Ruling out penicillin allergy by testing inpatients saves money
(HealthDay)—Inpatient penicillin allergy testing is effective for ruling out penicillin allergy, and results in increased prescription of penicillin and cephalosporin, according to a review published...
View ArticleResearcher dives deep into factors that cause allergies
Researchers at Queen's University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre have published the first the set of findings stemming from the Kingston Allergy Birth Cohort – a study tracking the developmental...
View ArticleParents struggle with choosing allergy medicine for their children
Tulips, songbirds and itchy little eyes—all are sure signs of spring.
View ArticleVarious diagnostic tools available for ocular allergy
(HealthDay)—There are currently various tools available for diagnosing ocular allergy, although several unmet needs remain, according to a position paper published online April 7 in Allergy.
View ArticleHelping keep children with food allergies safe
Beginning in the mid-1990s, doctors began to see a rise in food allergies among children. On average, 2 to 8 percent of children today have a food allergy, said Dr. Alice Hoyt, a University of Virginia...
View ArticlePollen may impair pupils' performance
Spring is exam time – and pollen season. It's also a bad combination for pupils suffering from pollen allergies, or hay fever.
View ArticleExpert recommends careful flower selection to prevent allergic reactions this...
When it comes to allergies, all flowers are not created equal, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. If your mom suffers from allergies, be sure to select her Mother's Day flowers...
View ArticleImmunotherapy against bee stings in some cases incomplete
The preparations that are used for allergen immunotherapy against bee sting allergies do not always contain all the relevant venom components. This was the conclusion of an examination conducted by...
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 ArticleQuality of life may drop for some during oral immunotherapy
(HealthDay)—For patients with food allergy, quality of life (QOL) following oral immunotherapy (OIT) improves for some but deteriorates in others, according to a study published online May 22 in Allergy.
View ArticleStudy offers hard data on food allergies
Anecdotal evidence of food allergies abounds, but just how common are these allergies and intolerances? In a new study, investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital combed through medical records...
View ArticleGene therapy could 'turn off' severe allergies
A single treatment giving life-long protection from severe allergies such as asthma could be made possible by immunology research at The University of Queensland.
View ArticleHow our environment can induce allergies even before we're born
Is this the worst Northern Hemisphere allergy season yet? For many people – both those who've suffered before and newcomers to the annual sniffling, coughing mess that accompanies springtime – it seems...
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 ArticleExposure to fungus leads to cell damage in the airways, increases allergy...
A new study finds that exposure to a widespread outdoor fungus can increase cell damage (oxidative stress) in the airways. This spike weakens the airways' barrier defense system that, when functioning...
View ArticleStudy finds delayed food introduction increases risk of sensitization
Delaying the introduction of potentially allergenic foods until after a baby's first year may increase the likelihood of a food allergy later on, according to new findings from the Canadian Healthy...
View ArticleStudy shows pharmacists knew more about penicillin allergy than MDs
If you have gone through life avoiding certain antibiotics because you think you're allergic to penicillin, you'd probably want to know if you're not actually allergic. A new study shows many...
View ArticleBacterial colonization linked to food sensitization, allergy
(HealthDay)—There is a correlation between bacterial colonization and food sensitization and allergy in young children, according to a study published online June 20 in Allergy.
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.
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