Tag: Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
One in 10 Adults in US Has a Food Allergy, But...
Nearly half of food-allergic adults developed at least one of their food allergies as an adult.
Prevalence of Food Allergy and Access to Epinephrine for Children in...
In this nationally representative household survey, parents were asked about their children’s food allergies, health care, and possession of an epinephrine auto-injector.
Study: Allergic Reactions to Foods are Milder in Infants
Majority of infants with food-induced anaphylaxis present with hives and vomiting, suggesting there is less concern for life-threatening response to early food introduction.
Study Identifies Food Allergy Policies Parents Want to Improve Safety of...
One in five parents did not feel that their child with food allergy was safe while at school, according to results of a national survey.
Innovative Research Partnership Addresses Needs of College Bound Students with Food...
Researchers identify needs and work alongside designers to develop a toolkit to support safe transition to college for students with food allergy.
Study: Immunotherapy Trials for Food Allergy Hold Strong Appeal for Parents
Child’s food allergies have major impact on parents’ lives; majority of parents are willing to enroll their child in an immunotherapy clinical trial
Study: One Third of School Nurses Reported Severe Food Allergy Reaction
National survey of school nurses reveals significant progress, but more needs to be done.
Positive Safety Results Reported for Viaskin Peanut Phase III Trial
The trial met its primary objective, demonstrating that Viaskin Peanut was well-tolerated with no new or unexpected adverse events.
Study: Adolescents with More Support Take Fewer Food Allergy Risks
Adolescents and young adults fared better with strong support from their family, friends and school.
Hygiene Study Supports Association of Eczema and Skin Infections with Food...
The association of food allergy with early skin infection and eczema might shed more light on how food allergies develop.
