Immunology
Skin patch could help ease peanut allergy in toddlers
A "peanut patch" worn on the skin may help protect toddlers who have potentially life-threatening peanut allergies, a new clinical trial shows.
May 11, 2023
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News tagged with peanut protein
Immunology
How many peanuts does it take to trigger an allergic reaction?
An estimated 6 million Americans may suffer from peanut allergies. Tiny amounts of peanut protein can lead to hives, itching, tingling in the mouth, shortness of breath or nausea within minutes.
Mar 26, 2021
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Immunology
Few people with peanut allergy tolerate peanut after stopping oral immunotherapy
Allergy to peanut, which is often severe, is one of the most common food allergies in the United States. Although previous studies have shown that peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT)—ingesting small, controlled amounts of peanut ...
Sep 12, 2019
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New peanut allergy treatment shows effectiveness and safety
People allergic to peanuts may have a new way to protect themselves from severe allergic reactions to accidental peanut exposure. It's called sublingual immunotherapy—or SLIT—and it involves putting a miniscule amount ...
Sep 4, 2019
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Health
Protein portions: Feeling satisfied on fewer calories
(HealthDay)—Eating protein every day is important for good health. While it can come from animal and/or plant sources, the amount of protein we need is rather small—just 5 to 7 "ounce equivalents," according to the U.S. ...
Dec 18, 2018
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Immunology
Experimental peanut allergy patch shows promise
An experimental patch that delivers a high dose of peanut protein has shown promise in reducing allergic reactions in children and adults, researchers said on Tuesday.
Nov 15, 2017
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Immunology
Australian researchers in peanut allergy breakthrough
Australian researchers have reported a major breakthrough in the relief of deadly peanut allergy with the discovery of a long-lasting treatment they say offers hope that a cure will soon be possible.
Aug 17, 2017
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Immunology
Study suggests patch is safe, convenient mode of treatment for peanut allergy
A wearable patch that delivers small amounts of peanut protein through the skin shows promise for treating children and young adults with peanut allergy, with greater benefits for younger children, according to one-year results ...
Oct 26, 2016
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Immunology
Oral immunotherapy is safe, effective for peanut-allergic preschoolers, study suggests
Nearly 80 percent of peanut-allergic preschool children successfully incorporated peanut-containing foods into their diets after receiving peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT), a clinical trial has found. Peanut OIT involves eating ...
Aug 10, 2016
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Peanut allergy prevention strategy is nutritionally safe, study shows
Introducing peanut-containing foods during infancy as a peanut allergy prevention strategy does not compromise the duration of breastfeeding or affect children's growth and nutritional intakes, new findings show. The work, ...
Jun 10, 2016
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