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Dr Louise Michaelis @drlouisemichaelis.bsky.social · 6d

An insight into the unmet need in allergy services- poor access to care and treatments. Consider changing your service and practice to make a difference @ceijournal.bsky.social @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

BSACI Registry for Immunotherapy @britregistry.bsky.social · Jun 18

BRIT's first peer-reviewed paper was published in April! Read it here to learn about immunotherapy access inequalities across the UK. www.bsaci.org/brit-inequal...

BRIT Inequalities Paper Published - BSACI

Clinical and Experimental Allergy has just published the first peer-reviewed paper from the BSACI Registry for Immunotherapy (BRIT). The paper features analysis of 5 years’ worth of BRIT data and high...

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Dr Louise Michaelis @drlouisemichaelis.bsky.social · 6d

We are looking forward to listening to our very own @juliepentland @GNCH in her experiences in managing a nurse led drug allergy service @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @nclpharmacy.bsky.social

British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · 28d

Come and hear Julie Pentland on developing a nurse-led drug allergy de-labelling service! #BSACI2025. bsaciconference.org @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · 28d

Come and hear Julie Pentland on developing a nurse-led drug allergy de-labelling service! #BSACI2025. bsaciconference.org @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · 28d

#BSACI2025: Do you want high quality easily accessible allergy education for all healthcare professionals? Jennie Gane will discuss the national allergy capabilities framework which will link to educational resources on the BSACI platform "Learn Allergy" #BSACI2025 bsaciconference.org

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · 28d

Come and listen to Knut Brockow exploring skin testing for drug allergy and how as well as confirming hypersensitivity, it can inform about the mechanism and the expected severity of future reactions. #BSACI2025. bsaciconference.org @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

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Dr Louise Michaelis @drlouisemichaelis.bsky.social · 6d

For all professionals in Allergy and Immunology, the annual conference is just round the corner. Have a sneaky peak at the exciting programme. @bpaiig.bsky.social @ceijournal.bsky.social @jci.org @rcpch.bsky.social @rcphysicians.bsky.social @bsid-uk.bsky.social @ukdctn.bsky.social

British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · 20d

Just 4 weeks until #BSACI2025. Read the programme, register and book your tickets for the social events bsaciconference.org @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · 20d

Just 4 weeks until #BSACI2025. Read the programme, register and book your tickets for the social events bsaciconference.org @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · 17d

Read the latest National Allergy Strategy press release "University beckons but are allergy sufferers at a disadvantage?" www.nasguk.org/news

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · 16d

Nandinee Patel will provide an update on AAAAI-EAACI PRACTALL: Standardising Oral Food Challenges 2024. The talk will detail the new internationally agreed stopping criteria that aim to improve consistency in the delivery and reporting of food challenges worldwide. #BSACI2025.

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · 14d

One year since the BTS/SIGN Asthma Guideline, Ian Sinha will explore the rationale behind the 2024 NICE asthma guidance, the challenges encountered and stories of successful implementation. Join the discussion on transforming asthma care from ambitious vision to clinical reality.

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Jun 19

#BSACI2025: hear from Ricardo Madrigal about how many suspected drug allergies are misdiagnosed. This talk covers common mimics and how to avoid unnecessary treatment restrictions. @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Jul 3

#BSACI2025: hear from Austen Worth how Primary immunodeficiencies can present with severe atopy or eczema. Recognising, diagnosing, and treating these inborn errors of immunity is essential for improving outcomes and minimising treatment toxicity. @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social‬

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Jul 10

#BSACI2025: Hear from Sharon Hall about how problems presenting to allergy and gastroenterology clinics often have multifactorial causes. Practical strategies for assessing and managing complex GI-allergy cases in children are key to effective care. @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social‬

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Jul 17

#BSACI2025: Case Rounds sessions will be held on Saturday 18th October during the Annual Conference. To find out more and apply by midnight on Thursday 31st July visit bsaciconference.org/abstracts-awards/

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Jul 22

#BSACI2025: Hear from Matthew Ridd on which emollient is best for eczema. There are many options but limited good-quality evidence on their effectiveness or safety. What can currently be prescribed, what is known about them, what does the future hold for research and treatment?

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Aug 14

Join us on 26 September 2025 for a day of online training focused on the psychological aspects of supporting patients and families living with food allergies. Book your place at eventbrite.com/e/1477574086... #FoodAllergy #PsychologicalSupport #HealthcareTraining #OnlineWorkshop

BSACI - Psychology Special Interest Group Training Workshop

Psychology in Allergy - A training workshop for Health Care Professionals

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Aug 14

#BSACI2025: Karen Wright will tell us about barriers and facilitators to introducing the common allergens to infants for food allergy prevention. #earlyintroduction. bsaciconference.org
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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Aug 14

#BSACI2025: Do you want to know more about the use of modified mRNA therapy? Come and listen to James Thaventhiran #BSACI2025 bsaciconference.org.
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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Aug 19

Knut Brockow will enlighten us on the challenges in diagnosis and management of WDEIA or more accurately WALDA (wheat allergy dependent on augmentation factors)! #BSACI2025. bsaciconference.org @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Aug 21

How can the ‘combined approach’ help to manage eczema. Alpa Kanji will tell us. #BSACI2025 #eczema bsaciconference.org @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sara Brown will explain how gene-environment interaction analysis can help identify areas for disease prevention in atopic eczema. #BSACI2025 #eczema bsaciconference.org
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British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social · Sep 3

How can all healthcare professionals help families manage food allergy on a budget? Join Lydia Collins-Hussey at #BSACI2025. bsaciconference.org @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social

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Dr Louise Michaelis @drlouisemichaelis.bsky.social · Jul 4

A new era! A move to Blue Sky. Our first National Allergy Strategy Group Meeting today to map out the next 10 years of patient care, Education, allergy prevention, research, pathways, and more. Good to be back and busier than ever. @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social @britregistry.bsky.social

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