Allergies

Vitamin D does not reduce colds in asthma patients
Nov 23 15


Vitamin D supplements do not reduce the number or severity of colds in asthma patients, according to a new study published online ahead of… Vitamin D does not reduce colds in asthma patients   

 

How to predict biphasic allergic reactions in children
Jun 22 15


Children are more likely to have a repeat, delayed anaphylactic reaction from the same allergic cause, depending on the severity of the initial… How to predict biphasic allergic reactions in children   

 

Infant gut bacteria and food sensitization: Associations in the first year of life
Mar 04 15


A new study from Canadian researchers at the University of Alberta and University of Manitoba is shedding new light on changes in intestinal bacteria… Infant gut bacteria and food sensitization: Associations in the first year of life   

 

Marijuana: The allergen you never knew existed
Mar 03 15


Growing up, you may have been given reasons for not smoking marijuana. What you may not have heard is that marijuana, like other pollen-bearing… Marijuana: The allergen you never knew existed   

 

Metal allergies may affect joint replacement success
Jun 22 14


Metal sensitivities can lead to failure of replacement joints, and patients should be carefully evaluated for a possible reaction after the surgery, according to… Metal allergies may affect joint replacement success   

 

Researchers find new molecule to treat asthma
May 13 14


A new study carried out by researchers at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham), the Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces (Germany), the Free… Researchers find new molecule to treat asthma   

 

Food allergy nearly doubles among black children
Mar 03 14


Children’s food allergies are gradually increasing, but they may be as much as doubling among black children. According to a study published today in… Food allergy nearly doubles among black children   

 

Pregnant women need not avoid peanuts, evidence shows
Dec 24 13


Women need not fear that eating peanuts during pregnancy could cause their child to develop a peanut allergy, according to a new study from… Pregnant women need not avoid peanuts, evidence shows   

 

Topical treatment for psoriasis targets deeper layers of the skin, improves healing
Nov 14 13


A novel combination anti-psoriasis therapy has potential for superior and longer-lasting therapeutic effects than current topical treatments by targeting genetic abnormalities in deeper layers… Topical treatment for psoriasis targets deeper layers of the skin, improves healing   

 

First genetic mutations linked to atopic dermatitis identified in African-American children
Nov 11 13


Two specific genetic variations in people of African descent are responsible for persistent atopic dermatitis (AD), an itchy, inflammatory form of the skin disorder… First genetic mutations linked to atopic dermatitis identified in African-American children   

 

The contribution of coding variants to psoriasis much smaller than thought
Nov 10 13


Coding variants in immune disease-related genes play only a small part in the overall genetic risk for psoriasis, according to a new study… The contribution of coding variants to psoriasis much smaller than thought   

 

New STELARA data show inhibition of joint destruction in active psoriatic arthritis
Oct 28 13


New findings from two integrated Phase 3 Janssen Research & Development, LLC (Janssen)-sponsored studies showed treatment with STELARA® (ustekinumab) resulted in significantly greater inhibition… New STELARA data show inhibition of joint destruction in active psoriatic arthritis   

 

Probiotics linked to lower risk of allergies for kids
Aug 23 13


Babies whose mothers take probiotics while pregnant and those who are given the so-called “good bacteria” supplements early in life may be at lower… Probiotics linked to lower risk of allergies for kids   

 

Traffic pollution and wood smoke increases asthma in adults
Aug 21 13


Asthma sufferers frequently exposed to heavy traffic pollution or smoke from wood fire heaters, experienced a significant worsening of symptoms, a new University of… Traffic pollution and wood smoke increases asthma in adults   

 

Caesareans weaken gut microbiota and increase risk of allergies
Aug 09 13


Children who came into the world by Caesarean section are more often affected by allergies than those born in the natural way. The… Caesareans weaken gut microbiota and increase risk of allergies   

 

Secondhand smoke causes longer hospitalization in infants with respiratory infections
Jun 04 13


More evidence has surfaced that supports the war on smoking, especially if smokers have an infant in their household. A study published today in… Secondhand smoke causes longer hospitalization in infants with respiratory infections   

 

Allergic disease worsens respiratory symptoms and exacerbations in COPD
May 12 13


Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also have allergic disease have higher levels of respiratory symptoms and are at higher risk for… Allergic disease worsens respiratory symptoms and exacerbations in COPD   

 

Study finds nearly 5 million asthmatics worldwide could benefit from antifungal therapy
May 09 13

An estimated 4,837,000 asthmatics with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) could benefit substantially from antifungal treatment, say researchers from the University of Toronto and Manchester… Study finds nearly 5 million asthmatics worldwide could benefit from antifungal therapy   

 

Parents may protect babies against future allergies by sucking on kids’ pacifiers
May 07 13

To protect a baby against future allergies, parents may want to consider sucking on their kid’s pacifier.

New research finds kids whose parents “cleaned”… Parents may protect babies against future allergies by sucking on kids’ pacifiers   

 

U.S.-born kids have more allergies, asthma
Apr 29 13

Kids and teens who are born abroad and immigrate to the United States are about half as likely to have asthma and allergies as… U.S.-born kids have more allergies, asthma   

 

After age 18, asthma care deteriorates
Apr 22 13

It is widely accepted that medical insurance helps older adults with chronic health problems to receive better care. But what about young adults between… After age 18, asthma care deteriorates   

 

Have asthma? You likely have an allergy as well
Apr 01 13

Asthma is becoming an epidemic in the United States. The number of Americans diagnosed with asthma grows annually, with 26 million currently affected. And… Have asthma? You likely have an allergy as well   

 

Celgene drug shown to be effective, safe in psoriasis trial
Mar 03 13

Celgene Corp’s experimental drug apremilast proved to be more effective than a dummy pill for psoriasis patients in a late-stage study, clearing the way… Celgene drug shown to be effective, safe in psoriasis trial   

 

Too much vitamin D during pregnancy can cause food allergies
Feb 28 13

Pregnant women should avoid taking vitamin D supplements. Substitution appears to raise the risk of children developing a food allergy after birth. This was… Too much vitamin D during pregnancy can cause food allergies   

 

Babies born by C-section at risk of developing allergies
Feb 25 13

For expectant moms who may contemplate the pros and cons of natural child birth or Caesarian section, a Henry Ford Hospital study suggests that… Babies born by C-section at risk of developing allergies   

 
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