AAAAI 2024: Insights on Advancements in Food Allergy Management AAAAI 2024: Insights on Advancements in Food Allergy Management
Dr David A. Hill shares highlights from AAAAI 2024, including the new indication for omalizumab and fresh data on oral immunotherapy.Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology MDAngle Source Type: news

Oral Transmission of Chagas Disease Has Severe Effects Oral Transmission of Chagas Disease Has Severe Effects
Unlike vector transmission, oral transmission of Chagas disease entails high lethality in pediatric and adult populations.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Generic SpA Screening Tool Needed Across Comorbid Diseases Generic SpA Screening Tool Needed Across Comorbid Diseases
A comparison of screening tools for SpA in conditions that commonly co-occur with the disease revealed few screening tool options for patients with uveitis or IBD, compared with psoriasis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news

Review Highlights Evidence of Climate Change Effects on AD Review Highlights Evidence of Climate Change Effects on AD
Atopic dermatitis " could serve as a case study for climatic impacts on health, " the authors emphasized in their paper.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Indoor Pest Exposures Tied to Respiratory Issues in Kids With Asthma
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- Among kids with asthma, indoor allergen exposure to pests like mice and cockroaches was associated with occurrence of upper respiratory infections (URIs), according to a longitudinal study. Among 90 mostly Black... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - March 1, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news

UCLA Samueli to lead $4 million cell research project funded by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Key takeawaysThe grant will fund a three-year collaboration among researchers at UCLA, USC and Caltech to advance cell and tissue engineering technologies.The project, led by UCLA ’s Dino Di Carlo, will engineer, manipulate and analyze cell-to-cell interactions that underlie complex multicellular systems in the body.Di Carlo said he aims for the collaboration to develop into a long-term partnership across institutions to advance biotechnology in Los Angeles.The Chan Zuckerberg Initiativetoday announced a $4 million grant to support research led by the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering that will examine cellular behavio...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - February 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

‘Please discard’: Chick-fil-A tells customers to throw away Polynesian Sauce dipping cups
Have some leftover dipping cups from Chick-fil-A in the fridge? You might wanna toss that sauce. Chick-fil-A is warning customers that a recent batch of Polynesian Sauce cups may contain another sauce altogether, posing the risk of allergic reaction. “Please discard any Polynesian Sauce dipping…#chick #polynesiansauce #rewards #spicysriracha #polynesian #honeymustard #barbeque (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Doctor's Family Sues Disney Over Food Allergy Death; Doctor Skipped Payroll Taxes?
(MedPage Today) -- The family of New York doctor Kanokporn Tangsuan, DO, is suing Disney following her death, allegedly from eating a meal that wasn't allergen-free. Tangsuan was highly allergic to nuts and dairy and reportedly died from anaphylaxis... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - February 29, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Getting Unfair Patient Reviews? These Apps Promise Relief Getting Unfair Patient Reviews? These Apps Promise Relief
Negative patient reviews can wound your practice. Could automated systems that ask satisfied patients to leave reviews offer help?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Omalizumab for Food Allergies: What PCPs Should Know Omalizumab for Food Allergies: What PCPs Should Know
With omalizumab recently approved to treat multiple food allergies, allergist-immunologists advised PCPs on how they can use the drug in practice.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: news

FDA Approves Omalizumab for Multiple Food Allergy FDA Approves Omalizumab for Multiple Food Allergy
Omalizumab reduced the incidence of allergic reactions to multiple food items in a double-blind trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: news

Novel Antibody for Chronic Hives Brings Relief in Mid-Stage Trial
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- Barzolvolimab, a first-in-class anti-KIT monoclonal antibody, reduced the severity of hives in adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who remained symptomatic on antihistamines, a randomized phase II... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - February 29, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news

Oral Drug Gains Steam as On-Demand Option for Hereditary Angioedema Attacks
(MedPage Today) -- WASHINGTON -- The investigational oral drug sebetralstat provided on-demand relief during tissue swelling attacks from hereditary angioedema (HAE), a phase III study showed. Following self-administration, time to the beginning... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - February 28, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news

In fight against brain pathogens, the eyes have it
The eyes serve as an immunological barrier that protects the organ from pathogens and even tumors, Yale researchers have found. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

On Feb 6th, Penn Medicine Becker ENT & amp; Allergy Opens a New Location to Increase Access to Quality Care in Woodbury, NJ
Penn Medicine Becker ENT & Allergy has announced the opening of a new location in Woodbury, NJ. This expansion is a testament to their desire to provide cutting-edge ear, nose, throat (ENT), and allergy treatments in a convenient and accessible setting. Becker ENT's internationally... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 28, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CXP Source Type: news