Author Archives for Ranjit Dhanjal

Join The Summer of TAG 2016 Challenge

May 16, 2016 December 16, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Join The Summer of TAG 2016 Challenge

Canadian race car driver Alex Tagliani is promoting food allergy awareness and safety this racing season with the launch of The Summer of TAG 2016 campaign. Through this joint initiative,... View Article


Asthma: Spring and Summer Guide

May 14, 2016 December 16, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Asthma: Spring and Summer Guide

If you have asthma, you know that each season brings specific triggers — and a new landscape for managing your asthma. Below are some answers and resources that can help.... View Article


Myths and Facts: May edition

May 7, 2016 December 16, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Myths and Facts: May edition

MYTH: “We think one of her food allergies is more serious than the others.” FACT: There are no markers or measurements to predict the severity of a patient’s allergy. Severity... View Article


My EpiPen®: The App

May 6, 2016 December 16, 2024 Published by Comments Off on My EpiPen®: The App

EpiPen has launched a free app for Canadians: My EpiPen®. With MyEpiPen®, you can: Review how to use the EpiPen® Review and share the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis Document... View Article


CHILD Study awarded new grants for asthma study

May 4, 2016 December 16, 2024 Published by Comments Off on CHILD Study awarded new grants for asthma study

Three projects leveraging AllerGen’s Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) Study have been awarded 5-year grants, valued at over $5.6 million, from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The... View Article


Guest Post: Travelling with Food Allergies

April 24, 2016 December 16, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Guest Post: Travelling with Food Allergies

By Nicole K. The following post is from our Adults with Allergies blog, a place for sharing stories and advice on living with food allergies in work, travel, and so... View Article


Study: Anaphylaxis in Children is on the Rise

April 21, 2016 December 16, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Study: Anaphylaxis in Children is on the Rise

A new study by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) has found that incidents of anaphylaxis are on the rise for children. The findings, published this... View Article


Myth vs Fact: April Edition

April 2, 2016 December 16, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Myth vs Fact: April Edition

MYTH: “My aunt says that if we just give him just a little bit of his allergen, he’ll get used to it and develop a tolerance.” FACT: Giving someone “a... View Article