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PrEggNut Study: protocol for a randomised controlled trial investigating the effect of a maternal diet rich in eggs and peanuts from
Introduction Clinical studies supported by immunological data indicate early life intervention strategies to be promising in reducing the growing global burden of food allergies. The events that predispose to food allergy, including the induction of allergen-specific immune responses, appear to be initiated early in development. Early exposure to food allergens in utero and via breast milk is likely to be important in initiating oral tolerance. We aim to determine the effectiveness of higher maternal food allergen consumption during pregnancy and lactation on infant food allergy outcomes. Methods and analysis This is a mu...
Source: BMJ Open - June 13, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Palmer, D. J., Sullivan, T. R., Campbell, D. E., Nanan, R., Gold, M. S., Hsu, P. S., Netting, M. J., McWilliam, V., Koplin, J. J., Perrett, K. P., Quinn, P., O'Sullivan, M., Prescott, S. L., Grivell, R., Makrides, M. Tags: Open access, Immunology (including allergy) Source Type: research

Does moisturising baby skin prevent eczema or food allergies?
Skin care treatments in babies, such as using moisturisers on the skin during the first year of life, probably do not stop them from developing eczema, and probably increase the chance of skin infection.The authors are uncertain how skin care treatments might affect the chances of developing a food allergy. We need evidence from well-conducted studies to determine effects of skin care on food allergies in babies.What are allergies?An immune response is how the body recognises and defends itself against substances that appear harmful. An allergy is a reaction of the body ' s immune system to a particular food or substance (...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - January 14, 2021 Category: Information Technology Authors: Katie Abbotts Source Type: news

Heavier babies are more likely to have food allergies and eczema, study claims 
Mothers are being urged by researchers in Australia to 'seek advice' if their baby is heavy. Their study found for every 2.2lbs (1kg) of weight, a babies risk of allergies increases by 44 per cent.
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Docosahexaenoic acid supplementation of preterm infants and parent-reported symptoms of allergic disease at 7 years corrected age: follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: High-dose DHA supplementation of infants born at <33 wk gestation did not alter allergic disease symptoms or severity at 7 y CA, or from birth to 7 y CA compared with standard-dose DHA. This trial was registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry as ANZCTR 12606000327583 (http://www.anzctr.org.au). PMID: 31070712 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - May 8, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Gunaratne AW, Makrides M, Collins CT, Gibson RA, McPhee AJ, Sullivan TR, Gould JF, Green TJ, Doyle LW, Davis PG, French NP, Colditz PB, Simmer K, Morris SA, Best KP Tags: Am J Clin Nutr Source Type: research

Influence of childhood asthma and allergies on occupational exposure in early adulthood: a prospective cohort study
Conclusion: In this Australian cohort, young adults with history of allergies were more likely to enter exposed jobs, suggesting no asthmagen avoidance. Improved counseling against high risk jobs may be needed for young adults with these conditions.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Dumas, O., Le Moual, N., Lowe, A. J., Lodge, C. J., Zock, J.-P., Kromhout, H., Erbas, B., Perret, J., Dharmage, S. C., Benke, G., Abramson, M. J. Tags: Occupational and Environmental Health Source Type: research