Four companies are making progress on needle-free epinephrine auto-injector alternatives for treating serious allergic reactions. Contenders include two nasal sprays,… Read more »
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Nanoparticles Targeting Mast Cells Prevent Allergic Reactions in Mice
Nanoparticles that target and deactivate mast cells prevented anaphylaxis in mice, Northwestern University researchers have found. The research is in… Read more »
Boy, 10, Petitions and Lobbies to Label All Gluten, Not Just Wheat
Jax Bari wants the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take the guesswork out of safely eating for people like… Read more »
Brittany Mahomes Q&A: What I Want Food Allergy Moms to Know
Most people know Brittany Mahomes as the fashion-forward wife of Patrick Mahomes, the three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback with the… Read more »
Boy, 8, Dies After Eating Strawberries; Allergic Reaction Suspected
An 8-year-old boy has died of after eating strawberries from a Madisonville, Kentucky high school fundraiser. The cause is not… Read more »
Xolair and Food Allergy FAQ: From Doses to Risks, Insurance, OIT
Omalizumab – the brand Xolair – recently became the first medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to… Read more »
Xolair for Food Allergies: Cutting Risks and Raising Hopes
The study that led the FDA to approve Xolair as the first treatment of multiple food allergies was unveiled February… Read more »
Neffy Epi Spray: Halted Anaphylaxis in Kids, Fared Well in Hives
The nasal epinephrine sprayer called neffy reversed anaphylaxis in 15 children experiencing a serious reaction to a food allergen. The… Read more »
FDA Approves Xolair to Avert Severe Food Allergy Reactions
The Food and Drug Administration has approved omalizumab – the brand Xolair – to help those with one or more… Read more »
New Eczema Guidelines: Rethinking What’s Best for Flaring Skin
Eczema sufferers are all too familiar with the itchy misery and sleepless nights the skin disorder can cause. New guidelines… Read more »