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Food Allergy
Walnut OIT Shows Promise in Small Study
While oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy grabs plenty of headlines, the question is often raised whether the technique will work… Read more »
Peanut Dust Lingers on Airplane Tray Tables, Restaurant Surfaces
Exposure comes from touching surfaces and then accidentally ingesting peanut, researchers say.
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.
EAT Study: Feeding 6 Allergens to Babies Safe, But Not Easy
Highly positive results seen for early peanut and egg introduction, but more study needed on other allergens.
Panera Denies Discrimination, Faults Allergic Employee
Case will now see two sides exchange evidence and attend mandatory mediation.
OIT’s Effects Endure at Low Doses: Stanford Study
In a long-term follow-up study, oral immunotherapy (OIT) patients who were treated for up to five food allergies were able to maintain a high level of desensitization to their allergens, even those taking very low “doses” of their allergens.
Staph Infections on Eczema Patients’ Skin Linked to Peanut Allergy
Many patients with eczema go on to develop food allergies, a phenomenon often referred to as “the allergic march.”
Precautionary Allergy Labels Cause Widespread Confusion
Consumer survey shows many take risks with ‘may contain’ allergen labels.
LEAP-On Study Shows Peanut Allergy Protection Endures
Study had at-risk children avoid peanuts for 12 months.