The importance of parameters
The College recently was a key expert organization contributing to the latest practice parameters in allergy/immunology.
2023 Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim was a huge success
Participants had their pick of sessions on topics ranging from anaphylaxis, atopic dermatitis, biologics, coding, EOE, OIT and more.
College responds to issues of national and global concern
The College is making its final big push to primary care physicians during August for our popular Time for an Allergist campaign.
The power of partnerships
In many cases, these are targeted audiences of patients who have allergy/immunology conditions (or those who care for people who do).
Choosing the College throughout your career
I believe that when we choose to belong to a professional organization, one of the benefits of membership is the opportunity to become involved and even to lea…
Saying goodbye and hello
It has been a terrific experience to work for you, the members and fellows of the College. I have been truly honored.
Disparities in health care – can allergists really fix the problem?
First, we need to define what true health equality is if we are going to understand when there is disparity.
Why telehealth is here to stay
We are the only “industry” that has not gone through a major disruption, though it is now starting to happen.
Physician suicide – A topic no allergist should ignore
Throughout the United States, there is a new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with a network of more than 160 crisis centers and 24/7 service.
Allergists are #1
More than 10,000 physicians in more than 29 specialties took part in the survey.
What is clinical remission in asthma anyway?
We always talk about asthma control. Many of us still use the “Rules of Two” in determining if our asthma patients are under optimal control.
Ohio doctor acquitted; why all physicians should care
Last month, William Husel, MD, was acquitted on all counts related to deaths from prescribing fentanyl in high doses to 14 terminally ill patients in one of th…
The most important College event of the year
If I asked what is the one most important activity that the College does each year, I would imagine that most of the membership would say the Annual Meeting. B…
The Allergy Fellow From Kyiv
I returned last week from the AAAAI meeting in Phoenix. It was terrific to be able to attend live after two years of cancellations and virtual only. You don’t …
What are the two biggest challenges facing allergists in 2022?
What are the greatest challenges for you in the practice of allergy in 2022? Here are the two that I think are the biggest.Challenge 1 – Disruption in the “sta…
Is it safe to be in health care?
COVID-19 has opened our eyes to the fact that health care can be a risky vocation. It is estimated that more than 3,600 health care workers in the U.S. died of…
Is it time to ditch Facebook?
No doubt social media has been a big part of many of our lives. There has been the explosive growth of many sites, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Insta…
Should all 5- to 11-year-olds be vaccinated for COVID? Maybe yes, maybe no
I am a big believer in vaccines. I have taken all the vaccines suggested for my age. As I have written here recently, I took the booster of the Pfizer COVID-19…
I got a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster; I am not immunocompromised
In mid-August, I walked into a Fulton County, Georgia, health department site giving COVID-19 vaccines near my house. I told them it was my first vaccine, gave…
Yes, the College is STILL having a LIVE Meeting
The number one question I have been getting from you, the College membership, is “Does the College still plan to have a live meeting in New Orleans in November…
