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- Nurses who breathe in cleaning chemicals are more likely to get asthma
Nurses who are exposed to cleaning products, antiseptics and disinfectants in hospitals are 70 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with asthma, research has found by Rebecca Smith Daily Telegraph UK Jan 19 2009
- Ask Dr. H: One type of latex allergy can be fatal
by Mitchell Hecht Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, PA Jan 19 2009
- Rochester-area institutions try to reduce latex usage as people seek allergy awareness
by Justina Wang Democrat and Chronicle Rochester, NY Nov 24 2008
- Health and Safety at Christmas
Birmingham Mail Birmingham, UK Nov 05 2008
- River View Surgery Center converts to latex-safe environment
Lancaster Eagle Gazette Lancaster, OH Jun 13 2008
- Herb Denenberg: The Advocate
The Evening Bulletin Philadelphia, PA May 19 2008
- Work a hidden cause of asthma
Gold Coast News Molendinar, Queensland, Australia May 17 2008
- Bee-ware of stings
by Wendy Solomon The Morning Call Allentown, PA May 13 2008
- Sneezing, Wheezing, Coughing and Itching…Spring is Here
May is National Allergy Awareness Month Oskaloosa Herald Oskaloosa, IA May 13 2008
- Trouble in the air
by Kristin Buehner Globe Gazette Mason City, IA Apr 27 2008 [NB: chewing gum does not contain hevea natural rubber latex]
- Hospital system working on latex safe environment
The Norman Transcript Norman, OK Feb 27 2008
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- Hidden Hazard: Hospitals Target Lurking Latex
by Laura Landro Wall Street Journal Feb 20 2008
- Does a hand rash from rubber gloves mean that I have a latex allergy?
Ask the Experts by Dr. Paul Griffiths Manchester Evening News Manchester, England, UK Feb 04 2008
- Blocking latex gloves protects the allergic
Letter to the Editor by William McLin (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America) Baltimore Sun Baltimore, MD Jan 22 2008
- The week that was
Baltimore Sun Baltimore, MD Jan 20 2008
- UPMC testing ‘smart’ rooms
Six rooms at UPMC Shadyside are equipped with computer screens that keep doctors and patients informed by Joe Fahy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, PA Jan 16 2008
- Latex banned at Johns Hopkins Hospital
United Press International Jan 18 2008
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- At Hospital, the Rise and Fall of Latex
by Mike Nizza New York Times Blogs Jan 18 2008
- Hopkins ceases use of latex gloves during surgery
Associated Press Jan 15 2008
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- Hopkins Hospital drops latex gloves
Material can cause fatal allergic reaction by Jonathan Bor The Baltimore Sun Baltimore, MD Jan 14 2008
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- Patient care is no longer an option for nurse with latex allergy
by Molly Albrecht Kearney Hub Kearney, NE Jan 12 2008
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- When ‘God bless you’ just simply isn’t enough
Churches locally and nationally are removing wheat and other items from rites to accommodate patrons’ allergies by Jill Rosen The Morning Call Allentown, PA Jan 06 2008
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- Neat, Healthy Ways to Makeup
by Shannon Buettow The Ledger Lakeland, FL Dec 17 2007
- Group warns that nurses face health risks from chemical exposure
by Erin Allday San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco, CA Dec 12 2007
- Nurses Survey Suggests Risk From Chemicals
by Blythe Bernhard St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis, MO Dec 11 2007
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- Getting the Right Patient Info to the Right People
posted by Shirley S. Wang Wall Street Journal New York, NY Nov 26 2007
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Daily Policy Digest National Center for Policy Analysis Nov 27 2007
- Are you ready for emergencies?
by Lauren McLane The Record Herald Waynesboro, PA Nov 24 2007
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- Sparrow Hospital workers ratify three-year contract
Lansing State Journal Lansing, MI Nov 20 2007
- Slice: Nursing student gets ready to stick it to ya
by Rick Ruggles World-Herald Omaha, NE Nov 13 2007 [brief mention of latex allergy]
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- Staying flexible helps newcomer PTG Silicones
by Bill Wolfe The Courier-Journal Louisville, KY Nov 12 2007 [brief mention of latex allergy]
- Hospitals should seek to become latex-free
Letter to the Editor by Sylvia Williams The Times Gainesville, GA Oct 06 2007
- Allergy ban? It’s just nuts
by Chris Schafer Princeton Union-Eagle Princeton, MN Oct 4 2007
- Latex allergy could kill doctor
by Jane Picken Evening Chronicle UK Oct 03 2007
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- A lesson to be learned in prank at local school
Index-Journal Greenwood, SC Oct 03 2007
- Tim Nyberg
chat transcript The Duct Tape Guys Journal Sentinel Milwaukee, WI Sep 25 2007
- Happy trails: Reconsider that itch to take a hike
by Sally Roth Courier & Press Evansville, IN Sep 16 2007
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- What’s behind the rise in allergic reactions?
Steve Rowland didn’t even have any allergies. Then an anaphylactic attack nearly killed him. Severe reactions like his are on the rise in Britain — so what’s causing them? by Steve Rowland The Independent London, England, UK Jul 17 2007
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- Mother still asks why her son died
She’s unhappy that the hospital isn’t held accountable by Camille C. Spencer St. Petersburg Times St. Petersburg, FL Jun 17 2007
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- Mother’s laughter could ease baby’s rash
by Nic Fleming The Daily Telegraph London, England, UK Jun 14 2007
- Could Charlie Chaplin Films Fight Allergies?
Life Style Extra UK Jun 14 2007
- Giggling mums help fight baby allergies, study says
Agence France-Presse Daily Telegraph Australia Jun 14 2007
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- A matter of life or death?
Allergic reactions to everyday items can be life-threatening by Diane Ryder The News-Herald Willoughby, OH Jun 04 2007
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- Graduation is another step in tough journey
by Jonathan Darling The Standard-Times New Bedford, MA May 23 2007
- Derry Credit Union Young People Awards — Carer Award
Derry Journal Ireland Mar 30 2007
- Hair loss can result from illness
Ask the Pharmacist by Suzy Cohen, RPh Times Union Albany, NY Mar 06 2007 [NB: spandex does not contain latex]
- Genetically modified food not labeled in U.S.
by Laurie Steelsmith The Honolulu Advertiser Honolulu, HI Mar 01 2007
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- Inventor’s device helps his grandma, and now it’s in stores
by Alison Bert The Journal News White Plains, NY Feb 17 2007 Archived version
- That Bird’s Nest Soup May KILL You
More Malaysians are suffering from severe allergy. In rare cases, death is possible by Yong Tiam Kui New Straits Times Malaysia Feb 10 2007
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- State agency says hospital provided boy with bad care
by Camille C. Spencer St. Petersburg Times St. Petersburg, FL Feb 10 2007
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- Could a water softener cure your child’s eczema?
The Daily Mail UK Jan 29 2007
- Korangi’s leather tannery workers have high levels of asthma: study
Daily Times Monitor Lahore, Pakistan Jan 23 2007
- Grieving mother blames hospital
by Camille C. Spencer St. Petersburg Times St. Petersburg, FL Dec 23 2006
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- Help! I'm allergic to Christmas
by Kim Briscoe Norwich Evening News UK Dec 20 2006 [brief mention of latex allergy]
- ANRPC hopes to improve natural rubber sector
by Sunil C. Perera Asian Tribune Thailand Dec 09 2006
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- Hospitals adopt new color-coding for patient wristbands
by Elizabeth Piet Times-Tribune Scranton, PA Dec 06 2006
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- Allergy girl turned away for third time by hospital
by Joshua Layton Croydon Advertiser UK Nov 24 2006
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- This is a Hammer: Chemical fumes can cause problems
by Samantha Mazzotta Cherokee Sentinel Murphy, NC Nov 15 2006
- Thousands of hairdressers suffering painful skin disease
by John Carvel The Guardian UK Nov 01 2006
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- Hospitals clean out allergy, asthma triggers
by Jon Brodkin MetroWest Daily News Framingham, MA Oct 22 2006
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- Hospitals go ‘green’ to cut toxins
by Laura Landro Post Gazette Pittsburgh, PA Oct 04 2006
- Alaska Ear
compiled by Sheila Toomey The Anchorage Daily News Anchorage, AK Sep 17 2006
- Test Center, Possible Lab Set for Cypress
by Vita Reed Orange County Business Journal Irvine, CA Sep 11 2006 [brief mention of latex allergy]
- Don’t be too safe, British safety czar says
by Sarah Lyall International Herald Tribune Sep 13 2006 [brief mention of latex allergy]
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- WGH continues as ‘a significant employer’ for community
Daily Republican Register Mt. Carmel, IL Aug 30 2006
- Rubber latex allergy life threatening
by Philip Wood El Dorado Hills Telegraph Folsom, CA Aug 29 2006
- British study finds latex in food wrappers
by Angela Stewart Star-Ledger Newark, NJ Aug 22 2006
- Shocking impact of Wendy’s latex allergy
by Alex Schweitzer-Thompson Edinburgh Evening News Scotland Aug 21 2006
- Fear Over Wrappers
The Mirror UK Aug 07 2006
- Food wrappers can cause allergic reactions
Daily Mail UK Aug 07 2006
- Food wrappers put thousands at risk
Latex contained in packaging and rubber gloves can trigger fatal allergic reactions by Valerie Elliott and Sam Lister The Times UK Aug 07 2006
- Research highlights danger in a third of food wrappers
by Lyndsay Moss The Scotsman UK Aug 06 2006
- Warning over food packaging allergy
by Jeremy Laurance The Independent UK Aug 07 2006 Archived version
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- Food wrapper: people with latex allergy in danger
Pravda Moscow, Russia Aug 07 2006
- I have what I believe is an allergy to latex. Can I be desensitized to it?
To Your Good Health by Paul G. Donohue The Standard-Times New Bedford, MA Aug 04 2006
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- Hunter Syndrome: FDA OKs drug, but it might be too late for Caldwells
by Kristen Walsh The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA Jul 25 2006
- Residents thankful for emergency responders
Letter to the Editor by Jim Wood The Mountain Press TN Jul 10 2006
- NHS Trust fined for safety issue
by Kevin Burchall Swindon Advertiser Swindon, Wiltshire, UK Jul 07 2006
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- Public warned of rubber latex allergy
by Sumeth Wannapruek Bangkok Post Thailand Jul 04 2006
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- The soap lady
by Rachel Witkowski The Daily Record Jacksonville, FL Jun 30 2006 [brief mention of latex allergy]
- Man on killer glove charge
The Sun UK Jun 29 2006
- Warning over latex allergy causes alarm
Research by a Khon Kaen academic into allergies linked to latex has caused alarm in the rubber glove and condom industries The Nation Thailand Jun 28 2006
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- 1 in 10 adults develop asthma at their workplace
According to Australian researchers as many as 1 in 10 Australians who develop asthma as an adult can blame it on their workplace Medical Research News Jun 07 2006
- Jobs cause one in 10 asthma cases: study
AAP The Age Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Jun 06 2006
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- Looking back on the AIDS crisis, 25 years on
Letter to the Editor by Peggy Rourke-Nichols, RN San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco, CA Jun 04 2006
- Onteora replaces interim superintendent
by William J. Kemble Daily Freeman Kingston, NY May 31 2006 [brief reference to latex allergy]
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- Allergies can lead to a medical emergency
by Scott Walquist Tahoe Daily Tribune South Lake Tahoe, CA May 19 2006
- Breathing Easy: Cood central air filter helps control dust in home
by Mark R. Sheller Tucson Citizen Tucson, AZ Mar 28 2006
- Being aware of latex products first step to dealing with allergy
by Dr. Massoud Mahmoudi Town Crier Los Altos, CA Mar 22 2006 [NB: this article is based in part on old misinformation; some of the products mentioned are not made with hevea natural latex]
- Latex murder bid charge
Western Mail Mar 15 2006
- Ex-love’s latex murder bid
by Victoria Raymond The Sun UK Mar 14 2006
- School wouldn’t put plaster on a cut finger
The Daily Telegraph UK Mar 13 2006
- ‘Rubber Glove Bid To Kill Ex’
Daily Mirror UK Mar 07 2006
- Developments: Former nurse offers legal consults
by C.M. Mortimer The Tribune-Review Greensburg, PA Mar 02 2006
- Job May Trigger Asthma, Allergies
by Julie Anderson Omaha World-Herald Omaha, NE Jan 16 2006
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- Researchers Have Come Up With a List of the Best Innovations From Last Year
by Robert Stansfield Daily Record Glasgow, Scotland, UK Jan 12 2006
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- My life’s put in danger by tinsel and balloons
by Joanne Carruthers Evening Chronicle Newcastle-upon-Tyne UK Jan 09 2006 [NB: This article contains misinformation (eg, bubble gum does not contain hevea latex and there is such a thing as latex-free elastic).]
- Rubber Allergy
Evening Chronicle Newcastle-upon-Tyne UK Jan 09 2006
- Color-coded bands differ in meaning at hospitals
by Joe Fahy Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, PA Dec 15 2005
- Real Allergies Are Cause for Concern
by John Mercer Evening Standard Palmerston North, New Zealand Nov 16 2005
- Your job may be giving you asthma
by Louise Gray The Scotsman Nov 04 2005
- That new car smell is really the scent of toxic chemicals
by Severin Carrell The Independent London, England, UK Oct 16 2005
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- When your job makes you sick — literally
by Katherine Heine Cox News Service Oct 05 2005
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- My son Murray helped save my life…now everyone knows he’s a hero
A boy of eight was today hailed a hero after giving his mum emergency first aid when she collapsed by Chris Musson Evening Times Glasgow, Scotland, UK Sep 30 2005 Archived version
- Prentice grad retains community ties
Griffith Thomas also helped to start, then staff local medical clinic by Cathy Peterson The Bee Phillips, WI Sep 01 2005 Archived version
- Inquest: Glove op woman’s death not unlawful
A family said today it hopes lessons will be learned from the death of elderly Marion Tyler, who died during a hip replacement operation after suffering a massive allergic reaction Evening Telegraph Peterborough, England, UK Aug 25 2005
- Inquest: Op gloves ‘killed elderly woman’
An elderly woman died on the operating table after possibly suffering an allergic reaction to latex gloves, an inquest has heard Evening Telegraph Peterborough, England, UK Aug 24 2005
- Huntsman Doctor is Leading the Charge in War on Cancer
by Doug Robinson Deseret News Salt Lake City, UT Aug 09 2005
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- Allergic to spring?
If you are sneezing you way through the season, here’s what you can do to find relief by Abby Plambeck Waukesha Freeman Milwaukee, WI Jul 03 2005 Archived version
- Weekly Health tip: Not all reactions to gloves are a latex allergy
Chinook Observer Long Beach, WA Jun 29 2005
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- Health Northwest: Latex allergies can be life threatening
by Kathryn B. Brown, FNP The Chinook Observer Long Beach, WA Jun 29 2005
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- Living with food allergies
by Marilyn Moss The Bulletin Milford, CT Jun 16 2005
- High Court: Op death family win fight for new inquest
The daughter of a woman who died on a hospital operating table has won her two-year battle for a fresh inquest into her mother’s death The Peterborough Evening Telegraph England Jun 14 2005
- Appreciate thorough latex allergy article
Letter to the Editor by Peggy Rourke-Nichols The Dispatch Gilroy, CA Jun 02 2005
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- Dealing with latex allergies
by Dr. Massoud Mahmoudi Hollister Free Lance Hollister, CA May 31 2005
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- Senior center’s manager strives to nurture a ‘big, huge family’
by Erika Rat The Blade Toledo, OH May 23 2005
- Teachers say love of profession outweighs financial concerns
by Sean Thomas News Tribune LaSalle, IL May 16 2005
- Is it possible that the rash I got while in the hospital was from the sheets?
by Judy Foreman Boston Globe Boston, MA May 10 2005
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- For some, overcoming adversity creates extra thrill at graduation
by Deborah Ball Gainesville Sun Gainesville, FL Apr 30 2005
- The Hardest Hit
Tony Duran was a fighter — but life put him on the ropes by Jared Jacang Maher Westword Denver, CO Apr 21 2005
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- Mom pleads guilty
by Mark Harrison The Times-Journal Fort Payne, AL Mar 26 2005
- Over-the-top bans are not helping kids
by Catherine Welford The Sunday Sun UK Mar 20 2005
- Living with a latex allergy requires constant caution
by Mitch Mitchell Star-Telegram Fort Worth, TX Apr 17 2005
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- Catherine Hall fulfills ‘full Mickey’
by John Eby Dowagiac Daily News Dowagiac, MI Feb 22 2005
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- Ask Dr. H
by Dr. Mitchell Hecht Times Leader Wilkes Barre, PA Feb 08 2005
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- Stung by bees
by Henrylito D. Tacio Sun Star Philippines Feb 08 2005
- TLC for the hands
by Sophia Findlay Laidley Jamaica Observer Jamaica Jan 17 2005
- Muslim couple sues government over firing
Associated Press Charleston Gazette Dec 14 2004 [briefly mentions latex]
- Office party? Watch paws
Behaviour manual out for Christmas celebration at work by Amit Roy The Telegraph Calcutta, India Dec 11 2004
- A party for thousands brings in toys for hundreds
by Kelly Smith The Beacon Warwick, RI Dec 09 2004 Archived version
- U.S. House — District 7
Associated Press USA Today Campaign 2004
- NHS allergy services ‘derisory’
Nursing Times News Nov 02 2004
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- GPs ‘fail’ their allergy patients
Despite rise in sufferers, report finds NHS treatment disgraceful by Sam Lister The Times London, England, UK Nov 01 2004
- Postcode lottery fear on allergy treatment
by Gaby Hinsliff The Observer UK Oct 31 2004
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- Under My Skin
by Andrew Pain Evening Gazette Middlesbrough UK Sep 16 2004
- Law: Legal Eagle
The Independent London, England, UK Sep 13 2004
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- No balloons, bowling, or school meetings for people with latex allergies
by Kevin Upham The Monument Gray, ME Sep 02 2004 Archived version
- Vital: Your Kids’ Health: Symptoms Not to Be Sniffed At
Daily Record Glasgow UK Aug 31 2004
- Health Matters
Booklet can help with surgery decisions by Donna Wright Bradenton Herald Bradenton, FL Aug 28 2004
- Dr. Mock, healer of body and soul
by Betty Barr The Bulletin Nogales, AZ Aug 22 2004
- Couple shares garden’s bounty with neighbors
by Britt Johnsen Winona Daily News Winona, MN Aug 05 2004
- Look out, it’s latex
Over to you… by Heather Campbell The Times London Jul 13 2004
- Working Together on Safety Can Let You Breathe Easy
by Kevin Rowan The Journal Newcastle-upon-Tyne Jul 05 2004
- Sitting pretty
by Elizabeth Jardina Oakland Tribune Oakland, CA Jul 05 2004
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- Severe allergic reactions are rare, can be fatal
Dr. Bharat Sangani Sun Herald Biloxi, MS May 20 2004 Archived version
- What do you do if your job is making you sick?
by Liz Eeles The Scotsman Edinburgh, Scotland, UK May 18 2004
- Obituary: Nancy C. Holfeltz
Deseret News Salt Lake City, UT May 12 2004
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- The star chef who can’t touch food
In kitchens, garages, hospitals and offices, more and more of us are becoming allergic to our workplaces by Robin McKie The Observer UK May 09 2004
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- Hospital cuts use of latex gloves after safety alert
Evening Advertiser Wiltshire UK May 08 2004
- Awareness, avoidance key in beating allergens
by Mark R. Sneller, PhD Tucson Citizen Tucson, AZ May 04 2004
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- Schools aim to have life-saving reaction
Inland districts are being encouraged to offer auto-injectors for medical emergencies by Melissa Eiselein The Press-Enterprise Riverside, CA Apr 04 2004 Registration (free) required
- Don’t be afraid to give blood
by Barbara Whitehouse The Ridgway Record Ridgway, PA Mar 29 2004
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- She knows
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by Julian Walker Northeast Times Newsweekly Philadelphia, PA Mar 25 2004
- Safety innovation takes the plaudits
Shropshire Star UK Mar 15 2004
- Their ambitions helped open doors
These S.C. women smashed barriers in male-dominated worlds by Pat Berman The State Columbia, SC Mar 07 2004 Archived version
- We have become allergic to our western way of life
Complementary healthcare has a vital role to play in the 21st century by Prince Charles The Guardian UK Feb 28 2004
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- Fight allergies the natural way, Charles urges NHS
by Stephen Bates The Guardian UK Feb 28 2004
- Its awful sending your daughter for a routine…
Pendle Express Feb 27 2004
- Allergy theory of girl’s death
UK Newsquest Regional Press — This is Lancashire Feb 26 2004
- Latex allergy: Symptoms range from minor to life-threatening
The Oak Ridger Oak Ridge, TN Feb 25 2004
- In Focus: A handful of nuts could cost people like little Abby her life
The Evening Telegraph Feb 16 2004
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- Crash aid kit is put to test
The Evening Chronicle UK Feb 06 2004
- Silicone ware passes test drive in the kitchen
by Marlene Parrish and Robert L. Wolke Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, PA Mar 18 2004 [interesting article about silicone]
- Take a Deep Breath
By following a few easy steps asthma is easy to control and treat by Leyla Swan Khaleej Times Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dec 19 2003
- Workers’ rights in focus at Christmas
The Western Mail Dec 18 2003
- Christmas Could Be Killer For Me
by Yvonne McGregor Sunday Mirror Dec 2003
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- Allergic to Xmas
Sunday Mirror Dec 2003
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- Christmas Could Be Fatal For Mum
by Yvonne Mcgregor Daily Record Glasgow Dec 15 2003
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- Latex allergies can turn common items into potential landmines for sufferers
by Lila Lazurus The Detroit News Nov 12 2003
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- Sex crime trial to the jury
by Peter Crowley The Dispatch Gilroy, CA Oct 28 2003 [brief mention of latex allergy]
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- 9-27, Local: One-vehicle wreck on I-20 kills man, 6-year-old girl
by John Lynch News-Journal Longview, TX Sep 27 2003
- One 5-year-old’s allergy leads to class peanut ban
Dozens of parents at PTA meeting question lunch searches, nurse by C.W. Nevius San Francisco Chronicle Sep 09 2003
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- Laid-off workers change course; Retraining programs steer jobless
by Virginia de Leon The Spokesman-Review Spokane, WA Sep 06 2004
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- School rules for Congress
by Jeffrey Shaffer The Christian Science Monitor Sep 05 2003
- Salon keeper struggles with latex allergy
Teresa Glaze has a rare latex allergy by Melanie Lloyd Mountain Express Sevierville, TN Aug 30 2003
- Back to School event draws crowds
by Susan Broili The Herald-Sun Durham, NC Aug 16 2003 Archived version
- Metro residents ignore ozone alerts
Most don’t abide by rules or are unaware of effects it has on thousands with ailments by Gregg Krupa and Vanessa Clarke The Detroit News Jul 02 2003
- Summertime and the living is sneezy
Scotland on Sunday Jun 29 2003
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- Allergy reaction to food and surroundings affects 1 in 3 — and the NHS just can’t cope
Lack of help puts lives at risk as number of sufferers soars by Sarah Boseley The Guardian Jun 26 2003
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- NHS struggles to cope with surge in allergy cases
by Celia Hall Daily Telegraph Jun 26 2003
- Soaring allergy rate is overwhelming NHS, doctors warn
by Jeremy Laurance The Independent London, England, UK Jun 26 2003
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- SAH restores some services
Screening of patients, visitors and staff will continue by Brian Kelly The Sault Star Apr 07 2003
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- Understanding latex allergy
by C. Steven Smith, MD Be Healthy Kentuckiana (The Courier-Journal) Louisville, KY Mar 2003
- Allergic reaction prompts biohazard scare at college
Worker develops rash while going through mail by Hannah Newton Times Herald Port Huron, MI Feb 14 2003
- Today’s picks and clicks
Detroit Free Press Detroit, MI Feb 05 2003 Archived version
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Detroit Free Press Detroit, MI Jan 02 2003 Archived version
- PPH board selects computer companies to upgrade hospitals
by Gig Conaughton North County Times Dec 19 2002
- Forbidden fruits, nuts, wine…
Why do people suddenly suffer extreme allergies to food they once enjoyed? by Barbara
Lantin The Telegraph UK Nov 26 2002
- Woman’s faith walks on with spina bifida
by Kevan Mathis Harrison Daily Times Oct 21 2002 Archived version
- Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) News
week of Sep 20 2002 Archived version
- Candidate profile: Grounded in law, Whitehouse builds his case on leadership
by Mark Arsenault Providence Journal Aug 25 2002
- Op woman’s 8000-mile trip
Daily Record — Glasgow Aug 10 2002
- Rubber Banned
by Larissa Nolan Sunday Mirror UK Jul 2002
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- Whitehouse, York tout health care, education
by Katherine Gregg Providence Journal Jun 26 2002
- It can be a dog’s life for hay fever victims
The Journal UK May 09 2002
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- Bid to drive out asthma at work
The Evening Chronicle UK May 07 2002
- Life’s Work; When the Job You Love Makes You Ill
by Lisa Belkin New York Times Apr 14 2002
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- Mold Possibly Raising Asthma Rates at Benefis
by Richard Ecke Great Falls Tribune Mar 19 2002
- Rubber council to push for ISO standard
by Alice Chia New Straits Times Mar 02 2002
- Car donation aids travel to rehabilitation, school
The Clarion-Ledger Feb 07 2002
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by Collin Johnson MRC News Methodist Rehabilitation Center Jackson, MS Jan 30 2002
- State still debates nursing shortage
Solutions as varied as problem’s causes by Tia Mitchell Florida Times-Union Feb 04 2002
- ‘Asthma-causing products costing employers billions’
Ananova Ltd Jan 19 2002 Archived version
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Detroit Free Press Detroit, MI Jan 02 2002 Archived version
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Detroit Free Press Detroit, MI Dec 31 2001 Archived version
- Alarmingly poor care
Letter by Mary Hafey Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, PA Dec 25 2001
- Many common latex items can trigger allergic reactions
Dr. Donohue The Standard-Times Dec 14 2001
- On the Hill, They’re on the Fly
by Al Kamen Washington Post Oct 15 2001
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- Allergies prompt latex reduction throughout Mercy
by Kristin Buehner Globe Gazette Mason City, IA Oct 14 2001
- The state of the profession
Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, PA Oct 02 2001
- Complete attention to child can backfire
by Marguerite Kelly Journal Sentinel Milwaukee, WI Sep 21 2001
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- Asthma a hazard of workplace
by Jenny Hudson Birmingham Post UK Sep 03 2001
- Latex gloves ‘a health risk for medical staff’
Ananova Ltd Aug 08 2001 Archived version
- Case backlog clogs office of Social Security
Some go bankrupt waiting for benefits by Rich Tucker Florida Times-Union Aug 05 2001
- Woman copes with allergy
by Maria Herne Republican & Herald Pottsville, PA Jul 28 2001
- Study Begins on Kiwi Fruit Allergy Rise
by Roger Highfield The Daily Telegraph London Jul 06 2001
- Woman’s allergy prompts her to seek changes
by Amy Wold The Advocate Baton Rouge, LA Jul 01 2001
- ‘Anti-stress’ device almost kills woman
by Paul Stokes Daily Telegraph UK May 24 2001
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- Bank worker close to death after reaction to stress balls
This is the North East UK May 24 2001
- Nursing shortage a health crisis
by Janice E. Bussert The Seattle Times May 23 2001
- Factory fire ravages Ansonia foam rubber plant
by Ron Zapata The Standard-Times May 15 2001
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- Severe allergies are skyrocketing
The Acorn Agoura Hills, CA May 03 2001
- Stretching it thin
Latex in medical gloves can cause allergy problems by Charity Apple Times-News Burlington, NC Apr 17 2001 Archived version
- Latex Allergy and Health Care: A Touchy Situation
by Andrew Webb Albuquerque Journal Albuquerque, NM Apr 09 2001
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- Red Nose warning for latex allergy sufferers
Ananova Ltd Mar 12 2001 Archived version
- Red noses — something to sneeze at!
Birmingham Post Mar 10 2001
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- Allergy warning over Comic Relief noses
Ananova Ltd Mar 09 2001 Archived version
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- Latex has some support, but it’s used less now
by Lisa Chmelecki Lewiston Sun Journal Lewiston, ME Mar 02 2001
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- Health: Even a balloon could kill me; Allergies are on the increase
by Jill Todd Sunday Mirror UK Feb 04 2001
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- Nothing to sneeze at: Growing latex allergies lead to use of safer products in medical field
by Jeff Prince Star-Telegram Fort Worth, TX Jan 02 2001 Archived version
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- Vaccination against Lyme Disease
by Dr. C.C. DeMarco The Fairfield County Bee Fairfield County, CT Dec 28 2000
- Is your job giving you asthma?
by Roger Dobson Daily Mail London, England, UK Nov 28 2000
- Be happy and get better more quickly
This is Wiltshire UK Oct 12 2000
- Rubber Soul
Hyland Has Victory Before Finish Line by Elissa Leibowitz The Washington Post Oct 20 2000
- The Allergy Crisis
by Hilary Bassett Sunday Times South Africa Sep 21 2000 Archived version
- Allergic reactions ‘now affect one in three Britons’
by Cherry Norton Independent London Sep 19 2000 Archived version
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by Jane E. Brody New York Times Aug 22 2000
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by Ingrid Salgado Sunday Times South Africa Aug 20 2000 Archived version
- Latex allergy misunderstood, underestimated
by Dave Zuchowski Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, PA Aug 13 2000
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- A breath of fresh styrene butadiene for sick schools
by Bruce Kyle Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME Jul 20 2000 Archived version
- A Move To Banish Latex Products
Attorney General In RI Cites High Rate Of Allergies by Megan Scott Boston Globe Jun 27 2000
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- Hotel takes steps to improve stay for disabled
Spina bifida group’s convention, growing market prompt special measures by Rick Romell Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jun 25 2000
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- Fashion girl killed by her special hair fixing glue
by Martin Stote The Express Jun 09 2000 Archived version
- Designer died from reaction to hairpiece glue
by Terri Judd The Independent Britain Jun 09 2000 Archived version
- Dress designer dies of allergy to hair glue
Evening Standard London, England, UK Jun 08 2000 Archived version
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- Life-threatening allergies seen with more use of latex gloves
by Judy Foreman (Boston Globe) Seattle Times Jun 04 2000 Registration (free) required
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Obituaries The Daily Telegraph May 29 2000
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- New ways to fight allergies
by Donald Beaver, DO Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 21 2000
- Lives in Brief
Tom Pendle The Times London May 08 2000
- Scents and Sensitivity
People with multiple chemical sensitivity live with a multitude of problems by Steve Powell The Daily Herald Everett, WA May 07 2000 Archived version
- Close relationship may exist between your job and health
by Sabrina Jones Raleigh News & Observer Apr 13 2000 Archived version
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- Web site exhibits uncommon common sense
by Arianna Huffington Chicago Sun-Times Chicago, IL Apr 07 2000
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- Allergy to latex can be a serious problem
Letter to the Editor by Eve M. Herman, RN The Times-Picayune Apr 04 2000 Archived version
- For some, latex is a threat to life
Legislators seeking to raise awareness by Kellie Gormly The State Journal-Register Springfield, Ill Mar 26 2000 Archived version
- Danger in healing hands
by Mark Merchant Cape Cod Times Hyannis, MA Mar 16 2000 Archived version
- The Fox in ‘Chick’ Koop
The Former Surgeon General Has Gone Public, and Prospered in the Process by John Schwartz Washington Post Jan 09 2000
- Hospitals switch away from latex
by Lynn Zerschling Sioux City Journal Sioux City, IA Jan 07 1999 Archived version
- Hospital launches latex-free campaign to thwart allergies
North Hills News Record Warrendale, PA Jan 01 2000 Archived version
- Learning to deal with latex allergy
by Scott Sandsberry The Wenatchee World Wenatchee, WA Dec 12 1999 Archived version
- Latex allergies can range from mild to dangerous
by Dr. Ronald Saff Tallahassee Democrat Nov 29 1999 Archived version
- Latex Allergy
Voice of the People by E.J. Neiburger, DDS Chicago Tribune Nov 17 1999 Archived version
- Health Web site alliance agrees on timetable
by Andrew Park Star-Telegram Nov 09 1999 Archived version
- Latex warning
Letter to the editor by Carol J. Brown Journal Star Lincoln, NE Nov 08 1999 Archived version
- Many Health Care Workers Suffer Latex Allergies
by Sylvia Wood Albany Times Union Albany, NY Nov 03 1999
- Recent Criticisms of Dr. Koop from the New York Times and Chicago Tribune
- Former U.S. surgeon general says he didn’t sell out
by Bill Blankenship The Capital-Journal Oct 31 1999
- Business Highlights
Associated Press Foster’s Daily Democrat Oct 30 1999
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The Holland Sentinel Oct 30 1999
- The Tarnished Image of Dr. Koop
Chicago Tribune Oct 30 1999 Archived version
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by Marcy Gordon Associated Press Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Oct 29 1999
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The Oregonian Oct 30 1999 Archived version
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The Record Hackensack, NJ Oct 30 1999 Archived version
- Koop Criticized for Role in Warning on Hospital Gloves
by Holcomb B. Noble New York Times Oct 29 1999 Registration (free) required
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- Latex Glove Maker Said Funded Koop
Associated Press Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Oct 29 1999
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The Las Vegas Sun Oct 29 1999 Archived version
- Hailed as a Surgeon General, Koop Criticized on Web Ethics
by Holcomb B. Noble New York Times Sep 04 1999
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- Allergies are coming!
Do what you can to make sure your lifestyle doesn’t saddle you with them by Mark L. Fuerst The News Chief Polk County, FL Apr 11 1999
- Local woman lives in fear
by Terrence Synnott Daily News Newport, RI Apr 09 1999 Archived version
- Fighting the war against latex
by Ellen G. Lahr Berkshire Eagle Mar 15 1999 Archived version
- Balkan Bob & Burning Bush
by Eve Gerber Mar 07 1999 Archived version
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New York Times Mar 18 1999
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- Careers in Medicine Cut Short by Growing Allergy to Latex
by Jennifer Steinhauer New York Times Mar 07 1999
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Lexington Herald-Leader Mar 07 1999 Archived version
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The Kansas City Star Mar 06 1999 Archived version
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The Spokesman-Review Mar 07 1999 Archived version
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Deseret News Salt Lake City, UT Mar 07 1999
- Exposure to latex can have serious consequences for allergy sufferers
by Joan Whitely Las Vegas Review-Journal Feb 16 1999
- Letter — Get rid of latex
by Sue Dugger Bozeman Daily Chronicle Feb 12 1999 Archived version
- Latex allergy PDF
by Kimberly A. Mortson The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Livonia, MI Jan 03 1999 Archived version
- Latex allergy serious, pervasive, preventable
Letter to the editor by Marianne McAndrew The Times Leader Jun 23 1998 Archived version
- State physician flap irks Ridge
by Ellen Mazo and Frank Reeves Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, PA Mar 11 1998
- Latex study to prevent allergy; Area hospital employees will be in 5-year, federally sponsored study
by Neil D. Rosenberg Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Feb 07 1998 Archived version
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- Sensitivity training: Latex allergies life-threatening in some patients
by Barbara Isaacs Lexington Herald-Leader Jan 13 1998 Archived version
- Allergic to Latex
Ann Landers Houston Chronicle Oct 31 1997
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Oct 01 1997
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- Latex allergy warning now required on medical devices
Nando Times Sep 30 1997 Archived version
- Deadly latex: Latex sensitivity is issue for health care workers ZIP file
by Carl E. Feather Star Beacon Ashtabula, Ohio Aug 30 1997
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by Deborah Kelly Times-Dispatch Richmond, VA Aug 28 1997 Archived version
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- Latex allergies can cause misery
by Judy Foreman Boston Globe Jul 28 1997
- Allergies to latex increasingly becoming a problem
The Augusta Chronicle Jul 21 1997
- Latex Allergy
Ann Landers Houston Chronicle May 23 1997
- Latex allergy among staff poses major headache for hospitals
by Meredith Goad Press Herald Online Portland, ME May 06 1997
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by Jane E. Brody New York Times Apr 23 1997
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- Oregon picks up latex glove controversy
by Patrick O’Neill The Oregonian Apr 21 1997
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by Natalie White Standard-Times (newspaper serving the communities of SouthCoast Massachusetts) Apr 15 1997
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- Facilities react to growing number of allergies to latex
by Linda L. Mullen South Bend Tribune Apr 13 1997
- Allergy Hazard — Growing number of health care workers developing dangerous reactions to latex
by Liz Kowalczyk The Patriot Ledger Apr 01 1997
- Shriners Hospital stops using latex
by Pat Cahill Springfield Union Mar 07 1997
- Latex allergies a growing worry
Deadly reactions increase rapidly as AIDS fears spur use of gloves Denver Post Feb 02 1997 Archived version
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- Latex Gloves Can Pose Deadly Peril for Some
by Jim Robbins New York Times Jan 29 1997
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by Carolyn Poirot Star Telegram Dec 18 1996 Archived version
- Latex allergies plague workers
by L.M. Sixel Houston Chronicle Oct 10 1996
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- Dramatic increase in allergy to all things made with latex
by Mark Emmons The San Diego Union-Tribune San Diego, CA Sep 13 1996 Archived version
- Dramatic increase in allergy to all things made with latex | Warning signs, treatments, and where to look for help, advice
by Mark Emmons The San Diego Union-Tribune San Diego, CA Sep 13 1996 Archived version
- Latex Sensitivity: A Growing Reaction, Especially Among Health-Care Workers
by Caryle Murphy Philadelphia Inquirer Sep 02 1996 Archived version
- Repeated Exposure to Latex Can Trigger Allergic Reactions
by Suzanne Zolfo Daily News Los Angeles, CA Jul 29 1996
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- Dear Doctor Becky
by Rebekah Wang-Cheng Journal Sentinel Milwaukee, WI May 06 1996
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- A Menace Uncovered | Debilitating, sometimes deadly latex reactions pose medical peril
by Susan Duerksen The San Diego Union-Tribune San Diego, CA Apr 15 1996
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- the latex MENACE
by Joe Manning Journal Sentinel Milwaukee, WI Mar 18 1996
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- AIDS precaution blamed
by Joe Manning Journal Sentinel Milwaukee, WI Mar 18 1996
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- Personal Health; Beyond ragweed, allergenic combinations
by Jane E. Brody New York Times Sep 06 1995
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by Neil D. Rosenberg The Journal Milwaukee, WI Mar 13 1995
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- Allergy to natural latex burgeons | Reaction sometimes life-threatening
The San Diego Union-Tribune San Diego, CA Dec 08 1993 Archived version
- FDA Reviews Latex in Medical Devices After Influx of Fatal Allergic Reactions
by Bruce Ingersoll The Wall Street Journal Feb 25 1992 Archived version
- Latex Linked to Allergy Peril
New York Times Jun 12 1991
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