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September 9, 2016

Antibiotics in Early Life, Allergies Later?

Kids Who Suck Their Thumbs Have Fewer Allergies

Nanoparticle: A Trojan Horse to Halt Asthma

DNA Markers Link Season of Birth, Allergy Risk

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Grass Pollen Allergy Vaccine Also Effective Against Hepatitis B

Sep. 8, 2016 — A new type of vaccine against grass pollen allergies (BM32) might also offer an effective treatment for combating hepatitis B infection, scientists report in a new ... read more

Telemedicine Is as Effective as in-Person Visits for Children With Asthma

Sep. 8, 2016 — Sometimes children with asthma live hundreds of miles away from the nearest allergist and therefore may not be getting the best and most cost-effective care. According to a new study, treatment via ... read more

Intestinal Bacteria Influence Food Allergies

Sep. 7, 2016 — Countless microorganisms live in the intestinal tract. Researchers have been able to demonstrate that intestinal bacteria also play a role in determining the strength of anaphylactic reactions to ... read more

Acetaminophen Not Associated With Worse Asthma in Kids

Sep. 7, 2016 — Children with mild, persistent asthma did not have worse asthma symptoms after taking acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) for pain or fever, compared to using ibuprofen (e.g., Advil), according to the ... read more

Diagnosing, Managing Food Allergies: A Guide for Physicians

Sep. 6, 2016 — A new review aims to help physicians diagnose and manage food allergies in children and adults. The article looks at recent evidence from guidelines, randomized controlled trials and other ... read more

New Treatment May Help Those With Rare Immune Cancers

Sep. 6, 2016 — New research may help those with advanced mastocytosis and possibly many more people. Mastocytosis is a rare disease of the immune system in which the body produces too many abnormal mast cells. Mast ... read more

Young Children's Antibiotic Exposure Associated With Higher Food Allergy Risk

Sep. 1, 2016 — Antibiotic treatment within the first year of life may wipe out more than an unwanted infection: exposure to the drugs is associated with an increase ... read more

Children With Food Allergies Predisposed to Asthma, Rhinitis

Aug. 25, 2016 — Children with a history of food allergy have a high risk of developing asthma and allergic rhinitis during childhood as well. The risk increases with the number of food allergies a child might have. ... read more

Allergy Research: Response to House Dust Mites Is Age-Dependent

Aug. 26, 2016 — In adults with a house dust mite allergy, a cascade of inflammatory signals on the surface of the airways leads to airway remodeling. This process cannot be influenced by ... read more

Hay Fever from Ragweed Pollen Could Double Due to Climate Change

Aug. 24, 2016 — Climate change could cause new hay fever misery for millions of people across Europe -- according to a new report. Hay fever is a common allergic condition that is caused by an allergy to pollen -- ... read more

Parkinson's Eye Test Offers Hope

Trouble Sleeping? Chest Pain? Could Be Symptoms Of Adult Asthma

A Breath Test for Malaria

Nasal Spray Device Could Help Those With Schizophrenia

Food Allergies: Allergic to Soy?

Sep. 6, 2016 — Food allergies have been on the increase for years. There is currently only one solution for patients: avoid allergy-triggering products. Researchers are making an important contribution to consumer ... read more

Career Advice for Young Allergy Patients

Sep. 1, 2016 — Approximately one-third of apprentices in Germany are at elevated risk of occupational asthma, allergies, and dermatitis. A new study used a systematic search of the literature as the basis for ... read more

Progress in Vaccination Against Vespid Venom

Aug. 24, 2016 — Especially in late summer, apprehension about wasp stings increases among allergy sufferers. So-called hyposensibilization therapy can help, but it is linked to a heavy burden on patients and health ... read more

Progress in Vaccination Against Vespid Venom

Aug. 24, 2016 — Especially in late summer, apprehension about wasp stings increases amongst allergy sufferers. So-called hyposensibilization therapy can help, but it is linked to a heavy burden on patients and ... read more

Asthma: Researchers Have Discovered a Type of Eosinophil That Plays a Protective and Beneficial Role

Aug. 22, 2016 — The eosinophils that contribute to inflammation and exacerbation of the asthmatic response had been known to scientists for some time. But another type of eosinophil has been discovered that, to the ... read more

Oral Immunotherapy Is Safe, Effective for Peanut-Allergic Preschoolers, Study Suggests

Aug. 10, 2016 — Nearly 80 percent of peanut-allergic preschool children successfully incorporated peanut-containing foods into their diets after receiving peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT), a clinical trial has found. ... read more

Seasonal Allergies Could Change Your Brain

Aug. 8, 2016 — Hay fever may do more than give you a stuffy nose and itchy eyes, seasonal allergies may change the brain, says a new ... read more

Genomics Study Points to Origins of Pollen Allergens

Aug. 4, 2016 — A new study has provided the first broad picture of the evolution and possible functions in the plant of pollen ... read more

Some Pesticides Linked to Respiratory Wheeze in Farmers

Aug. 3, 2016 — New research connects several pesticides commonly used by farmers with both allergic and non-allergic wheeze, which can be a sensitive marker for early airway ... read more

Eczema Can Have Many Effects on Patients' Health

July 28, 2016 — When a patient is diagnosed with eczema, the diagnosis of another medical condition may not be far behind, say researchers. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is characterized by dry, red ... read more

Stop the Rogue ADAM Gene and You Stop Asthma

July 21, 2016 — A potential and novel way of preventing asthma at the origin of the disease has now been discovered by researchers, a finding that could challenge the current understanding of the ... read more

Most Siblings of Food Allergic Kids Do Not Have Food Allergy

July 12, 2016 — The risk of food allergy in siblings of an affected child is only minimally higher than in the general population, new data suggests. The study found that the majority (53%) of siblings of food ... read more

Zinc Lozenges Help Most Patients Recover Earlier from the Common Cold

July 6, 2016 — Zinc acetate lozenges may reduce the duration of the common cold by nearly 3 days, according to a recent ... read more

Rapid Test Identifies Disease Pathogens

July 4, 2016 — At present, bacteria, fungi or viruses can generally only be detected with certainty by way of elaborate laboratory tests or animal experiments. The food and pharmaceutical industries would like to ... read more

Early Diagnosis, Effective Therapy Vital for Treatment of Deadly Invasive Aspergillosis

June 30, 2016 — New therapies are improving care, but early diagnosis remains critical in the effective treatment of invasive, a potentially deadly fungal infection, according to new ... read more

Eczema: Daily 'Soak and Smear' or Steer Clear?

June 29, 2016 — For a very long time, parents of kids who have eczema have asked doctors how often they should bathe their child. A new article offers insight into what the research ... read more

Laboratory Drug Trials Could Lead to Asthma Treatment Breakthrough

June 27, 2016 — A new drug with the potential to reverse or slow the development of asthma is being tested by ... read more

Mice Fed More Fiber Have Less Severe Food Allergies

June 21, 2016 — The development of food allergies in mice can be linked to what their gut bacteria are being fed, reports a new study. Rodents that received a diet with average calories, sugar, and fiber content had ... read more

Pollen Allergies Have Increased Among Swedish Adults

June 21, 2016 — The prevalence of pollen allergies among adults in Sweden has increased. However, the prevalence of allergies to furred animals, mites or mold has not, new research ... read more

People Allergic to Insect Venom Need Precision Medical Diagnosis, Treatment

June 20, 2016 — Three to 5 percent of the European population is allergic to insect venom, and many of them are at risk of anaphylaxis if they are stung. Some patients do not respond properly to immunotherapy and in ... read more

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