Current Concepts of Immunology and Diagnosis in Amniotic Fluid Embolism by Michael D. Benson

“…Two immunologic mechanisms have been studied to date. Anaphylaxis appears to be doubtful while the available evidence supports a role for complement activation. …”
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Pharmacovigilance in veterinary profession by Fatih Doğan

“…The most observed adverse drug reactions were anaphylaxis and the local reactions on the injected region.…”
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Dealing with Food Allergies by Keith R. Schneider, Renée M Goodrich, Michael J. Mahovic

“…Those with severe reactions may experience what is known as anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock. Annually, around 30,000 people receive life-saving emergency treatment and 150 fatalities occur. …”
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Kounis and Takotsubo, Two Syndromes Bound by Adrenaline: The “ATAK” Complex by Ravi Vazirani Ballesteros, Juan Carlos Gómez Polo, Carmen Olmos, Isidre Vilacosta

“…The term “ATAK” complex has been coined by the association of adrenaline, takotsubo, anaphylaxis and Kounis syndrome. We present an uncommon case of an “ATAK” complex with biphasic onset and a midventricular takotsubo pattern. …”
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A RARE PRESENTATION OF MULTIPLE HYDATID CYSTON EITHER SIDE OF DIAPHRAGM by Rana Tabassum Ansari et al

“…However, surgical resection of cysts is another safe alternative to avoid the rupture and consequent anaphylaxis …”
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A “Rash” Decision in Anesthetic Management: Benzyl Alcohol Allergy in the Perioperative Period by Michael Tripp, Matthew Ribeiro, Susanna Kmiecik, Ramon Go

“…Hypersensitivity reactions, ranging from contact dermatitis to anaphylaxis, are critical events in the perioperative period. …”
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Alpha-gal syndrome and the gastrointestinal reaction: a narrative review by Susan B. H. Propst, Dorothea K. Thompson, Dorothea K. Thompson

“…Gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances such as abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea are infrequently attributed to food allergies as an initial diagnosis in the absence of more traditional allergic reactions like hives, angioedema, or anaphylaxis. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an atypical and under-recognized allergy characterized by a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to the oligosaccharide galactose-α-1,3-galactose, a carbohydrate found in non-primate mammalian meat and derived products. …”
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Current trends in peanut allergy immunotherapy: a review by Klementyna Łyżwa, Anna Krupa-Łaska, Joanna Zielińska, Marek Kulus, Katarzyna Grzela

“…Immunotherapy is associated with challenges such as adverse effects, the risk of anaphylaxis, and the long-term persistence of tolerance. …”
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Whole Exome Sequencing and Molecular Modeling of a Missense Variant in TNFAIP3 That Segregates with Disease in a Family with Chronic Urticaria and Angioedema by Antoneicka L. Harris, Patrick R. Blackburn, John E. Richter, Jennifer M. Gass, Thomas R. Caulfield, Ahmed N. Mohammad, Paldeep S. Atwal

“…In this report, we describe a 47-year-old Hispanic male who presented initially for an evaluation of chronic hives following hospitalization due to hive-induced anaphylaxis. The individual had a history significant for urticaria and angioedema beginning in his early 30s. …”
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Clinical Presentations and Characteristics of NSAIDs Hypersensitivity in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Indonesia: A Case Series by Nurmesa A, Zakiyah N, Insani WN

“…Adverse reactions to NSAIDs can range from expected pharmacological side effects such as gastritis to severe allergies, including anaphylaxis. It is important to distinguish true hypersensitivity reactions from other side effects to ensure proper management and patient safety. …”
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Edible Insects as an Alternative Source of Nutrients: Benefits, Risks, and the Future of Entomophagy in Europe—A Narrative Review by Wojciech Michał Jankowski, Dominik Przychodniak, Weronika Gromek, Emilia Majsiak, Marcin Kurowski

“…Studies in Asian populations indicate that edible insects may be responsible for 4.2–19.4% of food allergies and 18% of fatal food-induced anaphylaxis. There are also increasing reports from Europe of food allergies to edible insects. …”
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A Quantitative Method for Detecting Ara h 2 by Generation and Utilization of Monoclonal Antibodies by Huifang Chen, Zehong Zou, Ailin Tao

“…Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is one of the most common food allergens that can induce fatal anaphylaxis, and Ara h 2 is one of the major allergen components involved in peanut allergy. …”
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Beneficial effects of baicalein on a model of allergic rhinitis by Liu Tao, Xu Jing, Wu Yungang, Li Xiaoxia, Ding Detao, Ma Dengdian, Yao Mengwei, Wei Wenzhong, Zhang Wei, Wang Shaohua, Yao Jing, Li Xiaoyu

“…However, the pharmacological action of baicalein on anaphylaxis has not been clarified yet. This study assessed the in vivo protective effect of baicalein post-treatment in an ameliorating ovalbumin (OVA)-sensitized AR rat model. …”
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Immunogenicity Assessment of Lipegfilgrastim in Patients with Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy by Linglong Zou, Anton Buchner, Martin Roberge, Patrick M. Liu

“…No changes were observed in neutropenia-related efficacy measures among ADA-positive patients, and no treatment-related hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis occurred. These results indicate that there is no apparent impact of ADA on lipegfilgrastim efficacy and safety.…”
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Sensitization to nsLTP: A Retrospective Study in An Italian Pediatric Population over the Last Decade by Cristiana Indolfi, Giulio Dinardo, Angela Klain, Marcella Contieri, Giuseppina Rosaria Umano, Fabio Decimo, Salvatore Abbadessa, Carolina Vitulano, Giorgio Ciprandi, Michele Miraglia del Giudice

“…They can sensitize via the gastrointestinal tract and cause a wide range of conditions: from mild reactions, such as oral allergy syndrome, to severe reactions, such as anaphylaxis. LTP allergy in the adult population is well described in the literature, concerning both the prevalence and clinical characteristics. …”
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Ethanol Extract of Sesamum indicum Linn. Inhibits FcεRI-Mediated Allergic Reaction via Regulation of Lyn/Syk and Fyn Signaling Pathways in Rat Basophilic Leukemic RBL-2H3 Mast Cell... by Hyun Ju Do, Tae Woo Oh, Kwang-Il Park

“…Lastly, 250–500 mg/kg SIE significantly attenuated the Ag/IgE-induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction in mice. The potent effect of SIE on RBL-2H3 mast cell activation indicates that the extract could potentially be used as a novel inhibitor against allergic reactions.…”
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An Updated Review of the Molecular Mechanisms in Drug Hypersensitivity by Chun-Bing Chen, Riichiro Abe, Ren-You Pan, Chuang-Wei Wang, Shuen-Iu Hung, Yi-Giien Tsai, Wen-Hung Chung

“…., maculopapular exanthema and urticaria) to severe systemic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)/drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS), or Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). …”
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INFLUENCE OF EXO- AND ENDOGENOUS FACTORS ON THE MORPHOLOGICAL AND FUNCTIONAL STATE OF THE SPLEEN AS AN IMPORTANT MEDICAL AND SOCIAL PROBLEM OF THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM by O.V. Mamai, S.M. Bilash, R.M. Grinko

“…Changes in the spleen are also known to occur in the setting of death from anaphylaxis, drowning, and sepsis. Autopsy of the spleen plays an important role in toxicological research. …”
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Impact of the First Wave of COVID-19 on the Number of General Anesthesia Cases in 34 Tertiary Hospitals in Japan: A Multicenter Retrospective Study by Tomonori Takazawa, Yuki Sugiyama, Yasuhiro Amano, Tetsuhito Hara, Eiki Kanemaru, Takao Kato, Takashi Kawano, Tsukasa Kochiyama, Tatsuya Tsuji, Shigeru Saito

“…To test this hypothesis, we conducted a retrospective survey at 34 facilities in Japan as a part of the Japanese Epidemiologic Study for Perioperative Anaphylaxis. The results showed that the number of GA cases had significantly decreased, particularly in May 2020, under the government’s declaration of a state of emergency. …”
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Remimazolam for procedural sedation in gastrointestinal endoscopy: real-life, single center observational study by Conigliaro Rita, Pigò Flavia, Caiazzo Anna, Grande Giuseppe, Russo Salvatore, Cocca Silvia, Lupo Marinella, Marocchi Margherita, Marsico Maria, Sculli Simone, Bertani Helga

“…One case of suspected allergy (erythema of the trunk) without anaphylaxis was reported. Conclusions Procedural sedation can be applied with remimazolam without the use of propofol, obtaining effective sedation in colonoscopies while in EGDS remimazolam alone guarantees the result in a percentage of around 70–75% of cases.…”
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