News tagged with eosinophilic esophagitis
Researchers identify new regulator in allergic diseases
Researchers have taken a critical step in understanding how allergic reactions occur after identifying a genetic signature for regulation of a key immune hormone, interleukin (IL-13).
Immunology
Mar 28, 2012 |
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Simple test may ease management of esophagitis
A simple new test, in which the patient swallows a string, can monitor treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis as effectively as an invasive, expensive and uncomfortable procedure that risks complications, particularly in children.
Inflammatory disorders
Oct 03, 2012 |
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Biopsies may overlook esophagus disease—Study reveals limitations in detecting allergic disorder
University of Utah engineers mapped white blood cells called eonsinophils and showed an existing diagnostic method may overlook an elusive digestive disorder that causes swelling in the esophagus and painful ...
Immunology
Sep 06, 2012 |
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Elimination diet can treat eosinophilic esophagitis in adults
(HealthDay) -- A six-food elimination diet can successfully treat adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), according to a study published in the June issue of Gastroenterology.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 08, 2012 |
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Food elimination diet identifies causes of difficulty swallowing and swelling of the throat
A six-food elimination diet significantly improves symptoms in adult patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Associ ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 20, 2012 |
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Fluticasone improves histologic eosinophilia in esophagitis
(HealthDay) -- Swallowing aerosolized fluticasone improves histologic eosinophilia but does not improve dysphagia symptoms in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), according to a study published online ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 29, 2012 |
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