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What’s New
CDC Updates on Influenza A (H1N1)
The CDC provides current information and healthcare measures related to swine flu. Business and workplace guidance for the prevention of H1N1 is now available. The site also provides information for medical professionals, the current U.S. case count and the human swine flu investigation. If you would like to receive free, automatic email updates from the CDC, visit to subscribe.
ACAAI is Accepting Applications for Executive Medical Director
Due to increasing demands on the ACAAI President and the rapidly changing social, economic and political environments, the ACAAI Board of Regents has created a new, part-time, salaried position of Executive Medical Director (EMD). For more information or to apply see the EMD page. The ACAAI Search Committee is accepting applications until July 24.
Submit Abstracts for the 2009 Annual Meeting Online
The ACAAI online abstract submission site is now open. Submission guidelines are available online here, and you can go to the online site here, then follow the on-screen prompts will guide you through the submission process.
The deadline to electronically submit an abstract for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology's 2009 Annual Meeting is 11:59 pm, P.T. July 15.
Sign Up for the Allergist Marketing Campaign
Join the Find an Allergist, Find Relief public education and advocacy campaign. The College has developed a comprehensive national program that you can bring to your local community. Receive a “toolkit” with patient education brochures, advertising templates, media and community relations tips, and much more.
Register Your Asthma Screening Program Date, Location
If you signed up to coordinate a local asthma screening program this year, the deadline is April 30 for submitting the date and location.
There's More to Diagnosing Allergic Disease than just Diagnostic Testing
A positive allergy test result only indicates allergen sensitization, not necessarily clinical allergy, emphasizes a report in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, by the ACAAI/AAAAI Specific IgE Test Task Force. An allergy evaluation should be based on patient history directed by "a health care professional with sufficient understanding of allery diagnostic testing," who would know which tests to order, how to interpret results and how to use results to develop an appropriate therapeutic treatment plan, according to the authors.
2008 Annual Meeting Webcast Now Available for CME Credit
Selected presentations from the ACAAI's 2008 Annual Meeting are available as Webcasts and offer complimentary CME credit.
2008 Annual Meeting Podcasts and Vodcasts
Selected presentations from the 2008 ACAAI Annual Meeting are available as Vodcasts. Included are presentations from the Literature Review Course, the Immunotherapy and Dermatology programs and Named Lectures.
A new program is being posted to this website every week.
The program is supported by a grant from GlaxoSmithKline.
ACAAI Buyers Guide simplifies search for products and services
The ACAAI Buyers Guide is the first product marketplace representing the field of allergy-immunology. The fully searchable site features listings of companies grouped into business segments, enabling online searchers to easily locate products and services unique to their practice.
New edition of ‘Blue Book’ published
The ACAAI handbook that shows how allergists achieve the best asthma treatment outcomes at lower cost has been updated and published online. Asthma Management and the Allergist: Better Outcomes at Lower Cost is a valuable resource when relating to managers and purchasers of health care programs.
Elimination of CFC-Albuterol Inhalers
The last day of 2008 also will be the last day that it is legal for pharmacies to sell CFC-containing albuterol metered-dose inhalers. This will be the first time in which an effective medication has been removed from the U.S. market for environmental reasons. The alternative products that use HFA as a propellant are outlined in a letter to ACAAI and AAAAI members.
2008 Online ACAAI/AAAAI Certification/Maintenance of Certification Board Review Course
The 2008 ACAAI/AAAAI Certification/Maintenance of Certification Board Review Course is an intensive literature review course that will give you the winning edge whether you are preparing for the ABAI exam, ABAI recertification or simply strengthening your skills. Registration and forms are available here.
AMA Physician Practice Information Survey
The AMA and more than 70 other organizations are conducting a comprehensive multi-specialty survey of America's physician practices. The survey firm will contact randomly selected physicians and practice managers to collect responses. More information is available here.
Joint Statement on FDA Investigation of Singulair from the ACAAI and AAAAI
The Food and Drug Administration announced March 27 an investigation into a possible link between Singulair and behavior/mood changes, suicidal thoughts or suicide. Leadership from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology released a statement in response.
ACAAI's "Hot Topics in Allergy" broadcast daily on XM's ReachMD Radio
"Hot Topics in Allergy" - airing daily exclusively on XM's ReachMD channel (XM160) for medical professionals - is produced in partnership with the College. The program highlights articles and key studies from ACAAI's medical journal, Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, as well as interviews conducted at the ACAAI Annual Meeting. Reach MD XM 160 offers breaking medical news, roundtable discussions, medical education and other unique programming 24/7 to over 250,000 weekly listeners. It is available via live streaming, OnDemand listening and downloadable podcasts.
Allergy-Immunology Specialist Shortage Looming; Leaders Encourage Mobilization of ACAAI Members
There is a growing shortage of allergists-immunologists in the United States. Without intervention, the number of allergy-immunology specialists is projected to decline by 7% over the next dozen years while demand increases by 35%. New and larger residency programs are needed in allergy-immunology to meet patient demand. A new committee report, a brochure for your patients, a PowerPoint presentation for health professionals and a letter from the ACAAI President are available online.
Web site now includes legislative briefs
The ACAAI Web site has a new Legislative Relations section, providing up-to-date information and briefing materials on topics such as graduate medical education, Medicare physician payment formula and pending legislation in Congress, such as the Family Asthma Act.
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