On average six fatal incidences of anaphylaxis to food allergens are reported in the UK each year [1] and the FDA website quotes 150 deaths for the United States [2]. However the true incidence may be higher, and of course these figures exclude any ‘near misses’ following exposure. Patients are more at risk of unintentional exposure to food allergens when routine is disrupted, for example durin...

St. Bartholomew's Hospital begin on Tuesday, June 5, and will continue throughout the ensuing week. From the hospital's point of view the principal events in the celebrations will be the publication of a Commemorative Volume with an outline of its history and its needs, edited by Sir D'Arcy Power ; the preparation of architectural plans for its gradual reconstruction, by Mr. T. A. Lodge, A.R.I....

Chinese New Year has traditionally been welcomed with fireworks, but this meant holiday can experience intense peaks of pollutants, particularly as particulate matter. Such environmental issues add to other risks (e.g., accident, fire, and ecological health threats) posed by firework displays, cultural reasons encourage such celebrations. This study examines air pollution from fireworks across ...

We conducted a cross-sectional study including case series of MP which took place in Kairouan. Tunisia. Cases started consulting the emergency room on festive day (1st Aid el Feter) corresponding to May 24, 2021.