Far from one-size-fits-all: the many ways committees contribute
Nearly 300 members are currently volunteering their time and expertise to serve on College committees. Their work ranges from Board of Regents-directed initiat…
Committee Spotlight: Education Services Committee
The Education Services and Data Technology (ESDT) Committee, housed under the College’s Education Council, plays a big role in ensuring the College leverages t…
Are you struggling with SCIT noncompliance?
Has your practice experienced an increase in subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) non-compliance? If so, you’re not alone! At the College, six out of nine P…
How viral infections impact asthma in urban-dwelling kids, and inpatient β-lactam test-dose protocol for an antimicrobial stewardship program
As we move rapidly toward March, things are starting to warm up and bud all over the nation. I hope you have had time to look at the table of contents from the…
Disrupters are trying to upset the apple cart
You’re already acutely aware of how incredibly complex the health care landscape has become – and more change is on the way to continue shaking things up. Heal…
The best of 2018 and how allergy and gender intersect
It’s been a cold and wet winter across much of our country. The month of February holds promise for a warmer spring, and soon trees will begin blooming across …
From the desk of the EMD: MOC is at a crossroads
As you may know, the American Board of Allergy and Immunology is overseen by a parent organization, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Presently…
The value of dupilumab in persistent asthma and the life of Kimishige Ishizaka, MD, co-discoverer of IgE
For many of us, this month is cold and rainy, and down time can be spent with a warm beverage and your January copy of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immuno…
Become a food allergy guru
Whether you want to be a food allergy expert, genius, maestro or champion, the College has you covered. Plan to get everything you need – the latest in researc…
Start your year off right
A new year brings new beginnings – and an opportunity to set your practice up for success in the year ahead. The Practice Management Committee outlines 11 key …
Please allow me to introduce myself
I have written a few of these columns since becoming College President last November, but I realized that for many of you, we haven’t been introduced. With tha…
The microbiome of the nose and the development of allergic diseases
It is amazing that 2019 is already upon us. The contents of this month’s Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology feature an emphasis on our old friend, chroni…
Expanding your access to educational opportunities
As part of our commitment to supporting your professional development, we’re making your College membership even better. Now you can access more educatio…
From the desk of the EMD: New Year’s resolutions for the allergist
It’s that time of year when we see all the stories flooding the news and social media about making our New Year’s resolutions. You know, the same o…
Best therapy for atopic dermatitis and an update to the College’s Asthma Yardstick
We are well into the holiday season and tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Hopefully you are contemplating your New Year’s resolutions and you have spending more time…
Helping patients (and yourself) this holiday season
Believe it or not, the holidays are here already! While many of you are no doubt looking forward to time out of the office to relax, the holidays can be a chal…
Unnecessary food allergy testing and prophylactic treatment for HAE
The year is rapidly drawing to a close. Holiday preparations abound, and we are all looking forward to the new year. Many of us are thinking about how we can o…
From the desk of the EMD: Allergy Facebook friends
It seems like every day there is an article in the news about social media and especially Facebook. Issues related to Facebook include knowing more about you t…
Extending ‘practice empowerment’ into the next year
Although it’s only been a short time since I’ve “officially” become president of the College, it’s something that I’ve been…
A review of professional liability when prescribing beta-lactams and the contributions and life of Henry Claman, MD
As we return to work after our holiday weekend celebrating Thanksgiving, our minds are still full of gratitude for our family and friends we’ve spent time with…
