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…
Choose the right location for your practice
Looking to expand your practice to new locations? Considering moving somewhere new? Or are you a Fellow-in-Training getting ready to start or join an allergy p…
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…
New treatment to protect people with peanut allergy
At the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, new research presented showed promise for a treatment to help people with severe peanut allergy tolerate accidental…
Pearls from Twitter
During the College's Annual Scientific Meeting, Twitter was flooded with the latest allergy info from our sessions. Allergists who were not able to make i…
Who really needs penicillin allergy testing and reviewing penicillin minor determinants
Our Annual Scientific Meeting will soon be upon us. I hope many of you will be in attendance for what promises to be a unique, fun meeting. You can still regis…
Officers in the College’s House of Delegates
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) at the Ann…
Extortion scams targeting DEA registrants on the rise
The College has become aware that scams targeting Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrants (that were problematic last spring) are once again on the r…
FDA considers new food allergen labeling
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, recently issued a statement explaining the FDA is considering labeling products that co…
