Surf these sites: A Brief Natural History of Latex Rubber Allergy -- Research article on the history and meaning of latex allergy, scourge of 18% of health care workers in the 1990''s. Study latex rubber production and manufacturing, and how they influence latex allergy. A.L.E.R.T., Inc. -- Provides resources for people allergic to natural rubber latex, including latex free alternative product lists, informational packets, support groups, and THE ALERT newsletter. About Latex Allergy -- Site promoting Latex Curallgy Lotion and Cream from Biotec Diagnostica. There is full techical information on the site and orders can be taken on-line. Allergies Ain''t Necessarily Rubber -- Chemical reactions are widespread. This page allows you to check for known reactions to common chemical allergens, and points to alternative, non-reactive materials. Can Safer Sex be Latex Safe? Yes! -- Provides safer sex information for latex allergic people. A latex allergic person must practice all the usual safer sex methods of the non-allergic, while also remaining latex-safe. Court reporter sues big law firms - 2000-01-17 - Philadelphia Business Journal -- Court reporter sues big law firms in alleged latex allergy-related conspiracy. Database of Products Containing Natural Rubber Latex (NRL) in the UK -- Avoid latex allergy! Check these products - may contain natural rubber latex, according to the manufacturers. Warning - this database is large (about 0.7 megabytes). Dermatitis From Rubber Gloves - New England Journal of Medicine January 26, 1933 -- First article published in English about natural rubber latex allergy. First released by the New England Journal of Medicine in January 26, 1933. Proves latex glove dangers have been known for many years. Does the Air In A Health Care Environment Also Contain Latex Allergens? -- Does the Air In A Health Care Environment Also Contain Latex Allergens? ELASTIC Latex Allergy Chat Room -- Weekly chat; date and time of the next scheduled chat are posted. Run by and for ELASTIC members. ELASTIC Latex Allergy Links -- Latex Allergy Links is a broad, up-to-date listing of ELASTIC''s favorite latex allergy-related sites on the Internet. Includes full text articles and practical information about latex allergy. Brought to you by ELASTIC. This site excludes some latex allergy links, without explanation or notice. ELASTIC Latex Allergy Links Message Board -- A semi-public message board for posting information, asking questions, or responding to questions regarding latex allergy issues. ELASTIC NRLALivingRoom -- Internet support group for those who have latex allergy or those who wish to learn more about it. Email list from ListBot. The (long) application form comes after your ask to subscribe. Latex Allergies from Healthlink -- A wide range of helpful Latex Allergies information concerning treatment, prevention, diagnosis, email groups, support groups, personal stories and much more. Latex Allergy -- Latex Allergy article written by Dr. Sumana Reddy, dated January 1, 1998. Covers basic facts about natural rubber latex allergy. Must read. Latex Allergy: Everyone''s Concern -- Article about latex allergy from the June 1998 issue of the Journal of the Michigan Dental Association. Author: Lawrence D. Duffield, DDS. Latex Allergy: Medicine''s Deadly Dust -- Latex Allergy: Medicine''s Deadly Dust is a place to learn more about latex allergy, where you can safely be treated if you are allergic to latex, and what you can do to help us end this epidemic! Latex allergy content of rubber gloves packaged in sterile medical kits and trays. -- Requires Adobe Acrobat. File is in Adobe PDF format. This is an eye opening article explaining the levels of latex proteins found in various "kits" and packages. Latex in the Hospital Environment - Spina Bifida Association -- Non-Latex Alternative Products List - courtesy of the Spina Bifida Association LatexAllergyRN: Gallant Efforts -- Personal pages of a RN with latex allergy. Provides practical information and devoted to the education of all health care providers. NIOSH/Pub 98-113/Latex Allergy A Prevention Guide -- NIOSH''s newest publication. NIOSH/latex alert: Preventing Allergic Reactions to Natural Rubber Latex in the Workplace -- DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 97-135 Provides recommendations for the prevention of latex allergy in the workplace. NIOSH/special hazard review/rubber products manufacturing -- NIOSH document reporting the adverse health affects for workers in the rubber industry. OSHA Technical Information Bulletin - Potential for Allergy to Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products -- US Occupational Saftey and Health Adminsitration recommends natural rubber latex ''safe zones'' to protect workers from further sensitization to latex allergy. (April 1999) Rubber Money Charts -- Who pays for latex allergy support? You can''t tell the players without a program! Selecting The Right Glove: Understanding Latex Allergy And Glove Chemistry -- Article on medical, surgical and examination gloves explains disadvantages of latex rubber and advantages of other, substitute products, and some related details of glove choice, care and manufacturing. The Rubber Room - Latex Allergy Discussion Group -- This page gives you a Web interface to the Rubber online discussion group - you may join, signoff, search the Rubber Archives, study rubber and latex allergy basics, or ask for help.
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