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Allergies
Incidence of Anaphylaxis Higher Than Previously Reported
December 26th, 2008
A new study from the Mayo Clinic published in the December issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI) indicates a higher incidence of anaphylactic reactions than previously reported. In the study, entitled "The etiology and incidence of anaphylaxis in Rochester, Minnesota," Wyatt W. Decker, M.D., chief of emergency medical departments at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and his team report that there were 50 emergency room visits per 100,000 population per year caused by anaphylaxis. In addition, the researchers found that the incidence rate of anaphylaxis increased significantly from 1990 to 2000, echoing results reported in studies conducted in...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-12-26)
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