Allergy & Immunology

Prescribing opioids safely in  patients with an opiate allergy

Larissa DeDea, PharmD, BCPS, PA-C January 09, 2012

IgE-mediated allergy to opioids is rare but life-threatening, so distinguishing between a true allergic reaction and side effects to a previously prescribed opioid is crucial.

Rhinocerebral mucormycosis: A rare fungal infection linked to diabetes

Sarah Asman, MPA, PA-C, Mehrdad M. Behnia, MD, FACP, FCCP December 05, 2011

Although usually prevented by the immune system, this disease is common in patients who are immunocompromised. As in this case, early detection and treatment are key.

Stress management: Helping patients to find effective coping strategies

Denise Rizzolo, PA-C, PhD, Mona Sedrak, PA-C, PhD September 01, 2010

The impact of stress on physical and mental health illustrates the need for a variety of effective coping techniques.

What's New in HIV/AIDS: Treatment Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) can complicate management of patients on antiretroviral therapy.

Daniel L. O’Donoghue, PA-C, PhD, Tara Gleaves, PA-C, MHS; Michelle R. Salvaggio, MD, FACP December 10, 2009

What's new in HIV AIDS treatment? Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome is associated with recovering immune status and can make patients susceptible to infection.

Underarm rash worsens with OTC treatment

Denise Rizzolo, PA-C, PhD, Diana C. Saidac October 07, 2009

A patch of irritated skin on this patient's axilla developed into a pruritic rash that worsened with OTC treatment. Punch biopsy revealed the diagnosis.

A simple new blood test for allergy triggers

June 16, 2009

What's New in ... Allergy testing

QRS: Asthma

Leslie Kole, PA-C May 20, 2009

This review of asthma includes prevalence, clinical assesment, diagnosis, classification, and management of patients with the condition.

The nuts and bolts of peanut bolts of peanut allergy

Alex T. Vu, MD; Minh-Tri Duong, PharmD April 01, 2007

The principles for successful management of peanut allergy include patient education, treatment of the acute reaction, and appropriate follow-up care.