Allergists say children with asthma shouldn’t be tested for peanut allergy routinely.
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The MD Training Baby’s Immune System Not to Be Allergic
Dr. Brian Vickery was interested in cardiology before he spent time as a pediatric resident in New York City. There,… Read more »
What LEAP Study’s Results Mean For You
Dr. Scott Sicherer takes on the top practical questions about the LEAP study findings.
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 »
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.
Probiotics and OIT Prove a Promising Combo for Peanut Allergy
Study author Mimi Tang says these results could lead to effective treatment for peanut allergies.
Toward Peanut Allergy Tolerance: Q&A with Dr. Mimi Tang
Researchers in Australia have introduced a game-changing idea in the hunt for a peanut allergy cure. They combined a large daily dose of specific probiotics with oral immunotherapy to find out whether this would effectively treat peanut allergy.
4th Young Man Dies of Food Allergy Causes
Edward Horan, 24, succumbed to fatal anaphylaxis after being exposed to his known, but unidentified, food allergen.
Parents Sue School Board, Principal in Shocking Allergy Case
Lawsuit alleges allergy accommodation requests led to harassment and child abuse investigation.