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

Vitamin D does not reduce colds in asthma patients

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
• Children's Health • • Allergies • Jun 22 15

How to predict biphasic allergic reactions in children

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
• Children's Health • • Allergies • • Infections • Mar 04 15

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

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
• Allergies • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Mar 03 15

Marijuana: The allergen you never knew existed

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
• Allergies • • Surgery • • Trauma & Injuries • Jun 22 14

Metal allergies may affect joint replacement success

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
• Allergies • • Asthma • May 13 14

Researchers find new molecule to treat aSthma

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
• Children's Health • • Allergies • • Food & Nutrition • Mar 03 14

Food allergy nearly doubles among black children

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
• Allergies • • Fertility and pregnancy • • Food & Nutrition • • Pregnancy • Dec 24 13

Pregnant women need not avoid peanuts

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
• Allergies • • Dermatology • Nov 14 13

Topical treatment for pSoriasis targets deeper layers of the skin, improves healing

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
• Allergies • • Dermatology • Nov 11 13

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

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
• Allergies • • Dermatology • • Immunology • Nov 10 13

The contribution of coding variants to psoriasis much smaller than thought

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
• Allergies • • Arthritis • Oct 28 13

New STELARA data show inhibition of joint destruction in active pSoriatic artHritis

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
• Children's Health • • Allergies • Aug 23 13

Probiotics linked to lower risk of allergies for kids

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
• Allergies • • Asthma • Aug 21 13

Traffic pollution and wood smoke increases asThma in adults

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
• Children's Health • • Allergies • Aug 09 13

Caesareans weaken gut microbiota and increase risk of allergies

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
• Allergies • • Immunology • Jun 04 13

Secondhand smoke causes longer hospitalization in infants with respiratory infections

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
• Allergies • • Respiratory Problems • May 12 13

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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
• Allergies • • Asthma • 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
• Children's Health • • Allergies • • Public Health • 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
• Children's Health • • 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
• Allergies • • Asthma • 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
• Allergies • • Asthma • 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
• Allergies • • Dermatology • 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
• Allergies • • Food & Nutrition • • Pregnancy • 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
• Allergies • • Pregnancy • 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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