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Anaphylaxis (Also Called Anaphylactic Shock.) Defined

A sudden, severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction caused by food allergy, insect stings or medications. Symptoms can include hives, swelling (especially of the lips and face), difficulty breathing (either because of swelling in the throat or an asthmatic reaction), vomiting, diarrhea, cramping and a fall in blood pressure.

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Mri Data Showing Tysabri® Promoted Remyelination Presented At The 61st Annual Meeting Of The American Academy Of ...

Published July 4, 2009, 4:10 am, Medical News Today

Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) and Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) announced results of a study demonstrating that TYSABRI® (natalizumab) promoted regeneration and stabilization of damage done to the myelin sheath, as measured by advanced MRI technology. Damage to the myelin sheath causes the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS).

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First Ten-Year Follow-Up Shows That Treatment With AVONEX® Leads To Long-Term Benefits In Early Multiple Sclerosis ...

Published July 4, 2009, 4:10 am, Medical News Today

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Food Allergy Safety 101

Published July 4, 2009, 12:23 am, Lexington Clipper-Herald

(ARA) - With the number of children with life-threatening food allergies on the rise, practicing food allergy safety is more important than ever.

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Service dogs, other developments ease peanut allergies

Published June 30, 2009, 10:25 am, Dallas Morning News

BRIAN PLONKA/Special to DMN As peanut allergies become more prevalent researchers, children willing to endure clinical trials and even a Texas dog trainer are getting involved.

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Peanut-sniffing dogs and other developments ease peanut allergies

Published June 30, 2009, 7:18 am, Dallas Morning News

BRIAN PLONKA/Special to DMN Sharon Perry, of the Southern Star Ranch K9 Training Center instructs Sonja McConnell about handling their nut-sniffing dog. As peanut allergies become more prevalent researchers, children willing to endure clinical trials and even a Texas dog trainer are getting involved. Nobody is expecting a cure soon. But these interesting developments are on the horizon.

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Summer skin protection

Published June 29, 2009, 4:00 pm, The Springfield News-Leader

The weather is warm --when it's not fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk hot -- and the cool grass of the backyard beckons. Our "staycations" may not get us to the beach, but who doesn't want to at least shed a layer of clothing and go barefoot in the backyard for awhile?

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MedImmune Expands Access for Eligible Premature Infants to Receive Synagis(R) at No Cost

Published June 29, 2009, 3:34 pm, Newswise

MedImmune increases eligibility to its Patient Assistance Program to 400 percent of federal poverty level; as many as 75 percent of U.S. households may now qualify.

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MedImmune Expands Access for Eligible Premature Infants to Receive Synagis(R) at No Cost

Published June 29, 2009, 12:14 pm, redOrbit

Company Increases Eligibility to Its Patient Assistance Program to 400 Percent of Federal Poverty; as Many as 75 Percent of U.S. Households May Now Qualify for This Program

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