EHR documentation of penicillin allergies often misclassifies intolerances as allergies, leading to potential adverse outcomes from inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. The study found only 50.9% ...
Researchers evaluated the association between penicillin allergy de-labeling prevalence and race/ethnicity among 2 primary care cohorts from the greater Boston area.
People labelled as allergic to penicillin are more likely to be infected by a type of resistant bacteria, stay in hospital ...
The family of a Colorado woman who died while in jail has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming that medical staff at the jail where she was held ignored a fatal allergic reaction. Ashley Raisbeck, ...
Doctors have long recommended that infants avoid peanut products. But in 2017, experts officially reversed that guidance, and food allergies decreased sharply. By Simar Bajaj Food allergies in ...
But here's the kicker: There's a good chance you're not actually allergic to penicillin. About 10% to 20% of Americans report that they have a penicillin allergy, yet fewer than 1% actually do. I'm a ...
Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, "Any allergies?" And without hesitation you reply, "Penicillin." It's something you've said for years – maybe since ...
Guest: Dr. Michael Davis (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). Guest: Dr. Michael Davis (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). HealthLine is a fast-paced show that keeps you informed of the latest developments ...
(The Conversation) – Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for ...
(The Conversation) – Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for ...