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Spina Bifida
- When contact with latex is an irritant
by Marion Kerr The Irish Times Dublin, Ireland Jun 02 2009
- Fact Sheet 6: Skin sensation & latex allergy PDF
Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria Melbourne, Australia
- Latex in Vaccine Packaging PDF
The Empowerment Zone Spina Bifida Association of the
Tri-State Region (SBATSR) Sep/Oct 2008
- The Empowerment Zone PDF
Spina Bifida Association of the Tri-State Region (SBATSR) Flemington, NJ Jul/Aug 2007
- Handi-Ride latex-free
by John Warren The Virginian-Pilot Hampton Roads, VA May 08 2007
- Neither illness nor Katrina can slow this lady
Because of Nick’s severe latex allergy, going to a shelter posed a problem by Monica Young Winston-Salem Journal Winston-Salem, NC Apr 19 2007
- Condition is caused by neural tube defect
by Hope Mazzeno The Times-Picayune New Orleans, LA Jan 28 2007
- SUNY Orange Students Organizing Spina Bifida Walk
Walk to Take Place Feb. 4 at Galleria at Crystal Run; Proceeds to be Earmarked for Spina Bifida Research Jan 19 2007
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- Faith, hope more than words for Jessica
by Agnes Hagin Rockmart Journal Rockmart, GA Dec 06 2006 [brief mention of latex allergy]
- Sabillasville Elementary is no cool school
by James Rada Jr. Thurmont Dispatch Emmitsburg, MD Vol II No 16 Aug 17 2006
- Adapted Physical Education: Checking Medical Status
PELINKS4U Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Vol 8 No 7 Aug/Sep 2006
- Latex (Natural Rubber) Allergy PDF
by Elli Meeropol, MS, RN, CS, PNP Inspirations Spina Bifida Association of the Roanoke Valley Vol 3 Spring 2006
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- Spina Bifida: Proper Care Helps Kids Have High Quality of Life
by Sherry Metzger, MS The O&P EDGE May 2006
- “Latex Allergy: What Have We Learned” PDF
by Kathleen Sandrik, RN, MSN Symposium on Spina Bifida: Current Strategies Chicago, IL May 12 2006
- Youth and Spina Bifida PDF
by Patricia Tatman, MS Inclusive 4-H University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service
- Spina Bifida
March of Dimes
- What is Spina Bifida?
Birth Defect Requires Years of Specialized Medical Care by Joy Victory ABC News Dec 30 2005
- Safe shopping for kids with latex allergies
by Terri Mauro Parenting Special Needs Blog About.com Nov 28 2005
- Health Bytes: The Facts About Spina Bifida
Archangel Health News Jun/Jul 2005
- Inspiration: the girl who’s had 21 operations
Royston Mercury UK Jun 03 2005
- re: Latex sensitivity in spina bifida patients
Ask the Expert: Latex Allergy & Asthma Disease Management Center (AAAAI) Apr 19 2005
- Let’s Talk About Latex MS Word
“the news” Spina Bifida Association of St. Louis Vol 1.2 Spring 2005
- Welcoming Babies with Spina Bifida
by Linda Rowley Revised Feb 2005
- Access Needs Assessment for Parents PDF
University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas, KS
- Caring for a Child with Spina Bifida: Understanding the Child and Carer PDF
by Christos S. Zipitis and Constantinos Paschalides J Child Health Care Vol 7 No 2 Jun 2003
- Spina Bifida Association of America
- Latex List 2009 PDF
Updated Spring 2009
- same as above PDF
in Spanish
- Latex List 2008 PDF
Updated Summer 2008
- Latex List 2007 PDF
Updated Summer 2007
- Latex Allergy 2007: Where are we now? PDF
by Suzanne McKee, RN, BSN 2007 SBAA On-Line Conference Proceedings
- Back-to-School Latex Checklist PDF
2007 SBAA On-Line Conference Proceedings
- Emergency Preparedness PDF
SB Help 2006 SBAA On-Line Conference Proceedings Jun 2006
- Using the Health Guide for Adults Living with Spina Bifida and Other Resources PDF
by Carolee Laird 2006 SBAA On-Line Conference Proceedings Jun 25 2006
- Health Guide for Adults Living with Spina Bifida PDF
- Latex (Natural Rubber) Allergy in Spina Bifida MS Word
Revised Jun 2008
- Latex (Natural Rubber) Allergy in Spina Bifida
Archived version
- La Alergia al Látex (Caucho Natural) en Personas con Espina Bífida
por Elli Meeropol, MS, RN, CS, PNP Abril del 2001
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- An Overview of Latex (Natural Rubber) Allergy in Spina Bifida
Archived version
- Latex List 2006 PDF
Updated Summer 2006
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- Back-to-School Latex Checklist PDF
Insights Jul/Aug 2006
- Insights Into Spina Bifida PDF
“What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Baby with Spina Bifida” and “Hurricane Katrina: Surviving in the Eye of the Storm” Vol XVII No 1 Jan/Feb 2006
- Latex Advocacy: Educating Toy Stores PDF
by Adriane K. Griffen, MPH, CHES 2005 SBAA On-Line Conference Proceedings
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- Latex Allergy in 2005: Past and present Successes, Future Challenges PDF
by Suzanne McKee, BSN and Elli Meeropol MS, PNP 2005 SBAA On-Line Conference Proceedings
- Latex Allergy: Awareness and Prevention 2005 PDF
by Suzanne McKee, BSN and Elli Meeropol MS, PNP 2005 SBAA On-Line Conference Proceedings
- Keeping Your Child Latex-Safe At School PDF
by Elli Meeropol, RN, MS, PNP 2005 SBAA On-Line Conference Proceedings
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Insights into Spina Bifida Sep/Oct 1998 Archived version
- Latex-Safety at School PDF
by Elli Meeropol, RN, MS, PNP Insights Into Spina Bifida Vol IV No 4 Jul/Aug 2003
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Archived version
- Latex List PDF
Updated Summer 2005
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- Látex en el Medio Ambiente Hospitalario
Actualizado el verano de 2004
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- Látex en el Hogar y en la Comunidad
Actualizado el verano de 2005
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- Latex Allergy in 2004: What’s Known, What’s Now, What’s Next PDF
by Elli Meeropol, MS, RN, PNP presented at SBAA’s 31st Annual Conference Jun 2004 Insights Into Spina Bifida Jul/Aug 2004
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Archived version
- Latex List 2004 PDF
Updated Summer 2004 Archived version
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- same as above MS Word
Archived version
- Health Care Issues for Adults With Spina Bifida
Insights into Spina Bifida Vol XIV No 4 Jul/Aug 2003
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Archived version
- Latex List PDF
Updated Summer 2003 Archived version
- A National Spina Bifida Research Agenda PDF
Evidence-Based Practice in Spina Bifida: Developing a Research Agenda Washington DC May 9–10 2003
- same as above PDF
Archived version
- Evidence-Based Practice in Spina Bifida: Developing a Research Agenda PDF
Washington DC May 9–10 2003
- same as above PDF
Archived version
- Látex en el Ambiente PDF
Actualizado el Verano del 2002
- 2002 Back-to-School Guide PDF
Insights Into Spina Bifida Vol XIII No 4 Jul/Aug 2002
- same as above PDF
Archived version
- SBAA Fact Sheet: Latex (Natural Rubber) Allergy in Spina Bifida
by Elli Meeropol, MS, RN, CS, PNP Revised Apr 2001
- same as above
Archived version
- Sample Letters
provided by the Spina Bifida Association of America Nursing Council and ELASTIC Inc. Archived version
- Spotlight on Latex PDF
by Elli Meeropol MS, RN, CS, PNP 2000 Archived version
- Spotlight on Latex Toys
Archived version
- Safe Play for Children with Spina Bifida PDF
spotlight on health
- same as above PDF
Archived version
- Spotlight: Latex Allergy in Spina Bifida Patients PDF
by Catherine Shaer, MD and Elli Meeropol, RN, MS Archived version
- Latex Safety and Your Child at School PDF
The Empowerment Zone Spina Bifida Association of the Tri-State Region Flemington, NJ Sep 2005
- Latex Allergies
Arizona Spina Bifida Association
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Archived version
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Albany/Capital District Chapter of the Spina Bifida Association of America
- Massachusetts Spina Bifida Association
- Spina Bifida Association of Connecticut, Inc.
- Spina Bifida Association of Jacksonville
- Spina Bifida Association of Western New York
- Panel Provides Information for Care of Children With Reactive Airway Disease and Myelodysplasia Disorders for Routine Surgery PDF
by Kumar G. Belani, MD Ambulatory Anesthesia Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Vol 19 No 1 Jan 2004
- Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Southern Alberta
- Life and death over latex
by Lori Stuenkel The Dispatch Gilroy, CA Dec 10 2003
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- Search No 1241
Search and Respond Exceptional Parent
- Agencies Cooperate On Spina Bifida
by Stephen Spotswood U.S. Medicine Jul 31 2003
- Congress allocates $2 million for National Spina Bifida Program
by Judy A. Rollins, MS, RN Pediatric Nursing May 2003
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Archived version
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- Irish Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
- Frequently Asked Questions
Spina Bifida Association Houston Gulf Coast
- Spina Bifida: Latex precautions
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Palo Alto, CA
- Guidelines for Management of a Newborn with Meningomyelocele PDF
Primary Author John F. McLaughlin, MD Division of Neonatology University of Washington Created Apr 25 2003 Revised Oct 20 2005
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Archived version
- One striking family
by Mark Barna The Bakersfield Californian Nov 18 2002 Registration (free) required
- Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore, MD Specialized Health Needs Interagency Collaboration (SHNIC)
- Instant S&R
Catheterization in spina bifida: timed vs. ultrasound-based The Exceptional Parent May 2002
- Spina Bifida Association of Wisconsin
- Chapter XVIII.10. Neural Tube Defects
by Mari Uehara, MD Case Based Pediatrics For Medical Students and Residents Oct 2002
- Latex Allergy Fact Sheet for Patients with Spina Bifida and Those Who Undergo Multiple Invasive Procedures
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Apr 11 2002
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Archived version
- Creating a Safe School for Latex-Sensitive Children
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Apr 11 2002
- same as above
Archived version
- Taking Control: Effective Continence Management In Spina Bifida PDF
Clinician’s Manual Australian Family Physician Journal of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Jan 2002
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individual chapters, in both PDF and HTML
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individual chapters, in HTML
- Latex allergy PDF
Continence Management and Spina Bifida
- Is there latex in our playgrounds? PDF
by Arthur Shepherd St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks: Therapeutic Recreation Section Newsletter Leonardtown, MD Dec 2001
- Latex Concerns
Spina Bifida Clinic Oakland Genetics Kaiser Permanente
- Latex Allergy Information
CSBA Insider Colorado Spina Bifida Association Oct/Nov/Dec 2001
- Spina Bifida Outcome: A 25-Year Perspective
by Lana Svien, MA, PT Pediatric Physical Therapy Vol 13 No 4 Winter 2001
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- Orthopaedic Care of Children with Spina Bifida: You’ve come a long way, baby!
by Jean Park Brown, MS, RNC Orthopaedic Nursing Vol 20 No 4 Jul/Aug 2001
- Dental surgery in pediatric patients with spina bifida and latex allergy PDF
by Mary E. Hudson, RN, BSN Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) Journal Vol 74 No 1 Jul 2001
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- Student’s disability becomes opportunity
Clay sophomore wins achievement award by Tom Troy Toledo Blade Toledo, OH May 21 2001
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- Latex Allergy
Florida Urological Associates
- Spina Bifida (Myelodysplasia)
Children’s Hospital Boston, MA
- Natural Latex Rubber Update
Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center Chattanooga, TN Archived version
- Springfield Shriners Hospital Springfield, MA
- Latex Allergy
Thames Valley Children’s Centre London, Ontario
- Caring for Your Child
reviewed by Michael Alexander, MD Feb 2001
- Chapter four: A special delivery
by Sarah Avery The News & Observer Raleigh, NC Oct 11 2000
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Archived version
- What does latex allergy mean? Does it matter?
Spina Bifida George Washington High School Philadelphia, PA Archived version
- 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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- Latex Allergies: Questions and Answers PDF
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada Jun 2000
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- Latex allergy in patients with spina bifida
Letter to the Editor by Joan L. Robinson, MD The Journal of Pediatrics Vol 136 No 2 Feb 2000
- Reply
Letter to the Editor by Zsolt Szépfalusi, MD The Journal of Pediatrics Vol 136 No 2 Feb 2000
- Spina Bifida PDF
Pierce County Parent Coalition for Developmental Disabilities Tacoma, WA
- Latex Allergy
Queensland Association for People with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Archived version
- same as above MS Word
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- Spina Bifida: Special Considerations: Latex Allergies
Mercy Children’s Hospital Toledo, Ohio Revised 1999
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- ECELS (Early Childhood Education Linkage System) Q & A PDF
Health Link PA chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Vol 10 Issue 2 Spring 1999
- Latex Allergy
Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario
- New Day, New Hope For Children With Spina Bifida
by Ronda Wendler Texas Medical Center News Vol 21 No 9 May 15 1999
- Latex Allergies
Spina Bifida Durham Region ON, Canada
- same as above
Archived version
- Living With Latex: Where to be alert for latex
Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital
- Latex sensitivity and prosthetic patients
A Pediatric Perspective Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Vol 7 No 6 Nov/Dec 1998 Archived version
- Latex Allergy PDF
A Tip Sheet For Physical Educators Hot Tips #24 Grant Wood Area Education Agency Cedar Rapids, IA Fall 1998
- Latex Allergy and Spina Bifida
Contact Sep 1998 Archived version
- What is Latex Allergy?
Spina Bifida Association of Delaware
- What is latex allergy?
Spina Bifida Frequently Asked Questions 24Dr.com
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta — Atlanta, GA
- Latex Allergy Information
Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Spina Bifida Program
- same as above
Archived version
- Latex Allergy Alert
by Christine Ozment Exceptional Parent Oct 1997
- Latex Allergy
Digital Urology Journal patient information
- Spina bifida PDF
by Arlene Redgate North Carolina Guide to Baby Care Mar 1997
- Shriners Hospital stops using latex
by Pat Cahill Springfield Union Mar 07 1997
- Latex Allergy and Spina Bifida
Link Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus England Dec 1996
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International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
- Toys & Baby Products — Manufacturers’ Contact Info
contact manufacturers regarding natural rubber latex content
- Alert: Latex Allergy
by Ellen Meeropol Children and Youth Assisted by Medical Technology in Educational Settings: Guidelines for Care, Second Edition 1997
- Latex Allergy and Spina Bifida
PARENTS News Sep 1996 Archived version
- Hospitals try to breaks language barrier
by Marilynn Marchione Journal Sentinel Milwaukee, WI Jan 14 1996
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- Latex Allergy Survival Kit
by Nancy Mitchell 1996
- Latex Allergy Links — Children
links to Web pages pertaining to children and latex allergy
- Latex Allergy Links — Journals 1 and Latex Allergy Links — Journals 2
links to journal articles
- Standards of Care & Outcome Measures for Children With Myelodysplasia (Spina Bifida) PDF
Ohio Department of Health Bureau for Children With Medical Handicaps Oct 1995 Archived version
- Latex Allergy Medical Alert Card Now Available PDF
Spinal Courier Arkansas State Spinal Cord Commission Vol 6 No 4 Jul 1995
- Latex Allergy and Myelodysplasia: Recommendations for Prevention of Serious Reactions
North East Myelodysplasia Association Revised Sep 1999 Archived version
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Revised Jul 1995 Archived version
- Latex: The Hidden Dangers
by Tammy McCoy, CTRS, CLP and Marybeth Jones, CTRS, CLP Illinois Parks & Recreation Vol 26 No 3 May/Jun 1995
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- Beware the Latex Allergy and About Latex
by Marilyn Stevens Cross Disability Magazine Vol 2 No 4 Summer 1994
- Printable Latex Allergy Signs
For personal, non-commercial use only
- Latex allergies in children with spina bifida: relevance for the pediatric dentist PDF
by Linda P. Nelson, DMD, MScD; Nancy Jo Soporowski, DMD; Stephen Shusterman, DMD Pediatric Dentistry Vol 16 No 1 Jan/Feb 1994
- The Student with Myelodysplasia (Spina Bifida)
by Mary Burke, RN, DNSc and Ellen Meeropol, RN, MS Guidelines for the Management of Students with Genetic Disorders: A Manual for School Nurses Second Edition 1994 Archived version
- Spina Bifida Children Allergic to Latex PDF
Spinal Courier Arkansas State Spinal Cord Commission Vol 3 No 1 Oct 1991
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