Agricultural Research - Allergic to Rubber?
Reports on the discovery of a shrub, guayule, which could become a source of hypoallergenic latex.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3741/5_47/54757656/p1/ar... |
ALERT - American Latex Allergy Association
Organization educates individuals about latex allergies and promotes natural rubber alternatives. With news items and a resource guide.
http://www.execpc.com/~alert/ |
American Family Physician - A New and Common Problem
Clinical journal discusses the current prevalence of latex allergy and why it has expanded.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3225/n1_v57/20209356/p1/... |
American Family Physician - Latex Allergy
Sumana Reddy discusses offers data on persons susceptible to this allergy and case studies.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3225/n1_v57/20209360/p1/... |
Camping Magazine - The Facts About Latex Allergies
Learn about latex allergy, a sensitivity to natural latex rubber products. Includes details on who might be affected.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1249/4_72/55282239/p1/ar... |
ELASTIC
Education for Latex Allergy Support Team and Information Coalition provides a voluminous resource for sufferers of hypersensitivity.
http://pw2.netcom.com/~ecbdmd/elastic.html |
Latex Allergies - NurseWeek
Article discusses dangers to health care workers and lists hospital and household items that contain latex. Link to other allergy resources.
http://www.nurseweek.com/features/96-12/latex.html |
Latex Allergies: When Rubber Rubs the Wrong Way
Article describes the growing problem of latex sensitivity, discusses possible causes, and offers a list of latex-containing medical products.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/CONSUMER/CON00165.html |
Latex Allergy Chat Room
Weekly chat is hosted by ELASTIC (Education for Latex Allergy Support Team and Info Coalition). Find dates and times for upcoming sessions.
http://latexallergylinks.tripod.com/testchat.html |
Latex Allergy Help
Gives warnings and advice and includes news, a listing of safe non-latex medical and home products, and an allergy database.
http://www.latexallergyhelp.com/ |
Latex Allergy Links
Find links related to latex allergies, including info on gloves, safe sex, and tire dust. With public alert advice, FAQs, and support networks.
http://latexallergylinks.tripod.com/ |
Latex Allergy Survival Kit
Describes necessary tools in the case of an allergic reaction. Links to product and ordering information for specific kit essentials.
http://pw2.netcom.com/~nam1/latex_allergy/kit.html |
Nursing - What You Need to Know About Latex Allergy
October 1998 "Nursing" article includes details on caring for latex-sensitive patients, a latex-safe equipment list and a guide to gloves.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3231/n10_v28/21224623/p1... |
PALS
Physicians Against Latex Sensitization non-profit organization seeking to halt this epidemic. Furnishes news, reports, and links.
http://www.barbarazuckerpinchoff.com/pals/ |
Rubber and Latex Allergy
Information about this mailing list, including subscription details, and archives searchable by keyword.
http://www.immune.com/rubber/ |
Yahoo! WebRing - Latex Allergy
Explore a short list of personal, professional and support sites devoted to latex allergies.
http://nav.webring.org/cgi-bin/navcgi?ring=latexallergy;list |
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