The Viaskin patch for peanut allergy is showing promise in desensitizing peanut-allergic toddlers in a late-stage trial. After wearing the… Read more »
Tag: desensitization
5-Minute Microneedle Patch Desensitizes Peanut-Allergic Mice
A microneedle patch worn just a few minutes at a time successfully desensitized peanut-allergic mice, new research shows. By inserting… Read more »
Strong Results for SLIT Therapy Seen in Peanut-Allergic Toddlers
In a small study, sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) was effective in desensitizing peanut-allergic toddlers, allowing 74 percent to consume 4,443 milligrams… Read more »
Europe’s Palforizia OIT Study Shows Speed of Desensitization
Phase 3 results from the European clinical trial of the Palforzia peanut OIT treatment show that desensitization to the allergenic… Read more »
Learning More About Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergy
Allergist Dr. Michael Manning explains how oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergy works and shares his experience working with families to ease anxiety.
Peanut Patch Therapy Led to Big Quality of Life Improvement for Families
Desensitizing therapies are emerging for food allergies, and being considered for approval by the FDA. But some in the medical… Read more »
Viaskin Peanut Patch Submitted to FDA for Approval Consideration
The manufacturer of the Viaskin Peanut patch has resubmitted its biologics license application (or BLA) to the FDA – in… Read more »
Brave Pioneers: The Families in Food Allergy Trials
They’re the courageous food allergy parents and children testing therapies still in the experimental stages.
All About Peanut Allergy
Allergies to peanut are one of the most common and severe types of food allergies.