseases.
Eunice Dias de Castro +4 more
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Drug Allergy Profile From a National Drug Allergy Registry [PDF]
Background: Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) are among the most frequent reasons for consultation in allergy departments and are becoming more common due to increasing prevalence and case complexity.Objective: To describe the most common drugs ...
Mona Al-Ahmad +4 more
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Characterizing drug allergy management among allergists in Canada: a national survey study [PDF]
Background Unverified drug allergy labels are common and associated with significant patient harm, yet infrastructure and testing practices vary across clinical settings in Canada.
Erika Yue Lee +7 more
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Accurately describing drug allergies and adverse drug reactions: The Australian Delphi Consensus on Drug Allergy Terminology [PDF]
Background: Standardizing drug allergy terminology is essential for consistent and accurate reporting of drug allergy information. Objective: This study aimed to define drug allergy–related terms for use in clinical care and allergy documentation using ...
Jillian Kehoe, MHP, BSc +37 more
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Background In the general population, reports on suspected ß-lactam hypersensitivity are common. After a drug allergy work-up at best 20% of the selected patients are positive.
Caimmi Silvia +5 more
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Public Information Needs and Interest in Specific Food and Drug Allergy Disorders in Germany (2022–2024): Google Search Engine Analysis [PDF]
BackgroundThe prevalence of food and drug allergies has been steadily increasing in Germany. These conditions not only impair the quality of life of those affected but also place an additional burden on the health care system.
Tobias Fuchs +4 more
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Identifying the most at-risk age-group and longitudinal trends of drug allergy labeling amongst 7.3 million individuals in Hong Kong [PDF]
Background Incorrect drug ‘allergy’ labels remain a global public health concern. Identifying regional trends of drug allergy labeling can guide appropriate public health interventions, but longitudinal or population drug allergy studies remain scarce ...
Valerie Chiang +4 more
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