tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4852254640608578754.post2942799361712396770..comments2010-05-21T12:47:25.835-04:00Ves Dimov, M.D.noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4852254640608578754.post-66354813161982601102009-01-29T12:12:00.000-05:002009-01-29T12:12:00.000-05:00It is perhaps understated that the recent changes in feeding guidelines (January 2008) is a dramatic shift from prior recommendations (e.g. avoid certain foods until certain ages, etc.). Many generalists are yet unaware of these changes, and still recommend unproven avoidance techniques to their patients and breastfeeding mothers.<BR/><BR/>Grandmas around the world may have been right all along: just feed the baby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4852254640608578754.post-85031700480386672092008-08-13T16:26:00.000-04:002008-08-13T16:26:00.000-04:00This is a very nice summary on food allergies!! <BR/>One minor note: RAST (for foods) has been reported to have about 15% false positive rate - it is NOT 95% accurate if negative. <BR/><BR/>Wood et al. Accuracy of IgE antibody laboratory results Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2007;99:34-41.AllergyExperthttp://www.allergyexpert.usnoreply@blogger.com