Allergist Expert Onsite At The FDA Advisory Committee Meeting On LABAs
On Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 11, the FDA is convening an Advisory Committee meeting on the clinical trial design for long acting beta-2 adrenergic agonists (LABA's). Bob Lanier, M.D... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:00:00 PST
Recent Studies Link Obesity To Food Allergies
First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" Campaign tells us that about 32 percent of children and teens (or 25 million) are obese or overweight. It revealed those extra pounds put them at greater risk of developing debilitating and costly diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol and may also cause them to lead a two to five year shorter life than their parents... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:00 PST
National Jewish Health Receives Grant To Learn How Families Cope With Food Allergy
Families with food-allergic children face a life of constant vigilance and the looming fear of life-threatening allergic reactions. This fear can have a huge impact on an entire family's life, from heightened anxiety to severe limits on their daily activities. Some families cope well with this situation, while others find it extremely stressful and difficult to manage... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST
Food Allergy-Related Disorder Linked To Master Allergy Gene
WHAT: Scientists have identified a region of a human chromosome that is associated with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a recently recognized allergic disease. People with EoE frequently have difficulty eating or may be allergic to one or more foods. This study further suggests that a suspected so-called master allergy gene may play a role in the development of this rare but debilitating disorder... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:00:00 PST
ScienceDaily: Allergy News Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:05:01 EST
Immune cells that fight parasites may promote allergies and asthma
Millions of people in both the developing and developed world may benefit from new immune-system research findings that identify a cell population that fights off parasitic infections but also causes allergies and asthma. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST
Food allergy-related disorder linked to master allergy gene
Scientists have identified a region of a human chromosome that is associated with eosinophilic esophagitis, a recently recognized allergic disease. People with EoE frequently have difficulty eating or may be allergic to one or more foods. This study further suggests that a suspected so-called master allergy gene may play a role in the development of this rare but debilitating disorder. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST
'Stepping up' asthma treatment in children leads to improvement
Children with asthma who continue to have symptoms while using low-dose inhaled corticosteroids could benefit from increasing the dosage or adding one of two asthma drugs, a new study finds. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:00:00 EST
Protecting consumers with food allergies should improve with new international guidelines
New international guidelines should better protect consumers from allergens in food by promoting the harmonized, accurate and reliable testing of potentially lethal food allergens by analytical laboratories worldwide. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST
'Milk drops' under the tongue appear to treat milk allergies
Placing small amounts of milk protein under the tongues of children who are allergic to milk can help them overcome their allergies, according to the findings of a small study. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST
Chemical in Furniture Linked to Skin Rashes
Title: Chemical in Furniture Linked to Skin Rashes Category: Health News Created: 3/8/2010 11:52:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2010 11:52:45 AM Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PDT
Hives
Title: Hives Category: Diseases and Conditions Created: 12/31/1997 Last Editorial Review: 2/24/2010 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT
Rash
Title: Rash Category: Diseases and Conditions Created: 12/31/1997 Last Editorial Review: 2/24/2010 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT
Sinus Infection
Title: Sinus Infection Category: Diseases and Conditions Created: 12/31/1997 Last Editorial Review: 2/22/2010 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT
Rituxan Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Title: Rituxan Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Category: Health News Created: 2/19/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/22/2010 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PDT
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