Iatrogenic Angioedema - From Theo de Malmanche

Another pertinent point in this discussion comes from Theo:

ACEI Angioedema Question - From Theo de Malmanche

Thanks to Theo for adding to our shared experience of this problem, this time from the Hunter viewpoint:

Iatrogenic Angioedema (Statins) - From William Smith

Succinct contribution from William Smith:

"Angioedema common. Statins common.

More Iatrogenic Angioedema: Statins This Time - Thanks to Ray Mullins

While talking about iatrogenic angioedema, I thought now would be a good time to remind everyone of a discussion we had on the lists forum in 2001 – Thanks to Ray Mullins

ACEI Angioedema Question - From John Quin

Thanks to John Quin for more input on discussion about the severity of ACEI-related angioedema:

ACEI Angioedema Question - From Gary Unglik

Thanks to Gary Unglik for his contribution to our discussion of mortality risk in angioedema:

ACEI Angioedema Question - From William Smith & Andrew Whyte

I'm grateful to William Smith and Andrew Whyte for sharing their Adelaide experience with this problem:

ACEI Angioedema Question - From Daman Langguth

The question was whether there were any reports of fatal angioedema related to ACE inhibitors.

ACEI Angioedema Question - From Theo De Malmanche

I'm grateful to theo for verbalising a question that I'm sure many of us have been wondering about...

"Does anyone recall a case of fatal ACE-inhibitor related angioedema?

Immunologists in Bosnia - From Melanie Wong

Melanie has a family about to visit Bosnia with their child, who is on IVIG

I'd be grateful if any of our colleagues could let us know if they're aware of any practicing immunologists in Bosnia who might be able to help with IVIG supply/administration while they're visiting

Soluble Cytokine Measurement - From Martyn French

Thanks to Martyn for his further insights on soluble CD163 and its utility:

"There are data showing that sCD163 is good marker of monocyte activation in HIV patients,

Soluble Cytokine Measurement - From Andrew Whyte

Any help on this query, from Andrew Whyte, is welcomed:

"I have an interesting patient in whom I want to measure soluble CD163
in addition to soluble CD25

TRAPS & HIDS

Dear All

Thanks to Myfanwy Spellerberg for her query on test availability, with email indicating that a clinician was asking if anyone tests for TNF receptor-associated periodic fever syndrome (TRAPS) and Hyper IgD syndome (HIDS)

Immunologically-Related Genetic Tests - From Matthew Cook

Dear All

Thanks to Matthew Cook on availability of immunologically-related genetic tests:

Immunologically-Related Genetic Tests - From Melanie Wong

Dear All

Thanks to Melanie for informing us of the full suite of genetic assays available through the Childrens' Hospital Westmead

Scleroderma Antibodies

Dear All

In December of 2012, Theo asked about availability of scleroderma antibodies. I'm grateful to David Heyworth-Smith for pointing us towards the commercially-available Euroline suite of assays

Immunologically-Related Genetic Tests

Dear All

So far, we have lists of tests offered by Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW), kindly sent by Bruce Bennetts' team, and I've been informed of tests available from Sonic as well.

TRAPS Genetic testing - thanks to John Ziegler

Dear All

Thanks to John Ziegler for reminding us of the good work performed in the laboratory of Children's Hospital Westmead, under Bruce Bennetts' supervision, as listed on RCPA website

TRAPS Genetic testing - thanks to Ray Mullins

Dear All

Ray Mullins reminds us that Sonic also offers many specialised assays

TRAPS Genetic testing - from Sam Breit (Includes Link for RCPA Genetic Testing Database)

Dear All

Thanks to Professor Sam Breit for his query on availability of testing for TNF R mutations in TRAPS.

Dermatomyositis Antibodies (Anti-155/140 Antibodies)

Dear All 

A zealous speaker from Tamworth has raised the potential utility of this assay