Publications by authors named "C McCusker"
Symptomatology and Management of Adult Anaphylaxis according to Trigger: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Int Arch Allergy Immunol
November 2024
Introduction: Anaphylaxis is an acute life-threatening allergy, most commonly provoked by food, venom, or drugs. There is limited data regarding differences in symptomatology between anaphylaxis provoked by different triggers. This study aimed to assess sociodemographic characteristics, clinical symptoms, and management of anaphylaxis, according to triggers in adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Peanut allergy is the main food allergy in childhood and poses significant health concerns. This study aimed to critically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of oral immune therapy (OIT) using crushed peanuts versus peanut puffs.
Methods: Children with an allergist diagnosed peanut allergy based on a history of an IgE-mediated reaction and a positive skin prick test for peanuts were recruited at the Montreal Children's Hospital and the Children's Clinic located in Montreal.
Diagnostic Accuracy of Tryptase Levels for Pediatric Anaphylaxis: A Case-Control Study.
Int Arch Allergy Immunol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A study involving 89 patients with anaphylaxis and 25 control patients assessed the sensitivity and specificity of both strategies, but neither showed significant differences in their diagnostic abilities.
- * Although strategy 1 performed slightly better (AUC 0.69) than strategy 2 (AUC 0.64) in diagnosing anaphylaxis, both had low sensitivity rates under 55%, indicating room for improvement.