A biotech company has developed a technique that transforms the antibodies that trigger allergic reactions into reaction blockers. Their first… Read more »
Tag: allergy therapy
Could Xolair Be the First Biologic Treatment for Food Allergies?
Biologic medications that neutralize IgE antibodies have long been considered a promising food allergy treatment. Now, one such medication –… Read more »
3 in 4 Kids See Benefit From Viaskin Peanut Patch After 3 Years
After three years of using the Viaskin Peanut patch in children ages 4 to 11, more than half (52 percent)… Read more »
Peanut Allergy Therapies: ICER’s Review Draws Criticism
What do you get when you undertake a cost-benefit analysis of new therapies when prices have yet to be established… Read more »
Patch Progress, Peanut OIT in Adults Data Presented at EAACI Meeting
We’re learning more about the two therapies to treat peanut allergies that could soon be available in allergist’s offices in… Read more »
Parents Eager for Food Allergic Kids to Take Part in OIT, Despite Exposure Fears
For food allergy mom Stephanie Sorkin, the decision to involve her daughter Mallory, who has multiple food allergies, in oral… Read more »
Allergists Excited for Peanut Therapy That’s in Line for Approval
Hundreds of allergists turned out to see Dr. Stacie Jones present highly anticipated study results at the AAAAI/WAO joint congress… Read more »
Cell Therapy Seen as Potential Food Allergy, Asthma Cure
Novel technique reduced anaphylaxis by 90 percent in food-allergic mice.