Adverse impact of psychological stress on mast cell function and the whole-body physiological consequences of chronic excessive stress
No one needs to wonder whether we have all become more stressed, more anxious, and even more depressed in the past six months amid the worst pandemic in over 1…
October is Eczema Awareness Month
October is Eczema Awareness Month and the College has many resources on this common condition. Check out our materials geared toward allergists and informatio…
From the desk of the EMD: Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. physicians
The College has surveyed allergists twice since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. I don’t need to tell you that the vast majority of you have been impacted i…
2020–2021 flu vaccines: What you need to know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. And this year,…
New prolonged service CPT code for 2021
Beginning in 2021, there will be a new code for reporting prolonged services together with an office visit. The new code, CPT Code 99417, replaces CPT Codes 99…
Experts in excellence at Annual Meeting
The College continues its tradition of featuring named lectures at this year’s virtual Annual Scientific Meeting. These speakers embody the high standards and …
National Penicillin Allergy Day is coming up
National Penicillin Allergy Day is Sept. 28. Now is a great time to raise awareness about penicillin allergy and its potential impact on personal and public he…
Experts in excellence
The College continues its tradition of featuring named lectures at this year’s virtual Annual Scientific Meeting. These speakers embody the high standards and …
From the desk of the EMD: Mad as Hell
When I decided to go to medical school and become a physician, I did not think of it as a hazardous occupation. Yes, I knew I would be exposed to more infectio…
Increase visibility
Fall is nearly here, and it’s a great time to promote your practice. Use our free articles to increase your visibility with your patients and community. The Co…
College Advantage: Summer 2020
Stories of our own heroes: College members were called to serve on the frontlines; others battled the virus as patients.
Enjoy live Annual Meeting sessions
Harold Miller, keynote speakerThe College’s 2020 Annual Meeting may be virtual, but you won’t miss out on live sessions. From plenaries and the FIT…
Order PPE through College partnership
As an exclusive member benefit, the College has partnered with Project N95, a not-for-profit organization, to source a low-cost supply of personal protective e…
Remembering Dr. James Breneman
The College was saddened to learn of the loss of James Breneman, MD, FACAAI. He passed away at age 98 from natural causes earlier this month. He has been a Col…
Immunotherapy remains important during the pandemic
“Ambrosia: The sneeze generator of the gods.” This is not a timeworn quote from a famous person; it was recently said to me by a friend of mine, Sc…
The Gold Headed Cane – an award of excellence and tradition
Two nominees have been selected for consideration for the 2020 Gold Headed Cane award, one of the most prestigious awards the College offers. The nominees this…
Fellows-in-Training, looking for a great study tool for the boards?
The College is pleased to announce the launch of the web-based AIM (Allergy and Immunology Medicine) Self-Assessment program! The assessment is designed t…
Your leadership’s decisions
The following are key actions taken by the Board of Regents at the May 16 meeting. Appointed Luz Fonacier, MD, FACAAI as the College’s representative to an ex…
Delabeling children with reported PCN allergy, approaches to drug delabeling, advocation for access to PCN allergy assessment and GRADE recommendations for anaphylaxis management
As we move into the swelter of summer, I hope you have had opportunity to look at your June issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. There are ma…
Free CME?
The College has an easy place to meet all your educational needs – the College Learning Connection (CLC). Access your CME transcript and certificates, on…
