Tag: child

Viaskin Peanut

DBV Applies for FDA License to Sell Viaskin Peanut Patch Therapy

"This submission represents a significant step forward for those families living with peanut allergy."
EpiPens

Editorial: Reasons to Not Accept as Gospel the Current Configurations of...

Numerous studies indicate current auto-injector configurations may be less than optimal to the task of combating anaphylaxis for a significant portion of the population.
EpiPens

Coroner Presiding Over Pret A Manger Inquest Slams EpiPen as "Inherently...

“An inadequate dose of adrenaline and an inadequate length needle raises serious safety concerns."
Isabel Marrero

Mom Seeks Labeling Changes After Daughter is Lost Due to Packaging...

Isabel suffered anaphylaxis after eating a variety of cookie made with egg that is wrapped in similar packaging to a variety made without.
Megan Lee

Restaurant Owner, Co-Defendant Plead Not Guilty in Wrongful Death of Megan...

"Widespread presence of peanut protein of levels that were unsafe for people allergic to peanuts" was detected.
Witch with Crystal Ball

Safe Snack Guide Halloween 2018 Edition

With an entire section devoted to peanut, tree nut, and Top 8 allergen-free Halloween treats!
AR101+dupilumab

Phase II Trials of AR101 with Dupilumab for Peanut Allergy to...

Study scheduled to commence next week.
Child in Hospital

Children Admitted to Hospital with Parent-Reported Allergies to Antibiotics Have Worse...

More than 90% of antibiotic allergy designations are inaccurate says study author.
Natasha Ednan-Laperouse

What We Hope to Learn from the Natasha Ednan-Laperouse Inquest

Natasha was always careful to check the food she bought for sesame but the allergen was not included in the ingredient list.
Baby

ACAAI: Advice to Allergists Regarding Private Practice OIT

Although intended for allergists, a good read for families considering OIT as well.