A recent epidemic of potentially life-threatening food allergies is affecting one in 10 Australian infants, according to a new book by Winthrop Professor Susan Prescott from The University of Western Australia.
Food induced anaphylaxis is the leading cause of anaphylaxis treated in emergency departments and is increasing in prevalence.
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life-threatening. It must be treated as a medical emergency.
Australian Healthcare Week 2011 is set to take place in Sydney on 22-24, February 2011 and will be attracting 400+ healthcare professionals.
Anaphylaxis is preventable and treatable in most cases. The first step in prevention is knowing the triggers and risk factors.
AMA will host a summit to discuss and develop solutions to the crisis around the shortage of prevocational and vocational training positions for medical school graduates.
The University of Ballarat will introduce a Master of Nursing program to provide specialist training to graduates.
A study has examined the views of medical specialists and members of the public on whether gifts are appropriate from pharmaceutical companies.
The prevalence of food allergies is on the rise. Worldwide research is yet to find the reason for this dramatic increase.
