Pediatrics
Is your child's 'penicillin allergy' real?
(HealthDay)—Many children suspected of being allergic to the inexpensive, first-line antibiotic penicillin actually aren't, new research indicates.
Jul 3, 2017
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Immunology
Study shows pharmacists knew more about penicillin allergy than MDs
If you have gone through life avoiding certain antibiotics because you think you're allergic to penicillin, you'd probably want to know if you're not actually allergic. A new study shows many physicians who treat patients ...
Jun 13, 2017
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Ruling out penicillin allergy by testing inpatients saves money
(HealthDay)—Inpatient penicillin allergy testing is effective for ruling out penicillin allergy, and results in increased prescription of penicillin and cephalosporin, according to a review published online March 29 in ...
Apr 5, 2017
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Immunology
Skin testing, computerized support tool can improve antibiotic use in hospital inpatients
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) investigators have developed two approaches to increasing the use of penicillins and cephalosporins - highly effective antibiotics that are not as ...
Mar 6, 2017
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Health
Many patients mistakenly believe they are allergic to penicillin
It's time for your primary care check-up, and the doctor asks you to list any known drug allergies. "Penicillin," you say immediately, although you can't remember actually taking the drug or having a reaction to it—it was ...
May 5, 2016
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Immunology
Which comes first: Self-reported penicillin allergy or chronic hives?
People who have self-reported penicillin allergy may have a three times greater chance of suffering from chronic hives. And people who have chronic hives tend to self-report penicillin allergy at a three times greater rate ...
Feb 3, 2016
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Immunology
Consider penicillin, even if you have had a prior reaction
Most people who think they're allergic to penicillin have been told so by a doctor after they've had a reaction to the drug. And the majority, even though they've never been allergy tested, never take penicillin again.
Nov 5, 2015
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Immunology
You might be allergic to penicillin—then again, you might not
Many people have been told, incorrectly, that they're allergic to penicillin, but have not had allergy testing. These people are often given alternative antibiotics prior to surgery to ward off infection. But when antibiotic ...
Nov 7, 2014
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Immunology
Penicillin 'allergy' complicates inpatient care
(HealthDay)—Patients with a history of penicillin "allergy," even though that may be inaccurate, spend more time in the hospital and have a greater risk of acquiring antibiotic-associated infections, according to research ...
Mar 18, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Penicillin skin testing can ID tolerance to beta-lactam agents
(HealthDay)—Penicillin skin testing (PST) can be used to identify whether patients will tolerate β-lactam, with a negative predictive value of 100 percent, according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal ...
Jun 19, 2013
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