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FDA approves peanut oral immunotherapy for toddlers
The FDA has approved Palforzia for children aged 1 to 3 years who have a peanut allergy that has been diagnosed by a physician, according to a press release from its manufacturer, Stallergenes Greer.
Safety profiles similar for benralizumab, mepolizumab in severe eosinophilic asthma
Mepolizumab and benralizumab had similar safety profiles for patients with severe eosinophilic asthma despite their different mechanisms, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
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Baricitinib, dupilumab see comparable real-world results in atopic dermatitis
Responses to baricitinib and dupilumab were notable and similar among patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in a real-world setting, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Omalizumab rollout for food allergy patients requires care
In February, the FDA approved omalizumab for the reduction of food allergic reactions. First approved in 2003 for allergic asthma, this anti-IgE monoclonal antibody developed by Genentech and Novartis inhibits the allergic reaction process.
Patients pursuing OIT for peanut allergies may face racial, socioeconomic disparities
Significant disparities exist between patients with peanut allergies who are currently receiving oral immunotherapy and those who are not, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Caregivers of infants, toddlers with peanut allergy show interest in oral immunotherapy
Families of children with peanut allergies that pursued oral immunotherapy cited remission and the potential for disease modification as their reason, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Immunology: In Practice.
Omalizumab leads biologics in reducing exacerbations in severe asthma
SAN DIEGO — Patients with severe asthma experienced fewer exacerbations with 6 months of treatments with biologics, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Experts construct guidelines to broaden use of peanut oral immunotherapy
New guidance was established for clinicians in the U.K. in order to implement the use of Palforzia in oral immunotherapy for patients with a peanut allergy, according to a study published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy.
Biologics therapy may lead to greater asthma remission in non-white patients
SAN DIEGO — Asthma remission may occur more often with the use of biologics, but non-white patients receive fewer biologics than white patients, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Q&A: How to use ‘buy and bill’ for biologic treatment in allergy, asthma care
As biologics become more popular for a growing number of indications, practices need to figure out the most cost-effective ways to provide these treatments to their patients.
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