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Medical Category: Allergy and Immunology

Contrast Induced Nephropathy (CIN): Fact or Myth?

Background: Use of contrast media in CT scans has been cited as one of the most common causes of iatrogenic acute kidney injury.  Its use however improves the diagnostic accuracy of CT scans.  Some studies have even reported an incidence …

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Allergy and ImmunologyRenal and Genitourinary

REBEL Cast Episode 10: Corticosteroids in Allergic Reactions/Anaphylaxis & Age of PRBCs in Critically Ill Adults

Welcome to the May 2015 REBELCast, where Swami, Matt, and I are going to tackle a couple of articles just published this year.  First, there is a lack of research examining the efficacy of steroids in patients with allergic reactions or …

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Allergy and ImmunologyHematology and OncologyResuscitation

REBEL Cast Episode 4: Cephalosporin Abx in Patients with Penicillin Allergy

Welcome to the January 2015 REBELCast, where Swami and I are going to tackle a very important scenario that comes up in the daily practice of not only Emergency Medicine, but also in Medicine.  Today we are going to specifically …

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Allergy and ImmunologyInfectious Disease

REBEL Cast Episode 1: Clinically Important Biphasic Anaphylaxis & Total Lymphocyte Count as a Surrogate Marker for CD4

Welcome to REBEL Cast Episode 1, where Matt, Swami, and I are going to tackle a couple of scenarios to help your clinical practice.  Today, we are going to specifically tackle two different topics: Topic #1: Clinically Important Biphasic Anaphylaxis …

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Allergy and ImmunologyInfectious Disease

Relationship of Radiocontrast, Iodine, and Seafood Allergies

Computed Tomography (CT) scan using radiocontrast is one of the most common imaging modalities used in emergency departments today. Several studies and my own anecdotal experiences indicate that both physicians and patients believe that iodine allergies are linked to seafood …

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Allergy and Immunology

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