Woman Dies Hours After Undergoing CT Scan for Her Toothache: Cause of Death Is Anaphylactic Shock

Medicine & Technology Jul 11, 2023

Anaphylaxis in reaction to CT contrast medium remains rare but can also be severe. Read to learn more.

Peanut Allergy Solution: Two New Effective Treatments That Significantly Increase Children's Quality of Life Discovered

Feb 04, 2022

A new study suggests two new and effective solutions for treating peanut allergy in children.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Myths Debunked, Experts Weigh in 6 Important Facts

Feb 21, 2021

An immunologist and pharmacist reveal six important facts about COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, debunking some myths surrounding mRNA vaccine technology.

Experts Say Allergies to COVID-19 Vaccine May Happen; What Does That Mean?

Jan 16, 2021

Scientists do not see the anaphylaxis risk to the COVID-19 vaccine. But the CDC suggests you should not get the COVID-19 vaccine if you have allergies.

Scientists Develop a New Pill to Stop Allergic Reactions No Matter What Cause Preventing Anaphylaxis Before It Starts

Jun 04, 2020

Allergies got you down? Not to worry, scientists are on it. A group of researchers from Northwestern University has developed a pill that could prevent allergic reactions from occurring, a first of its kind. Click the link above to learn more.

Battle of the Sexes: Could Being Female Influence Fatal Allergic Reactions?

Dec 30, 2014

They may not necessarily be known as the fairer sex, but researchers of a recent study did find that females may be more prone to death by anaphylaxis. From rashes to the more severe anaphylaxis, allergic reactions vary depending on the gravity of exposure to allergens, one's allergic threshold, and according to the new study, the presence of estrogen -- the primary sex hormones in a woman's body.