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• Grey's Anatomy Botches Food Allergies Again

  

  The February 9th episode of Grey’s Anatomy titled “All You Need is Love” addressed food allergies with mixed results.

  A 10 year old girl was brought into the hospital, by a classmates mother, after she suffered an allergic reaction. The classmate had given the girl “Clementine” peanut containing chocolate that his mother had purchased. Dr. Alex Karev examined “Clem” who had a severe rash on her face and was wheezing.

  Karev said “you’re going to be just fine,” and then gave her medication via an IV stating it was for her rash.

  Later in the episode Clementine started wheezing more severely at which point Karev finally brought up the need for epinephrine.

  Clementine’s mother finally arrived at the hospital and immediately had an argument with the classmates mother after hearing her say, “she’ll be fine, the doctor is on top of it, I didn’t know.” (Meaning she didn’t know about Clem’s allergy.)

  Clem’s mother said, “the school sends home notes all the time, it’s in every newsletter ” to which the classmates mother replied “I have a job Terry, three kids, excuse me if I don’t read every note the school sends home”.

  Karev finally said, “I gave her a shot of epinephrine, it should do the trick.”

  ABC has covered food allergies in the past on a variety of shows (Grey’s Anatomy included – see Food Allergies and Prime Time Television) and while it is nice to see food allergies getting attention, I think they can still do much better portraying the real side and real treatment of food allergies and allergic reactions. (Though I’ll admit that this episode was better than the one mentioned above.)

  Following is a link to the episode. The allergic part can be found 9 minutes 41 seconds in. The second portion can be found 16 minutes, 56 seconds into the episode.

  Tell us what you think about this episode and share your opinion on how you feel the major networks cover food allergies in general in the comments section below.

  http://abc.go.com/watch/greys-anatomy/SH559058/VD55169224/all-you-need-is-love

  Episode Description from Grey’s Anatomy:
  GREY’S ANATOMY – “All You Need Is Love” – In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Meredith and Derek try to have a night to themselves when Lexie offers to watch Zola; Callie hands babysitting duties over to Mark so that she can surprise Arizona with a romantic evening; and Ben proves to Bailey that he knows her better than she thinks. Meanwhile, the ER fills with romantics, including a 10-year-old girl who has an allergic reaction to chocolates from her valentine and a man who is hit by a car while chasing down his frustrated girlfriend, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/RICHARD CARTWRIGHT) PATRICK DEMPSEY, ELLEN POMPEO

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• Seacoast Celiac Sprue Support Group Meeting

  The Seacoast Celiac Sprue Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 17 at Great Bay Services, 2041 Woodbury Ave., Newington, NH – across from the Fox Run Mall.

  The regular gluten free potluck supper will be followed by a gluten free cooking demonstration and a Christmas Cookie exchange. Members will be on hand to answer questions, share information about restaurants, recipes and resources.

  Bring a gluten free dish, main, soup, salad, side, dessert, preferably home-made with an ingredient list (required) and copies of recipe (not required). When cooking we prefer you use Fleischmann’s Unsalted Margarine for the many lactose intolerance folks, as it has no lactose. Dairy based dishes are allowed, though. If you are newly diagnosed, please bring a salad (fruit or vegetable) to share.

  After supper: new research and information, new foods and recipes, gluten-free friendly area restaurants, travel, help newly diagnosed or anyone struggling.

  Please email djdavis107@comcast.net to be put on the mailing list and meeting reminder notices.
  Call 778-1938 or 964-8921 for more information.

  Group schedule is currently the third Thursday of every other month from September to May.

  Meeting held in the kitchen/cafeteria of Great Bay Learning Center, Woodbury Ave, Newington, NH, across from the eastern entrance to the Fox Run Mall. Drive around to the back at the far end of the building. Last door on right.

  Meetings are usually done by 8:00pm. Children, families, partners, friends who want to learn are all expressly welcomed.

  Nominal meeting fee: $2

• Food Allergy Books

  Following is a list of some of the best informational food allergy books. Click on the images to view the book listings and descriptions on Amazon.com where you can get more information, read book reviews and get an inside look at these great non fiction food allergy books. For other food allergy and book news click on Food Allergy Information to be taken to our info page.
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  Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Food Allergies
  
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  The Peanut Allergy Answer Book
  
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  Allergic Girl: Adventures in Living with Food Allergies
  
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  Flourishing with Food Allergies
  
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  Food Allergy Survival Guide: Surviving and Thriving with Food Allergies
  
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  Gluten Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide
  
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  Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic
  
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  The G-Free Diet: A Gluten Free Survival Guide
  
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