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No. 15   April 2002, Vol. 9 Issue I
  • Immunological testing for latex antigens and allergens
  • Specific measurement of latex allergens in gloves by ELISA and ELISA-inhibition assays
  • The Modify Lowry test for latex proteins
  • Standardized ELISA method for the measurement of latex-specific antigens
  • Protein determination in latex gloves
Opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the author and not necessarily that of the AnsellCares Scientific Advisory Board or the educational sponsors.

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No. 14   November 2000, Vol. 8 Issue III

  • Allergen content of latex gloves. A market surveillance study of medical gloves used in Finland in 1997
  • Infection control measures and the link with latex allergies - An update from Europe
  • Japan Regulatory update
  • Standard Malaysian Glove (SMG) scheme
  • Health disorders due to polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the author and not necessarily that of the AnsellCares Scientific Advisory Board or the educational sponsors.

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No. 13   April 2000, Vol. 8 Issue II

  • A Review of Latex Allergy Presentations at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting
  • Update on a major clinical study: Use of non-latex surgical gloves in the operating room
  • A Review of the FDA Medical Glove Reclassification Proposal, July 1999
  • Allergic reactions to latex condoms

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No. 12   January 2000, Vol. 7 Issue I

  • Latex Allergy: Epidemic or Epiphenomenon
  • Polychloroprene Latex: Use in Medical Gloves
  • Vinyl Gloves - Perception and Expectation
  • New Educational Resources

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No. 11   December 1998, Vol. 6 Issue II

  • Latex Allergy: Regulatory and Legislative Activity
  • Polyurethane - What Is It?
  • Nitrile as a Synthetic Barrier

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No. 10   February 1998, Vol. 6 Issue I

  • Frequently Asked Questions About Latex Allergy
  • Latex Allergy ~ Why Now?
  • Which Came First ~ Food Allergy or Natural Rubber Latex Allergy?
  • Are Latex Gloves the Cause of Allergy?
  • Which are the Various Tests to Determine Latex Allergy and Allergen Content?
  • What is the Prevalence of Latex Allergy in the At Risk Population?
  • Can it be Determined Whether a High Allergen Glove and a Low Allergen Glove
    Both Sensitize at an Equal Rate in the Heathcare Worker Population?

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No. 9   February 1997, Vol. 5 Issue I

  • Stop the sensitization
  • The Great Powder Debate
  • Glove Powders: What you need to know
  • Powder: Is it or is it not a problem

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No. 8   May 1996, Vol. 4 Issue II

  • Instituting latex precautions.
  • Latex precautions in the O.R.
  • Care of the hospitalized latex-sensitized patient.

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No.7   January 1996, Vol. 4 Issue I

  • Glove-related allergic contact dermatitis.
  • Rubber and price of protection.
  • Latex gloves and chemical residues.
  • Contact dermatitis due to chemical hypersensitivity.

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No. 6   February 1995, Vol. 3 Issue I

  • Complete review of allergenicity of most brands of latex gloves.
  • Complete review of all aspects of latex allergy.
  • Cost of latex allergy to the Canadian health care system.

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No. 5   August 1994, Vol. 2 Issue II

  • Experiences of latex-allergic hospital employees.
  • Latex allergen activity in products made of natural rubber latex.

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No. 4   February 1994, Vol. 2 Issue I

  • International research project, EuroSurgery London, 1993.
  • Surgical gloves: Present and future.
  • AnsellCares at National AORN meeting.

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No. 3   October 1993, Vol.1 Issue III

  • Latex sensitivity in the Operating Theatre.
  • Boston Children's Hospital latex precautions.
  • Barrier Integrity of gloves.

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No. 2   June 1993, Vol.1 Issue II

  • Coverage of AAAI National Conference.
  • Detection of latex allergies.
  • Mayo Medical Center research.
  • Occupationally Acquired HIV.

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No. 1   January 1993, Vol.1 Issue I

  • Coverage of FDA Conference on latex.
  • Diagnosis of latex allergy.
  • Management of latex sensitive patient.
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