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Food Allergy
Central Michigan University Student Charged in Alleged Peanut Hazing Incident
A college student could face jail time if convicted of the charge.
Update on U.S. EpiPen Recall: Devices and Info on Potential Defect
Do you own EpiPens that are part of the March 31, 2017 recall? Pharmaceutical company Mylan provides the following step-by-step… Read more »
Grieving Mom Warns: Speak Up About Severe Food Allergies
Young man who died of anaphylaxis had been embarrassed about multiple food allergies.
Teen with EoE Allergy Denied Coverage for His Essential Formula
Family in desperate need of a solution after insurance company denies coverage for son’s nutritional formula.
Success with OIT for Tree Nuts in Small, Long-Term Study of Kids
Seven of nine kids were desensitized to walnut and one other nut.
Study Shows Wheat OIT Can Improve Allergic Kids’ Quality of Life
Therapy significantly increased the amount of wheat an allergic individual can tolerate without reacting.
Skin Patch for Peanut Allergy Shows 83% Success Rate in Kids
Promising results from Viaskin patch research.
Special Report: Top Research from the AAAAI 2017 Allergists’ Meeting
Coverage includes progress on the peanut patch, wheat allergy OIT & more.
Survey Shows Gaps in Teachers’ Ability to Give an Epinephrine Shot
Many schools don’t have a full-time nurse, yet teachers aren’t permitted to use auto-injectors.