Immunology
Researchers discover two treatments that induce peanut allergy remission in children
Researchers have discovered two peanut allergy treatments for children that are both highly effective at inducing remission.
Feb 4, 2022
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Early treatment could tame peanut allergies in small kids
Young children might be able to overcome their peanut allergies if treated at an early enough age, according to a study published Thursday.
Jan 23, 2022
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Inflammatory disorders
Can severe weather changes make allergies worse?
Although allergies are normally associated with the spring and fall, it may feel like allergy season never left this winter. From cold fronts to rainy days and back to warmer days, an allergy expert at Baylor College of Medicine ...
Jan 6, 2022
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Immunology
Researchers lay groundwork for potential 'dog allergy vaccine' for humans
There have been many research efforts describing the nature and progression of dog allergies, but there have been very few applied studies that use this information to try to cure people of dog allergies entirely by artificially ...
Dec 22, 2021
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Immunology
Better identification of sesame in food packaging needed to avoid anaphylaxis
In 2021, the US Congress passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education & Research Act which, among other things, added sesame to the list of allergens which are mandatory for inclusion on food labels by 2023. A new ...
Dec 17, 2021
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Immunology
Guidelines may promote over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in infants
International guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow's milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to University of Bristol-led research published in the journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy today [8 ...
Dec 8, 2021
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Immunology
Keep your holidays allergy-free this year
(HealthDay)—Planning ahead will reduce the risk of allergies and asthma interfering with your holiday plans, an expert says.
Dec 6, 2021
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Immunology
Discovery points to the skin as 'ground zero' for allergic disease
A ground-breaking discovery from the Malaghan Institute has shone a light on immune cells in the skin, suggesting they play a much larger role in the onset of allergies than first thought.
Dec 1, 2021
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Immunology
Pregnant women with penicillin allergy label should be tested to reduce antibiotic exposure
It's well known that 9 of 10 Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin are not allergic. It's also known that broad spectrum antibiotics are not as effective as penicillin and their use can increase antibiotic ...
Nov 5, 2021
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Immunology
Increased frequency of eating eggs in infancy associated with decreased egg allergy later on
Allergists and pediatricians have recommended since 2017 that parents start to introduce peanut product around the time their child begins solid foods to prevent peanut allergy. A new study being presented at this year's ...
Nov 5, 2021
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