Los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias le dan la capacidad a los alergistas de abordar las barreras a la atención de la alergia y el asma
Read the full articleA partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, comenzó a financiar proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias que abordan los desafíos a… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). A partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, la rama filantrópica del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e…
Community Grant Projects Empower Allergists to Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThese projects have the potential to make an important difference to improve the care for allergy and asthma in every… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began…
Las barreras lingüísticas pueden ser la causa por la que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas
Read the full articleLa abundancia de idiomas hablados en Estados Unidos puede suponer un obstáculo para que algunos pacientes con alergia y asma… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Alrededor del 20 % de la población estadounidense habla un idioma distinto del inglés cuando está en casa.…
Language Barriers May Cause Some Children to be Underdiagnosed for Allergic Conditions
Read the full articleThe abundance of languages spoken in the United States can pose barriers for some allergy and asthma patients to receive… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – About 20% of the US population speaks a language other than English when they are at home. The abundance…
Eliminar el moho después de desastres naturales es vital para las personas alérgicas al moho
Read the full articleHuracanes, inundaciones y precipitaciones extremas pueden provocar un aumento en el crecimiento de moho en casas y residencias.… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los fenómenos meteorológicos severos, como huracanes, inundaciones y precipitaciones extremas, han aumentado en los últimos años y se prevé que…
Eliminating Mold After Natural Disasters is Vital for Those with Mold Allergy
Read the full articleHurricanes, floods and extreme precipitation can prompt a surge in growth of mold throughout houses and residences.… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Severe weather events such as hurricanes, floods and extreme precipitation have increased in recent years and are projected to become more frequent.…
Un nuevo estudio examina los factores potenciales relacionados con el desarrollo de la alergia alimentaria que aparece en la edad adulta
Read the full articleSe estima que 33 millones de estadounidenses tienen alergias alimentarias, incluidos 5.6 millones de niños menores de 18 años… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Se estima que 33 millones de estadounidenses tienen alergias alimentarias, incluidos 5.6 millones de niños menores de 18 años.…
New Study Examines Potential Factors Related to the Development of Adult-Onset Food Allergy
Read the full articleThe cause of food allergies is unknown, although researchers and food allergy experts have ruled out some common theories of… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – It’s estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.6 million children under age 18. The cause of…
La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra que la linaza puede causar una reacción alérgica, tanto después de ingerirla como después de que… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) – La linaza es un ingrediente cada vez más popular en productos horneados y otros productos alimenticios debido…
Un estudio muestra que los niños con seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar las alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio muestra que los niños que tienen un seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar alergias alimentarias que… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) – Algunos niños superan una alergia alimentaria con el tiempo, pero no se comprende bien cómo sucede esto.…
Study Shows Children with Private Insurance More Likely to Outgrow Food Allergies
Read the full articleA new study shows that children with private insurance are more likely to outgrow food allergies than children who use… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Some children will outgrow a food allergy, but how this happens is not well understood. A new study being…
Encuesta: el 72 % de los pacientes con eccema sufrieron síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
Read the full articleEntre las personas que tenían AD, el 72 % informó haber tenido síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023) - Las personas que tienen dermatitis atópica (AD), comúnmente conocida como eccema, tienen una mayor probabilidad de tener…
Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
Read the full articleAmong people who suffered with AD, 72% reported poor mental health symptoms for 1-10 days within the past month… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – People who suffer with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, have an increased likelihood of developing depression and anxiety,…
¿Qué tan preciso fue ChatGPT para los mitos comunes sobre las alergias? Bastante preciso
Read the full articleEn un nuevo estudio, ChatGPT que valorara diez mitos comunes sobre las alergias, y juzgó su exactitud correctamente el 91… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los modelos de lenguaje de inteligencia artificial como ChatGPT se utilizan cada vez más en muchas profesiones diferentes,…
How Accurate was ChatGPT for Common Allergy Myths? Pretty Accurate
Read the full articleIn a new study, ChatGPT was asked to rate 10 common allergy myths, and it judged their accuracy correctly 91%… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used in many different professions, and medicine is not…
Una encuesta revela que el 42 % de los médicos de atención primaria no están familiarizados con los productos biológicos para tratar el asma
Read the full articleDe los 85 PCP encuestados, el 77 % remitió a especialistas después de dos o más exacerbaciones por año, y… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). Los productos biológicos para el tratamiento del asma se introdujeron por primera vez hace unos 20 años. Desde…
Survey Reveals 42% of Primary Care Physicians Are Unfamiliar with Biologics to Treat Asthma
Read the full articleOf the 85 PCPs surveyed, 77% referred to specialists after two or more exacerbations per year, and 42% were unfamiliar… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – Biologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more people…
Nuevo estudio: hacer gárgaras con agua salada podría ayudar a prevenir la hospitalización por COVID
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio determinó que tanto un régimen de solución salina de dosis baja como de dosis alta parecían estar… ANAHEIM, California. (9 de noviembre de 2023). A medida que la COVID y sus efectos sobre la salud se extienden hacia su cuarto año, es…
New Study: Gargling with Salt Water May Help Prevent Covid Hospitalization
Read the full articleWe found that both saline regimens appear to be associated with lower hospitalization rates compared to controls in SARS-CoV-2… ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2023) – As Covid and its health effects move into a fourth year, those who become infected may be searching for remedies…
Pasta dental especial podría reducir el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas para adultos con alergia al cacahuete
Read the full articleEn la OMIT se utiliza una pasta dental especialmente formulada para hacer llegar las proteínas alergénicas del cacahuete a zonas… ANAHEIM, Calif. (9 de noviembre de 2023) - Durante años, los alergistas han utilizado la inmunoterapia oral para ayudar a desensibilizar a las personas con…
ACAAI FIT Bowl
Read the full articleThe ACAAI Fit Bowl is patterned after a popular TV quiz show. Teams representing programs from all over North America compete for the coveted FIT Bowl trophy. The teams test their knowledge, cleverness and ability to listen to questions in a fast-paced environment…
Past Presidents
Read the full articleGailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD 2023-2024 ACAAI Kathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 ACAAI Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022 ACAAI Luz… Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., MD, PhD 2023-2024 ACAAI Kathleen R. May, MD 2022-2023 ACAAI Mark Corbett, MD 2021-2022 ACAAI Luz Fonacier, MD 2020-2021 ACAAI…
AllergyWatch helps you prepare for ABAI CAP cycle
Read the full articleThe print version covers the first 23 articles, plus the online version has summaries and comments for all 35 of the… Did you complete the most recent ABAI Continuous Assessment Program (CAP) cycle? Were you able to read all of the key articles in the…
Negotiating a good offer into a great offer
Read the full articleWhen it comes to physician employment contract negotiations, it’s important that you advocate for yourself.… The College’s Advocacy Council works hard to keep practicing allergists informed about critical socioeconomic and regulatory issues. The Council assists in resolving complex payment disputes, monitors and lobbies state…
Information for Clinicians About Recent Natural Disasters
Read the full articleThe College is committed to providing information and resources to assist allergists in the region, and will continue to monitor… Resources and information for allergists Update (10/10/24): The MIPS automatic EUC policy will be applied to MIPS eligible clinicians in designated counties of states affected…
Help ensure Medicare payments cover the costs of providing care - Join our grassroots efforts!
Read the full articleJoin us by reaching out to your representatives in Congress to enact legislation that ensures physician payments are not reduced in future… Join us by reaching out to your representatives in Congress to enact legislation that ensures physician payments are not reduced in future updates to the Medicare Physician…
College committees are collaborating to create personalized PA letters
Read the full articleWhen developing new PA appeal letters, the Practice Management Committee seeks expertise from various committees under the Science Council.… The College is focused on providing members with practice management resources that address their most pressing needs. The Practice Management Committee leads these efforts and…
Leadership decisions Fall 2024
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at the most recent meeting.… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Executive Committee at the most recent meeting. Nominated Dr. Bruce Lanser as an…
Establishing mentorship on committees
Read the full articleThe College believes that everyone has something to contribute, whether they are a long-standing member or someone who is still… Joining a new committee can be daunting, especially for someone who has never participated in committee work before. But it doesn’t have to be!…
ACAAI committees that work together can reap big results
Read the full articleDr. Mahr explores the benefits of College committees working together on meaningful projects.… Dr. Mahr explores the benefits of College committees working together on meaningful projects. What do you think is the biggest benefit of committees that work together on a project? Collaboration as…
Up-to-date food allergy diagnosis and management information
Read the full articleThe College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide, based on the recently published… The College recently updated its Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management slides and speaker guide. These materials can be very useful for presentations to other medical…
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Read the full articleMany people don’t know that allergists are experts in treating asthma, and that nasal allergies and asthma are closely… If you suffer from asthma or nasal allergies, you’ve probably noticed pollen season getting worse, and negatively affecting your symptoms. Experts from the American College…
Asthma articles dominate in the July-August issue of AllergyWatch
Read the full articleOf the 24 articles reviewed in this AllergyWatch issue, 12 focus on asthma.… The July-August issue of AllergyWatch is packed with useful articles. In this issue, you’ll find: A summary of a study from the journal Science that introduces the concept of the “mechano-inflammatory cycle,”…
Two insightful webinars coming in November
Read the full articleACAAI has two insightful, informative webinars coming in November. Register for these webinars to examine asthma management… ACAAI has two insightful, informative webinars coming in November. Register for these webinars to examine asthma management and enhance your knowledge of genetic testing. The Asthma Urgency…
Turning the page – another year of College progress
Read the full articleI share my perspective of the state of the College, where we are headed, and who has – and will… I remember as a child hearing from my parents that time would speed up as I got older. Turns out they were right. It…
An update on the recent Training Program Directors' Meeting
Read the full articleOur fellowship training programs guide the future of our specialty, and this annual meeting is an important way our organizations… I recently had the privilege of attending and presenting at the ACAAI/AAAAI Training Program Directors’ (TPD) Meeting for U.S. allergy-immunology fellowships. College presidents have…
Shoulders to stand on
Read the full articleThe focus will be on community-based research that addresses issues with direct application to patient care.… To say serving as ACAAI President is simultaneously an incredible honor and humbling experience is a definite understatement. I am very grateful for the outpouring of support that…
Planning for the 2023 Annual Meeting and more
Read the full articleWe also are planning an array of social and networking events in addition to terrific scientific and clinical meeting… As the calendar page has turned to September, our thoughts at the College are filled with visions of our upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting, November 9-13…
Highlights of another great year for the College
Read the full articleAre you interested in teaching and promoting our specialty more? I am pleased to announce the CAPE program, debuting at… As I close out of my presidential year, it’s my pleasure to look back on some of the highlights of 2023 – another great…
AllergyTalk Episode 36 - How Safe Are Oral Corticosteroids?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Samantha Knox, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts…
Not Everything That Coughs Is Asthma (AAN)
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSession recorded on January 11, 2024Speaker: Nancy Joseph, DO, FACAAIWhen coughing persists longer than eight weeks in adults, it’s considered a chronic cough. Chronic coughing may have different causes. In this webinar, Dr. Nancy Joseph will discuss the…
AllergyTalk Disparities in CRSwNP Miniseries Episode 3: Access to Treatment
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode discusses disparities in access to treatment for nasal polyposis.This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and ImmunologistsAdditional informationDisclosure: Not for CME…
AllergyTalk Disparities in CRSwNP Miniseries Episode 2: Environmental Triggers
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersThis episode will discuss the impact of air pollution and the environment on CRSwNP and how this disproportionately affects minority and underserved populations.This podcast is supported by Sanofi Regeneron.Target AudienceAllergists and ImmunologistsAdditional informationDisclosure: Not for CME…
Allergy Office: Coding for Immunotherapy
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members; $20 non-membersThis module was reviewed and updated in November, 2023.Learn how to correctly code for various types of immunotherapy. This 15-minute module will cover ICD-10 and CPT coding for:Inhalant allergen immunotherapySublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT…
AllergyTalk Episode 37: Is There a Role For Allergen Immunotherapy in Seasonal Allergic Asthma?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Samantha Knox, MDListeners can earn credit by completing the post-test questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter…
AllergyTalk Episode 48 - Can Blood Transfusions Trigger Food Allergy?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, FACAAI; Stanley Fineman, MD, FACAAI; and Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FACAAIListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations…
AllergyTalk Episode 49 - The Mental Health Impact of Eczema and Food Allergies
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, FACAAI; Stanley Fineman, MD, FACAAI; and Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD, FACAAIListeners can earn credit by completing the posttest questionsAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations…
Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz: ACAAI Members 2025
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articleNote: This quiz is free for College members only. For the non-member version of the quiz, please go to https://education.acaai.org/allergenextractquiznm.The Allergenic Extract Quiz is designed to train and test individuals preparing allergen extract treatment sets based on the 2023…
Allergen Extract Mixing Quiz: Non-members 2025
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: $100 non-members, $25 for staff of current College membersThe Allergenic Extract Quiz is designed to train and test individuals preparing allergen extract treatment sets based on the 2023 USP Chapter <797> standards for allergen extract preparation. Additional informationDisclosure: NA…
AllergyTalk Episode 29 (Non-CME) - A New Asthma Biologic, Biomarkers for AERD, mHealth for Asthma
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Merin Kuruvilla, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
AllergyTalk Episode 28 (Non-CME) - Is IBS a Type of Food Allergy?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Merin Kuruvilla, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
AllergyTalk Episode 26 (Non-CME) - Does Airborne Peanuts Cause Allergic Reactions?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Merin Kuruvilla, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
AllergyTalk Episode 34 (Non-CME) - Are Nasal Polyps an Autoimmune Disease?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersCME is not offered for this episodeSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Shyam Joshi, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order…
AllergyTalk Episode 35 (Non-CME) - In Kids with Allergic Rhinitis, Remember to Address Sleep Problems?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Shyam Joshi, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
AllergyTalk Episode 25 (Non-CME) - Is Cefazolin Safe in Penicillin Allergic Patients?
Course Opens: | Course Expires:Read the full articlePrice: FREE for members and non-membersSpeakers: Gerald Lee, MD, Stanley Fineman, MD and Merin Kuruvilla, MDAllergyTalk is a podcast designed to provide easy access to research summaries from Allergy Watch and recommendations from subject matter experts in order to bring physicians up to date…
AllergyTalk Special Episode: Omalizumab for Food Allergy (OUtMATCH)
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