Heather Bresch defends Mylan on prices and profits, while FDA is asked “where’s the competition?
Food Allergy
Analysis Backs Early Peanut and Egg Introduction to Avoid Allergies
Introducing peanut and egg to babies between the ages of four and 11 months of age may lower the risk of developing allergies to the foods, according to a review of 146 studies.
Aquafaba: Revolutionizing Egg-free Cooking
Substituting eggs in baked goods isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor, and powders, flaxseeds and applesauce are often being replaced themselves as the staples of egg-free creations.
No Criminal Charges for Quebec Waiter over Man’s Severe Allergic Reaction
A Quebec waiter who served salmon tartare to a customer with a life-threatening fish allergy will not face criminal negligence charges.
Activists Fear Backlash Could Harm Stock Epi Access, Leave Students Vulnerable
Mother-of-three Christina Casado had never heard of an epinephrine auto-injector, until the device was used to save her son’s life.
Inside the EpiPen Price Backlash
Amid a firestorm of controversy over price hikes on lifesaving EpiPens, drug manufacturer Mylan made a dramatic and unusual move this week – it announced the launch of a lower cost generic replica of its own brand-name epinephrine auto-injector.
Allergy Dad Shakes Up Breakfast With Toast Art
Adam Perry’s daughter Scarlett has allergies to dairy, eggs, nuts and shellfish, which makes breakfast a particularly challenging meal. The… Read more »
OIT Study Shows Benefits for Peanut-Allergic Preschoolers
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.
Annie LeGere’s Tragedy Leads to Police Stock Epi Initiative
It was slumber a party meant to celebrate the end of summer and beginning of the eight grade. But things… Read more »
Olympian Fencer Aldo Montano: En Garde for Dairy
‘My secret is the same as Superman’s: stay away from kryptonite. If i stay clear of dairy, I am super… Read more »