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Asthma drug shows strong promise as breakthrough food allergy treatment
Northwestern study finds asthma drug Zileuton nearly eliminates food-induced anaphylaxis in mice entirely by targeting a newly discovered immune pathway.
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Sesame: the latest top allergen on the block
Dr Ruchi Gupta explains why the recent decision to declare sesame as a top allergen in the US will help so many consumers to live and eat more safely.
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SNAP work requirements increase mental health care use, claims research
Some US states have introduced work requirements for those receiving food stamps, but new research has suggested that these requirements can have a devastating impact on mental health.
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Only a third of paediatricians follow full peanut allergy guidelines, study finds
Surveyed paediatricians cited lack of clinic time, worries about the newness of the 2017 guidelines and parental fear as barriers to full guideline implementation.
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A drug which could prevent anaphylaxis
Northwestern researchers believe BTK inhibitors hold hope for those with severe allergies, as they investigate the possibility of a preventative treatment for anaphylaxis.
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Food allergies may be underdiagnosed in low income children, finds study
A study has compared the prevalence of food allergies in children enrolled on US Medicaid with national estimates, finding that the condition could be hugely underdiagnosed.
