Allergists say children with asthma shouldn’t be tested for peanut allergy routinely.
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OIT More Successful in Babies, New Study Finds
Testing OIT in such a young population has never been done before, but results show that it’s worth it.
LEAP Study: Reality Check
The release of the LEAP study’s findings that having at-risk infants consume peanut protein can, in a majority of cases,… Read more »
Key Points from the LEAP Study Authors
The LEAP study, which found that feeding peanut to young infants with heightened allergy risk reduces the odds that a… Read more »
Special Report: Top Research from the 2015 AAAAI Meeting
The AAAAI annual meeting is a hub of scientific breakthroughs and new treatments. Here are the highlights from the 2015 conference.
Peanut Patch Shows Promise For Treatment of Allergy
In trials, Viaskin Peanut allowed some participants to tolerate 10 times more peanut protein than at the outset.
Early Introduction of Peanut Protects Against Allergy, LEAP Study Finds
Chance of developing peanut allergy reduced 70 to 80 percent in high-risk babies. New guidelines expected.
Closing in on a Cure For Cat Allergy
Millions of Americans suffer serious reactions to cats. But a novel therapy aims to change all that – in 4 quick shots.
Interview on Alpha-Gal Red Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bites
Allergists discuss allergies to alpha-gal, a carbohydrate found in red meat.
AAAAI: 5 Things Physicians and Patients Should Question
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology has released a list of tests and procedures that are overused in… Read more »