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Newswise: Un nuevo estudio examina los factores potenciales relacionados con el desarrollo de la alergia alimentaria que aparece en la edad adulta
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Un nuevo estudio examina los factores potenciales relacionados con el desarrollo de la alergia alimentaria que aparece en la edad adulta
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) muestra que, entre las personas que tienen alergias alimentarias, surgieron temas comunes en relación con el momento en que se desarrolló su alergia alimentaria y la coincidencia con determinados acontecimientos, entre ellos, comer demasiada cantidad del alimento alergénico; la genética y los antecedentes familiares; el uso de antibióticos; y comer muy poca cantidad del alimento alergénico.

Newswise: Un estudio muestra que los niños con seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar las alergias alimentarias
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Un estudio muestra que los niños con seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar las alergias alimentarias
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) muestra que los niños que tienen un seguro privado tienen más probabilidades de superar alergias alimentarias que los niños que utilizan un seguro público.

Newswise: Los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias le dan la capacidad a los alergistas de abordar las barreras a la atención de la alergia y el asma
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Los proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias le dan la capacidad a los alergistas de abordar las barreras a la atención de la alergia y el asma
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A partir de 2021, la Fundación de Alergistas, la rama filantrópica del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI), comenzó a financiar proyectos de subvenciones comunitarias que abordan los desafíos a los que se enfrentan los alergistas que ejercen en la comunidad.

Newswise: Eliminar el moho después de desastres naturales es vital para las personas alérgicas al moho
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Eliminar el moho después de desastres naturales es vital para las personas alérgicas al moho
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Dos nuevos estudios que se presentarán en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) muestran los efectos nocivos para la salud del exceso de moho en las personas asmáticas y analizan métodos para deshacerse del moho y otros alérgenos transportados por el aire de la forma más eficaz posible.

Newswise: Nuevo estudio: hacer gárgaras con agua salada podría ayudar a prevenir la hospitalización por COVID
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Nuevo estudio: hacer gárgaras con agua salada podría ayudar a prevenir la hospitalización por COVID
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) determinó que tanto un régimen de solución salina de dosis baja como de dosis alta parecían estar asociadas a menores tasas de hospitalización en comparación con los controles en las infecciones por SARS-CoV-2.

Newswise: Antibodies to Cow’s Milk Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Death
9-Nov-2023 4:05 AM EST
Antibodies to Cow’s Milk Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Death
University of North Carolina Health Care System

Analyses led by Corinne Keet, MD, PhD, at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, of two longitudinal studies reveal how an increased level of an antibody called immunoglobin (IgE) to cow’s milk is associated to cardiovascular-related death.

Released: 7-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Measuring skin water loss predicts anaphylaxis during food allergy tests
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Measuring skin water loss during food allergy tests may help predict anaphylaxis and keep patients safe. The method aims to detect the life threatening reaction before epinephrine injections are necessary

Newswise: Immunotherapy effective on young children’s peanut allergies
Released: 7-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Immunotherapy effective on young children’s peanut allergies
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Low doses of an immunotherapy taken under the tongue safely achieved desensitization to peanut allergies in children ages 1 to 4 years, according to results of a clinical trial conducted by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Released: 2-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Making gluten-free, sorghum-based beers easier to brew and enjoy
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Beer is usually made from barley, leaving those with a gluten allergy unable to enjoy. Sorghum could be an alternative, but complex preparation steps hamper its adoption. A team reporting in ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research has uncovered an enzyme that could improve sorghum-based beers' future.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Medicaid is a vital lifeline for adults with Down syndrome
Boston University School of Public Health

Life expectancy has increased substantially for people in the United States with Down syndrome, from a median age of 4 years old in the 1950s to 57 years old in 2019.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
You Can Still Register for the 2023 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim!
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

The 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) is happening in Anaheim, CA, November 9-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Newswise: For Toddlers Allergic to Peanuts, a Tiny Bit of Protein Therapy Under the Tongue Could Be The Best Approach
Released: 12-Oct-2023 9:05 PM EDT
For Toddlers Allergic to Peanuts, a Tiny Bit of Protein Therapy Under the Tongue Could Be The Best Approach
University of North Carolina Health Care System

A clinical study led by Edwin Kim, MD, at the UNC School of Medicine, showed how Peanut Sublingual Immunotherapy (Peanut SLIT) is safe and effective in children ranging from 1-to-4 years of age. Remission of peanut allergy was also possible after three months of stopping the treatment.

Newswise: A Short Chat Goes a Long Way Toward Keeping Halloween Safe for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
Released: 3-Oct-2023 8:00 AM EDT
A Short Chat Goes a Long Way Toward Keeping Halloween Safe for Kids with Allergies and Asthma
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

At Halloween, if your child has allergies or asthma, they need to be aware of necessary precautions to keep them safe from sudden flares.

Released: 2-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Allergy study on 'wild' mice challenges the hygiene hypothesis
Karolinska Institute

The notion that some level of microbial exposure might reduce our risk of developing allergies has arisen over the last few decades and has been termed the hygiene hypothesis.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 12:50 PM EDT
Stay informed on women's health issues in the Women's Health channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest headlines in the Women's Health channel on Newswise.

Released: 26-Sep-2023 10:50 AM EDT
New study reveals that some children with common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions
American Academy of Dermatology

Eczema, which is a group of medical conditions that causes inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin, affects millions of people worldwide. A new article published in the reveals that children diagnosed with a type of eczema called atopic dermatitis — which they usually develop by 5 years of age — may also need to be tested for a second type of eczema called allergic contact dermatitis, which has similar symptoms and can be triggered by a range of substances that cause an allergic reaction.

Released: 20-Sep-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Genetic Biomarker May Predict Severity of Food Allergy
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Researchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and colleagues reported for the first time that a genetic biomarker may be able to help predict the severity of food allergy reactions.

Released: 7-Sep-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Eczema or Psoriasis: How to Tell Which One You May Have
RUSH

Eczema and psoriasis are common skin conditions, and they can both appear as rashes that may itch or burn. If you get rashes often, you might wonder if you have one or the other.

Released: 29-Aug-2023 12:15 PM EDT
Researchers discover common origin behind major childhood allergies
University of British Columbia

Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital.

Newswise: Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover Early Signs in Gut Bacteria That Could Predict Peanut Allergy Development
Released: 28-Aug-2023 3:50 PM EDT
Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover Early Signs in Gut Bacteria That Could Predict Peanut Allergy Development
Mount Sinai Health System

Insights could impact approach to managing and preventing condition in children.

Newswise: Case Study: Overcoming Barriers to Venom Immunotherapy for Fire Ant Allergy Patients
Released: 23-Aug-2023 8:30 AM EDT
Case Study: Overcoming Barriers to Venom Immunotherapy for Fire Ant Allergy Patients
Ochsner Health

Dr. John Carlson, pediatric allergy and immunology specialist at Ochsner Health, shares a case study recently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Newswise: Scratch where it itches – An International-Gold-Medal-Winning Canine Allergen Test Kit by Chula Veterinary Science Lecturer
Released: 11-Aug-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Scratch where it itches – An International-Gold-Medal-Winning Canine Allergen Test Kit by Chula Veterinary Science Lecturer
Chulalongkorn University

Chula Veterinary Science Lecturers have successfully developed a Serum Test Kit to Identify Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) caused by dust mites. With a Gold Medal from the Swiss Innovation Contest, the test kit is guaranteed to help identify the allergens with greater precision to ensure correct treatment.

Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
"Get back to where you once belonged!" Back-to-School stories for media
Newswise

It's that time of year again. For media working on stories about the seasonal return to school, here are the latest features and experts in the Back-To-School channel on Newswise.

     
Newswise: Community Conversations: A Jump-Start to a Healthy School Year
Released: 8-Aug-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Community Conversations: A Jump-Start to a Healthy School Year
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai and BlackDoctor.org will host a virtual community conversation to help kick-off the back-to-school season.

Released: 3-Aug-2023 4:20 PM EDT
Rural environment supports children’s immune systems
University College Cork

Children raised in rural environments who spend a lot of time outdoors with some exposure to animals grow to have better regulated immune systems than children living in urban environments, a new study has found.

Released: 3-Aug-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Cleveland Clinic Researchers Confirm Early Intervention Curbs Peanut Allergies in Babies
Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that starting peanut oral immunotherapy under medical supervision during infancy can improve a child’s immune response to the food over time. The findings were recently published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Newswise: Prevent Allergy and Asthma Flares at School: Know Your Child’s Triggers
Released: 1-Aug-2023 9:55 AM EDT
Prevent Allergy and Asthma Flares at School: Know Your Child’s Triggers
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Allergies and asthma can significantly impact a child's well-being and academic performance, but with proper preparation and management, they can thrive in the school environment.

20-Jul-2023 10:30 AM EDT
CHOP Researchers Validate Pediatric “Allergic March” in Largest National Study of its Kind
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

In the largest study of its kind, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used electronic health record (EHR) data from more than 200,000 pediatric patients to describe patterns of pediatric allergies across the United States, validating a population-level pattern of allergy development known as the “allergic march,” in which allergies first present as eczema, followed by food allergies, asthma, and environmental allergies. The researchers also found that a rare food allergy called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), which has historically been considered a disease affecting primarily White males, is more common among non-White patients than previously reported.

Released: 21-Jul-2023 1:55 PM EDT
Early peanut introduction gaining traction among US parents, but more work needed
Northwestern University

In 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a dramatic reversal in its approach to peanut-allergy prevention, recommending parents expose their infants as young as four months old to peanuts to prevent peanut allergy.

Newswise: World-first clinical trial to help millions with penicillin allergies
Released: 17-Jul-2023 11:55 AM EDT
World-first clinical trial to help millions with penicillin allergies
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Penicillin allergy affects more than 25 million people in the United States (up to 1 in 10 Americans) and has been shown to lead to particularly poor health outcomes in pregnant women and surgical patients. It is also a public health threat, leading to antibiotic resistance and infections in hospitalized patients that can be life threatening.

Released: 12-Jul-2023 6:00 PM EDT
How the immune system can alter our behavior
Yale University

Scientists have long known that the immune system played a key role in our reactions to allergens and pathogens in the environment, but it was unclear whether it played any role in prompting these types of behaviors towards allergic triggers. According to Yale-led research published July 12 in the journal Nature, it turns out that the immune system plays a crucial role in changing our behaviors.

Newswise: “Dust Mites Repellent Herbal Spray” and “Pet Fragrance Spray from Mangosteen Peel Extract” – Two Nano Innovations from CUVET
Released: 12-Jul-2023 8:55 AM EDT
“Dust Mites Repellent Herbal Spray” and “Pet Fragrance Spray from Mangosteen Peel Extract” – Two Nano Innovations from CUVET
Chulalongkorn University

Researchers of the Biochemistry Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University (CUVET) have developed “Dust Mites Repellent Herbal Spray” and “Pet Fragrance Spray from Mangosteen Peel Extract” by applying nanotechnology to pet products to enhance their potency. Certifiably safe, both products are now available through a CUVET startup company.

Released: 30-Jun-2023 3:05 PM EDT
EMSL postdoc investigates how algae affects climate, human health
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory - EMSL

Mickey Rogers, a Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow at the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) talks about her research on how algae particles in the atmosphere affect climate and human health.

   
Newswise: Prevent Red, White and Achoo this Fourth of July
Released: 27-Jun-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Prevent Red, White and Achoo this Fourth of July
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

July 4th festivities mean those with allergies and asthma need to take a few extra precautions to make sure their holiday is safe, and sneeze- and wheeze-free.

Released: 21-Jun-2023 3:35 PM EDT
Are health professionals in India adequately supporting breastfeeding?
Wiley

A review in Clinical & Experimental Allergy highlights a problematic relationship between the infant formula industry and allergy health professionals.

Released: 15-Jun-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Penn Research Provides Better Understanding into How Genes Make Us Prone To Allergies
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

New research is bolstering scientific understanding behind why some people are more prone to allergies than others. Researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania identified how genetic differences that alter a specific protein called ETS1 can affect our body's response to allergies. They found that small changes in ETS1 in an animal model can lead to an increased likelihood for allergic reactions that cause inflammation. The findings were published recently in Immunity.

Released: 14-Jun-2023 1:15 PM EDT
The heat is on! Don't panic. Get the latest news on heat waves and the dangers of heat in the Extreme Heat channel
Newswise

As we enter the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere and the possibility of extreme heat becomes more common, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the science of heat waves and take measures to protect ourselves from this growing public health threat.

       
Newswise: SLU Researcher Receives $2.2 M to Study Link Between Inflammation, Gastric Cancer
Released: 8-Jun-2023 4:30 PM EDT
SLU Researcher Receives $2.2 M to Study Link Between Inflammation, Gastric Cancer
Saint Louis University

Rich DiPaolo, Ph.D., professor and interim chair in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, warns that patients with gastritis caused by autoimmunity as well as Helicobacter pylori, a type of bacteria that infects your stomach, may benefit from routine screenings to identify patients with a high risk of progressing to gastric cancer.

Newswise: Family resemblance: How T cells could fight many coronaviruses at once
Released: 1-Jun-2023 3:00 PM EDT
Family resemblance: How T cells could fight many coronaviruses at once
La Jolla Institute for Immunology

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology show that T cells can recognize several different viral targets, called "antigens," shared between most coronaviruses, including common cold coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2. They also looked more in-depth at what fragments of these antigens, called “epitopes,” are recognized and how conserved they are across different coronaviruses.

23-May-2023 10:05 AM EDT
CHOP Researchers Show that IgA Fine Tunes the Body’s Interactions with Microbes
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

A new study by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has demonstrated that IgA acts as a “tuner” that regulates the number of microbes the body sees every day, restraining the systemic immune response to these commensal microbes and limiting the development of systemic immune dysregulation.

Released: 22-May-2023 5:10 PM EDT
Skin Patch Shows Promise for Toddlers with Peanut Allergy
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

A global phase 3 clinical trial that included Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that a year-long immunotherapy through a skin patch safely desensitized toddlers with peanut allergy, lowering the risk of a severe allergic reaction from accidental exposure. Results of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for children 1-3 years of age, funded by DBV Technologies, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Released: 17-May-2023 8:00 PM EDT
Confirming the safety of genetically edited allergen-free eggs
Hiroshima University

Researchers have developed a chicken egg that may be safe for people with egg white allergies.

   
Newswise: NIR spectroscopy provides easy, cost-effective method for food allergen testing
Released: 17-May-2023 4:15 PM EDT
NIR spectroscopy provides easy, cost-effective method for food allergen testing
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Food allergies pose a significant health risk, resulting in numerous hospitalizations every year, as even trace amounts of allergens can trigger severe reactions. Cross-contamination of food products can happen easily in the production process, so it’s important to have reliable methods of testing for allergens. A new study conducted at the University of Illinois explores the application of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to detect three types of allergens in quinoa flour. The researchers say the method is fast, easy, non-invasive, inexpensive, and highly accurate.

Released: 16-May-2023 2:00 PM EDT
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Keep up with the latest news on skin in the Dermatology channel
Newswise

Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that melanoma alone accounts for more than 8,000 deaths each year. Thankfully, skin cancer is highly preventable, making it crucial to prioritize protection. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Dermatology channel.

Newswise: Experts available to comment on trending news topics for the week of May 8
Released: 10-May-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Experts available to comment on trending news topics for the week of May 8
Indiana University

Experts from Indiana University are available to comment on trending topics for the week of May 8, including the Writer's Guild of America strike, the ongoing investigation into the leak of classified military documents on Discord, and the role of climate change in an early allergy season.

Released: 8-May-2023 12:25 PM EDT
How interleukin-6 helps prevent allergic asthma and atopy by suppressing interleukin-2 signaling
University of Alabama at Birmingham

The immune system has a biological telecommunications system — small proteins known as interleukins that send signals among the leukocyte white blood cells to control their defense against infections or nascent cancer.

Released: 4-May-2023 2:10 PM EDT
Bypassing contrast in patients with kidney disease and contrast allergies may lead to less accurate scans
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Upon an arrival to the emergency department for abdominal pain of unknown cause, most non-pregnant adult patients receive a CT scan with IV contrast to diagnose the source of the pain. However, IV contrast can be a risk in patients with severe kidney disease or at risk for an allergic reaction from the dye. When scans are performed without IV contrast, though, they are usually less accurate, which can lead to misdiagnosis.



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