Peanut-allergic preschool children who received peanut oral immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial were 19 times more likely to successfully add peanut-containing foods into their diets, researchers said.
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Waiter Arrested After Diner Suffers Near-Fatal Allergic Reaction
A waiter could be facing criminal charges after a man suffered a near-fatal allergic reaction to seafood at a restaurant.
Mylan to Launch a Lower Cost Generic EpiPen
Mylan announced on Aug. 29 that it will launch a generic version of its EpiPen at half the cost of the patented original.
Politicians Enter Fray Over EpiPen Price Debate
Hillary Clinton, senators call for answers as auto-injector costs climb
Food Studies Diverge on Need for Skin Testing in Siblings of Allergic Kids
Studies differ on whether to test siblings of kids with food allergy – before introducing an allergenic food.
Theater Discrimination Decision Seen as “Wake-up Call” on Allergy as Disability
The U.S. Department of Justice has found that a theater company violated a food-allergic boy’s rights.
Restaurant Owner Jailed in Allergic Man’s Death, Setting Precedent
Allergic Living speaks to U.K. detective and prosecutor on allergy manslaughter case.
Cause of EoE Food Allergies Isolated in Patients, and It May Be Key to Drug Therapy
Calpain 14 regulates another protein in esophagus tissue that plays key role in EoE’s inflammatory response.
Stock Epi Used in 38% of Anaphylactic Reactions in U.S. Schools
Expanded survey looked at more than 6,500 elementary, middle and high schools.
Panera Denies Discrimination, Faults Allergic Employee
Case will now see two sides exchange evidence and attend mandatory mediation.