Allergic Reaction
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Canadian researchers discover cell that may help develop cure for allergiesThe type-2 memory B cell (MBC2) recalls allergies like peanuts; when encountered, it signals the immune system, leading to allergic reactions.HealthFeb 7
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Allergy-treating nasal spray needs more research before approval: U.S. FDAThe ARS product is one of several needle-free devices being developed to treat dangerous reactions to food, insect stings and medications.HealthSep 20, 2023
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Health Canada recalls Emerade epinephrine auto-injectorsHealth Canada says if someone has a serious allergic reaction before they can get a new device, they should still use the old one and then seek emergency medical attention.HealthMay 8, 2023
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‘We’ve been forgotten’: AstraZeneca rollback leaves out those allergic to mRNA vaccines'We have been forgotten. I want the province to have an option for people who cannot take Pfizer or Moderna,' Jomar Marzano said of only being able to access mRNA vaccines.HealthMay 20, 2021
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Some EpiPens might have defective packaging — here’s what you need to knowA rare defect might make it hard to get the EpiPen out of its tube in an emergency, Health Canada warns.HealthOct 15, 2019
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny hospitalized after suffering allergic reactionDoctors at the hospital treating him have yet to publicly disclose their diagnosis and the precise cause of his symptoms remains unknown.WorldJul 28, 2019
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Don’t forget your EpiPen: navigating the back to school period with food allergiesFood allergies have dramatically increased over the past few decades, but schools are getting better at dealing with individual children's needs.EducationSep 5, 2018
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Woman meets theatre usher she credits with saving her lifeA woman who went into anaphylactic shock while at a movie theatre in Saskatoon meets the usher who helped save her life.CanadaMar 8, 2018
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Edmonton man’s death from walnut allergy prompts calls for better access to life-saving treatmentAn Edmonton man's death from exposure to walnut particles on the job highlights the need to make life-saving medications such as epinephrine more readily available, advocates say.HealthOct 23, 2017
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Why the food industry is wary of requiring EpiPens in every restaurantRestaurants are required to equip staff with proper food handling training, hair nets and cleaning supplies. Should that include EpiPens?CanadaMar 29, 2017
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