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Why is adrenaline so important? Correct dosage information for weight
Why is adrenaline so important? Correct dosage information for weight With the current stock shortages of EpiPen Jr® (Junior) in South Africa, we are once again reminded of the importance of access
Itching to know….about HIVES
Itching to know….about HIVES Urticaria, also known as hives, are pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly and typically come and go, with each lesion lasting less
Probiotic Reduces Crying Time in Colicky Infants
Probiotic Reduces Crying Time in Colicky Infants Can anything help colic? The word colic is associated with exhaustion, anxiety and helplessness for many parents. Colic is actually defined as crying for more
Palforzia is the first FDA approved drug to be used for peanut OIT
Palforzia is the first FDA approved drug to be used for peanut OIT Peanut allergy, an increasingly prevalent health condition, has previously been managed by strict avoidance and appropriate treatment of any
Antibiotics – could shorter courses be better?
Antibiotics - could shorter courses be better? Antibiotics are one of the greatest advances in medicine. However, when used inappropriately they may have a negative impact on the person taking them and
Food intolerance
Food intolerance What is a food intolerance? A food intolerance refers to a sensitivity to a food, most commonly a difficulty in digestion. It is important to distinguish this from food allergy,
Research updates
Research updates Antibiotic use in infancy increases risk for childhood asthma In light of the high (and in some regions still rising) prevalence of allergies and asthma, there
Indoor air quality-which allergens are found in the home?
Indoor air quality-which allergens are found in the home? Introduction Outdoor air quality has been well studied but many hours are spent indoors so it is important to look at the quality
Where are Allergens Hidden?
Where are Allergens Hidden? As manufacturers and consumers, we often emphasise allergens that we know in the eight common regulated food allergens in South Africa; but how alert are consumers to innocent-looking