New Consensus Recs for Oral Immunotherapy in Food Allergies
(MedPage Today) -- New consensus recommendations published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology offer guidance on preparing patients for the use of oral immunotherapy (OIT) for treating food allergies.
Zahida "Rani" Maskatia, MD... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - April 17, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
Recommendations Guide Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergies Recommendations Guide Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergies
A consensus document emphasizes the control of comorbidities, contraindications to oral immunotherapy, and the importance of informed consent.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - April 16, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news
Which Food Allergy Patients Will Benefit Most From Omalizumab?
(MedPage Today) -- Data presented at the recent American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual meeting showed that routine injections of omalizumab (Xolair) slashed the severity of allergic reactions to peanuts and other foods -... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - April 8, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
'Major Advance' in Food Allergy Management: Experts Weigh in on OUtMATCH Data
(MedPage Today) -- At the recent American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting, researchers presented the phase III OUtMATCH study, which showed that omalizumab (Xolair) injections increased reaction thresholds for... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - March 27, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news
Why So Many Dogs Have Allergies Now
Every day, itchy dogs shuffle into Elizabeth Falk’s veterinary office. Some can’t stop chewing their feet or scratching their bellies. Others have red, smelly ears, or rashes on their skin. All are intensely uncomfortable because of environmental allergies. “They’re sitting in the waiting room, and everyone else is backing away out of fear that it’s contagious,” she says. “It’s super busy helping as many as we can.” Until recently, Falk was a veterinary dermatologist at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, where she saw about 15 allergic pets a day and was booked ...
Source: TIME: Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Haupt Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Clostridia to the Rescue
Some commensal bacteria help shore up intestinal walls in mice, which can prevent food allergies. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - March 27, 2024 Category: Science Tags: News News & Opinion Source Type: news
Nightshade Vegetables Aren ’ t Actually Bad for You
If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of health and wellness trends online, you’ve likely stumbled upon the so-called shadowy side of nightshades—vegetables that include tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers. What’s made them suddenly newsworthy is that they’ve been singled out by self-proclaimed wellness experts and celebrity dieters as culprits behind a range of health issues, from arthritis to autoimmune disease flare-ups and indigestion.
While there’s little scientific evidence for these claims, some people report feeling better after cutting nightshades from their diets. ...
Source: TIME: Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Claire Sibonney Tags: Uncategorized Evergreen freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Bypassing Oral Immunotherapy Buildup Safe in Children With Food Allergy
THURSDAY, March 21, 2024 -- An initial phase of multifood sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) that bypasses oral immunotherapy (OIT) buildup is safe and effective, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 21, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Infants ’ Gut Bacteria Create Serotonin To Build A Robust Immune System
The bacteria that colonize a newborn child ’s gut play a critical role in building a robust immune system, especially for preventing food allergies. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 20, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news
Food Allergy Highlights From AAAAI 2024 Food Allergy Highlights From AAAAI 2024
Food allergy highlights from AAAAI 2024 include strong results for omalizumab against multiple food allergens and comparable efficacy for intranasal epinephrine vs injectable anaphylaxis therapy.Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: None ReCAP Source Type: news
AAAAI 2024: The Clinical Impact of New Food Allergy Data AAAAI 2024: The Clinical Impact of New Food Allergy Data
Dr Roxanne C. Oriel describes how updates from AAAI 2024, including the new indication for omalizumab, will directly impact her patients.Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: None MDAngle Source Type: news
Sublingual Immunotherapy Safe, Effective for Older Kids Sublingual Immunotherapy Safe, Effective for Older Kids
A Canadian study suggested that SLIT is safe and effective in older children and teens with multiple food allergies who are at a high risk for severe reaction.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Source Type: news
Cincinnati Children's awarded $2.6 million NIH grant, will join the Consortium of Food and Allergy Research
Cincinnati Children ’s Hospital is one of only 10 centers in the United States to be awarded a National Institutes of Health grant to join the Consortium of Food Allergy Research. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Christian LeDuc Source Type: news
Food Allergies in College 101: Tips to Cope
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 -- Food allergies are difficult to manage at any age, but college students face complex challenges when it comes to navigating the dangers posed by the possibility of life-threatening anaphylaxis. A recent review published... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 7, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Asthma Drug Xolair Now Indicated For Food Allergies: Next Challenge Is Insurer Coverage
Given the high price of Xolair and its need to be used indefinitely it can be a challenge to convince insurers to cover it in its new food allergy indication. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 5, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Joshua Cohen, Senior Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma & standard Source Type: news
