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Latex Allergy
UK sources of information and / or support
Latex Allergy Support Group
The Latex Allergy Support Group (LASG) has three aims:
- To raise awareness of latex allergy amongst the general public and, in particular, healthcare workers.
- To provide a national support network for those affected by latex allergy.
- To push for investigation into the increased incidences of the allergy, the identification of "at risk" groups and the prevention of unnecessary contact with known sensitising agents.
Latex Allergies
Information from the Health and Safety executive.
Latex Allergy
Information from the British Association of Dermatologists.
See also our allergies page
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.
- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, Clinical Knowledge Summaries, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.
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Allergic Phenomena HyposensitisationUK guidelines related to this topic (^ top of page)
Guidelines on AllergiesRecent news items related to this topic (^ top of page)
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AllergyOther - Useful resources (^ top of page)
Pictures, diagrams, photos, images, etc.Evidence based medicine
Online textbooks and journals
A-Z of UK Guidelines
A-Z of Online Videos
Medline
Other good health sites
Pharmacy products related to this topic (^ top of page)
Piriton Allergy Tablets Zirtek Allergy TabletsMedical equipment products related to this topic (^ top of page)
Anti-Allergy Medical Bracelets
Books related to this topic (^ top of page)
Allergies (The Complete Guide to) Allergies : British Medical Association's Family Doctor Series Allergies: Answers At Your Fingertips (2nd Edition) Complete Guide to Allergies Food Allergies: Enjoying Life with a Severe Food Allergy (2nd Edition) Food Allergy and your Child: A Practical Guide for Parents
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