Allergists have recently come across two odd causes for anaphylaxis. While both cases are distinct, each involves a combination of… Read more »
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Could Xolair Be the First Biologic Treatment for Food Allergies?
Biologic medications that neutralize IgE antibodies have long been considered a promising food allergy treatment. Now, one such medication –… Read more »
Test Shows: How Much Peanut an Allergic Child Can Tolerate
Epitope testing has been shown in studies to be far more reliable in diagnosing peanut allergy than traditional skin or… Read more »
New Peanut Allergy Test Reveals if Trace Amounts Risky or Not
Skin and blood tests to diagnose peanut allergy are known to have a high rate of false positives – as… Read more »
After Quebec Teen’s Food Allergy Death, Her Parents Call for OIT Clinics
A Quebec teen has lost her life to a severe food-allergic reaction, and her grieving parents are not even certain… Read more »
After Allergic Son Targeted in Peanut-Smearing, Mom Wants Action
“I’m having a bad day, can I come home?” That is the text Eric and Jessica Staponkus received after their… Read more »
Why We Need Certified Allergy Nurse Educators
Imagine it: after your or your child’s food allergy diagnosis, you are introduced to a certified allergy nurse educator (ANE).… Read more »
5-Minute Microneedle Patch Desensitizes Peanut-Allergic Mice
A microneedle patch worn just a few minutes at a time successfully desensitized peanut-allergic mice, new research shows. By inserting… Read more »
Fecal Transplant Pills Show Promise in Treating Food Allergies
Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) enabled some with severe peanut allergy to consume up to two peanuts without reacting, early clinical… Read more »
Will an OIT Formula for Multiple Food Allergies Come Soon?
As a baby, Daniel Lubetzky’s son had an allergic reaction to pineapple, and later, birthday cake. “We eventually connected the… Read more »