VOL.8 No.4 DECEMBER 1995
ALLSA Symposium on Skin Allergy, Cape Town – Congress Report.
Food Allergy: Definition, Management and Allergens – Madrid 25-30 June 1995
VOL.8 NO.3 OCTOBER 1995
Allergic Hypersensitivity in Dentistry – W.A. Wiltshire, M.R. Ferreira, A.J. Ligthelm
Congress Report – XVI European Congress of Allergology and Clinical Immunology – ECACI’95, Madrid – Dr. A. Puterman
VOL.8 NO.2 JULY 1995
Skin Prick Testing – Dr G. Davis
Stepping Down Treatment in Childhood Asthma – P.M. Jeena
Vitamin D and Immunity – Dr A. Marian
The interactions of B2-agonists and Steroids – R.J. Green, D.K. Luyt
House Dust Mite – The Case for the Down Duvet – M. Bailey
The UK National Paediatric Asthma Guidelines – Where Next? – J. Williams
MDI’s into the Next Century – A. Woodcock
VOL.8 NO.1 MARCH 1995
Asthma and the Ozone Layer. E.G. Weinberg
Cytokines and the Allergic Response: A Basic Introduction. Dr A. Puterman
Cytokines and Adhesion Molecules: Implications for the Pathogenesis of Asthma. Dr D.H. Broide
Reports from the ICACI International Congress – June 1994
Dr Marcelle Groenewald reports:
Diagnosis, treatment and prevention – Prof. L. Businco
Secondary prevention of allergic disease – Prof. R.S. Zeiger
Current aspects of immunotherapy in children – Prof. U. Wahn
VOL.7 NO.4 DECEMBER 1994
Skin Prick Tests to common allergens in adult worker populations living at high altitudes. L. Roodt, D. Rees, M. Bielich
Dietary Management of Families with Atopic Dermatitis. H. Steinman, P.C. Potter
National Exchange for Food Labelling Education (Report). H. Steinman
Comparison between the Acarex R Test and a Der p 1 ELISA. A. Manjra, D. Berman, E.G. Weinberg, E. Sous, P.C. Potter
Report Back: ICACI International Congress – Dr C. Motala
T-cells, cytokines and asthma – Professor B. Kay
Immunotherapy – Dr Malling
Dr Alan Puterman reports – Sneezers, runners & blockers.
Proceedings from the ALLSA-ICACI Congress, Johannesburg, October 1994
Dr Adrian Morris reports:
- Understand the allergic response – Professor R. Chandra
- The early life origins of allergy and asthma – Professor J. Warner
- Airway inflammation in asthma – Professor S. Holgate
- Monitoring the allergic markers of inflammation – Dr A. Cambell
- Occupational asthma in South Africa – Dr D. Rees
- Asthma deaths: the Red Cross experience – Prof E. Weinberg
- The immunopharmacological modulation of the allergic response – current concepts – Prof. S. Holgate
- Perspectives on anti-allergy medication – Dr M. Janssens
- Pharmaco-economics – Professor P. Folb
- Pathogenesis of atopic disease and regulation of IgE synthesis – Prof. R. Chandra
- Treatment of food allergy – Prof. R. Chandra
- Prediction and prevention of allergic disease – Prof. R. Chandra
- Asthma deaths – the Red Cross Hospital experience – E.G. Weinberg
- Management of acute asthmatic attacks in children.
- Guidelines for the management of asthma in adults in South Africa – E.D. Bateman
- National Asthma Education Programme – Dr D. Luyt
- Treatment of allergic rhinitis – Dr R. Green
- Childhood and adolescent asthma – Consensus 1994 – Dr R. Green
- Providing cost effective allergy care for the people of South Africa – E.G. Weinberg
- House dust mites at altitude – Dr D. Luyt
VOL.7 NO.3 OCTOBER 1994
Plenary Presentations – Prof. J.O. Warner
ALLSA-IAACI Congress Abstracts (Oral Presentations)
Recurrent seasonal ICU admissions for acute serve asthma in children. E.G. Weinber
Gener differences in the inheritance of wheeze. D. Luyt, P. Burton, H. Simpson
What do general practitioners know about childhood asthma? S.C. Brown
Allergenicity of Buffalo grass and other members of the panicoid sub-family. R.Prescott, T. Eddy, S. Mather, P.C. Potter.
Cockroach allergy in Durban. A.I. Manjra, R. Prescott, C. Schou, P.C. Potter
Platinum salt senstivity in platinum refinery workers. A.E. Calverley, D. Rees, R.J. Dowdeswell, P.J. Linnett, D. Kielkowski.
Immunological profile and respiratory symptoms in poultry workers. L. Roodt, C. Wasserfall, G. Nelson, D. Rees.
Evaluation of atopy tests in black children. G. Davis, D. Luyt, M. Dance, A. Wadee.
Lack of correlation between self-reported food intolerance, food challenge testing and results of the ALCAT system
in chronic adult asthmatics. A. Pitt, E.D. Bateman, H. Steinman, P.C. Potter.
The precipitation of symptoms by common foods in children with atopic dermatitis. H.A. Steinman, P.C. Potter.
Atopy: Incidence in crhonic recurrent maladies. G. Borok
Levocabastine in seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. D. Meyer
Inhibition of signal transduction of isoproterenol stimulated human beta-2 adrenergic receptors by activated eosinophils. P.C. Potter, J. Barron
Alpha-1 protease inhibitor in atopic subjects, with and without asthma: phenotypes and genetic characteristics. R.J. Green, J. Mullineux, H. Ludewick, S. Zwi, M. Gaillard
Flow cytometic analysis of the prevalence of CD4 (OKT4) epitope deficiency in the black population of the Western Cape. P. Bouic, J. Hughes, E. Goddard, D. Beatty
ALLSA-IAACI Congress – Poster Presentations
Physical chemistry allergens and occupational asthma. W.M. Coombs, S. Pretorius
Levocabastine vs cromoglycate in children with seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (SARC) D.C. Redfern, J. Vermeulen, M. Mercer
A conservative approach for the management of pectus excavatum. N. Donald, P. Croitoru, A. Farpour
Investigation of the allergenicity of Rhodesian Flame Lily (Floriosa Superba). R. Prescott, J. Lane, J. Mare, P.C. Potter
Use of mattress covers and acaracides in the reduction of HDM allergen. O.F. Jooma, E.G. Weinberg, A.I. Manjra, D. Berman, P.C. Potter
Does the Kinin-kallikrein system play a role in bronchial asthma? A.H. Subratty, N. Fakim, M.Y. Lee Kwai Yan, L.H. Kok-Shun, A. Hebe, V. Soomaree
The influence of betahistine on the dynamics of cutaneous hypersensitivity reaction in patients with grass pollen allergy. De K Sommers, J.R. Snyman, M. van Wyk, M.D. Gregorowski
Clinical chareacteristics of black asthmatic children. D. Luyt, G. Davis, M. Dance, K. Simmank, D. Patel
Neuronal antibodies in neuro-psychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus. R.C. Cooper, D.A. Whitelaw, I.C. Louw, A.M. Halland, M. du Toit
Investigation of the allergenicity of tan-o-quil treated down pillows. P.C. Potter, T. Eddy, D. Berman, P. Ahrends
Identification of relevant indigenous allergens in Southern Africa. R. Prescott, T. Eddy, S. Mather, A Cadman, P.C. Potter
Allergy and inflammation: strategies in experimental and clinical pharmacotherapy. W. Dorsch
Theophylline’s effect on eosinophils in patients with schistosomiasis. J.R. Snyman, De K. Somers, D. Lizamore
Investigations of immunological responses in patients with perlemoen (Heliotis Media) allergy. A. Lopata, P.C. Potter.
Is psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) confounding allergologists? B.D. Ginsburg
Eosinophilic cationic protein, eosinophil peroxidase, myeloperoxidase and tryptase levels in children with acute asthma. P.C. Potter, H. Scher, D. Berman, E.G. Weinberg, M. Schinkel, D.O. Chalton
Report of the XV ICACI and the Annual Meeting of the ICACI – June 26th-July 1st 1994 – Stockholm, Sweden
Professor P.C. Potter (Cape Town ) reports:
Allergen presentation in the airways – P.G. Holt
Tcells. Cytokine regulation and IgE regulation – S. Romagnani
Dr Adrian Morris (Cape Town) reports:
Adhesion molecules in allergy – Dr C.D. Wegner
Regulation of mast cell/basophil cell function – Dr G. Marone
Dr Robin Green (Johannesburg) reports:
Properties and characteristics of inflammatory and resident cells in asthmatic airways – T. Lee
The search for atopy genes
Professor P.C. Potter (Cape Town) reports:
Respiratory epithelial cell viral infections and allergy – S. Holgate
Dr Robin Green (Johannesburg) reports:
Bronchial hyperresponsiveness as a diagnostic and prognostic feature in asthma – F. Hargreave
Dr Farouk Jooma (Pietermaritzburg) reports:
Environmental impact on hyperreactivity and allergy – T. Miyamoto
The role of indoor and outdoor pollution – H. Behrendt
Dose response relationship between asthma and exposure to indoor allergens – T.A.E. Platts-Mills
Genetic and environmental interaction in childhood allergy – B. Bjorksten
Occupational asthma – A.J. Newman Taylor
Professor P.C. Potter (Cape Town) reports:
Enironmental change and allergic disease: perspectives for clinicians – Professor Ann Woolcock
Dr W. Vorster (University of Pretoria) reports:
Allergic rhinitis
Dr David Luyt (Baragwanath) reports:
Food allergy: diagnosis and treatment – Dr Bindslev-Jensen
Atopic dermatitis – Professor U. Wahn
What’s new in hay fever? – Professor R.J. Davies
Novel anti inflammatory therapy – Professor G. Canonica
Dr Adrian Morris reports:
New perspectives in the management of the allergic child – the ETAC concept
Dr Louise van Zyl reports: Controversial aspects of adverse reactions to food and food additives.
The link between atopic dermatitis and food hypersensitivity in adults. CAFM Bruijnzeel-Koomen
Does food sensitivity cause migraine? R.T. Vaughan
New controversial techniques in the diagnosis of food hypersensitivity. C Bindslev-Jensen
Whether food hypersensitivity causes collagen-vascular disease – S.L. Bahna
The use of interferon in allergic disease and its possible use in food allergy and atopic dermatitis – J.A. Bellanti
Dr David Luyt reports: Educating and training allergic patients.
Patient management: goals and limits – Dr T. Foucard
Special problems in the family with asthma – Dr A. Kaptein
The role of the UK Asthma Training Centre and its relevance to allergy – Mrs Greta Barnes
The German Allergy Documentation and Information Centre – Dr K. Bergman
VOL.7 NO.2 JUNE 1994
Prevalence of Asthma in Southern African Children – A Review. Dr D. Luyt, Dr R. Green
Diagnosis and Management of Seafood Allergy – A Review. A. Lopata
Atypical Wheat Intolerance proved by DBPCFC. Dr A.S. Botha
Orthodontics and Chronic Nasal Obstruction. Dr W.A. Wiltshire
Aspirin and Salicylate Intolerance. Dr H.A. Steinman
Clinical Evaluation of Cellular Immune Function. Dr S.R. Ress
VOL.7 NO.1 MARCH 1994
Editorial: Why “Immunology”. Dr P.C. Potter
Skin Prick Tests – A Measure of Allergen Exposure. Dr D. Luyt and Dr G. Davis
Allergies in the Nineties. Miss A.A. Hromic
The Inflammatory Component of Allergic Diseases: The Importance of Cell Adhesion Molecules. Dr E. Shephard
Rheumatoid Factors in Clinical Medicine. Dr M.P. Meyer
House Dust Mites in Soweto. Dr G. Davis et al.
Ciba Report – Long-Acting Bronchodilators in the Treatment of Respiratory Disease. Dr N. Lee
The ABC of the Complement System. Dr R. Cooper
VOL.6 NO.3 SEPTEMBER 1993
A Clinical Approach to Allergy to Local Anaesthetics. Dr P.J. Germishuys
ALLSA Food Allergy and Intolerance Workshop – Miss A.A. Hromic
Day One: The Broader Picture
Facts and phobias in food allergy – Dr C. Bindslev-Jensen
Basic mechanisms underlying food allergy – Dr P.C. Potter
Clinical manifestations of allergy – Prof. E.G. Weinberg
Diagnosis of food allergy and intolerance – Dr C. Bindslev-Jensen
Day Two: Diagnosis and Management
Important food allergens – Dr A.I. Manjra
Eczema and food allergy – Dr C. Bindslev-Jensen
Infant feeding – a controversy revisited – Dr M. Haus
Milk allergy and milk substitutes – Dr C. Motala
Lactose intolerance – Prof. D. Wittenberg
Food allergy and respiratory systems – Dr C. Bindslev-Jensen
Additives and preservatives – Dr H. Steinman
Dietetic Management of food allergy – Ms L. Jacobs
Medical management of food allergy – Dr A. Botha
VOL.6 NO.2 JUNE 1993
Clinical Significance of IgG Subclasses
Dr E.A. Goddard and Dr D.W. Beatty
The Enigma of the Neutrophil and Bronchial Asthma. Dr J.M. Kallenbach
Eosinophils in Allergic Disease. Dr P.C. Potter
ALLSA Food Allergy and Intolerance Workshop
Infant feeding – A controversy revisited – Dr M. Haus
Important food allergens – Dr A.I. Manjra
The medical management of food hypersensitivity – Dr A.S. Botha
Basic mechanisms underlying food allergy – Dr P.C. Potter
Milk allergy and milk substitutes – Dr C. Motala
Food additives and preservatives and their role in allergy – Dr H. Steinman
Clinical manifestations of food allergy and intolerance – Prof. E.G. Weinberg
Lactose intolerance – Dr D.F. Wittenberg
Nutritional management of food allergy – L. Jacobs (Dietician)
BSACI Annual Conference Report. Dr A. Morris
VOL.6 NO.1 MARCH 1993
Exercise Induced Asthma. Dr Mike Plit
Towards Consensus on Paediatric Asthma Management. Professor J.O. Warner
Prediction and Prevention of Allergic Disease. Dr Jill Warner
Evolution of Asthma in Childhood. Dr Louis I Landau
Food Allergy: Fact or Fiction. Professor J.O. Warner
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis. Professor J.O. Warner
Asthma and Allergy in the 1990’s. Dr Harris A. Steinman
Egg-Derived Foods. Dr C. Motala
VOL.5 NO.4 DECEMBER 1992
Adhesion Molecules and Adhesion Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Asthma. Dr A.J. Morris
Report: Cereal Foods Research Unit – Professor J. Taylor
Asthma Deaths in South Africa. Dr R. Ehrlich
Congress Report: 1st Congress of ALLSA – A. Hromic
Symposium I – New Developments in the Diagnosis and Management of Allergic Disease
Immunology of the allergic response – Professor S.G.O. Johansson.
Inflammation of the airways in asthma – Professor E. Bateman.
Inflammatory markers in the allergic response to asthma – Professor S. Ahlstedt.
The immunological basis of immunotherapy – Dr H-J. Malling.
Symposium II – House Dust Mites
Discovery of the house dust mite – Professor F. Spieksma
Important South African allergens – Professor E.G. Weinberg
Current concepts regarding the allergenicity of house dust mites and storage mites – Professor F. Spieksma
Prevalence and avoidance of HDM – Dr A.I. Manjra
Symposium III – Allergy Diagnositic Workshop
Unusual allergens and the future of allergy diagnosis – Professor SGO Johansson.
Diagnosis of allergic disease – Dr I. Emanuel
Practical applications of assays for eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) and mast cell tryptase in asthma and allergy monitoring – Professor S. Ahlstedt
Symposium IV – Free Presentations
Persistent neutrophil activation in patients suffering from mild asthma – Prof. J. Kallenbach
Allergies to common local anaesthetics – Dr P.J. Germishuys
Increased levels of serum [tame]-esterase during bronchial hyperresponsiveness of the airways – Dr A.H. Subratty
Major inhalant allergens on the island – Dr N. Fakim
Alpha-1-protease inhibitor in bronchial asthma – Prof. J. Kallenbach
Quantitation of HDM levels – Dr A. Manjra
Relationship between allergic rhinitis and otitis media with effusion – Dr W. Vorster
Symposium V – Fungal and Grass Allergens and Immunotherapy
Aerobiology of fungal spores – Prof. F. Spieksma
Aerobiology in South Africa – Dr A. Cadman
Symposium VI – State of the Art Management of Allergic Diseases
Opening – Dr M. Haus
Drug prophylaxis for allergic disease – Prof. E. Weinberg
Clinical value of assessment of airway hyperreactivity (bronchial hypersenstivity) in private practice – Dr J. Vermeulen
Chronic sinusitis and allergy – Dr I. Emanuel
A practical approach to urticaria – Dr J. Mullineux
Food allergy – Dr C. Motala
Regular or intermittent bronchodilator therapy – Prof. E. Bateman
VOL.5 NO.3. SEPTEMBER 1992
ALLSA Congress – Cape Town
Guest Speaker – Professor S. Ahlstedt
Inflammation markers in the allergic response in asthma.
Guest Speaker – Professor F. Spieksma
Discover of the house dust mite.
Aerobiology of fungal spores
Current concepts regarding the allergenicity of house dust mites and storage mites.
Selected Abstracts
Important allergens in South Africa – E.G. Weinberg
Persistent neutrophil activation in mild asthma – J. Kallenbach
The use of mattress covers and acaracides in the avoidance of hdm allergen –
O.F. Jooma
Skin testing of patients with questionable allergies to local anaesthetics (LA) –
P.J. Germishuys
Increased serum (TAME)-esterase during bronchial hyperesponsiveness of the
airways – A.H. Subratty
Mites, Asthma and avoidance strategies – A. Manjra
Major inhalant allergens in Mauritius – F. Leynadier
Alpha-1 protease inhibitor in bronchial asthma: phenotypes and biochemical
characteristics – J. Kallenbach.
Comparison of the acarex test with monoclonal antibodies for the measurements
of mite allergens – A. Manjra
Fungal spores in aerobiology: from where do they originate? – J.F. Dames
Allergic rhinitis and its potential relation to otitis media with effusion – W.F. Vorster
A cephalometric evaluation of children with chronic perennial allergic rhinitis –
E.G.Weinberg
The modulating role of maternal immunity on the cord blood reaginic response in
man – M. Haus.
Aeriobiology in South Africa – A. Cadman
Ingestion wheat allergy and the consumers response – E. Snyman
IgE specific immune responses to an african grass – P.C. Potter
The current status of allergy prediction and prevention – M. Haus.
Drug prophylaxis for allergic disease – E.G. Weinberg
Urticaria: a practical approach – J. Mullineux
Practical approach to food allergy – C. Motala
Guest Speaker – Dr I.A. Emanuel
In vitro testing in the diagnosis of allergic disease.
Chronic sinusitis and its relationship to allergy.
Guest Speaker – Dr H.J. Malling
The immunological basis of immunotherapy
The role of immunotherapy in modifying the allergic response.
VOL.5 NO.2 JUNE 1992
Congress Report: ALLSA – SAIS Meeting, Cape Town – Mrss A. Hromic
Mast cell immunobiology – Professor I. Pecht
House dust mite allergy – Dr A. Manjra
Allergenicity of Kikuyu grass – S. Mather
Sulphite sensitivity in South African children – Dr H. Steinman
Novel protein involved in C6D – Dr P.C. Potter
High and low polyclonal IgE responder phenotypes in different racial groups – Dr M. Haus.
Asthma and alpha1-proteinase inhibitor – Dr J. Mullineux.
Atmospheric fungal spores – Dr A. Cadman
Evaluation of ECP levels in a TDI exposed workforce – Dr A.M. de Costa.
Total IgE level in a rural pedi population in the North Eastern Transvaal – Dr L. Roodt.
The Allergy Gene. Dr P.C. Potter
Congress Report: XIV ICACI, Kyoto, Japan – Professor E.G. Weinberg
Status of paediatric allergy in Asia and the Far East – Professor M. Tuchuda.
Drugs in asthma therapy – Dr E. Ellis.
Anti-inflammatory drugs in paediatric asthma – Professor K.C. Sohn.
Preventative and predictive aspects of paediatric allergy – Professor K. Falth- Magunsson
Asthma death prevention – Dr J. Anderson.
Symposium on Nasal Allergy – Dr L. Wolff
Nasal congestion as a symptom of allergy – Dr M. Okuda
The roles of cytokines in the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis – Dr A. Grant.
Methods for assessment of nasal blockade – Dr A.R. Pecoud
VOL.5 NO.1 MARCH 1992
Congress Report: XIV ICACI, Kyoto, Japan
Epidemiology and Genetics of Allergic Diseases – Dr J. Mullineux
Cough Type Asthma. Dr OF Jooma
Now is the Time for Mandatory Food Labelling. Dr H. Steinman
New Antihistamines – A Commentary. Dr C. Bindslev-Jensen
Congress Report: BSACI Annual Conference – Dr A. Morris
VOL.4 NO.4 DECEMBER 1991
Orthodontic Problems of Nasal Allergy. Dr E. Stein
Clinical Usage of Glucocorticosteroids for Rhinitis. Prof. N. Mygind
Congress Reports XIV ICACI, Kyoto, Japan, October 1991 – Part 1 (Basic Allergy)
Congress Reports XIV ICACI, Kyoto, Japan, October 1991 – Part II (Applied Allergy)
VOL.4 NO.3 SEPTEMBER 1991
Non-Specific Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness. PG Bardin, ST Holgate
Age-Related Bronchodilator Therapy in Childhood Asthma. Prof. EG Weinberg
A National Asthma Campaign for South Africa. Dr. J. Mullineux
Immunotherapy for Nasal Allergy. Dr PC Potter
VOL.4 NO.2 JUNE 1991
The Pollen Forecasting Programme in South Africa. Dr A. Cadman
Atmospheric Pollen Concentrations and Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: Weather, or not? Dr ME Meadows, PR Hawke
Drug Induced Allergic Hepatotoxicity. Dr S. Robson
Current Perspective on Exercise Induced Bronchoconstriction. Dr C. Motala
VOL.4 NO.1 MARCH 1991
Chronic Sinusitus and Allergy in Children. Dr AI Manjra
Problems Experienced in an Adolescent Allergy Clinic. Dr M. Anderton
Allergenicity of Cape Grasses. D. Berman
VOL.3 NO.4 NOVEMBER 1990
Congress Review – VI International Food Allergy Symposium, Toronto – Dr C. Motala
Congress Review – The International Congress of Aerobiology, Stockholm, D. Berman
Review Article – HDM Reduction Strategies – (Part II) Dr AI Manjra, Dr P. Ireland
VOL.3 NO.2 JUNE 1990
Aspergillosis Hypersensitivity and A.B.P. Professor E.G. Bateman
Congress Review – ALLSA 1990 – Dr C. Motala
Review Article – Gastrointestinal Allergy. Dr C. Motala
Exercise – Induced Anaphylaxsis. Professor E.G. Weinberg
Review Article – Urticaria and Angioedema – Dr JD Mullineux
Congress Review – EAACI – Glasgow 1990 – Dr PC Potter
Wheat Allergy and Gluten Intolerance. A. Smith
VOL.3 NO.1 FEBRUARY 1990
Allergy Research in South Africa.
Allergen diagnosis in the Transvaal. AS Botha, C Drury.
Asthma prvalence study in primary school children. F Nagel, EG Weinberg, S Benatar and M Burr
Review Article – New Approaches to HDM Allergy (Part 1) Dr P. Ireland
Clinical Effects of TDI Exposure. Dr LP Krige
Identification of Aero-allergens using the Burkard Spore Trap. D. Berman
Allergy Update – The Skin Prick Test. A. Toerien
Exercise Challenge Test. Dr F.O. Nagel
Brief Communication – Some Aspects of Bronchial Asthma in Transkei. Dr NC Syabbalo
VOL.2 NO.4 NOVEMBER 1989
Allergy Research in South Africa – Dr P. White
A multi allergen screeing test (Phadiatop) for suspected allergic disease. P White, PC Potter, D Malherbe, A Toerien, EG Weinberg.
Hot Topics in Allergy – Dr H. Steinman
Sulphur dioxide in sugar.
Occupational Asthma. Dr S. Louw
Congress Review – S.E.P. – Dr J. Vermeulen
Congress Review – EAACI – Dr P.C. Potter
VOL.2 NO.3 SEPTEMBER 1989
Allergy Research in South Africa.
Milk whey specific immune complexes in allergic and non-allergic subjects. SJD Bell, PC Potter.
Pigeon breeder’s disease: identification of a diseas-associated antigen. P Bouic, P de Beer, JR Joubert.
Case Study – 39 Jarige Man Met Lewer-Sist. A Botha
The Diagnosis of Allergic Conjunctivits. Dr R. Maske
The Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis. Dr L. Wolff
Hot Topics in Allergy – Dr C. Motala
Soy protein allergy.
Changing concepts in the pathogenesis of asthma.
VOL.2 NO.2 JUNE 1989
Allergy Research in South Africa
Allergy Update, Immunotherapy for Allergic Disease. Dr. P.C. Potter
The topical Management of Eczema. Dr. S. Jessop.
Hot Topics in Allergy. Dr C. Motala
Standardized allergen extracts.
The changing role of antihistamines in asthma.
VOL.2 NO.1 FEBRUARY 1989
XIIIth ICACI Congress in Montreux – P Ireland, S Lee, M Haus, A Botha
VIIth International Food Allergy Symposium in Avignon – EG Weinberg
Food Additives. Dr. H. Steinman
Allergy Research in South Africa
Oxatomide in atopic dermatitis in children. EG Weinberg, R Leaver
Anti-staphylococcus aureus-specific IgE in atopic dermatitis. C Motala, PC Potter, EG Weinberg, D Malherbe, J Hughes.
VOL.1 NO. 1 NOVEMBER 1988
Allergies in South Africa. Prof. E. Weinberg
Allergy Update – IgE. Dr. P.C. Potter
Allergy Research in South Africa (8 abstracts)
Ige from allergic asthmatic and normal individuals inhibits ligand binding to Beta-2 Adrenergic receptors. PC Potter, BS Dakers, EB Dowdle
Familial fatal asthma. EG Weinberg
Doubling the dose of Ketotifen in childhood asthma. E.G. Weinberg, CH van Niekerk, PB Fourie, G Stiles, JD Mullineux
The role of MIF in assessing drug induced hypersensitivity. MM Keraan, SR Ress, OL Meyers
The identification of aeroallergens in Cape Town and their clinical signficance. D Berman, PC Potter, A Toerien, D Malherbe, EG Weinberg
Murine monoclonal antibodies to human myeloma IgE: use of the immunochemical analysis of myeloma IgE and atopic serum IgE. A Gericke, H Veenstra EB Dowdle
Grass-maize pollen oral immunotherapy in patients with seasonal hay fever: a double blind study. CH van Niekerk, JI de Wet
Bronchial hyper-reactivity in a cohort of Namibian children. A comparative study of histamine (HBTP) and exercise (EIC) challenges.
Case study – Sulphur Dioxide Sensitivity in an Allergic Patient. Dr M. Anderton