Publications by authors named "E Laffond"
Article Synopsis
- Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) are commonly used in MRIs to enhance diagnostic sensitivity, but there has been an observed increase in hypersensitivity reactions associated with their use.
- Researchers conducted a systematic review of studies on immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reactions to GBCAs, ultimately selecting 26 relevant articles out of an initial 149.
- The review highlighted that while skin tests for allergy assessment show reasonable accuracy, drug provocation tests are necessary for cases where skin tests are negative, and further research is needed to better understand cross-reactivity among different GBCAs and improve management protocols.
Sensitization Phenotypes in Immediate Hypersensitivity to Cephalosporins: A Cluster Analysis Study.
J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol
December 2022
A Prospective Study of Costs Associated With the Evaluation of Allergic Reactions to Radiological Contrast Media.
J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol
April 2023
Background And Objective: The prevalence of hypersensitivity reactions to radiological contrast media (RCM) is increasing owing to the improved performance of diagnostic and therapeutic tests that require RCMs. Objective: We carried out a year-long real-life observational study to prospectively evaluate patients referred to the allergy department from primary care, the emergency department, and other specialties with suspected moderate-to-severe RCM hypersensitivity reactions.
Methods: To study the costs of evaluating RCM hypersensitivity reactions, we systematically recorded direct and indirect costs.
Patterns of Cross-Reactivity in Patients With Immediate Hypersensitivity Reactions to Gadobutrol.
J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol
December 2021