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Support the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2009
in Allergies, on March 28, 2009
...the researchers who gathered at Children's Memorial. Dr. Robert Schleimer, chief of the Allergy-Immunology Division at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine stated, "There are e...
Rite Aid for Allergies
in Allergies, on March 27, 2009
...s for allergy sufferers. Rite Aid has teamed up with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) to help those affected find the best treatments for their symptoms.
If you s...
Broccoli Sprouts Against Asthma
in Allergies, on March 12, 2009
...to inflammation and respiratory conditions like asthma, according to findings published in Clinical Immunology.
"This is one of the first studies showing that broccoli sprouts - a readily availa...
Gene Therapy for Obesity
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
...s.
According to first author Lei Cao, assistant professor in the department of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics, the study involved injecting the BDNF gene in normal mice, diabetic...
Blocking Allergies with Pre-Treatment
in Allergies, on December 31, 2008
... seasons are really quite predictable, says Hugh H. Windom, MD, associate clinical professor of immunology at the University of South Florida. So if you know the allergens that trigger your allerg...
Stress May Exacerbate Skin Diseases
in Allergies, on October 27, 2008
...ne cells, which in turn are central in initiating and perpetuating skin diseases.
OK, some of the immunology mumbo-jumbo are way over my head, but this may explain why I'm having eczema breakouts...
When to See An Allergy Specialist
in Allergies, on August 25, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 6693279
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has issued new guidelines for diagnosing and treating allergic rhinitis this month, inclu...
How GERD Trigger Asthma
in Allergies, on July 25, 2008
...:
Working in laboratory experiments with mice, Dr. Shu Lin, an assistant professor of surgery and immunology at Duke, discovered that inhaling tiny amounts of stomach fluid that back up into the eso...
Building Tolerance to Egg Allergies
in Allergies, on July 24, 2008
...ion. A new study yet to be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology supports this. According to the report :
In the trial, 94 children were regularly given ...
Heated Milk For Milk Allergy
in Allergies, on July 24, 2008
...k challenge.
Such were the research findings reported July 14 in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology .
Extensively heated meat products talked about in this particular study are baked produ...
Preventing Post-Flood Mold Allergies
in Allergies, on June 24, 2008
...g is flooded, H. James Wedner, M.D., professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, offers these tips to prevent mo...
Nose Spray Anthrax Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 5, 2008
...s," said Mingtao Zeng, Ph.D., assistant professor within Department of microbiology and Immunology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and a study author along with Qingfu Xu, a...
Overweight People, More Likely to Have Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on March 19, 2008
...ntile, director of asthma research at Allegheny General's Division of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. "If you lose weight, you're going to be decreasing the amount of inflammation i...
'Laziness' of Regulatory T-cells, Lead to Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on January 18, 2008
... has been discovered by a research team at McGill University 's Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
Immunoregulatory T-cells regulate our body's autoimmune reactions. According ...
MIlk and Egg Allergies, Harder to Outgrow
in Allergies, on December 22, 2007
...s.
The study, published in the November and December issues of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found that most of these allergies persist well into the school years and beyond.
How d...
High Urinary Levels of Certain Molecules: Potential Biomarker of Lupus Nephritis
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 27, 2007
...an, professor of internal medicine and senior author of a study available online at the Journal of Immunology :
"Our studies suggest a quartet of molecules may have potential diagnostic...
Preventing and Managing Allergies in High Risk Children
in Allergies, on November 22, 2007
... During the the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Dallas earlier this month, Dr. Robert Wood, international health director for pediatric allergy and immu...
Breastfeeding Helps Reduce Allergies in Children
in Well Woman Blog, on November 14, 2007
...red a few times over the past two weeks. In a study by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Dallas, women who breastfeed their children in the first three months reduces their r...
Autumn Allergies
in Allergies, on November 2, 2007
... a little cooler," said Dr. Douglas Leavengood of Biloxi, who began on the Coast as an allergy/immunology specialist 22 years ago.
"Ragweed may be the best known of the fall pollens, but we...
Early Daycare Attendance May Protect Kids from Developing Asthma
in Allergies, on October 17, 2007
...A newly published study Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (the peer-reviewed journal of the of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology) indicates that attending daycare at...
Penicillin Allergy More Common in Women
in Allergies, on October 2, 2007
...n men? In addition, according to a study published published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology , women are believed to be 2.6 times more likely than males to report multiple drug all...
Tissue Engineering and Immunology Protocols, on Video
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 19, 2007
...st released online, features instructional videos on advanced approaches in tissue engineering and immunology , including:
Silicon microchips for manipulating cell-cell interaction
Elliot Hui and ...
Review Article on Peanut Allergies
in Allergies, on September 3, 2007
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There's a new scientific review article published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology about the apparent peanut allergy epidemic . According to the abstract (emphases, in bold,...
Buckyballs Have Anti-Allergy Properties Too
in Allergies, on June 28, 2007
..., assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at the VCU School of Medicine:
"This discovery is exciting because it points to th...
Autoimmunkrankheiten wie rheuma-ähnliche Gelenkentzündung: Ursache entdeckt?
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on June 24, 2007
...gebnisse veröffentlichten die Wissenschaftler in der online-Ausgabe von Nature Immunology vom 17. Juni 2007.
Das neu entdeckte Eiweiß ist ein Mitglied der so genannten Siglec-Familie (Sialic- acid ...
How Do Soaps Trigger (Skin) Allergies?
in Allergies, on June 14, 2007
...'s chances of developing allergies. But how?
Ina new study published at the journal Trends in Immunology , researchers believe that these products strip away a protective layer of skin.
The UCL...
Dr. David Serreze Received Award from JDRF for Type 1 Diabetes Research
in Daily Diabetic, on May 27, 2007
...tes Research Foundation (JDRF) for his leadership and innovation in the emerging field of diabetic immunology.
JDRF is the world's largest charitable funder of type 1 diabetes research.
Accordi...
N-Acetylglucosamine Inhibits Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 21, 2007
...s mellitus.
In studies on mice, Dr. Michael Demetriou and colleagues with the UC Irvine Center for Immunology found that N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc), which is similar but more effective than the w...
Immunologic Sensor for Atrazine and Antibiotics in Food
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 19, 2007
A new electro-chemical biosensor has been developed which can detect minute amounts of antibiotics and the herbicide atrazine in food. Atrazine, and other similar herbicides is regulated because it causes contamination of ground and drinking water. Antibiotics, on the other hand, are of...
Using Amiodarone in Patients with Shellfish Allergies
in Allergies, on May 10, 2007
...s (I've read about this hundreds of times, but my eyes still glaze over when I read this immunology stuff, arrgh!).
Do you have shellfish or seafood allergies? I don't, but my 4-year o...
Cats Pose an Allergy Risk to Young Children
in Allergies, on May 3, 2007
...hed by Chih-Mei Chen et al. in the May edition of the distinguished Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology did not approve earlier papers, according to which contact with cat allergens during the ...
Survey Says: Dining Out Remains Risky for Food Allergics
in Allergies, on April 24, 2007
... they think of the matter?
According to a survey published at the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology , it appears that dining out may be a greater risk than the personnel realize .
While a...
Sponsored Post: Taming Your Pet Allergies
in The Parenting Weblog, on April 6, 2007
...allergic person's sleeping area.
Other Tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
• Avoid hugging and kis...
Sponsored Post: Taming Your Pet Allergies
in Allergies, on April 6, 2007
...allergic person's sleeping area.
Other Tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
• Avoid hugging and kissi...
Sponsored Post: Taming Your Pet Allergies
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 6, 2007
...allergic person's sleeping area.
Other Tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
• Avoid hugging and kissi...
Immunodeficiency can be the Cause of Frequent Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 6, 2007
... According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) , children who are frequently prone to infections (ear infections, sinusitis and pneumonia ) may actually be suf...
Fruit Fly Offers Clues in Development of New Human Vaccines
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 13, 2007
...monstrate adaptation .
According to David Schneider, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology and senior author of the study:
"It's a springboard to looking at the immune s...
Ate Peanuts? Don't Kiss the Baby!
in Allergies, on March 7, 2007
...itical during early childhood . In a letter published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology , scientists say that even kissing the baby after you've consumed peanuts or peanut-...
Is it a Cold or Indoor Allergies?
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 7, 2007
... are suffering from allergies or a cold? According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, here are the major differences:
Colds
Results from a virus infection.
Symptoms may ...
Is it a Cold or Indoor Allergies?
in Allergies, on March 6, 2007
... are suffering from allergies or a cold? According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, here are the major differences:
Colds
Results from a virus infection.
Symptoms may ...
Is it a Cold or Indoor Allergies?
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 6, 2007
... are suffering from allergies or a cold? According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, here are the major differences:
Colds
Results from a virus infection.
Symptoms may ...
Allergy Shots: Effective But Unpopular
in Allergies, on March 6, 2007
...ills to temporarily ease their misery. A survey by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) shows that two in three people with allergies would never consider getting aller...
Genetically Engineered Lactococcus may Induce Food Tolerance
in Allergies, on March 5, 2007
...ved to be a potential regulator for food tolerance.
Writing in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Frossard reports that oral administration of this non-pathogenic strain effectively redu...
Bioengineered Non-Pathogenic Gut Bacteria May Regulate Food Tolerance
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 5, 2007
...om University College Cork and results have been reported at the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology .
Find more details from the full report .
...
GSK's Fluticasone Furoate Nasal Spray Against Allergic Rhinitis
in Allergies, on March 1, 2007
...of FFNS, recently presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) , showed that FFNS was effective and well-tolerated in treating a range of nasal ...
Asthma Medication Singulair (montelukast) May Provide Relief for the Common Cold
in Allergies, on March 1, 2007
... According to a study conducted by physicians in the Division of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) in Pittsburgh, a commonly prescribed medication for asthma and a...
Diabetes Cure is One-step Away as 'Medical-Grade' Pigs Populate DRWF Islet Resource Facility
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 28, 2007
...ard Hering (a world-renowned diabetes expert and Scientific Director of the Diabetes Institute for Immunology & Transplantation at the University of Minnesota ) and his team: pig islet cell tr...
Ionic Breeze 3.0 Compact Silent Air Purifier Against Winter Allergies
in Allergies, on January 15, 2007
...y be true this year ). Dr. Martin Murcek, a Greensburg physician who specializes in allergy, immunology and pediatrics, says that the common culprits during the winter season are scented candle...
Pollen Allergies During Winter
in Allergies, on January 8, 2007
...Bassett, vice chairman in charge of public education of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, who has a practice in Manhattan.
One look outside the window, and it's no wonder wh...
Herpes May Have a Role in Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 5, 2007
...f, M.D., Ph.D., the leader of the team and professor of Neurology, Medicine, and Microbiology & Immunology:
"This work raises the question whether herpes in concert with ApoE-4 increases th...
Modified Akt1 Enzyme Boost Efficacy of Tumor Vaccines
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 5, 2006
...e case of cancer, is the expansion of T-cells," said Dr. David Spencer, associate professor of immunology at BCM. "The longer your dendritic cells are alive and active, the more likely you a...
Genetically Modified Hypoallergenic Peanuts
in Allergies, on November 30, 2006
Among the 20 or so proteins in peanuts that causes allergic reactions, the Ara h 1 , Ara h 2 and Ara h 3 proteins are classified as important major allergens, causing allergies in more than 50 per cent of peanut allergic patients.
A recent study of peanut genetics identified another...
Orthopedic Implants and Metal Allergies
in Allergies, on November 20, 2006
... hip replacements , too.
In one study reported at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & immunology meeting here, researchers described a patient who had to have revision of his total ...
Potato Allergies
in Allergies, on November 1, 2006
....
Their observations were published in the September issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . They still don't know which protein in potato is it that causes the allergic reacti...
Transplant Cured Type 2 Diabetes in Rats, Not Needing Immune Suppression Drugs
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 19, 2006
... without any immune suppression.
These results appear online and will be published in Transplant Immunology .
Read more details from the Washington University School of Medicine .
Photo Credit:...
Be S.A.F.E. : Managing Allergic Emergencies
in Allergies, on September 5, 2006
...hylaxis from the Be S.A.F.E. campaign organized by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology ....
Back to School: What Parents Of Kids With Allergies Ought to Know
in Allergies, on August 23, 2006
...want to see the guidelines and checklists prepared by the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology , and the school and camp resources from the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network .
I...
Feeding Solid Foods Before Sixth Month Increases Allergy Risks
in Allergies, on August 3, 2006
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The Adverse reactions to Foods Committee of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) specifically recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Excl...
CD23: Protein Explaining the Food Allergy Mechanism
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 31, 2006
...ike biopsies," according to M. Cecilia Berin, PhD, assistant professor, pediatrics/allergy and immunology, Mount Sinai and lead author of the study"
Based on the results of our study, we in...
Phase IIB Clinical Trials for Sublingual-Oral Immunotherapy for Short Ragweed Allergy
in Allergies, on July 24, 2006
...n the US. See YahooNews to read the full story.
[Photo: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ]
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Morgan Stanley Expect Favorable Returns from Large Biotech Companies
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 20, 2006
...ks were:
MedImmune : Products include biopharmaceuticals for infectious diseases, oncology and immunology : Flumist® , Synagis® , Ethyol® , Cytogam®
Genentech : Biopharma focusing on ...
Pet Allergies Restrict Children's Lifestyles
in Allergies, on June 20, 2006
...y presented at the recently concluded Congress of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) , children who have allergy to pets lead a significantly restricted lifestyle ...
Secondhand Smoke Worsens Allergies
in Allergies, on June 17, 2006
...symptoms. According to a research published in the recent issue of Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology , environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) increases the levels of allergy indicators or markers...
Vaccine Against Dental Cavities
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2006
...erative for a vaccine against dental caries ",published in the recent issue of Nature Reviews Immunology ....
What To Do In Case of Insect Stings?
in Allergies, on May 26, 2006
... is the lead author of an article published in the latest issue of Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . His study shows that a lot of children who get serious insect stings are not brought to...
Babies and Tobacco Smoke Equals Allergic Rhinitis
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 24, 2006
...rted by the UC team in the June and early online edition May 17 edition of Pediatric Allergy and immunology .
The study evaluated the effects of numerous indoor exposures to such things as e...
Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA): 35 Years After
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 22, 2006
Thirty five years ago, the ELISA test was discovered by two Swedish scientists, Eva Engvall and Peter Perlman. The Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay ( ELISA for short) is a powerful biochemical tool commonly used in clinical diagnostics today. Using the principle of antigen-antibody interactio...
Scientific Secret of Apple's Health Benefits, Now Revealed by UC Davis Researchers
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 22, 2006
...od idea about what's going on," said Eric Gershwin, professor of allergy, rheumatology and immunology at the UC Davis School of Medicine.
The research team found that apple extract was able...
Nationwide Asthma Screening Program: Free Screenings!
in Allergies, on May 21, 2006
...his month, and beyond, are free asthma screenings, as the American College of Allergy, Asthma and immunology (ACAAI) launches this year's annual U.S. Nationwide Asthma Screening Program. Fr...
Benadryl vs Clarinex
in Allergies, on May 21, 2006
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According to a study published in the April issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology , Benadryl appears to be more effective than Clarinex in relieving symptoms of moderate to severe ha...





