by MASA | Jul 5, 2026 | News
Public Health Alert: The “Benadryl Challenge” July 3, 2026 Visit Poison Control Page on Benadryl: https://www.poison.org/articles/benadryl-diphenhydramine The “Benadryl Challenge” is a dangerous social media trend, primarily on TikTok, that...
by MASA | Jun 23, 2026 | Patient Resources, Stinging Insect Allergy
What Are Stinging Insects? Stinging insects are members of the order Hymenoptera. In the United States, the most medically important stinging insects include: Venomous Bees Honeybee (Apis mellifera) Bumblebee (Bombus spp.) Venomous Wasps & Ants Yellow Jacket...
by MASA | Jun 9, 2026 | Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema, Clinical Research, Patient Opportunity, Patient Resources
Read the original published study here. Atopic dermatitis (commonly known as eczema) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects roughly 10% of children worldwide. It causes intense itching and skin pain, which can significantly lower the quality of life...
by MASA | May 18, 2026 | PANS/PANDAS, Patient Resources
Download Visual Handout PDF here What are PANS and PANDAS? PANS (Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) are conditions in which a child suddenly develops...
by MASA | May 2, 2026 | mast cells, Mast Cells Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Patient Resources
GLP-1 Medications and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) What is MCAS? Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition in which mast cells — a type of immune cell found throughout your body — become overactive and release too many chemical signals. This can...
