Few broad topics are as problematic for physicians in general & even for subspecialists in Allergy-Immunology as the problem of drug allergy. This is the result of variability of types of reactions & the ever-increasing number of drugs on the market. This problem will increase because of the increased use of new biologic agents such as cytokines which may produce a variety of adverse reactions unrelated to their primary intended activity. Our previous review of this topic, published in 1986, was considered useful by many physicians. This revision will contain updated original material, as well as new material. Our recommendations for the best use of this book is based upon our experience with the first edition. REVIEW THE TABLE OF CONTENTS TO BE FAMILIAR WITH CATEGORIZATIONS OF DRUG REACTION. KEEP THE PUBLICATION AVAILABLE FOR READY REFERENCE WHEN DRUG ALLERGY PROBLEMS APPEAR ACUTELY OR UNEXPECTEDLY. To order: OceanSide Publications, Inc., 95 Pitman St., Providence, RI 02906; 401-331-2510; FAX 401-331-5138.

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

In medical practice there are often complex cases that make extraordinary demands on a clinician’s knowledge and ingenuity. In Challenging Cases in Allergy and Immunology, the authors provide these types of fascinating, and informative cases to complement a basic knowledge of diagnosis and management in these fields. As such, this novel title will be of interest to a wide array of allergists and clinical immunologists, as well as all students of medicine and allied health. Written by a multidisciplinary group of national and international experts, the book covers in detail two or more challenging, real-life cases in each disorder discussed. Each case is followed by a work-up, treatment plan, and discussion that includes a differential diagnosis, up-to-date references, and up to ten thought-provoking, multiple-choice questions that enhance the book’s value as a comprehensive reference and teaching text. The cases include not only the common allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, and food allergy, but also disorders in immune regulation, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiencies. There are chapters on subjects as wide-ranging as anaphylaxis, occupational asthma, and immune-mediated rheumatic diseases. State-of-the-art and evidence-based, Challenging Cases in Allergy and Immunology is an important resource for all clinicians searching for ways to improve their ability to diagnose and manage patients with allergic and immunologic problems.

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Issues for 1977-1979 include also Special List journals being indexed in cooperation with other institutions. Citations from these journals appear in other MEDLARS bibliographies and in MEDLING, but not in Index medicus.