There is so much great information on the College website! A few times each year, we highlight different resources you can find there. Let’s take a look at five things ACAAI members can access.
- What’s the difference between a Practice Parameter and a Yardstick?
Both serve as references for allergists/immunologists and can help clinical management decisions. However, practice parameters are developed by the Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters and establish guidelines for diagnosis and management of allergic and immunologic diseases. Yardsticks are chosen by the College’s Yardstick Task Force and ratified by the Board of Regents. Yardsticks provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical decision-making, and can include information that’s not included in other guidelines. Learn more in the College’s Practice Parameter and Yardstick Toolkit. - College brochures can help explain allergic conditions to patients.
Brochures explain allergic conditions for patients and most are available in both English and Spanish. Topics include “Managing Your Asthma During Pregnancy,” “Eczema,” “Food Allergies,” “Eosinophilic Esophagitis,” and more. You can download each of them and print them out for your patients, or attach the PDF to their patient portal account after their visit with you. - Annual Meeting On Demand videos – learn and get credit!
Click the Professional Education link on the member website’s homepage to access a variety of educational opportunities, including on demand access to key sessions recorded at the ACAAI 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting - Take advantage of clinical trial resources
Do you have patients who could help further medical research or improve patient outcomes? The College keeps a list of clinical trial information on its website. Keep your eye on the Clinical Trial Resources page to see if any of your patients might be a match. - What do you know about Bernard Halpern, MD, who discovered one of the first antihistamines?
Nestled in the history section of the College website is an article that details how in 1942 Dr. Halpern discovered phenbenzamine (Antergan), the first antihistamine usable in humans. He also went on to introduce promethazine (Phenergan) in 1947. Learn about Dr. Halpern and others – browse the College’s history section.
