Tag: oral food challenge (OFC)
Measuring Water Loss Via Skin Predicts Anaphylaxis During Oral Food Challenges
Method aims to detect the life-threatening reaction before epinephrine injections are necessary.
High Prevalence of Lupin Allergy Among Those With Peanut Allergies
Lupin should be designated an allergen in the US as it is in the EU.
Cancer Drug Shows Promise as Treatment for Food Allergies
A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology shows acalabrutinib, a BTK inhibitor, can reduce and prevent allergic reactions to peanuts...
Gene Mutation Linked to Persistent Food Allergies in Children
Defects in flaggrin correlate directly with food allergy.
Study Shows High Level of Sensitization to Other Legumes in Children...
The high prevalence of legume sensitization is a concern for kids with peanut allergy.
New Blood Test Accurately Determines the Threshold Dose for Reactions to...
Allergenis’ bead-based epitope assay is a breakthrough diagnostic for peanut allergy.
Patient Reacts to Peanuts After Receiving Lung Transplant from Donor with...
Man frequently ate peanuts before transplant.
OIT Effective in Desensitizing Children to Cashew Allergy (and Pistachio Allergy...
Tree nut allergy is often complicated by cross-sensitization, cross-reactivity, and cross-contact between different tree nuts.
The Future of Food Allergy Diagnosis (Sponsored)
A new product by Allergenis is set to be released in 2022 that can fill the gap left by current food allergy tests.
