Four companies are making progress on needle-free epinephrine auto-injector alternatives for treating serious allergic reactions. Contenders include two nasal sprays,… Read more »
Tag: Jenifer Goodwin
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 »
Setback for Neffy Epinephrine Spray as FDA Calls for More Study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve a novel epinephrine nasal spray to treat allergic reactions. Instead,… Read more »
Expert Panel Recommends FDA Approve Neffy Epinephrine Spray
An expert panel has recommended that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approve a new, epinephrine nasal spray for treating… Read more »
Allergy-Related Death of Cannabis Worker Sparks Concerns
A woman who collapsed and died after an asthma attack in an indoor marijuana cultivation facility is the first-known allergy-related… Read more »
Marijuana Allergy: From Symptoms to Causes, Cross-Reactions
In recent years, 19 U.S. states and Canada have legalized cannabis, aka marijuana, for recreational use, while 38 states have… Read more »
Fecal Transplant Pills Show Promise in Treating Food Allergies
Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) enabled some with severe peanut allergy to consume up to two peanuts without reacting, early clinical… Read more »
Why Some Ambulances Don’t Stock Epinephrine – And How to Prepare
In case of suspected anaphylaxis, people with food allergies are advised to use an epinephrine auto-injector and call 911. But… Read more »
Healthy, Diverse Diet During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Allergies in Children
Eating a healthy, diverse diet during pregnancy appears to lower the risk of a baby developing eczema and food allergies,… Read more »