Bausch Health in Canada is recalling all current lots of Emerade epinephrine auto-injectors due to the risk of mechanical failure.… Read more »
Tag: anaphylaxis
Family, School Settle for $1 Million in Teen’s Allergy Tragedy
A Nebraska school district has agreed to pay $1 million to the family of a teen who died of anaphylaxis… Read more »
Epinephrine Nasal Spray Ready for FDA; Epi Film Makes Progress
Updated March 28, 2023 – A needle-free alternative to the epinephrine auto-injector has taken a crucial step forward with the… Read more »
It’s Come to This: ‘Borrowing’ Epinephrine on Planes
“Does anyone have an epinephrine auto-injector or antihistamines?” On two different flights within a year, Dr. Kimberly Blumenthal walked the… Read more »
Why Your Plane’s Medical Kit May Lack Drugs Like Epinephrine
As passengers, we trust that airlines have essential medications and tools in their medical kits, in case of a health… Read more »
Is Needle-Free Epinephrine Coming Soon?
Epinephrine auto-injectors are essential, lifesaving medications for people with allergies to food, medication or insect stings at risk of anaphylaxis.… Read more »
Megan’s Advice: Safe Way to Keep Allergens in the Home
It’s a question allergy mom Megan Lavin gets all the time: How do you keep food allergens in the home… Read more »
Study Finds Getting Epi Early Prevents Uncontrolled Allergic Reactions
A data analysis presented at the AAAAI allergists’ annual meeting reinforces the importance of prompt self-administration of epinephrine to treat… Read more »
Girl with Milk Allergy Dies of Severe Reaction Related to Desensitization
Brooklyn Secor lit up the room with her huge smile and bright blue eyes. The 9-year-old enjoyed gymnastics and making… Read more »
EpiPen Lawsuit Settlement: Bulk of Award Goes to Insurers, Lawyers
A U.S. District Court judge gave final approval on November 17 to a $345 million settlement with Pfizer Inc. and… Read more »