Tag: University of Michigan

Oral Food Challenge

Measuring Water Loss Via Skin Predicts Anaphylaxis During Oral Food Challenges

Method aims to detect the life-threatening reaction before epinephrine injections are necessary.
Weiser Gift to Support Sung Poblete in New Role as FARE CEO

$2M Weiser Family Gift Provides Generous Support to FARE’s New CEO

Monies pledged will drive new research and initiatives benefitting the food allergy community.
Rhinitis

Why Your Seasonal Allergies, Asthma and OAS are Getting Worse and...

Pollen is the culprit and research shows pollen season is getting longer and stronger.
Food Allergy Explained Video

“Food Allergy Explained: Basics, Back to School & Beyond”, a New...

A video primer to help parents and caregivers of children with food allergies prepare for the coming school year.
COVID Vaccine Being Drawn

Michigan Medicine Helps Lead First National Study on How Highly Allergic...

First volunteer expected to receive an injection April 7 in Ann Arbor with results anticipated this summer.
MHWFAC Gift

$5M Anonymous Gift Will Transform Food Allergy Research, Treatment and Care

Aims to establish a program to transform how individuals understand the fundamental mechanisms driving the increase in food allergy rates in children and young adults.
Peanuts

Study: Vaccine Suppresses Peanut Allergies in Mice

Three monthly doses of a nasal vaccine protected the mice from allergic reactions upon exposure to peanut.