Tag: peanut allergy
New Diagnostic Tool Determines Severity of Peanut Allergies Without Exposure to Allergen
Exciting news that may fundamentally change the way allergists test for the presence and severity of food allergies.
What We Learned from the Georgia Murphy Inquest
Georgia's family received few answers. We look for the lessons we can learn to prevent similar tragedies from befalling the community.
Study: Females and Asians Have Highest Prevalence of Food Allergies and Intolerances
Team scrutinized the medical records of 2.7 million patients over a 13 year period.
Novel Peanut Allergy Vaccine Begins Phase I Clinical Trials
Vaccine uses peptides selected from parts of the peanut protein that do not cause life-threatening anaphylactic reactions.
Aimmune Begins Patient Enrollment for Phase III Clinical Trial of Peanut Therapy
First of 440 patients enrolled in study of AR101.
Adult Peanut Allergy: Therapy Cleared to Begin Phase IIa Trials
Antibody targets trigger also implicated in other food allergies, atopic diseases, and asthma.
Positive Results Announced for Peanut Allergy Vaccine
Another food allergy therapy showing early promise.
NIH: Introduce Peanuts to High-Risk Infants Early
Based on the findings of the LEAP study, an expert panel recommends that peanuts be introduced to infants as early as 4 months of age.
Does Aralyte™ Capitalize on Parents’ Fear of Peanut Allergy?
The active ingredient is peanut protein, the same as in peanut butter. Is the company playing on your fear to justify the cost?
Giorgi Family Settles with City of Sacramento After Daughter’s Death Due to Peanut Exposure
Another chapter in this horrific tragedy comes to a close.
