JB Chemicals gets USFDA nod for generic product
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has approved company's abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Loratadine tablets USP 10 mg for treatment of allergic rhinitis caused by pollen and upper respiratory tract allergy, JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals said in a regulatory filing. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - January 8, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Pollen levels might trigger flares of urologic chronic pelvic pain
(Wolters Kluwer Health) As anyone living with hay fever can attest, days with high pollen counts can bring attacks of sneezing, nasal congestion and other allergy symptoms. Now, a new study suggests rising pollen levels may also trigger flare-ups of pain and other symptoms in patients with urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS), reports The Journal of Urology ® , Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 5, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Janssen Headlines American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting With More Than 35 Presentations Highlighting Deep, Diverse Oncology Pipeline and Portfolio
RARITAN, N.J., November 5, 2020 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today more than 35 company-sponsored studies, including 10 oral presentations, will be featured at the 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition taking place virtually December 5-8, 2020.In multiple myeloma, highlights include Phase 1b/2 results for the B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeted chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel); new and updated data for the anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody DARZALEX® (daratumumab) and the subcutaneous for...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - November 5, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Benadryl Warning: FDA Investigates Reports Of Teen Injuries, Deaths Linked To TikTok Challenge
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - September 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Syndicated CBSN Boston Benadryl CNN FDA TikTok Source Type: news
Trial Confirms Benefit of SLIT for Dust Mite Allergy Trial Confirms Benefit of SLIT for Dust Mite Allergy
A sublingual tablet containing house dust mite (HDM) extract is effective for reducing allergic rhinitis symptoms (AR), a new phase-3 trial shows.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 17, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news
Too Much Weight Gain During Pregnancy May Raise Allergy Risk in Babies
When a pregnant woman gained more than 33 pounds, the risk of childhood asthma or a food or drug allergy in offspring increased. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - September 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Weight Asthma Children and Childhood Eczema Hay Fever Pregnancy and Childbirth Source Type: news
What is the Allergen Cross-Reactivity Rate of Legumes?
Discussion
There are 8 common foods which compromise 90% of food allergens with those being peanuts, soybeans, cow’s milk, eggs, fish, crustacean/shellfish, wheat and tree nuts. Some people believe that lupin (a legume) is 9th.
Legumes belong to the Fabaceae family. They provide protein, fat, vitamins other essential nutrients and therefore are used in the human diet throughout the world.
“[A]llergenicity due to consumption of legumes in decreasing order may be peanut, soybean, lentil, chickpea, pea, mung bean and red gram.” Other common legumes include alfalfa, clovers, beans, lupins, mesquite, carob...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 14, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Study finds babies born in fall at higher risk for allergic diseases
(MediaSource) Researchers at National Jewish Health have determined that many allergic conditions likely start with dry, cracked skin, which leads to a chain reaction of allergic diseases known as the atopic march. It begins in infancy with atopic dermatitis and leads to food allergies, asthma and hay fever. Their latest study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice reveals that the time of year a baby is born may be a risk factor. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - September 9, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Large Study Links Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis to Severe COVID-19 Large Study Links Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis to Severe COVID-19
People with allergic rhinitis and asthma may be slightly more prone to contracting COVID-19 and considerably more to developing severe disease when infected, a study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - August 27, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news
Fungal sensitivity in bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis: A search beyond aspergillus fumigatus
Conference abstracts (Source: The Aspergillus Website - updates)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - updates - August 22, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: MeganB Source Type: news
Bradley Wiggins health: 'Really struggled with it' - Team GB hero on 'extreme' symptoms
BRADLEY WIGGINS will be in line to take the crown of the best British moment in summer Olympics history on Saturday evening. The cyclist has previously revealed he has severely "struggled" with hay fever, and he has explained his "extreme" signs and symptoms of the allergy to pollen. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study Finds Allergic Rhinitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Not Linked
TUESDAY, June 30, 2020 -- There is not a significant association between allergic rhinitis and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a review published online June 15 in the Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine.
Nipith Charoenngam, from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 30, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Researchers discover critical new allergy pathway
(Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health) Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have identified the sequence of molecular events by which tiny, tick-like creatures called house dust mites trigger asthma and allergic rhinitis. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 25, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Could a cat allergy save you from a severe case of Covid-19?
People who are cursing their hay fever right now may want to think again. A growing body of evidence suggests that everyday allergies could actually offer some protection against Covid-19. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Causes Bradycardia?
Discussion
Bradycardia is a heart rate below what the lowest value that is normal for age. Infants and children have higher heart rates that slowly decrease with age to adult levels. It is usually noted as an incidental finding because of increased vagal tone. Reasons for cardiology referral include associated heart murmur, syncope especially if associated with exercise or unusual triggers, other signs such as chest pain or palpitations, family history of sudden cardiac death, congenital heart disease or familial heart disease, bradycardic medication use, or unusual symptoms associated with the concern. Severe bradycardia ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 22, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
