News tagged with journal of allergy and clinical immunology
Study demonstrates that once-a-day pill offers relief from ragweed allergy symptoms
An international team of researchers, led by physician-scientists at Johns Hopkins, reports that a once-daily tablet containing a high dose of a key ragweed pollen protein effectively blocks the runny noses, sneezes, nasal ...
Immunology
May 07, 2013 |
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People with peanut/tree nut allergies can minimize risk of reactions on airplane flights
Few situations can provoke more anxiety for people with peanut or tree-nut allergies than having an allergic reaction while flying on an airplane and being unable to get help.
Immunology
Mar 14, 2013 |
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Nanotechnology against pollen allergy
Scientists at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have now been able to identify the grass pollen molecule, against which the allergic response of hay fever in children is initiated. In addition, it was shown that ...
Immunology
Feb 11, 2013 |
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Sublingual immunotherapy shows promise as treatment for peanut allergy
Peanuts are one of the most common triggers of severe food-induced allergic reactions, which can be fatal, and the prevalence of peanut allergy is increasing. However, there is currently no clinical treatment available for ...
Immunology
Jan 07, 2013 |
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Abuse during childhood linked to adult-onset asthma in African-American women
According to a new study from the Slone Epidemiology Center (SEC) at Boston University, African-American women who reported suffering abuse before age 11 had a greater likelihood of adult-onset asthma compared to women whose ...
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Dec 07, 2012 |
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New target discovered for food allergy treatment
Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered a novel target for the treatment of food allergies. Erwin Gelfand, MD, and his colleagues report in the October 2012 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology that l ...
Immunology
Nov 01, 2012 |
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'Apple allergy': Symptoms could be significantly reduced with apple-allergen treatment
The food allergy associated with birch pollen is a condition commonly found alongside an allergy to birch pollen. Sufferers are plagued by swelling and reddening or itching in the mouth and throat area, for ...
Immunology
Oct 19, 2012 |
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Hayfever vaccine study raises hopes for new allergy treatment as clinical trial is launched
Researchers are developing a new vaccine for hayfever which could be more effective, less invasive for patients and less expensive than vaccines already available to patients within the NHS.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 10, 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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Sunlight and vitamin D findings may help understanding of autoimmune diseases
(Medical Xpress) -- Aberdeen scientists have demonstrated for the first time a clear link between sunlight, vitamin D and an impact on regulatory cells in the immune system in findings that might provide new ...
Immunology
Jul 18, 2012 |
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Smoking during pregnancy linked to severe asthma in teen years
African-American and Latino children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy are more likely to suffer from acute asthma symptoms in their teens than asthma sufferers whose mothers did not smoke, according to a new study led ...
Immunology
May 31, 2012 |
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Standardized outcome measures proposed for asthma clinical research
A consortium of federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations has published a report proposing a set of common measures and data-collection methods for use in asthma clinical research. Asthma Outcomes in Clinical Research: ...
Immunology
Mar 02, 2012 |
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A new cat in adulthood can up your allergy risk
(Medical Xpress) -- According to a new study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, getting a cat for the first time as an adult can nearly double your chances of developing allergies to the ...
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Dec 28, 2011 |
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Improved medication use could reduce severe asthma attacks
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital have found that one-quarter of severe asthma attacks could be prevented if only patients consistently took their medication as prescribed.
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Dec 12, 2011 |
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Scientists identify strategies to conquer lifestyle and genetic factors related to chronic diseases
A dramatic increase in the incidence of chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma, allergy, and irritable bowel syndrome, has led to concern about how modern lifestyles may trigger physiological defense mechanisms. Now, ...
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Dec 07, 2011 |
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Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology is a scientific journal in the field of allergy and immunology, with an emphasis on clinical relevance. It's the official journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
With an impact factor of around 7, the journal ranks at the top of clinical immunology journals. It's also recommended by several sources for initial purchase when starting a small medical library, due to its importance in this field.
Current Editor-in-chief is Donald Y. M. Leung, MD, PhD.
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