Principles of Pharmacology
An understanding of the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs is important in appropriate therapeutic use of various drugs. In simple terms, the effects of the body on…
Point-Counter-Point: Psychotherapy in the Age of Pharmacology
The long-held view that medicine or therapy is an “art” is quickly becoming obsolete. To procure referrals and reimbursement, clinicians are being forced to be accountable (ie, use empirically supported,…
Food Allergy Therapy: Is a Cure Within Reach?
There is an unmet medical need for an effective food allergy therapy; thus, development of therapeutic interventions for food allergy is a top research priority. The food allergen-nonspecific therapies for…
Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Camps
Managing food allergy in school and camp environments involves creating an individualized plan that addresses safety, and supports growth and development of the food-allergic child. The result is a dynamic…
Can Food Allergy Be Prevented? The Current Evidence
Food allergy is a recognized public health concern, for which preventative strategies are required. Although an intervention that adequately protects against the development of food allergy has still to be…
Living with Food Allergy: Allergen Avoidance
The primary treatment of food allergy is to avoid the culprit foods. This is a complex undertaking that requires education about reading the labels of manufactured products, understanding how to…
Peanut Allergy
Peanut allergy may affect up to 2% of children in some countries, making it one of the most common conditions of childhood. Peanut allergy is a marker of a broad…
Milk and Soy Allergy
Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) affects 2% to 3% of young children and presents with a wide range of IgE and non-IgE–mediated clinical syndromes, which have a significant economic and lifestyle…
Current Understanding of Egg Allergy
Egg is one of the most important allergens in childhood feeding, and egg allergy can pose quality-of-life concerns. A clear clinical history and the detection of egg white–specific immunoglobulin E…
Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Food Allergies
The rates of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders appear to be increasing. The most common of these is eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) which is a clinicopathologic condition consisting of characteristic symptoms and endoscopic…
