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Allergy News From Medical News Today

Allergy News From Medical News Today
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:36:08 +0200


Successful Initial Safety Tests For Genetically-modified Rice That Fights Allergy - Journal Of Agricultural And Food Chemistry
In a first-of-its-kind advance toward the next generation of genetically modified foods - intended to improve consumers' health - researchers in Japan are reporting that a new transgenic rice designed to fight a common pollen allergy appears safe in animal studies. Their report is in the current issue of ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, a bi-weekly publication.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:00:00 PDT

Pharmacy Allergy Screening Service At Hampton Court Flower Show
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and Allergy UK are offering the community pharmacy allergy screening service to members of the public attending the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show from 7 July to 12 July. Representatives from the NPA and Allergy UK will be at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show answering people's questions on allergy and arranging appointments for allergy screening with a pharmacist.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 PDT

Landmark Data Presented At The British Society For Allergy And Clinical Immunology Shows Hay Fever Vaccine Could Be A Reality
New data presented at the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) annual meeting demonstrate that Grazax® is the first tablet treatment to provide sustained disease control in patients with grass pollen rhinoconjunctivitis (hay fever) after the treatment period ended. This is the first time disease modification by sublingual allergy immunotherapy tablets has been achieved; effectively re-setting the immune system to reduce future allergic reactions to grass pollen.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

News From The American Chemical Society, June 24, 2009
Potential new drugs: 970 million and still counting Like astronomers counting stars in the familiar universe of outer space, chemists in Switzerland are reporting the latest results of a survey of chemical space - the so-called chemical universe where tomorrow's miracle drugs may reside. The scientists conclude, based on this phase of the ongoing count, that there are 970 million chemicals suitable for study as new drugs.
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 PDT

Scientists Receive £4.3 Million For Pioneering Asthma And Allergy-Prevention Research, London
Researchers at St George's, University of London have been awarded £4.3 million by the Wellcome Trust for the development of a unique new class of drugs to target the root cause of asthma and allergies. The new Allergen Delivery Inhibitors may be superior to existing medicines, which mainly relieve symptoms. The research team, led by Professor Clive Robinson, has identified novel, drug-like chemical compounds that combat asthma and allergic diseases of the nose, eyes and skin.
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:00:00 PDT



ScienceDaily: Allergy News
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:05:01 EDT

Eczema Patients Most At Risk For Dangerous Viral Infections

Eczema patients at risk for serious viral infections have more severe disease, are more likely to be allergic to food and other allergens, and have a frequent history of staph infections, according to researchers. The findings could help identify people at risk for serious complications of smallpox vaccinations, and point to defects in the skin barrier and antimicrobial-protein production as possible causes for the increased susceptibility.
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Early Infection And Protection Against Allergies?

Allergies have become more common in the last few decades. It is still not fully clear why certain people develop allergies, but a strong risk factor is if the mother is allergic. Also, changes in life style are seen as playing a major role and several studies indicate that early exposure to bacteria and viruses may reduce the risk of allergies later in life.
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EDT

Omega Fatty Acid Balance Can Alter Immunity And Gene Expression

Using a controlled diet study with human volunteers, researchers may have teased out a biological basis for the increased inflammation observed due to humans' shift in their consumption of omega fatty acids.
Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:00:00 EDT

Novel Mechanism Of Action Of Corticosteroids In Allergic Diseases

New research may explain the effectiveness of common treatments for allergic inflammation and may point the way to targets for new treatments for allergic diseases.
Mon, 25 May 2009 08:00:00 EDT

Cigarette Smoke Can Prevent Allergies, Study Suggests

Everyone knows that smoking can kill you, but new research suggests that it may help with your allergies. A study of mouse mast cells shows that cigarette smoke can prevent allergies by decreasing the reaction of immune cells to allergens.
Mon, 18 May 2009 11:00:00 EDT

 

 

 

 

 

 




MedicineNet Allergies General 

MedicineNet Allergies General
Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT


Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever
Title: Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever
Category: Health News
Created: 7/1/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2009
Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

11Tips for a Safe Fourth of July
Title: 11Tips for a Safe Fourth of July
Category: Doctor's Views
Created: 6/26/2007
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Spider Bites (Including Black Widow and Brown Recluse)
Title: Spider Bites (Including Black Widow and Brown Recluse)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/1/2006
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy
Title: In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2009
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Health Tip: Why is the Room Spinning?
Title: Health Tip: Why is the Room Spinning?
Category: Health News
Created: 6/23/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/23/2009
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT


 

 

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