Two families were left reeling from the loss of sons in the 2019 holiday season, with anaphylaxis confirmed in one… Read more »
Author: Gwen Smith
Food Allergy Fund’s Founder Brings Skills, Passion to Research Efforts
She is a high-powered public relations executive and food allergy mom on a mission. Ilana Golant doesn’t just talk about… Read more »
FDA to Review Viaskin Peanut Patch for Possible Approval
DBV Technologies has announced that the FDA has agreed to review the company’s Viaskin Peanut patch for potential regulatory approval.… Read more »
NY County’s Food Allergy Restaurant Law Proves Grassroots Power
A Long Island county has unanimously passed one of the most progressive food allergy restaurant laws in the United States.… Read more »
Editor’s Remarks to FDA Committee on Peanut Allergy Drug
Allergic Living’s Gwen Smith presented the following statement on Sept. 13, 2019 to the FDA’s Allergenic Products Advisory Committee, which was… Read more »
Panel Backs FDA Approval for Aimmune’s Peanut OIT Drug
An expert advisory panel has recommended that the Food and Drug Administration approve Aimmune Therapeutics’ oral immunotherapy (OIT) treatment for… Read more »
From the Editor: Why It’s So Vital to Discuss Food Allergy Anxiety
From previous articles Allergic Living has published, I knew the stress of managing food allergies was exacting a big toll… Read more »
Viaskin Peanut Patch Submitted to FDA for Approval Consideration
The manufacturer of the Viaskin Peanut patch has resubmitted its biologics license application (or BLA) to the FDA – in… Read more »
Mom Warns Miscommunication Led to Tween’s Allergic Reaction at Dentist
In late June 2019, Allergic Living reported that the non-profit Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia was warning that a 12-year-old with… Read more »
Lobby for In-Flight Auto-Injectors Gains Political and Celebrity Muscle
Many of us in the food allergy community have been calling for years for epinephrine auto-injectors to be included among… Read more »