49. Penicillin Allergy 2: Delabel Harder

AKA Penicillin Allergy 3: Delabel Hard With A VengeanceA departure from our semi-annual penicillin allergy episode: one on cephalosporin allergy! Jame and Callum are joined by Fionnuala Cox to discuss Cephalosporin allergy in general, and the CEPH-FAST risk assessment tool in par ...  Show more

Yo ho ho, for our listeners dearestWe present an antibiotics tier list Ranking drugs from S to DIn a manner oh so ChristmassySo sit back relax and have a drink As we discourse in cladist thinkAnd if you rank a different wayWe'll forgive you this Christmas day. Proper episodes nex ...  Show more

We investigate the claim that an alternative antibiotic to cephalosporins (e.g., cefazolin) should be selected for penicillin-allergic patients in the perioperative setting. 

Claim 1. Alternative antibiotics may be as efficacious in preventing surgical site infections</ ...

Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergy seen in children and adults. Caused when the body’s immune system overreacts to proteins found in nuts or peanuts, it can lead to a range of symptoms from mild reactions to severe anaphylaxis that is life-threatening. ...  Show more

Pollen counts are rising and more of us are experiencing hay fever symptoms than ever before. From airborne allergens to the food on our plates or the chemicals and plants that touch our skin, around 40% of the global population has some form of allergic disease. By 2030, today’s ...  Show more

Have you ever hard of oral allergy syndrome? No? Well, you're not alone. My guest today will share some surprising facts about oral allergy syndrome, as well as cross-reactivity within allergies.

My guest today, Rakhi Roy Chowdhury, holds a Master’s in Dietetics &a ...