A5008219384- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Infant Health and Development
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Peanut Plant Research Studies
- Agricultural pest management studies
AllerGen
2018-2025
McGill University Health Centre
2020-2022
University of Manitoba
2022
Montreal Children's Hospital
2020
Hospital for Sick Children
2020
McMaster University
2020
London Health Sciences Centre
2020
Abstract Background Food allergy is a substantial health burden, which disproportionately affects children. Among children with food allergy, as many 70% have multiple allergies. Whereas the overall burden of on quality life has been described, little known about individual allergens. We aimed to examine perception among families food‐allergic Methods Parents 1 + allergies including milk responded online questions, both open‐ended and closed‐ended questions allergy–related burdens time,...
Abstract Background The impact of childhood food allergy on household costs has not been examined in Canada. current study sought to examine differences direct, indirect, and intangible among Canadian families with without a food-allergic child. Methods Families child specialist-diagnosed (cases) were recruited from two tertiary pediatric clinics the Province Manitoba, Canada, matched, based age sex, (controls). Cost data for groups collected via an adapted version Food Allergy Economic...
Anaphylaxis is an acute systemic and potentially fatal allergic reaction. We evaluated trends in yearly rates of anaphylaxis a pediatric Emergency Department (ED) Montreal, Canada.A prospective retrospective recruitment process was used to find families children who had presented with at the Montreal Children's Hospital between April 2011 2021. Using uniform form, data were collected. patterns compared clinical triggers using descriptive analysis.Among 830,382 ED visits during study period,...
Background: Despite the widespread use of precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) by manufacturers, PAL is not always used consistently and can be a source misinterpretation consumers allergists. Although its specifically regulated in Canada, some voluntary guidelines exist. The aims this study were to investigate allergic consumers’ clinicians’ understanding PAL, describe attitudes towards products with examine recommendations given clinicians their patients about these products. We also...
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread internationally, with more than 18.2 million individuals affected and 694,000 deaths including 155,000 in the United States.1Johns Hopkins University & MedicineCoronavirus Resource Center.https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.htmlGoogle Scholar Multiple guidelines have emerged on management of care during COVID-19, a North American guideline contingency planning for allergy/immunology clinics phased approach to resuming suspended clinical...
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the supply, cost, and demand for certain foods, but it is not clear how these changes have food-allergic households. Objective To describe in food-related costs that followed COVID-19, as reported by higher- lower-income households with a member. Methods Between May 1-June 30, 2020, Canadian households, at least one member, completed an online survey on food shopping preparation habits before during pandemic. sample was divided into binary...
Abstract The market share of foods carrying labels suggesting absence animal ingredients has significantly increased in recent years. purpose this study was to document the purchasing behaviour egg- or milk-allergic consumers vis-à-vis food marketed as “vegan” and “plant-based”, evaluate associated allergenic risk. A survey conducted among revealed that 86% (margin error 5.4%; confidence level 95%) would buy products, indicating label may be perceived a substitute for “free from milk eggs”....