School staff know more than they think they do about treating anaphylaxis
A study being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting found only 18 percent of non-nurse school staff surveyed felt very confident in their...
View ArticleNew treatment for allergic response targets mast cells
Researchers from North Carolina State University and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a method that stops allergic reactions by removing a key receptor from mast cells and...
View ArticleHealthcare professionals lack knowledge on allergic reactions in children
Many school first aiders, community pharmacists and GP practice nurses overestimate the risk of fatal reaction for children with food allergy.
View ArticleDrug delivery modification sidesteps allergic responses
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have reconfigured a popular drug-delivery technology to evade immune responses that have halted some clinical trials.
View ArticleInterleukin-1α causes people to choke on air
Scientists at the Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) at Osaka University, Japan, have pinpointed specific molecular events that could explain allergic reactions to air pollution. These...
View ArticleCVS generic competitor to EpiPen, sold at a 6th the price
CVS is now selling a rival, generic version of Mylan's EpiPen at about a sixth of its price, just months after the maker of the life-saving allergy treatment was eviscerated before Congress because of...
View ArticleBee alert but not alarmed—humble bee among Australia's most lethal
An Australian-first national analysis of 13 years' data on bites and stings from venomous creatures reveals Australia's towns and cities are a hot-spot for encounters.
View ArticlePlant-made hemophilia therapy shows promise, study finds
People with hemophilia require regular infusions of clotting factor to prevent them from experiencing uncontrolled bleeding. But a significant fraction develop antibodies against the clotting factor,...
View ArticleDon't believe everything you read on skin-care product labels
(HealthDay)— Some terms on skin-care product labels may mislead consumers, so people can't always rely on what they read on the package, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
View ArticleEpiPen out-of-pocket costs more than doubled over decade
(HealthDay)—Annual out-of-pocket costs for lifesaving EpiPens in the United States skyrocketed nearly 124 percent for many privately insured patients between 2007 and 2014, a new study finds.
View ArticleNew cancer drug can prevent reactions to common airborne allergens
A cancer drug for patients with certain types of leukemia and lymphoma can also prevent reactions to some of the most common airborne allergies, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study. The...
View ArticleNew peanut allergy treatment now in clinical trials
A new peanut allergy treatment developed by Monash researchers is now beginning clinical trials in Melbourne and Adelaide.
View ArticleFirst ever single guidance published for investigating and managing nut allergy
New comprehensive guidance for the diagnosis and management of peanut and tree nut allergy has been developed, which for the first time brings together the latest research and expert views into a...
View ArticleHow to dodge summertime threats
(HealthDay)—During the summer, poison centers get an increase in the number of calls about bites, stings, plants and pesticides.
View ArticleTicks that can make you allergic to red meat are spreading
As if there weren't enough reasons to avoid ticks, a symptom can develop in which a bite from a certain kind of tick causes an allergic reaction to red meat.
View ArticleArm yourself against insect sting allergies
(HealthDay)—For most of us, an insect bite means an annoying itch and some minor discomfort. But more and more people are having serious—and even potentially deadly—reactions to bites and stings,...
View ArticleHome remedies: Don't scratch swimmer's itch
Swimmer's itch is an itchy rash that can occur after you go swimming or wading outdoors. Also known as cercarial dermatitis, swimmer's itch is most common in freshwater lakes and ponds, but it...
View ArticleHow savvy are you about nail care safety?
(HealthDay)—Before your next manicure or pedicure, give some thought to the safety of your nail care products.
View ArticleFood allergies—animals and humans may have more in common than you think
People are not the only ones suffering from the symptoms and problems of food intolerance and allergies. Other mammals, such as cats, dogs and horses, are affected as well. The Messerli Research...
View ArticleSerious reactions to vaccines rarely recur: review
(HealthDay)—When a child has a serious reaction to a vaccine, the chances of it happening again are slim, a new analysis suggests.
View ArticleFighting allergies by silencing immune cells
University of Queensland researchers are one step closer to developing new medicines for treating inflammatory diseases, including allergies such as rhinitis, itchy hives, asthma, eczema and dermatitis.
View ArticleWhat is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
If you have a bad reaction after eating certain foods, it can be hard to tell if you are experiencing the symptoms of a food allergy or a food intolerance. One Baylor College of Medicine expert...
View ArticleNeuro-immune crosstalk in allergic asthma
Exactly how asthma begins and progresses remain a mystery, but a team led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has uncovered a fundamental molecular...
View ArticleEczema plus family history can mean a longer hospital stay for kids with asthma
Asthma and allergies are related, and many people who suffer from asthma have allergies that trigger their asthma. Research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's...
View ArticleExperimental 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.
View ArticleHome remedies: Problems with pink eye
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelid and covers the white part of your eyeball. When small blood vessels in the...
View ArticleScientists link cases of unexplained anaphylaxis to red meat allergy
While rare, some people experience recurrent episodes of anaphylaxis—a life-threatening allergic reaction that causes symptoms such as the constriction of airways and a dangerous drop in blood...
View ArticleOzempic approved for type 2 diabetes
(HealthDay)—Ozempic (semaglutide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a weekly injection to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.
View ArticleFolic acid late in pregnancy may increase childhood allergy risk
Research from the University of Adelaide suggests that taking folic acid in late pregnancy may increase the risk of allergies in children affected by growth restriction during pregnancy.
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