Need for Psychology Referrals Increasing for Children with Food Allergies
Read the full articleThere has been a more than 50% increase in the need for professional psychology services due to increased anxiety.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – With the rise in incidence of food allergies in children in the past decade, there has been a corresponding increase in…
Aumenta la necesidad de derivaciones psicológicas para niños con alergias alimentarias
Read the full articleEstudio muestra aumento de más del 50% en 2023 en comparación con los cuatro años anteriores… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Con el aumento de la incidencia de alergias alimentarias en los niños en la última década, ha habido un aumento correspondiente en…
Penicillin Allergy Delabeling in Syphilis Patients Assists in Furthering Treatment
Read the full articleAbout 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – About 10% of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin, and approximately 90% of those patients are not actually allergic. As…
La eliminación del etiquetado de la alergia a la penicilina en pacientes con sífilis ayuda a avanzar en el tratamiento
Read the full articleAlrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de esos pacientes… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Alrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de…
Según un nuevo estudio, el rechazo a las vacunas es menor entre las minorías
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que los pacientes que se identifican como no blancos tenían menos probabilidades de mostrar desconfianza en… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Durante la pandemia de COVID, los medios informaron ampliamente que los pacientes negros tenían más probabilidades que los…
Study: Parents’ Understanding of Atopic Dermatitis May Influence Child’s Diet
Read the full articleA new study showed that elimination diets in the case of AD only mildly improved AD lesions in one-third of… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Parents of children with atopic dermatitis (AD, also called eczema) know that the allergic condition can mean a heightened risk…
Estudio: La comprensión de los padres sobre la dermatitis atópica puede influir en la dieta del niño
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que las dietas de eliminación en el caso de la DA solo mejoraron levemente las lesiones… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – Los padres de niños con dermatitis atópica (DA, también llamada eczema) saben que la condición alérgica puede significar…
Risk of Developing EoE High When Other Allergic Conditions Factored In
Read the full articleA new study investigated the probability of patients with certain atopic (allergic) conditions developing EoE.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a disorder of the esophagus, is increasingly recognized as a major cause of swallowing difficulties in children and adults. It affects about…
El riesgo de desarrollar esofagitis eosinofílica es alto cuando se incluyen otras afecciones alérgicas
Read the full articleLa esofagitis eosinofílica (EE), un trastorno del esófago, se reconoce cada vez más como una de las principales causas de… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La esofagitis eosinofílica (EE), un trastorno del esófago, se reconoce cada vez más como una de las principales…
Study Shows Rates of Sensitization in Chicago to Outdoor Allergens Increased Post-Covid
Read the full articleA new study showed that, in Chicago, there has been a significant increase in sensitization to pollens and molds in… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – People have heard for years that climate change is having a significant impact on plant vegetation patterns and influencing how…
Un estudio muestra que las tasas de sensibilización a los alérgenos exteriores en Chicago aumentaron después del COVID-19
Read the full articleUn nuevo estudio mostró que, en Chicago, ha habido un aumento significativo en la sensibilización al polen y al moho… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La gente ha escuchado durante años que el cambio climático está teniendo un impacto significativo en los patrones…
Innovations in Community Grant Projects Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
Read the full articleThis year, six grantees will present their work at the ACAAI National Scientific Meeting in Boston.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began funding innovative projects that address…
Las innovaciones en los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias abordan las barreras en la atención de las alergias y el asma
Read the full articleEste año, seis beneficiarios presentarán su trabajo en la Reunión Científica Nacional del ACAAI en Boston.… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – A partir de 2021, The Allergists' Foundation, el brazo filantrópico del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología, comenzó a financiar proyectos…
James Tracy es nombrado presidente del ACAAI
Read the full articleEl alergista James Tracy, DO (Doctor en Medicina Osteopática), de Omaha, NE, fue instalado como presidente del ACAAI.… BOSTON (27 de octubre de 2024) – El alergista James Tracy, DO (Doctor en Medicina Osteopática), de Omaha, NE, fue instalado como presidente del Colegio Americano de…
New ACAAI Position Paper Examines Safety of Receiving Live Vaccines While on Dupilumab
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 11, 2024) – A new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 11, 2024) – A new position paper from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) addresses the safety of…
What do parents of school children with allergies and asthma need to think about?
Read the full articleFor a child who has allergies or asthma and they're starting back to school, a parent needs to make sure… English Transcript Allergist Stanley Fineman, MD: So for a child who has allergies or asthma and they're starting into school, the parent needs to…
What does a new student with food allergies heading to college need to know?
Read the full articleIt's very important for the adolescent to really take control of the management of their allergy by themselves for the… English Transcript Allergist Stanley Fineman, MD: They need to, number one, be aware of their foods that might cause a problem for them. They…
Your Two-Week Timeline to Start Fall Allergy Medication Begins Now
Read the full articleARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 8, 2024) – It’s too early to think about fall allergies – isn’t it? “If you… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 8, 2024) – It’s too early to think about fall allergies – isn’t it? “If you suffer from fall allergies, you…
Esofagitis eosinofilica
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Con El Respaldo de: Resumen La esofagitis eosinofílica (EE) es un trastorno del esófago, el tubo que conecta la boca con el estómago. Se reconoce cada vez más que la…
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Read the full articleAn estimated 50 percent of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis also have seasonal allergies or asthma.… Supported by:Overview Eosinophilic Esophagitis (known as EoE) is a disorder of the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. EoE is increasingly recognized as a major cause…
Try your hand at workshops
Read the full articleThere’s nothing like hands-on experience to help you learn a new concept or diagnostic test. Being able to observe as… There’s nothing like hands-on experience to help you learn a new concept or diagnostic test. Being able to observe as well as perform has benefits…
An MOC review just for you
Read the full articleWhile you’re making final plans and setting your schedule for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, be sure… While you’re making final plans and setting your schedule for the Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, be sure to stay through Monday to…
Claim your CME credit now!
Read the full articleWe’ve closed the books on another great ACAAI Annual Meeting, but if you still haven’t claimed your CME credit, it’s… We’ve closed the books on another great ACAAI Annual Meeting, but if you still haven’t claimed your CME credit, it’s not too late. For your…
Connect with colleagues at the Annual Meeting
Read the full articleIn the spirit of our all-new revamped Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, our networking and social events are… In the spirit of our all-new revamped Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 15-19 in Seattle, our networking and social events are better than ever, too! With…
On Demand access to the 2023 Annual Meeting
Read the full articlehe College is happy to provide you with complimentary access to the On Demand recordings from the meeting.… On Demand access to the ACAAI 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting is here! View sessions you missed and revisit sessions you attended for another look. Get credit!…
Sharing the decision – putting patients first
Read the full articleAs Bela Schick said, “First the patient, second the patient, third the patient, fourth the patient, fifth the patient, and… As Bela Schick said, “First the patient, second the patient, third the patient, fourth the patient, fifth the patient, and then maybe comes science. In…
Don’t miss this literature review!
Read the full articleWe know College members are extremely busy people – from working in your practice all day to catching up with… We know College members are extremely busy people – from working in your practice all day to catching up with your EHR at night. Who…
Congratulate your colleagues!
Read the full articleThe College is proud to honor the following individuals for their contributions to the College and the specialty of allergy/immunology.… The College is proud to honor the following individuals for their contributions to the College and the specialty of allergy/immunology. These awards will be presented…
Shine a light on your research
Read the full articleThink you’ve got great research? The College has more ways for you to spotlight it than ever before! Get your… Think you’ve got great research? The College has more ways for you to spotlight it than ever before! Get your abstracts (and medically challenging cases)…
What can your Super Delegate do for YOU?
Read the full articleWhether it’s an issue with your practice (like billing, coding, or insurance) or an issue in your state, take the… Whether it’s an issue with your practice (like billing, coding, or insurance) or an issue in your state, take the first step towards solving the…
Allied health – expand your learning during Annual Meeting
Read the full articleUpdated August 29, 2018 Exciting changes are coming for allied health members at the 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 15-19… Updated August 29, 2018 Exciting changes are coming for allied health members at the 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting Nov. 15-19 in Seattle. For the first…
College resources help your practice soar
Read the full articleWhere can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management… Where can you find practical, easy-to-follow tools to help run your practice? The College has the answer: the Practice Management Center (PMC). Check out…
Safe steroid use self-assessment module
Read the full articleHere’s a sweet offer! Save $30 when you register for the Safe Steroid Use self-assessment module. Test your knowledge on… Here’s a sweet offer! Save $30 when you register for the Safe Steroid Use self-assessment module. Test your knowledge on side effects, optimal dosing, patient…
Officers in the College’s House of Delegates
Read the full articleAre you planning to attend our Town Hall Meeting (Sunday, Nov. 18 at 4:30 – 5:15 pm) presented by the… Are you planning to attend our Town Hall Meeting (Sunday, Nov. 18 at 4:30 – 5:15 pm) presented by the College’s House of Delegates (HOD)…
AllergyWatch Editors
Read the full articleEditor-in-Chief Shyam R. Joshi, MD Portland, OR Associate Editor Stanley M. Fineman, MD Marietta, GA Assistant Editors Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo,… Editor-in-Chief Shyam R. Joshi, MD Portland, OR Associate Editor Stanley M. Fineman, MD Marietta, GA Assistant Editors Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo, MD Miami, FL Gerald B.…
Pathways to Practice: Advancing Excellence One Fellow at a Time
Read the full articleACAAI has launched a new initiative to provide training support for 16 allergy/immunology over a five-year period.… There is a growing shortage of practicing allergists in the U.S., jeopardizing timely and adequate care for millions of patients. To address this concern, ACAAI launched a…
Annals impact factor rises to 7.1
Read the full articleIn the most recent data, the impact factor of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology rose to 7.1 in… Based on recently released data, the impact factor of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology rose to 7.1 in 2025, up from 4.7 a year…
It’s World Allergy Week
Read the full articleWorld Allergy Week's theme is “Allergy Care Is Essential Care.” Read how the College continually demonstrates the importance of allergy… This week is World Allergy Week, with the theme “Allergy Care Is Essential Care.” The World Allergy Organization (WAO) outlined several areas to emphasize…
ACAAI’s Advocacy Council urges greater oversight of the prior authorization process
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council submitted comments supporting electronic standards adoption for processing prior authorization requests for drugs.… In April, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) issued a proposed rule that would,…
FIT / New Allergist Toolkit
Read the full articleGet all the resources you need to get started in practice, plus help choosing and negotiating your first position as… Get all the resources you need to get started in practice, plus help choosing and negotiating your first position as an allergist. If you're considering…
