The Guardian today has a special supplement on Asthma and Allergies which we contributed to. This supplement includes articles featuring our patron Giorgio Locatelli, one of our members Ian Ne gus and…
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Statement regarding recent study linking commonly used medicines, including over-the-counter anticholinergic antihistamine treatments for conditions such as hay-fever, to dementia. A recent study found there may be a link between commonly used medicines,…
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Last week The FSA issued an alert to people with nut allergies about a batch of ground cumin sold by The Barts Ingredients Company Ltd which was found to contain traces of…
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The Prescription Charges Coalition has issued a statement in response to proposals from the Barker Commission which recommend some fundamental changes to prescription charges in order to raise a potential additional £1…
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The event held at Governors’ Hall, St Thomas’ Hospital highlighted the Charity’s achievements over the last 20 years and honoured instrumental figures in accomplishing important milestones, such as changes to food labelling…
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Every year, around 62,000 people in England have a serious allergic reaction to a drug which puts them in hospital. NICE has published its first guideline on drug allergy in adults, children…
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The Anaphylaxis Campaign has become a member of the Specialised Healthcare Alliance (SHCA), the group campaigning on behalf of people with rare and complex conditions. The Alliance is a coalition of 100…
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Summary In the UK, 40-50% of children have at least one diagnosed allergy. The increased prevalence of allergies negatively impacts affected children’s quality of life and puts pressure on health services. This…
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