Tag: child

Viaskin Patch

Skin Patch Immunotherapy Determined Safe and Effective in Toddlers With Peanut...

According to research presented at this year's #ACAAI22 meeting.
Gene Defect in DNA

Diagnosis of 12-Year-Old Boy with Gene Defect Leads to New Avenues...

First description of the mutation in the human genome.
Peanut Butter on Spoon

Oral Immunotherapy Induces Remission of Peanut Allergy in Some Young Children

"The landmark results of the IMPACT trial suggest a window of opportunity in early childhood to induce remission of peanut allergy through oral immunotherapy."
Man Using Inhaler

Study: Food Allergy in Childhood Triples the Odds for Asthma as...

Study is based on 1,456 participants followed from ages 1-26.
Samantha

3-Year-Old Girl in Hospital for Tonsillectomy Receives the Wrong Food, Suffers...

"I thought, ‘Yes, it’s the hospital. It will be fine, they know what they’re doing’."
Gavin and Poppy Lancaster

Food Allergy Testing Saves Toddler’s Life… from Kidney Failure

The twins had blood drawn for routine food allergy tests. Hours later, their parents received an urgent call.
Eating While Pregnant

ACAAI Meeting: How Prenatal Diet, Delivery Mode and Infant Feeding Practices...

Two studies being presented at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting contain new information on how prenatal diet, how the baby is delivered, and infant feeding practices can affect the risk of allergy.
Nutella in Hot Chocolate

Restaurant Fined £25,000 for Serving Hot Chocolate Containing Nutella to Teen...

The drink was mislabeled on the restaurant's menu.
Teva Auto-Injectors

Teva Announces Availability of a Generic Equivalent of EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injector...

The product is available at most retail pharmacies with a wholesale acquisition cost of $300 for a 2-pack.
Positive Mindset for OIT

NPR Provides Context to 'Positive Mindset in OIT' Study

The NPR article is a must-read for parents of kids undergoing OIT or those considering the treatment for their children.