Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a vaccine, given as a nasal spray, that stopped or greatly reduced… Read more »
Tag: Dr. James Baker
Severe Food Allergy Reactions Surge Over Decade, Along with Health Costs
The incidence of emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, the severe form of food-allergic reaction, climbed a remarkable 377 percent in the… Read more »
FARE Calls for DOT Action as Passengers Relate Pre-Boarding Refusals
Organization lists experiences of 31 travelers who were refused food allergy pre-boarding accommodation on American Airlines.
Baby Meets Risky Foods: Parents Struggle to Adapt to New Food Allergy Guidelines
New guidelines suggest that feeding allergenic foods to at-risk infants plays an important role in allergy prevention. But at home… Read more »
FARE on Epinephrine Access: Positive Changes, But More Choice Needed
There have been some positive changes on auto-injector choice and cost, but FARE sees more yet to be done.
FARE’s Dr. Baker: Finding Peace of Mind While We Search for a Cure
Why FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) thinks desensitization is a vital food allergy therapy on the path toward finding tolerance.
A LEAP into an Allergic Culture Change
If you felt a sense of trepidation after reading the results of the new LEAP-On follow-up study, you’re not alone.… Read more »
Demand for Sesame to Be Added to Top Allergens List Gets Louder
The demand that sesame be required by federal law to be labeled on food products is gaining traction amid the release of a new report
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 »
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.