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Newswise: A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies
Released: 28-Feb-2024 8:05 PM EST
A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies
University of British Columbia

New research from the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and others who can’t risk consuming allergens orally to build up their resistance.

Released: 28-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST
How New Drug Approvals are Reshaping Treatment for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

The FDA has approved two medications for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)—the first oral medication tailored for adults and the exclusive therapeutic option for children. Evan Dellon, MD, MPH, internationally known for his work with EoE, and colleagues continue to focus on optimizing usage for effective, personalized outcomes.

23-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
New Clinical Practice Guideline Provides Evidence-based Recommendations for Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Immunotherapy for Inhalant Allergy today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Newswise: Drug in OUtMATCH Clinical Trial FDA-Approved for the Reduction of Allergic Reactions from Accidental Food Exposures
Released: 26-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Drug in OUtMATCH Clinical Trial FDA-Approved for the Reduction of Allergic Reactions from Accidental Food Exposures
University of North Carolina Health Care System

Stage one results from the OUtMATCH clinical trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that a monoclonal antibody, omalizumab, increased the amount of peanut, tree nuts, egg, milk and wheat that multi-food allergic children as young as age one could consume without an allergic reaction. Edwin Kim, MD, Corinne Keet, MD, PhD, and Mike Kulis, PhD, are contributing authors.

Released: 26-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Unseasonable warm temperatures are triggering allergies
Loyola Medicine

Allergy sufferers may notice an increase in symptoms due to warmer weather this year, said Rachna Shah, MD, who leads the Loyola Medicine Allergy Count.

Released: 26-Feb-2024 8:05 AM EST
First Drug to Help Reduce Allergic Reactions to Multiple Food Allergies, Tested at Children’s and Emory, Now FDA Approved
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University participated in a nationwide clinical trial showing that a 16-week course of omalizumab, an injectable drug, increased the amount of peanut, tree nuts, egg, milk and wheat that some multi-food allergic children as young as one year could consume without an allergic reaction after exposure.

Newswise: Study Led by Johns Hopkins Medicine Finds Injectable Drug Used to Treat Asthma and Other Allergic Conditions May Limit Reactions in People with Multiple Food Allergies
21-Feb-2024 12:00 PM EST
Study Led by Johns Hopkins Medicine Finds Injectable Drug Used to Treat Asthma and Other Allergic Conditions May Limit Reactions in People with Multiple Food Allergies
Johns Hopkins Medicine

A study led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center shows omalizumab — an injectable, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medication for treating asthma and other allergic conditions — substantially reduced potentially life-threatening reactions in patients with an allergy to peanut and other common food allergies.

Released: 21-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Long COVID can happen to anyone. Keep up with the latest research on Long COVID on Newswise
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Stay informed! These are the latest research articles on "Long COVID" from the Coronavirus News Source on Newswise.

Newswise: RUDN doctors named the most allergen-inducing drugs
Released: 21-Feb-2024 9:20 AM EST
RUDN doctors named the most allergen-inducing drugs
Scientific Project Lomonosov

RUDN University doctors collected statistics on cases of extreme drug allergies - anaphylaxis. The authors presented the results in different age groups and named the most dangerous drugs for an allergic reaction.

Newswise: Spring Allergies Attack More Than Just Your Nose
Released: 15-Feb-2024 8:00 AM EST
Spring Allergies Attack More Than Just Your Nose
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Spring allergens such as pollen, mold spores and other airborne particles not only trigger nasal allergies, but also can have a profound effect on a variety of allergic conditions including asthma and eczema

Newswise: Researchers learn how nectar-laden honey bees avoid overheating
Released: 13-Feb-2024 7:05 PM EST
Researchers learn how nectar-laden honey bees avoid overheating
University of Wyoming

Honey bees carrying nectar have the remarkable ability to adjust their flight behavior to avoid overheating when air temperatures increase, according to research led by a University of Wyoming scientist.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Life doesn't stop at age 65. Get the latest on seniors and healthy aging in the Seniors channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest research and features on this growing population of older adults in the Seniors channel on Newswise.

Newswise: McMaster and ALK researchers discover new cell that remembers allergies
5-Feb-2024 9:30 AM EST
McMaster and ALK researchers discover new cell that remembers allergies
McMaster University

Researchers with McMaster University and Denmark-based pharmaceutical company ALK-Abello A/S have made a groundbreaking discovery: a new cell that remembers allergies.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Our winter of discontent: Get the latest news on the flu in the Influenza channel
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The latest research and expertise on the flue can be found in the Influenza channel on Newswise.

Newswise: Allergy and Asthma Do’s and Don’ts for a Great 2024 Valentine’s Day
Released: 30-Jan-2024 8:00 AM EST
Allergy and Asthma Do’s and Don’ts for a Great 2024 Valentine’s Day
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If the person you love has allergies or asthma, you’ll want to make sure to keep them safe from symptom flares in order to up the “passion quotient.”

Released: 25-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Rutgers Health Receives $3 Million U.S. Grant to Study Impact of Environmental Factors on Pregnancy and Children’s Health
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A multidisciplinary group of Rutgers Health researchers have received a $3.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the impact of environmental influences on pregnancy and children’s health.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Don't wait for an emergency to get the latest emergency medicine news
Newswise

Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.

       
18-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
McMaster researchers create instruction manual to detect rare cells that could unlock secrets to allergies
McMaster University

Researchers with McMaster University have created the instruction manual that will help scientists across the globe find hard to detect B cells.

Released: 18-Jan-2024 9:35 AM EST
'Exhalation' System Improves Symptoms for Most Common Form of Chronic Sinus Infections
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

An exhalation delivery system that uses a patient’s own breath to carry the anti-inflammatory compound fluticasone (EDS-FLU) directly to the sinuses reduced chronic sinus infection (sinusitis) symptoms and decreased aggravations and infections associated with chronic inflammation of the sinus by more than 50 percent, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania reported.

Released: 11-Jan-2024 8:00 AM EST
Join Us in Sunny San Diego for the ATS 2024 International Conference May 17-22
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Register now to learn about the latest in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. Join us for scientific sessions and expert interviews.

Newswise: Removing the Penicillin Allergic Label: Researchers Introduce PADME
Released: 4-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Removing the Penicillin Allergic Label: Researchers Introduce PADME
University of North Carolina Health Care System

Doctors at the UNC School of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s collaborate to develop an innovative, patient-initiated online platform designed to remove the penicillin allergy label from misdiagnosed pediatric patients.

Newswise: Groundbreaking Study Reveals Indoor Metabolites as Key Indicators in Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
Released: 21-Dec-2023 8:50 AM EST
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Indoor Metabolites as Key Indicators in Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Millions of children worldwide suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), two chronic respiratory conditions that significantly impact their quality of life.

Newswise: New Year, New Resolutions to Keep Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Controlled
Released: 14-Dec-2023 8:00 AM EST
New Year, New Resolutions to Keep Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Controlled
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Five New Year’s resolutions from ACAAI that people who suffer from allergies or asthma may want to consider.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Examines Effects of Climate Change on Allergic Conditions
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

The current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology focuses its attention on a key problem affecting those with allergic conditions and the world today: climate change.

Released: 7-Dec-2023 2:15 PM EST
Looking for unique stories about the winter holidays? Check out the Winter Holidays channel
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It's the moooost wonderful time...of the year! Are you looking for new story ideas that are focused on the winter holiday season? Perhaps you're working on a story on on managing stress and anxiety? Perhaps you're working on a story on seasonal affective disorder? Or perhaps your editor asked you to write a story on tracking Santa? Look no further. Check out the Winter Holidays channel.

       
Released: 21-Nov-2023 3:45 PM EST
It's not over until it's over. Keep up with the latest COVID research in the Coronavirus channel.
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Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on Newswise.

Newswise: Why natural allergen-specific antibodies cannot always protect against allergies
Released: 21-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
Why natural allergen-specific antibodies cannot always protect against allergies
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Immunologists found the difference between antibodies that react to birch pollen allergens in healthy people and patients with allergies. The authors also found out why not all classes of antibodies can protect against allergies. The results were published in Allergy.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:20 AM EST
From Farm to Newsroom: The Latest Research and Features on Agriculture
Newswise

The world’s total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.

Newswise: Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Gailen Marshall Installed as ACAAI President
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Allergist Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, of Jackson, MS, was installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting on November 12 in Anaheim, Calif.

Newswise: Gailen Marshalles designado como presidente del ACAAI
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Gailen Marshalles designado como presidente del ACAAI
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

El alergista Gailen Marshall, MD, PhD, de Jackson, MS, fue designado presidente del Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología (ACAAI) en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI, el 12 de noviembre, en Anaheim, California.

Newswise: Pasta dental especial podría reducir el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas para adultos con alergia al cacahuete
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Pasta dental especial podría reducir el riesgo de reacciones alérgicas para adultos con alergia al cacahuete
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un resumen novedoso que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California) demuestra que una pasta dental especialmente formulada puede utilizarse con éxito para la inmunoterapia aplicada en la mucosa oral (OMIT).

Newswise: Special Toothpaste May Lower Risk of Allergic Reactions for Adults with Peanut Allergy
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Special Toothpaste May Lower Risk of Allergic Reactions for Adults with Peanut Allergy
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new late breaking abstract being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. demonstrates that a specially formulated toothpaste can be successfully used for Oral Mucosal Immunotherapy (OMIT).

Newswise: Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Survey: 72% of Eczema Patients Suffered Poor Mental Health Symptoms for 1-10 Days in Past Month
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. showed that, among the people who suffered with atopic dermatitis, 72% reported poor mental health symptoms for 1-10 days within the past month, while 17% reported more than 11 days.

Newswise: Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Flaxseed Allergy Appearing More Frequently – Present in Foods and Other Substances
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Two new medically challenging cases being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. show that flaxseed can cause allergic reaction – both after being ingested and also after touching the skin.

Newswise: ¿Qué tan preciso fue ChatGPT para los mitos comunes sobre las alergias? Bastante preciso
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
¿Qué tan preciso fue ChatGPT para los mitos comunes sobre las alergias? Bastante preciso
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

En un nuevo estudio que se presentará en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año en Anaheim (California), se pidió a ChatGPT que valorara diez mitos comunes sobre las alergias, y juzgó su exactitud correctamente el 91 % de las veces.

Newswise: Language Barriers May Cause Some Children to be Underdiagnosed for Allergic Conditions
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Language Barriers May Cause Some Children to be Underdiagnosed for Allergic Conditions
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. shows that language difficulties may cause some children to be underdiagnosed for allergic conditions such as food allergy, asthma and eczema. In addition, a new medically challenging case illustrates it is possible for pharmacy translation software to mistakenly interfere with a prescription being filled.

Newswise: Las barreras lingüísticas pueden ser la causa por la que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Las barreras lingüísticas pueden ser la causa por la que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas
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 las dificultades lingüísticas pueden ser la causa de que a algunos niños se les infradiagnostiquen afecciones alérgicas, como las alergias alimentaria, el asma y el eccema. Además, un nuevo caso médicamente desafiante ilustra que es posible que un programa informático de traducción para farmacias interfiera por error en el surtido de una receta.

Newswise: Community Grant Projects Empower Allergists to Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Community Grant Projects Empower Allergists to Address Barriers to Allergy and Asthma Care
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Beginning in 2021, The Allergists’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, began funding community grant projects that address challenges faced by community practicing allergists.

Newswise: How Accurate Was ChatGPT for Common Allergy Myths? Pretty Accurate
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
How Accurate Was ChatGPT for Common Allergy Myths? Pretty Accurate
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

n a new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif., ChatGPT was asked to rate 10 common allergy myths, and it judged their accuracy correctly 91% of the time.

Newswise: New Study Examines Potential Factors Related to the Development of Adult-Onset Food Allergy
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
New Study Examines Potential Factors Related to the Development of Adult-Onset Food Allergy
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. shows that, among people who suffer from food allergies, common themes arose regarding when their food allergy developed and coinciding with certain events including, eating too much of the allergenic food; genetics and family history; antibiotic use; and eating too little of the allergenic food.

Newswise: Study Shows Children with Private Insurance More Likely to Outgrow Food Allergies
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Study Shows Children with Private Insurance More Likely to Outgrow Food Allergies
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. shows that children with private insurance are more likely to outgrow food allergies than children who use public insurance.

Newswise: Encuesta: el 72 % de los pacientes con eccema sufrieron síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Encuesta: el 72 % de los pacientes con eccema sufrieron síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes
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) mostró que, entre las personas que tenían AD, el 72 % informó haber tenido síntomas de una mala salud mental durante 1 a 10 días en el último mes, mientras que el 17 % informó haberlos tenido más de 11 días.

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: 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: 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: La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
3-Nov-2023 8:00 AM EDT
La alergia a la linaza está apareciendo con mayor frecuencia en alimentos y otras sustancias
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 la linaza puede causar una reacción alérgica, tanto después de ingerirla como después de que toca la piel.



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